This sermon honors our American fallen and their dreams, which then leads to the dreams Jesus died for in regards to the Church.

1. SUNDAY

2. HONORING THOSE WHO
SACRIFICED FOR WHAT
WE HAVE TODAY
Remember

3. These men and
women died for
their dreams and
values.

4. What was it that
Jesus was
willing to
sacrifice for?

5. Jesus died for
his Church as
much as he died
for your
salvation

6. As we honor
those who have
died for their
country… let us
honor Jesus who
died for his
church.

7. As we honor
those who have
died for their
country… let us
honor Jesus who
died for his
church.

8. Matthew 16:13
On this rock I will build
my church, and the
gates of Hades will not
overcome it.

9. Ephesians 5:21-27
Christ loved the church and
gave himself up for her to make
her holy, cleansing her with the
washing with water through
the word, and to present
himself as a radiant church.

10. What were his
dreams and
vision for the
Church?

11. If we look
through
scripture and
see what he
says then we
will know his
dream

12. Ephesians 1:22-23
God appointed him
head over
_______________
for the Church
everything

13. Ephesians 1:22-23
The Church is his
body, the fullness of
him who fills
everything in every
way.

14. Ephesians 1:22-23
22 God has put all things under the
authority of Christ and has made him
head over all things for the benefit of
the church. 23 And the church is his
body; it is made full and complete by
Christ, who fills all things everywhere
with himself.

15. Ephesians 1:22-23
The body: living
Christianity,
connection,teamwork,
partnership, trust,
respect and intimacy.

16. Ephesians 3:10
10His intent was that now, through
the church, the manifold wisdom of
God should be made known to the
rulers and authorities in the
heavenly realms, 11 according to his
eternal purpose that he
accomplished in Christ Jesus our
Lord.

17. James 3:17
17But the wisdom that comes from
heaven is first of all pure; then
peace-loving, considerate, submissive,
full of mercy and good fruit,
impartial and sincere.
18Peacemakers who sow in peace
reap a harvest of righteousness

18. 1 timothy 3:14
14Although I hope to come to you
soon, I am writing you these
instructions so that, 15if I am delayed,
you will know how people ought to
conduct themselves in God’s
household, which is the church of the
living God, the pillar and foundation of
the truth.

19. Ephesians 5:21-27
Christ loved the church and
gave himself up for her to make
her holy, cleansing her with the
washing with water through
the word, and to present
himself as a radiant church.

20. Ephesians 5:21-27
Not only does he “love”
the church he also
“cares” for the church
and its need.

21. 1. Jesus is the head
2. Church is his body
3. Embodies the values taught by Jesus
4. Display of wisdom to heaven
5. Pillar of Truth to the world
6. Holy, Blameless Refuge
7. Well Cared For and Needs Are Met
8. A Place Well Worthy of Sacrifice
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