Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4:12–13 that God’s desire for the Church is to grow up and be built into a body that is mature and measured by the stature of Christ. And this “building up the body” process happens, according to Paul, when every believer is equipped and in active ministry. In this message, Nathan examines Ephesians 4:12 and what it means for every Christian to be a “waiter at the table” for the work of Christ and His Kingdom.
CHAPTERS • TIME STAMPS
0:00 The ascended and exalted Jesus gave a gift to the Church
3:23 Equipping the Saints
8:38 Work of Ministry (Service)
10:45 The ministry (priesthood) of all believers
24:13 Ultimate Goal: Building up the Body
29:00 You are in ministry!
30:08 1) Servant (waiter) at the table
36:16 2) Slave of the master
38:16 3) Source of ministry
43:22 Ministry is not a “job”
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» Listen to this Daily Thunder series, discover other series and resources, and learn more about the ministry of Ellerslie at: ellerslie.com/daily
» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: ellerslie.com/be-discipled
» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: ellerslie.com/subscribe
» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: ellerslie.com/donate
» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: deeperchristian.com
Paul reminds us in Ephesians 4:12–13 that God’s desire for the Church is to grow up and be built into a body that is mature and measured by the stature of Christ. And this “building up the body” process happens, according to Paul, when every believer is equipped and in active ministry. In this message, Nathan examines Ephesians 4:12 and what it means for every Christian to be a “waiter at the table” for the work of Christ and His Kingdom.
CHAPTERS • TIME STAMPS
0:00 The ascended and exalted Jesus gave a gift to the Church
3:23 Equipping the Saints
8:38 Work of Ministry (Service)
10:45 The ministry (priesthood) of all believers
24:13 Ultimate Goal: Building up the Body
29:00 You are in ministry!
30:08 1) Servant (waiter) at the table
36:16 2) Slave of the master
38:16 3) Source of ministry
43:22 Ministry is not a “job”
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» Listen to this Daily Thunder series, discover other series and resources, and learn more about the ministry of Ellerslie at: ellerslie.com/daily
» Take these studies deeper and be discipled in person by Eric, Leslie, Nathan, and the team at Ellerslie in one of our upcoming discipleship programs – learn more at: ellerslie.com/be-discipled
» Receive our free “Five Keys to Walking Through Difficulty” PDF by going to: ellerslie.com/subscribe
» If you have been blessed by Ellerslie, consider partnering with the ministry by donating at: ellerslie.com/donate
» Discover more Christ-centered teaching and resources from Nathan Johnson that will help you grow spiritually by checking out his website at: deeperchristian.com
