Introduction:
A Parable
A Clear Biblical Principle:

The Church is not a _______________________,
it is ________________________!

• The ______________________ of the Church Eph. 3:7-9

• The __________________ of the Church Eph. 3:10

• The ___________________ to the Church Eph. 4:11

• The ______________________ of the Church Eph. 4:12-16

Sign #1 – ______________ _____________ of the Word
Biblical Pattern of Communication
___________________ – Luke 24:27, 44
____________ ____________ – Acts 6:4
________________ Preaching
– Acts 2 – __________________
Acts 20 - _________________
Next Steps:
• Biblical, expositional preaching means that there must be Biblical, expositional _________!

• Be committed to not only _________ the Word, but ____________ (actively _________________) to the Word!

• Make the Word _______________ to your _____________ and to your _______________!

• Pray for your __________________!