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)