Episode 3: Sea Change Church The Church S1E3 – The Purpose of The Church - Maturity- Pastor Adam Stadtmiller

Sea Change ChurchThe ChurchS1E3 – The Purpose of The Church Pt. 3MaturityPastor Adam StadtmillerEphesians 4:1-7I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to whichyou have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one anotherin love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body andone Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, onefaith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all. 7 Butgrace was given to each one of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.4 Purposes of the church: Identity—Unity—Maturity—Mission4 Corners of the church: Heart—Home—Church—WorldKey Word: MaturityKey Idea: The goal of the church is not attendance, but rather maturity.Key Point: The destination of salvation is not heaven—it is Christlikeness.Vs. 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling towhich you have been called. Vs. 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing withone another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.● Romans 8:29 For those whom he foreknew he also predestined to be conformedto the image of his Son, in order that he might be the firstborn among manybrothers.“Many people settle for looking Christian rather than becoming Christlike.”1 John 2:6"Whoever says he abides in him ought to walk in the same way in which he walked."Five Marks of Maturity: Vs. 1 I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in amanner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness,with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit inthe bond of peace.1. Humility2. Stability3. Love4. Unity and Peace5. Service: Ephesians 4:12And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, theshepherds [a] and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up thebody of Christ,Practical Takeaway: This week, choose one area where you know you don't look like Jesus yet,and intentionally practice Christlikeness in that area every day.Small Group Discussion Questions:1. Which of the five marks of maturity (humility, stability, love, unity, or service) isstrongest in your life right now? Which needs the most growth?2. What does it practically look like to "walk in a manner worthy of your calling" thisweek?3. Why do you think becoming like Jesus is more important than simply attending church?4. How can you help maintain the unity of the Spirit in your family, small group, or church?5. What is one specific step you can take this week to grow in Christlikeness?