The Reality of Every Christian

How does realizing that every believer is called and equipped by God change the way you approach daily opportunities for mission and ministry?In this sermon on Ephesians 4:1–16, Pastor Lance Williams explores what it truly means to live a life worthy of the calling we have received in Christ. Pastor Lance breaks down how living a "worthy" life is not about earning salvation or balancing out past mistakes, but about living consistently with God’s missional character and embracing the responsibility He has given us. Discover how God provides an endless measure of grace and unique spiritual gifts to every single believer so that we can step out, serve, and glorify Him without fear of failure.In this episode, we cover:Worthy Lives Are Called Lives: Defining the Greek word axios and learning to live in consistency and equilibrium with God’s sending nature.Understanding Your Calling: Examining klasis as God’s divine summons into both a secure relationship and an active responsibility for His reputation.Overcoming Pride and Impatience: A candid personal story illustrating how easy it is to let personal priorities get in the way of God's redemptive opportunities with others.Equipped by Grace: Looking at Ephesians 4:7 to understand how Christ bestows spiritual gifts and an abundant, unending supply of grace to every believer.An Invitation to Respond: Moving beyond passive participation in church missions to actively using your gifts in local, regional, and global service.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube