Family that Works together

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SERIES DESCRIPTION: In this series on the Book of Ephesians, Pastor Shawn and Krista highlight Gods desire to bring reconcile the world all together in Christ. . This week, P. Shawn explores Ephesians 4:11-16, where Paul reveals that every believer is called to minister to the body. Discover how God has equipped you with gifts not for personal fulfillment, but to build up the church and mature the body of Christ together.

Altar Instructions: Please come up when I read Col. 3:23 during the 2nd sub point of point 2.

Series | Ephesians

Pre-Message Welcome

Grace Place family! It’s awesome to have you here with us today, whether in person or online.

I’m Shawn, and along with my wife, we serve as the Co-Pastors of this incredible church.

At The Grace Place, our mission is clear: we are Caring People, Caring for People.

We pray that you experience God’s care in our time together and in your life.

Spanish Welcome - 2nd Service ONLY!

A nuestra familia de habla hispana .... Bienvenidos… es-pera-mos que usted… y su familia.. se-sien-tan bien a-tend-idos también.

To our Spanish speaking family... welcome, we hope you and your family feels cared for as well.

Before we get into the message today….

Pastor Plug: Kids Summer Blast

June 9-12

This event is open to ages 4 years - 6th grade.

THis is a great OUT REACH TO YOUR NEIGHBORS - and CHILDRENs FRIENDS/FAMILY

Advanced registration is recommended for each night of the event. Lots of games, puppets, songs, candy, prizes, and age-appropriate Bible stories.

Friday night is our Family Carnival.

Pastor Plug: Stand Sunday Update

Something that is close to our heart is DEFENDING the Orphan:

Just a couple weeks ago our church STOOD - to defend the orphan.

Stood to pray - go and Give.

Our Stand Sunday Offering Our Goal was 10k…

TOTAL YEAR-TO-DATE: $9,719.32

Lets thank the Lord for that! Because of your generosity - letting God move on your heart we’re going to make a significant different in the lives of many kids.

If you haven’t had a change to give in this offering… we invite you to jump in and be a part of what we are doing through

Help get us over that 10k mark… we can easily do that.

Transition: This week we're going to jump back into our series on the book of…

Series | Ephesians

Sub title: All Together

If you have your Bibles, go ahead and open them up to Ephesians chapter 4. We'll be starting at verse 11…

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Text: Eph. 4:11-16 ESV

English Standard Version (Chapter 4) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to EQUIP the saints for the WORK of ministry, for BUILDING UP THE BODY OF CHRIST, 13 until we all attain to the UNITY of the faith…. and of the KNOWLEDGE of the Son of God… to MATURE manhood, to the measure of the stature of the FULLNESS OF CHRIST, WHY? 14 so that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.

Here is the results of… 15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, 16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when EACH PART IS WORKING PROPERLY, makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

***Feel free to encourage people to listen to the Holy Spirit speak to them personally as the message is preached

LETS PRAY

YOU CAN WALK OFF THE STAGE WHEN YOU SAY AMEN

Transition: the title of our message today is...

Sermon Title | Family that Works Together

***Clay this is the video clip that will go to Julia for the video clips of the week

PAUSE -CLIP 2 Online Seeker - BEGINING

Have you ever feel like what you do… doesn't really make a difference?

If you want to make a shift from meaningless… to meaningful?

The bible can help you do that and it’s simpler than you think.

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Introduction

Imagine a family

Picture One: UnHealthy Family

One or two people carry everything, all the meals, laundry, decisions and work … all the serving

While, everyone else just comes and enjoys your hard work

Here’s Results:

Adults who don’t know how to care for anyone but themselves - searching for real meaning

Church attendees receiving and never giving back. Those carrying the load…. are exhausted and burned out.

Its time for a shift… from meaningless to meaningful…

If we don’t get this today… here’s…

Whats at stake?

Let's look at it on the screen together.

Our families and churches will suffer because we're too busy building ourselves up instead of building each other up..

When we’re over focused on ourselves -we become consumer minded - rather than service minded and caring about others.

We’re talking about….

Sermon Title | Family that Works Together

Paul addresses two big ideas in this passage… that will help us be the Church family God imagined us to be. These are his instructions to us.

