His House
The Church

The “Church” Is Not An Organization, But An Organism

What Is The Church?
The Church = Greek “Ekklesia”
A Called Out Assembly

Etymologically Speaking, The Word
Church Means “House Of The Lord”

Referring To The Place Believers Gather
Or To The Body Of Believers Themselves

Why Does The Church Exist?

“Glorification” Of God

“Edification” Of The Family Of God

“Evangelism” Of The World

Biblical Vision For The Local Church

1. Lost People Are Saved
   Know God
2. Saved People Pastored
   Find Freedom
3. Pastored People Trained
   Discover Your Purpose
4. Trained People Mobilized For Christ
   Make A Difference

Key Statistics
30% Of Americans Attend Church Almost Every Week
According To Gallup

39% Of Millennials Attend Church Weekly, Up From 21% In 2019 (Barna)

1. The Church Is God’s Idea, Not Man’s

to the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places, according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Ephesians 3:10-11

2. The Church Is God’s Family

He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name:
John 1:11-12

His unchanging plan has always been to adopt us into his own family by sending Jesus Christ to die for us. And he did this because he wanted to!
Ephesians 1:5 TLB

3. The Church Is Eternal

to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
Ephesians 3:21

4. The Church Is Christ’s Body

Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
1 Corinthians 12:27

5. The Church Is The Pillar Of Truth In The Earth

but if I am delayed, I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.
1 Timothy 3:15

6. The Church Is Loved By Christ And Purchased With A Great Price

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.
Ephesians 5:25

Jesus Christ Loves His Church!!!!

When You Know Christ, You Will Love What He Loves

7. The Church Is Protected By Christ

As he (Saul) journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven. Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”
Acts 9:3-5

8. The Church Is Uniquely Equipped To Meet Humanity’s Greatest Needs

Five Needs Of Every Person
Support
Strengh
Sense Of Awe
Self-Worth
Significance

9. The Church Is Where We Make An Earthly Investment For Eternal Rewards

For the Son of Man will come in the glory of His Father with His angels, and then He will reward each according to his works.
Matthew 16:27

“And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last.” Revelation 22:12

You are Peter, a stone; and upon this rock I will build my church; and all the powers of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; whatever doors you lock on earth shall be locked in heaven; and whatever doors you open on earth shall be open in heaven!”
Matthew 16:18-19

10. The Church Is The Only Thing Christ Promised To Build

11. The Church Is The Only Entity Fully Equipped To Handle The Enemy

12. The Church Is Your Place Of Spiritual Nourishment

The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.
Psalms 92:12-15

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised
is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.
Hebrews 10:23-25

Family Challenge:
What Would Your Family Look Like In 20 Years If Together You…

Prayed Daily
Attend Services (Worship/Word) Weekly
Serve Monthly

IMPORTANT!!!!!!
The Greatest Privilege In Life Is To Be A Part Of His Church