The Authority & Mission of the Church

SERIES: BEING THE CHURCH
MESSAGE: The Foundation of the Church (Pt. 2), The Authority & Mission of the Church
TEXT: Matthew 16:13–20
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The authority of Christ. (V. 19)
   (Matt. 28:18)

   • Announced
     (Luke 2:11)

   • Demonstrated
     (Matt. 7:29; 8:9–11; 9:18–26)

   • Declared
     (Matt. 9:1–8, 12:1–8; Acts 2:36; Rev. 1:12–18)

2. The authority of the church. (V. 19)
   (Matt. 28:18–20; Acts 1:8; Rom. 1:16; 2 Cor. 6:7; Eph. 6:10–11)

   • In Revelation

   • In the Gospel

   • In the Holy Spirit

3. The triumph of the church. (Vv. 18b–19)
   (Ps. 34:7; Ps. 125:2; 1 Cor. 15:23–28; Rev. 17:14; Rev. 22:1–5)

Take-Aways: 

In light of these truths, how shall we live our lives? 
(Eph. 6:12–20)

1. Confidently trusting

2. Boldly proclaiming

3. Purposefully serving

4. Expectantly believing

5. Faithfully abiding

6. Fervently praying