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Park Cities Presbyterian ChurchJuly 26, 2026 · 32 min

[SERMON] The Giver, Gifts, and Grace (Ephesians 4:7-14); July 26, 2026; Rev. Mark McDowell

Name: [SERMON] The Giver, Gifts, and Grace (Ephesians 4:7-14); July 26, 2026; Rev. Mark McDowell
Uploaded: 2026-07-26T17:50:15.000Z
Duration: 32 min 1 s
Description: Paul roots the church's growth not in strategy or gifting itself but in the doctrine of Christ's ascension: the conquering King who ascended on high now gives word-gifts (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastor-teachers) to equip the whole body together, so that believers grow not individually but corporately into the mature stature of Christ.

Paul roots the church's growth not in strategy or gifting itself but in the doctrine of Christ's ascension: the conquering King who ascended on high now gives word-gifts (apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastor-teachers) to equip the whole body together, so that believers grow not individually but corporately into the mature stature of Christ.

Stories told

christ's ascension jesus warning peter that satan would sift him like wheat

Scripture referenced

Psalm 68 Ephesians 4:7–14 Ephesians 2 Ephesians 2:20 1 Peter 4 Ephesians 4 Ephesians 4:7 Ephesians 4:13 Hebrews 6 Hebrews 6:5 Hebrews 7 Romans 12

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