Equipped to Grow: It’s Time to Grow Up

“Growth is evidence of life.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

“There are some things you are not going to be delivered from; you’re going to grow out of.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

The “church” here does not refer to the building, but the PEOPLE.

 

THE CHURCH GROWS WHEN THE LEADERS EQUIP THE PEOPLE – v. 12

Make the people adequate.

“Ministry leaders are not celebrities.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Are you being equipped or just being entertained?

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THE CHURCH GROWS WHEN THE SAINTS SERVE – v. 12

Work should be done that benefits another.

“You were not saved to sit, soak and sour.” – Pastor Billy Johnson

Jesus, himself, said the greatest will be the servant.

You are to help bring others to who God ordained them to be.  Help to build them up.

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THE CHURCH GROWS WHEN SPIRITUAL MATURITY IS THE GOAL – vs. 13-15

Signs of Immaturity (v13)

• Will be unstable; ruthless; without direction
• Susceptible to manipulation

Signs of Maturity (v14-15)

• Unity in the faith (must be attained).
• Unity in the spirit (must be maintained).
• Acknowledge that Jesus is THE way.

“Who do you believe Jesus is?” – Pastor Billy Johnson

• Speak the truth in love.

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THE CHURCH GROWS WHEN EVERYONE DOES THEIR PART – v. 16

No one is insignificant. Everyone plays a significant part.

“The goal is not just to go to church but grow as the church.” – Pastor Billy Johnson