New Beginnings - In Church

Text:  Matthew 16:18;  Ephesians 1:22-23;  Romans 12:4-5;  1 Corinthians 12:13-27;  Matthew 20:28   In Church:  Whose Church is it?  Matthew 16:18   In Church:  What does it mean?     - Church = ekklesia = assembly, "called-out ones"   In Church:  Jesus is the Head of His Church:  Ephesians 1:22-23   In Church:  The Church is the Body of Christ.  Romans 12:4-5;   - You are part of His body.  1 Corinthians 12:13-27 - You are part of something bigger than you. - Every part is important.  Why?  v. 18 - You work as one (unity) within the body.  v. 25 - You care for others and you are cared for In Church.  Vs. 25-26   In Church:  You will serve others.  Matthew 20:28