THE THREE-FOLD MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH

THE THREE-FOLD MINISTRY OF THE CHURCH - MATTHEW 16:18

WHAT IS THE CHURCH?

A. A Local assembly of Christians

B. A living organism

    I Corinthians 12:27

C. It is organized

    Philippians 1:1, Matthew 20:28

WHAT IS THE CHURCHES MINISTRY?

A. What it is not:

B. What it is:

THE CHURCH'S MINISTRY EXPLAINED

A. The upward ministry:

     Acts 13:2, Acts 2:1, 42, Mark 14:26, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16

B. The inward ministry:

     Ephesians 4:11-12

C. The outward ministry:

     Acts 5:42

CONCLUSION

A. How can we improve our outward ministry?

    John 4:35

B. Follow the pattern