Scripture text: Matthew 16:18; Colossians 1:19-18; Revelation 1:9-19

1. The supremacy of Christ - Christ is the Head of the Church

Colossians 1:14-18; Revelation 1:9-17

Jesus is:

*Glorious - Revelation 1:12-13

*Powerful - Revelation 1:14-15

*Worthy of worship - Revelation 1:17

2. The Centrality of the Church - The Church is the Bride of Christf

Revelation 19:7-9; 21:9; Ephesians 5:25-27; Jude 1:24-25

3. The Church is a Family of Faith

Revelation 1:9

John said he was their brother and companion in:

*Tribulation

*Kingdom

*Patience

Colossians 2:4-7

How do we move forward as a church?

*As an army

*As pilgrims

*As a building

*As a school

*As a river