Living Things Grow

In this message, Pastor Nate explores the fundamental principle that living things grow, drawing from Ephesians 4:7-16 to illustrate that spiritual maturity is a natural and necessary expectation for every believer. He emphasizes that growth originates with Jesus, who sovereignly bestows unique spiritual gifts upon every Christian to equip the church and put Christ on display. Through the Word of God and the guidance of gifted leaders, believers are challenged to move from being “spectators in the stands” to active participants on the field, using their gifts for the common good. Ultimately, the goal of this growth is for the body of Christ to achieve unity of faith, gaining the maturity to discerning truth from error and the grace to speak the truth in love.