New Beginnings - In Church

Text: Matthew 16:18; Ephesians 1:22-23; Romans 12:4-5; 1 Corinthians 12:13-27; Matthew 20:28 In Church: Whose Church is it? Matthew 16:18 In Church: What does it mean? - Church = ekklesia = assembly, "called-out ones" In Church: Jesus is the Head of His Church: Ephesians 1:22-23 In Church: The Church is the Body of Christ. Romans 12:4-5; - You are part of His body. 1 Corinthians 12:13-27 - You are part of something bigger than you. - Every part is important. Why? v. 18 - You work as one (unity) within the body. v. 25 - You care for others and you are cared for In Church. Vs. 25-26 In Church: You will serve others. Matthew 20:28