Anniversary Sunday September 29, 2024

TEXT:  Ephesians 2:19-22

Introduction: Matthew 16:13-20
I. The evidence of God working in a church (Matthew 16:18)
A. Spiritual decisions being made
B. Spiritual growth being manifested
C. Spiritual victories being ministered
D. Spiritual legacies being maintained

II. The process of the Lord building His church (Ephesians 2:19-22)
A. The household of God (v. 19)
1. The family of God (Ephesians 3:15)

Born into His family (John 3:3, 7; I Peter 1:23)
Adopted into His family (Romans 8:15, 23. 9:4; Galatians 4:5; Ephesians 1:5)
2. The family of believers in Jesus Christ (Galatians 6:10)
B. The house of God (vv. 20-21)
1. Church family
2. Body of believers
3. Body of Christ (I Corinthians 10:16; 12:27; Ephesians 4:12)
C. The housing of God (v. 22)
1. Where the glory of the Lord is evident (Zechariah 6:12-13)
2. Where Jesus is exalted as Saviour (John 2:19-21)
3. Where God’s work is being done (I Corinthians 3:9)
4. Where God’s holiness is honored (I Corinthians 3;17; 6:19)
5. Where God is producing life (Hebrews 3:3-4)