1. The Lord’s Church
There is no equal!

2. Introduction Belongs to Christ Matthew 16:13-19 Acts 20:26-32
1 Peter 2:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:12, 13.
Introduction
The Lord's Church

3. This church is unique & unlike any another
Eternally & Divinely Purposed
Ephesians 3:8-11
Daniel 2:44; 7:13, 14.
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

4. This church is unique & unlike any another
Jesus is its Builder, Head & Savior
Matthew 16:13-19
Colossians 1:18
Ephesians 1:22-23
Ephesians 5:23.
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

5. This church is unique & unlike any another
Wears the Bridegroom’s Name
John 3:29
Romans 7:4
Romans 16:16.
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

6. This church is unique & unlike any another
Governed by Divine Authority
Matthew 28:18-20
John 14:26
1 Peter 4:11
2 John 9-11.
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

7. This church is unique & unlike any another
The Pillar & Ground of the Truth
1 Timothy 3:15
Truth of redemption
Romans 1:16
Truth of the Kingdom
Mark 9:1; Colossians 1:13
Inerrancy of Scripture
2 Timothy 3:16, 17
Truth of how we must behave
1 Timothy 4:9-16
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

8. This church is unique & unlike any another
Its Worship is Scriptural
John 4:23-24
Acts 2:42
Acts 20:7
1 Corinthians 16:1-2
Ephesians 5:19.
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

9. This church is unique & unlike any another
Its Work is Divinely Appointed
Romans 16:25-27
Ephesians 3:1-5
Ephesians 4:11-16
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

10. This church is unique & unlike any another
Terms of Membership revealed by the Spirit
Hear - John 5:24
Believe - John 3:3, 4
Repent - Luke 13:3, 5
Confess - Matthew 10:32
Be Baptized - Acts 2:38
Live faithfully - 1 Peter 4:17-19.
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

11. This church is unique & unlike any another
Its Destiny is Heaven
1 Peter 1:3-5
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17.
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

12. This church is unique & unlike any another
Are you a Member of this, the Lord’s Church?
This church is unique & unlike any another
The Lord's Church

13. Name Jones’ Hardware Store if….
Jones built it
He shed his blood for it
He is the head of it
He saved it
He laid the cornerstone
He established the foundation
Jones is the only name whereby we may obtain hardware goods
Check One:
A) Smith’s Hardware__ B) Clark’s Hardware__
C) Miller’s Hardware__ D) Jones’ Hardware__
The Lord's Church

14. Name Christ’s Church If…
Christ built it - Matthew 16:18
He shed his blood for it - Acts 20:28; Ephesians 5:25
He is the head of it - Ephesians 1:22, 23
He saves it - Ephesians 5:23
He is its chief cornerstone - Acts 4:11, 12; 1 Peter 2:4, 7
He is the foundation of it - 1 Corinthians 3:11
Christ is the only name under heaven whereby we must be saved
Acts 4:12
Check One:
A) Methodist Church__ B) Baptist Church__
C) Lutheran Church__ D) Church of Christ__
The Lord's Church

15. Conclusion: This Church is not of men!
It Belongs to Christ
It is Eternally & Divinely Purposed
Jesus is its Builder, Head & Savior
It Wears the Bridegrooms Name
It is Governed by Divine Authority
It is the Pillar & Ground of the Truth
Its Worship is Scriptural
Its Work is Divinely Appointed
It Terms of Membership are Revealed by the Spirit
Its Destiny is Heaven
Conclusion: This Church is not of men!
The Lord's Church