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H.B. Charles, Jr. :: Sermon Skeleton: How Christ Grows His Church (Ephesians 4:7-10)

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References for Eph 4:9 —  1   2   3   4 

How Christ Grows His Church

Ephesians 4:7-10

Theme: The growth of the body of Christ

Point: Christ grows his church by his gracious enablement and his sovereign authority.

Outline:

  1. Christ grows his church by his gracious enablement (v. 7).
    1. Christ's gracious enablement is necessary.
    2. Christ's gracious enablement is personal.
    3. Christ's gracious enablement is sufficient.
  2. Christ grows his church by his sovereign authority (vv. 8-10).
    1. The promise of Christ's authority (v. 8).
    2. The proof of Christ's authority (vv. 9-10).
      1. He descended (v. 9).
      2. He ascended (v. 10).
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