9-8-2013
"Does God Want Our Church to Grow?"
Ephesians 4. 11-16



DOES GOD WANT OUR CHURCH TO GROW?
Ephesians 4. 11-16

I.  Things do not always grow the same w_______
Church Health Survey question:  Our leaders clearly believe that God wants our church to grow.

II.  God Wants Our Church To G_________
A.  Ephesians 4- indicates this

B.  What kinds of growth are mentioned? - Unity, use of gifts, spiritual depth & knowledge.

III.  What is God Calling Us to D_______ (Matthew 28. 18-20)
A.  Go
B.  Make D____________
C.  Teach & Baptize

IV.  What Is God Calling Us to B_______?
A.  Disciples
B.  Disciples are s_______________

V.  What Is God Calling Us to Know?
A.  His great S________________
B.  He Is with us
C.  His Truth
D.  We are not h___________ yet

VI.  If We Pursue Our Calling- H____ Might We Grow As a Church?
A.  Ways we might grow:  ability, leadership, loving relationships
B.  How will we know if we are s_____________?

VII.  I Believe God W_______ Our Church To Grow:
A.  Not just in size…large is not always healthy
B.  Healthy churches grow in more ways than just size

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