The Foundation of the Church

SERIES: BEING THE CHURCH
MESSAGE: The Foundation of the Church
TEXT: Matthew 16:13–20
MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The founder of the church. (V. 18)
   (Matt. 7:26–27)

2. The foundation of the church. (V. 18)
   (Isa. 28:16; 1 Cor. 3:11; Eph. 2:20; Matt. 21:42)

3. The people of the church. (V. 18)
   (1 Cor. 3:9, 16)

   • You are His building.

   • You are His temple.

   • You are His precious bride.
     (2 Cor. 11:2; Rev. 19:7; Isa. 62:5)

   • You are His body.
     (Eph. 1:22–23; Eph. 4:15–16; Col. 1:18–19)

   • You are His flock.
     (1 Pet. 5:2)

   • You are His family.
     (John 1:12; Rom. 8:15)

4. The authority and mission of the church. (V. 19)
   (Matt. 28:18–20; Rom. 1:16; Rev. 1:12–18)

5. The triumph of the church. (Vv. 18b–19)