Sermon in a Sentence: God will bless our church if we give Christ His rightful place.

Introduction

First use of the word church

Illus.- Prayer- "Bless my Church"

Illus.- Final Exams

I. We Must Confess Christ as the Owner of the Church.

"my church" (Acts 20.28;1 Cor. 6.19,20)

II. We Must Cooperate with Christ as the Builder of the Church.

"I will build" Illus- "Building Plans"

• A. We Must Lay a Strong Foundation (1 Cor. 3.11;Eph. 2.20;1 Pet. 2.4-8)
• B. We Must Erect a Strong Frame.

III. We Must Confide in Christ as the Guaranteer of the Church.

"the gates of hell shall not prevail against it" (Heb. 2.14;Col. 2.15)

! Conclusion

Illus.- Giving the Lord All the Keys