The Universal Church
“…I will build My church and the gates of hell will not prevail against it.” Mt. 16:18
- The Church is Heaven’s Headquarters
- The invisible Body of Christ
- All eternal influence that occurs is the result of the Church.
- Humanitarian efforts should be the responsibility of the Church.
- The true Church hosts heaven at every gathering. Mt. 18:19
- Jesus is Building His Church
- The Church’s foundation is a revelation of who Jesus is. Mt. 16:18
- Ministry Gifts Eph. 4:11
Jesus gave His church five tools (anointings) to build His church.
These men and women have been called into the five-fold ministry:
Apostle builds the church
Prophet purifies the church
Evangelist adds souls to the church
Pastor loves the church
Teacher feeds the church
- The Authority of the Church
- The untapped power of the Church is being re-discovered.
- Believers are to bring heaven to earth.
- Believers can hold back the powers of darkness.
- The believer’s Prayer of Agreement is a promise. Mt. 18:19
- Just like the sheriff in an old Western movie, Jesus died and left us in charge.
- Church Membership is Through the Blood
- Only one Church – The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ
- “One Body, one Spirit, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God, one Father…” Eph. 4:4
- Membership comes by accepting Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord.
- The Church is the Bride of Christ
- Eph. 5:32 says it’s a great mystery.
- Christ’s love for the Church is an example for husbands.
- Re. 19 – Marriage supper of the Lamb
- The Church is engaged, but the pre-wedding music has begun.
