Church Matters pt.2

Text: Matthew 16:18 – I will build My Church…

Introduction

What is the Church? ________________________________________________

Turn to Matthew 18:16 I will build My Church… There is much in this:

Personal. Promise. Project. Possessed. Participants.

1. Jesus personally says He will Build His Church.

2. This is a promise from The King

3. Building is a Divine project that on-going, changing, diverse, needy, & secure.

4. The Church is possessed and owned by Jesus. It is His Church.

5. Regenerated believers are participants in the Church

Hope’s _____________: Make Disciples of Jesus – Matthew 28:19,20

3 Means of Making Disciples: ____________ (Jn.4:23,24), ________ (Mk.3:14; Eph.5:2), __________ (Jn.13:35)

4 Foundation Pillars: Our Directives

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3 Values: (how we do what we do): ____________, __________, _________

Present Endeavor: Selling our stuff and going down the road.