2. Christ is the head of the church

3.  “upon this rock I will build my church” Mt.16:18  “which is Jesus Christ.” 1 Cor. 3:11  “Jesus Christ…chief corner stone” Eph. 2:20 Matt. 7:24-27 - Wise man and Foolish man Jesus Christ is the foundation

4. Established in “the faith” Col. 2:7 “earnestly contend for the faith” Jude 3 “preached unto him Jesus” Acts 8:35

5. Life blood of the church Phil. 1:3-6 “for your fellowship in the gospel”  More than just money  Share, participate Acts 2:42 “continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship”

6. Fellowship  Suffer together - 1 Cor. 12:26  Rejoice together – Rom. 12:15  Carry burdens - Gal. 6:2  Restore each other – Gal. 6:1  Pray for each other – Rom. 15:30

7. Fellowship  Encourage each other - Rom. 1:12  Forgive each other – Eph. 4:32  Confess to each other – James 5:16  Truthful with each other – Eph. 4:25  Spur on to good deeds - Heb. 10:24

8. Soul is priceless Matt. 16:26 “For what is a man profited…” Purpose of church is to save souls – Mk. 16:15 Jesus had compassion Matt. 9:36 “moved with compassion” Matt. 14:14 “moved with compassion” Matt. 15:32 “I have compassion”

9. Compassion motivated him to: Pray for laborers - Matt. 9:37-38 Do something Send out apostles - Matt. 10:1-7 Compassion for the Lost “Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.” Rom.10:1

10. Jesus is coming for His church 1 Cor. 15:24 “delivered up the kingdom” 1 Thes. 4:16-17 “Lord shall descend” Dead rise first Living caught up in the clouds To meet the Lord Live for the one who died for us !

11. “Instead of finding fault with the church, rejoice in what is right with the church.” oundation aith ellowship ocus uture

12. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249evanscoc@bellsouth.netwww.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Evening August 17, 2014