WHAT A STRONG CHURCH LOOKS LIKE

Ephesians 4:1-16

Truth: A strong church strives for unity in Christ. A strong church stands on the truth of Christ. A strong church works hard together.
Are you a strong member of a strong church?

I. A STRONG CHURCH STRIVES FOR UNITY IN CHRIST

1. We are living as prisoners of Christ. Eph 4:1; 1 Cor 15:10
2. We think and act like Jesus. Eph 4:2-3. Acts 11:22-26; Eph 5:9; Col 3:12

II. A STRONG CHURCH STANDS ON THE TRUTH OF CHRIST

1. We have one body, one Spirit, one hope. 1 Tim 3:15; John 14:6
2. We have One Lord, one faith, one baptism for all. Eph 4:4; I Tim 2:5-6; Acts 4:12; Matt 20:23
3. We have one God and Father of us all. Eph 4:6

III. A STRONG CHURCH SERVES BY THE STRENGTH OF CHRIST

1. We are given grace based on the work of Christ. Eph 4:7-10; Psa 68:18
2. We are placed in the church to serve so the church will grow. Eph 4:11-13. 1 Cor 12:27-28
3. We are sound in the faith centered in Christ. Eph 4:14-15
4. We all contribute by serving in the church. Eph 4:16; 1 Peter 4:10-11

DO WE HAVE A STRONG CHURCH?