BACK TO “IT” BECAUSE IT MATTERS

Eph. 3:21
21 Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.

1. Back To It Because It Matters To Jesus

1) He

it (Mt. 13:45-46; Acts 20:28)

• The parable of the pearl of great price is about a merchant who seeks and finds a very valuable pearl. Upon finding it, he sells all the he has so that he can purchase the pearl.
• If you doubted whether or not the church mattered to Jesus, just consider this truth: He purchased the church with his own blood.

2) He

it (Mt. 16:18, 28:18-20; 2 Cor. 5:18-20)

• Jesus commissioned His church and called her to do a work that matters.

3) He promised it

1] His

(Acts 1:8)
2] His presence (Mt. 28:20; Heb. 13:5)
3] His

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(John 14:2, 3)
4] His glory (Eph. 5:26-27)

2. Does It Matter To You?

1) The church provides worship. (cf. Eph. 3:20; John 4:21-24)

• It helps you
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  on God.

2) The church provides fellowship. (Gal. 6:1-2; Rom. 13:15)

• It helps you
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  life’s problems.

3) The church provides discipleship.

• It helps
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  your faith.

4) The church provides ministry. (1 Pet. 4:10-11)

• It helps you
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  your talents.

5) The church provides evangelism.

• It helps you
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  your mission.

3. Church Matters To Me

1) The church was essential in my

2) The church was essential in my calling

3) The church is essential for my family’s well being

4) The church is essential to my most

assets (James 1:17)

Bottom line:

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matters! If need be, get back to

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