The first thing I see he is saying… IN YOUR NOTES is…

Recognize your ROLE. v.7,11-13

***Clay you can have the point and upcoming verse on the same slide… it will come fast

We see this in 11, 12… lets look at it on it on the screen together…

English Standard Version Chapter 4

11 And he gave the

There are two types of roles addressed in these verses. Do you see them…? IN YOUR NOTES…

There are EQUIPPERS. v. 11a

The apostles, prophets, evangelists, and so on… These roles are, office’s of leadership… these leaders have job…

For us our Pastors, Deacons, Ministry Directors

Can you see their job description? Is to equip.

The Greek word for equip

is the word….

= katartizō (Kat-ar - tizo)

It means.

Meaning: to put in order and make complete.

This word was also used in the first century to describe mending torn fishing nets… by putting it into proper condition or order so it can be ready for service.

We see this in Matt. 4:21 this same word… lets look at it on the screen

As God uses the illustration of fishing… often… and here we see it

***Clay when you add this try to keep the Greek word meaning on here from the previous slide.

English Standard Version Chapter 4

these fishermen… doing what?

English Standard Version Chapter 4

,

These guys we’re busy - MENDING.. the same word as EQUIPPING…

Repairing their next putting them back in proper condition so it could function properly.

Here’s the point: God is going to use the Equippers to mend… the workers … as the workers experience healing and discipleship they begin to function properly… in the family of God.

Question: Who’s Job is it… to ready the workers for Gods work in the World?

Answer: EQUIPERS

***If your An equipper, this should cause us to take our job much more seriously (Lets this soak for a moment)

Many times we get this backwards… here is what it looks like…

Leaders getting bogged down - scrambling to doing the work… rather than equipping and leading the work.

Yes, this takes more time, more intention.. to equip and send… but this is our CALLING as Equippers.

Lets not make excuses for this… lets make solutions.

Let me say it like this…

Leadership exists to equip, not perform. (Repeate)

The challenge is when the body/people don’t receive ministry from one another… and only from the Pastors and Ministry leaders.

Wow.. talk about diminishing the gifts in your brothers and sisters!

Here is the questions I believe scripture is inviting us to ask ourselves today…

One for leaders

Question: How am I using my time to equip people work of the ministry?

This not a time to deflect, make excuses, but a time to invite the Holy Spirit to speak to you, so you can answer the scriptures honestly…

Some of you are doing this through leading a ministry, a small group or a cultivation class, etc…

Paul says RECOGNIZE YOUR ROLE…

There are not just equippers…

Here Is what else I notice IN YOUR NOTES…

There are WORKERS. v. 11b-13

lets look at v 12…on the screen.

English Standard Version Chapter 4

He gave us these leaders…

The Workers - are here to help handle the every day functions of - Sunday/Wed./C-groups/outreaches… and life within the body

Ready for… hospital visits, ready to pray, ready to give wisdom, ready to show them how to use their testimony… and ready to teach others to do what they do..

STORY: Brag on REESE Halmark

Hey Pastor Shawn - I exchanged numbers with “”Johnnie” one of our new guys… to see if they want to connect and do bible study together.

This happens every couple weeks.

Reese is going to fill up… who is going to step up to invite the next group of people who walk through our doors looking for authentic biblical community and discipleship into bible study with you.

Reese is just one example of several who are doing things like this.

What is The RESULT of EVERYONE WORING?

the last part of this verse says… When everyone works…

English Standard Version Chapter 4

for

the Church is BUILT up

How will we know BUILDING up is happening (METRICS)

v. 13 tells us we do this UNTILL…

WE WILL SEE

****Shawn just read off the key words here

English Standard Version Chapter 4

13

WE WILL SEE

The church UNIFIED in FAITH

We will see PEOPLE

Knowledgable - about Christ

We will see PEOPLE

Maturing….

We will see PEOPLE

FULL of of Christ

Someone say,

I AM RESPONSIBLE…. for the for the MATURITY… of my church.

Look at the person next to you… YOU HAVE A LOT OF WORK TO DO… :)

If your calling the Pastors and ministry leaders to ask them to do the WORK that you are capable of doing…. it’s time to step out in your God given responsibility

If you feel un equipped or lack wisdom seek help and then minister… if it’s out of your gifting… then connect them to someone that has the right gifting.

