The Primacy of the Church: Sermon Guide
The following blog post contains notes and application questions from our October 7, 2018 message, The Primacy of the Church.
Summary
Jesus loves to ask questions. One researcher found that Jesus asked 307 questions in the Gospel and was asked 183 questions of him. The same researcher found that Jesus answered only 3 of those questions.
In this sermon, we hear two of the questions that Jesus asked in the Gospel (who do people say that I am? But who do you say that I am?). Peter answered with the church’s great confession and then Jesus shared that based on that confession and the foundation of the Scripture He would build His church.
Teaching through Matthew 16:13-20, Pastor James speaks about the Church. We see:
- The Church’s Confession
- The Church’s Foundation
- The Church’s Security
- The Church’s Authority
Key Takeaways
The Church’s Confession
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The Church’s Foundation
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The Church’s Security
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The Church’s Authority
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Questions for Reflection and Discussion
Mentioned or Recommended Resources
- Suggested Scripture Study: Ephesians 1, 3, 4
- Sermons:(from the series Ephesians)
Dr. James Long Jr. is pastor of The Chapel at Warren Valley, a professor at a Christian university, and a Board-Certified Counselor and Certified Biblical Counselor. For nearly 35 years, he has equipped individuals and families to pursue emotional strength, relational wisdom, and spiritual clarity. He is the founder of Lessons for Life, an online coaching community designed to help people take actionable steps toward lasting change through Christ-centered teaching, practical tools, and guided coaching pathways. Explore courses, resources, and coaching opportunities at JamesLongJr.org.