The Structure and Function of the Church (The Grace Life Wheel)

Ephesians 5:18 and 1 Corinthians 2 show that church life and ministry must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. The sermon closes the Grace Life Wheel series by insisting that all the church's work depends on Spirit-filled people.

Spirit-Empowered MinistrySpirit-Filled LifeGrace Life WheelChurch Function

Matthew 28 and Ephesians 5 ground the church's responsibility to make disciples in the home. The sermon presents home life discipleship as a vital part of the Grace Life Wheel, tied to preaching, small groups, missions, and the Spirit's

Home DiscipleshipFamily DiscipleshipGreat CommissionGrace Life Wheel

Matthew 28 and Acts 13 present missions as personalized and centered in the local church. The sermon connects Grace Life's own story to the call to support, send, and participate in gospel work from the church outward.

Church-Centered MissionsPersonalized MissionsGreat CommissionSending Church

Acts 2 and Ephesians 4 show small groups as a vital setting for every-member ministry and equipping the saints. The sermon teaches that healthy small groups help the whole church function in Spirit-filled service.

Small Group MinistryEvery Member MinistryEquipping the SaintsSpirit-Filled Service

2 Timothy 4:1-5 places preaching the Word at the center of church life. The sermon explains the Grace Life Wheel by showing that every ministry of the church is built on and flows from faithful preaching.

Preaching the WordCenter of ChurchGrace Life WheelExpository Preaching