Here is the questions I believe scripture is inviting us to ask ourselves today…

Question: How am I using my gifts to mature the body? How might I need step it up?

Everybody should be doing something… I don’t want to be responsible before God for making it easy for you to be a consumer-minded christian at TGP. Neither did Paul

We’re talking about….

Sermon Title | Family that Works Together

Paul addresses two big ideas in this passage… to help us be a family he imagined and called us to be.. .

The first is this

Recognizing your ROLE.

Are you an equipper or a worker

The next thing he says… IN YOUR NOTES is… is this

Recognize your RESPONSIBILITY(14-16)

Yeah… We have a responsibility.

We see this in verses 14 through 16.

This responsibility is about the stewardship of our gifting.

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LETS GET REAL PRACTICAL:

In recognizing our responsibility…

The first thing you should do is… IN YOUR NOTES

DISCOVER your gifts. (v.14, Ecc. 9:10)

Scripture describes in verse 14. That we eventually grow up from being children and we mature… Part of growing up is moving from being a only a receiver both a receive and giver.

This is where we move from being meaningless to meaningful to…. others

Pastoral moment: Every one of you have a God-given gift/ability to ministry to the body in a meaningful way…

Do you know what your gift is?

If not… Think about this…

If you were part of a team, which ONE of these roles would you naturally be drawn towards?

Would it be a….

1. LEADER — You see what needs to happen and lead

Would it be a….

2. SUPPORTER — You love to help.

Would it be a….

3. ADMINISTRATOR —You love to organize and make things smooth

Maybe you’re a…

4. PROMOTER — You love to invite and welcome

Lastly… you’re a…

5. CHEERLEADER — You love encourage, your always vibeM - people love when your in the room.

Whatever your gifted to do…

your brothers and sisters need you.

When you find that…

Lets look at Ecc. 9:10a… on the screen together… it says

Ecclesiastes 9:10a (ESV) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might…

What do you repeatedly find yourself doing… this is a clue to your gifting

Do that… and (Work hard at it)

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We’ll help you assess your gift and find your fit.

In recognizing our responsibility…

The next thing you should do is …IN YOUR NOTES…

DIRECT your heart (v.15, Col 3:23-24)

yea…. We need to make sure our heart is aimed in the right direction.

We see this in Ephesians 4:15… as Paul is speaking here about motive…

He's saying, "As you do the work of ministry, make sure our gift is being used from a place of love… for the maturity and betterment of others.

It’s important to understand this…

PAUSE -CLIP BEGINING

Our God given gifts are NOT for self-gratification, or personal fulfillment. That comes from Christ… Our gifts are for serving others.

So I ask you… Is your heart aimed at…

Your EGO?

You can know this becuase on the inside your saying, “LOOK AT ME”

Or, is your heart aimed at…

Christ?

You can know this too… becuase your heart is saying, “ LOOK at HIM?

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Our motive matters.

Scripture says it like this in Col. 3:23 Lets look at it on the screen together

Colossians 3:23 ESV

Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men,

Paul's doesn't seem to be interested in our personal fulfillment when it comes to working for the Lord…

He's interested in the body's maturity and so should we.

I'm not saying

Recognition and saying thank you do not matter. They have their place.

But I am saying… it shouldn't be our motive for why we serve.

lastly.. IN YOUR NOTES You have a responsibility to…

DEVELOP your gifts (v.16)

We See this in verse 16 of our text. Let's look at it on the screen together.

16 from whom the whole body, joined and held together by every joint with which it is equipped, when EACH PART IS(What?) WORKING PROPERLY,

How about you?

Are you WORKING properly…?

If not…

Are you investing in the growth and maturity of your own gifts.

The result of the Church working properly:

makes the body grow so that it builds itself up in love.

The body growth is a result of EACH EQUIPPER AND WORKER doing their part.

It’s up to the BODY.

We all have our part to play…

The Equippers… EQUIP

Pastors, Deacons, Ministry Leaders, C-Group Leaders… are you too busy doing ministry that your failing to equip the workers… (Master the TGP Way - lead people in Next Steps… invite people along side you to learn)

You can do this easily in Huddles, team meetings pre or post service when everyone is already here, use what we have given you TGP way, Next Steps, call people up.

