Love For The Father’s House
March 16, 2024

Excluding Christ and Our Salvation
What Is the Greatest Gift God Has Given The World?

The Church

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go into the house of the Lord.”
Psalm 12:1

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,
Psalm 92:12-14

1. Jesus Loves It

Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her,
Ephesians 5:25

You Know Someone,
When You Know What They Love

Jesus Died To Birth His Church
Jesus’ Bride Is His Church
Jesus Desires To Increase His Church

Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the
Lord, went to the high priest and asked letters from him to the synagogues
of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or
women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. As he 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?”
Acts 9:1-5

For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace There will be no end,
Isaiah 9:6-7

2. The Church Is Plan “A” For The World! There Is No Plan B!

And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.
Mark 16:15-16

Mentalities That Hinder His Kingdom

I Don’t Want The Church To Get Too Big!
I Don’t Know If My Needs Will Be Met.
I Don’t Like Large Churches; They Hurt Small Churches
I Don’t Want To Be A Part Of A Mega-Church

Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
Acts 2:41

Every Church Is A Part of The Mega-Church!
We Are ALL A Part Of ONE Mega-Church Family With A Mega Vision To Reach The World For Christ

3. The Church Is The Only Entity Equipped To Handle The Enemy

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

And He put all things under His feet, and gave Him to be head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Ephesians 1:22-23

4. It’s Uniquely Equipped To Save and Serve Humanity

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

Biblical Vision For The Church
Lost People Are Saved – Know God
Saved People Pastored – Find Freedom
Pastored People Trained – Discover Purpose
Trained People Mobilized For Christ – Make A Difference

And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17