BLUEPRINT OF THE EARLY CHURCH!
Matthew 16:18
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Study Series: The Church As It Was Meant to Be!
Every believer must recognize that God carries out His work in the world through local churches, and our understanding of the church must be grounded in His Word.
Matthew 16:13-18;
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I. THE EARLY CHURCH STARTED ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST!
Matthew 18:15-17
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II. THE EARLY CHURCH HAD A SAVED MEMBERSHIP!
Acts 2:41-42; Matthew 28:19-20
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III. THE EARLY CHURCH HAD CHRIST AS THE ONLY HEAD!
Colossians 1:18
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IV. THE EARLY CHURCH WAS DECLARED TO BE THE PILLAR AND GROUND OF THE TRUTH!
1 Timothy 3:5-6
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V. THE EARLY CHURCH WAS ALWAYS AN AUTONOMOUS CONGREGATION!
Acts 13:1-4;
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VI. THE EARLY CHURCH TOOK RESPONSIBILITY TO EVANGELIZE THE WORLD!
Acts 1:8
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VII. THE EARLY CHURCH WAS PASTOR LED!
John 10:11; 1 Timothy 3:1; 1 Peter 5:2; Colossians 1:28
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Additional Notes:
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Illustration References:
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Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section. Note: All portions of this sermon by Pastor Shane are preached under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit of God. Stories and illustrations used and/or shared from other sources are cited above in the illustration references section.