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"Preach The Word"



The Nature Of The Church

Text: Eph. 2:22

Introduction:

The church is divine in nature because it is the "Church of the Living God."

The Apostle Paul tells these elders of the church at Ephesus in Acts 20:28-

1. It is God’s church because of the price he paid for her- His blood

2. It is God’s church because of the call he makes to her-

The word "church" means "called out ones."

3. It is God’s church because of the care He takes for her.

God gives her overseers.

 

I. The Foundation Of The Church

A. The person of Christ (Matt.16:18; 1 Cor. 3:11; 1 Pet.2:1-8)

B. The people of Christ (2:20)

C. The precepts of Christ (Matt. 7:24-27)

 

II. The Furnishings Of The Church

A. The attitude of love flows within the church (4:2,15,16; 5:2,25)

B. The illumination of light found in the church (1:18; 5:8)

C. The atmosphere of liberty felt in the church

"By one Spirit" "Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is liberty."

 

III. The Function In The Church

A. The grace of God must be experienced. (3:2,7; 6:24; 2:8,9)

B. The gifts of God must be exercised (4:7; 3:7; 4:11)

C. The glory of God must be expressed (3:21)

1. God’s glory is our salvation (1:6,12,14)

2. God’s glory is our service

 

Conclusion:

1. The presence of God will be sensed in His church.

2. The purpose of God will be served in His church.

3. The praises of God will be sung in His church.

Sermon By Dr. Curtis Barbery
Bennett, NC--USA

 

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