We all have our part to play…if your not an equipper… your a WOKER

The Workers… WORK

Church when we expect all the work of the ministry is done by the leadership we have an unbiblical expectation.

We should all…

Be caring our load

We should all…

all able to receive this ministry from both equippers & workers within the body.

Truth is… we can all do better…. GOD has MORE for you he has more for US!

How many of you want that? How many of you believe that…

Here is the question I believe scripture is inviting us to ask ourselves today…

This not a time to deflect, make excuses, but a time to invite the Holy Spirit to speak to you, so you can answer the scriptures honestly…

Question: How would you steward your gift differently, knowing it’s for His purposes, rather than your own?

Give yourself 2-3 simple action items.

How are these tied to what your already doing?

Some of you are too hard on yourself, some of you to easy on yourself :)

Maybe you just need to be more consistent, intentional, etc..

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Transition: As I close today….

So today… if you do NOT know Jesus as your Lord and Savior today is your day…

Salvation Altar Call

I believe Jesus is here today, and He wants to save you. Salvation simply means to deliver or to free. It’s not just about delivering you…

It’s about believing

Believing in Jesus means trusting what He say’s—about sin, and eternal punishment, thats the bad news.

The good news is this… that His death on the cross paid the penalty for our sins, making us right with God.

Ephesians 2:8 reminds us: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” Salvation requires two things:

1. God’s Grace—His undeserved gift of forgiveness and life because of His love for you.

2. Faith—placing your trust in Him for salvation.

If you’ve never asked Jesus to save you, today is your day. If you’d like ask him… , raise your hand.

I want to invite you to Repeat a prayer after me

· There is nothing magical in this prayer.. it simply is a way of declaring to Jesus what has taken place in your heart.

Here is how I would like to end the service for everyone else….

Call to Action Altar Call

***Uproot the idols… WORSHIP is restored…. -anything that gets in the way of us serving God \ sin, pride, etc… strongholds, unforgiveness, bitterness -They are a hinderance… to our service for the lord… our work unto the Lord is our act of WORSHIP

-John V pray over anyone allowing

We’re going to end the service with A question as we do nearly every week.

ALL ACROSS THE ROOM – HAS THE HOLY SPIRIT spoken to you in anyway today?

If you need ministry, prayer, encouragement from the body… I want to invite you to come forward… we want to pray for you today…

Coach our people… now as you are all workers… come and pray… minister to the family of God who needs your support.

Resources

Book:The IVP Bible Background Commentary New Testament (Second Addition) by Keener, Craig S.

Gift assessment: Link to PDF gift assessment from Starting Point Manuel

****Clay, if we do not have one, go ahead and attach this: https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/content/LifeWayChristianResources/Spiritual%5FGifts%5FAssessmentpdf.pdf

Going Deeper

What stuck out to you the in this passage? v. 11-16

How am I using my time to equip people work of the ministry? v. 11a,

How am I using my gifts to mature the body? How might I need step it up? 11b-13

How would you steward your gift differently, knowing it’s for His purposes, rather than your own? v.14-16

What might the Holy Spirit be saying to you in light of this teaching?

How might the Holy Spirit want to transform you in light of this teaching?

What actions might the Holy Spirit want to take in light of this teaching?

Prayer:

Tongues & Interpretation

1. To STRENGTHEN the Church (1 Cor14:5)

For prophecy is greater than SPEAKING in TONGUES, unless someone interprets what you are saying so that the whole church will be STRENGTHENED.

Believers, God has operated through this gift today to strengthen you today. Let your faith be strengthened and know that God is in control and using supernatural measures to speak to us.

2. Is a SIGN for unbelievers. (1Cor. 14: 21a, 22)

1 Corinthians 14:21–22 (ESV)

In the Law it is written, “By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.” Thus tongues are a sign not for believers but for unbelievers, while prophecy is a sign not for unbelievers but for believers.

22 -  So you see that speaking in tongues is a SIGN, not for believers, but for UNBELIEVERS.

The Bible explains to us God has chosen to use this gift to be a sign for you. A sign for what? It is a sign of his realness for those of you who have been doubting or questioning the existence of God. He wants you to know he is REAL and he wants to bring you spiritual life and health. If you're in here today and you don't know Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior... he wants you to know he has gone to great lengths to show you his love today. (Great opportunity for a salvation altar call if it fits).