Ephesians 4:7-16

"The true measure of a healthy church isn't in numbers, but in maturity. 🌱

Ephesians 4 reminds us: • Every believer is valued and gifted 🎁 • Christ's victory is our foundation 🏆 • Leaders equip, members serve ⚒️ • We all grow towards Christlikeness 🙌

Are you using your God-given gifts to build up the body of Christ? Let's grow together in faith, knowledge, and unity – becoming more like Jesus every day.

Ephesians 4:1-6

In today's message, we explored Psalm 142 and discovered 5 powerful truths to remember when life gets tough:

1. God hears your cry
2. God knows your path
3. God cares for your soul
4. God is all you need
5. God will work it out

Just like David in the cave of Adullam, surrounded by 400 distressed, indebted, and discontented men, we too can feel the weight of the world on our shoulders. But take heart! Our God is listening, He has a plan, He deeply cares, He's sufficient for all our needs, and He will bring good out of every situation.

Ephesians 3:20-21

Paul's prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19 isn't just words—it's a roadmap to spiritual fullness. He asks God to strengthen us, let Christ dwell in our hearts, help us grasp His love, and fill us with His fullness. Don't just learn this prayer, live it. Let it move from your head to your heart.

"You are not just IN the church. You ARE the church. 🏛️👥

God's divine blueprint for His people is more incredible than any earthly construction:

• Foundation: Built on God's Word, with Jesus as the cornerstone • Framework: We are the living stones, carefully placed by the Master Builder • Filling: The Holy Spirit dwells within us, making us God's temple

Remember: You're not just sitting in a pew. You're part of the plan. You're not just watching God work. You're what He's building.

Let's show up with purpose, serve with joy, and worship with reverence. God is building something eternal through us, and He's not finished yet! 🙌

Before Christ, we were without hope, without God, separated by an insurmountable wall. But Jesus changed everything!

He didn't just knock on the wall – He broke it down. He didn't just invite us to visit – He made us family. He didn't just give us peace – He IS our peace.

Now, in Christ, we're no longer strangers or foreigners. We're citizens of God's kingdom, members of His household.

Don't live like you're still on the outside looking in. The wall is down. In Jesus, you are HOME. 🏠❤️

Ever received a gift you didn't fully appreciate at first? That's often how we treat our salvation. But it's so much more than a 'get out of hell free' card!

In Christ, you are: • God's workmanship • Created for good works • Called to walk in His purpose

Remember: God didn't just save you FROM something; He saved you FOR something. Your life has meaning, direction, and infinite value in His eyes.

Don't just sit there – it's time to walk it out! What good work is God calling you to do today?

Missionary Mark Perez

Ephesians 2:1-7