Text Box:   The Church Triumphant   Text:     Matthew 16:13-20 Thesis: The Church is the “Ark” of God in the last days.    I. The Church is the _______________ of Christ.              A. Jesus is the ___________ of the Church. 22And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, 23which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. (Ephesians 1)              B. Jesus promises to _____________ his Church.              C. Jesus promises that the Church will be _____________________.    II. The Church ________________ to reach out to a lost world and to aid in the preservation of the Saints.              A. The Church is built through ________________________ growth. 3In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again.( John 3)              B. Jesus is still asking today, “What about you, who do you say that I               am?” (vs. 16)              C. Jesus teaches us in Matthew 19:12-13 that we must be willing to              ______________ the ninety nine and reach out to the one that is lost.              1. Jesus teaches us that the Kingdom of God is built _______                           person   at a time. D. _________________ involvement in the Church (the body of Christ)              will strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ.   III. The Church has been granted ________________ that effects eternity. A. The Church is an excellent investment with eternal _____________. 6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11)              B. The Church is ______________ giving your life for.                           1. You are on a winning team.              C. The Church has been ________________ authority. (vs.19)              D. Christ will _________________for his Church. (see Rev 1:4-8)    

Text Box: Sermon Notes Text Box: Praise & Worship Text Box:     Visitors    Please take a moment to fill out the yellow “First-time Visitor” slip in front of you.  Bring it                  to the welcome center in the foyer after the service where you’ll receive a free gift! Nursery    Nursery care is available for newborns thru 3 years old. Children’s Church                  4, 5 & 6 yr. olds not yet in 1st grade meet in the kindergarten room.                  1st thru 6th grades meet in the fellowship hall. Sermon Tapes/CDs                  Tapes & CDs of sermons are available for a suggested donation of $2 per tape                  Sermons can also be heard on the church website—www.mvcnaz.org. See Steve, or                  Larry in the sound booth.  

Text Box: Things You Should Know! Text Box:   OPENING MUSIC...................................................”God’s Wonderful People”                                                                                              INVOCATION   WELCOME   GREETING..................................................................”Bless His Holy Name”                                                                           GREENLEAF FRIENDS ACADEMY  CHOIR   FAMILY ALTAR........................................................”I’ve Anchored in Jesus”                                                                                         “As the Deer”                                                                                                                                                                                                      CHILDREN’S CHURCH..........................................Children Dismissed                                                                                             (ages 4 thru 6th grade)                                                                                                 REGULAR TITHES & LOVE OFFERING   SPECIAL MUSIC.......................................................”Full Measure” Ensemble   TODAY’S MESSAGE................................................Pastor Chuck Ryan     CLOSING.....................................................................”Yes, Lord, Yes”                BENEDICTION   ef   Easter Cantata Practice 4:45 pm.   Join us for Evening Worship and special showing of:   “From the Dark” A film about the life of Felix Vargas, a former Columbian Drug Cartel 6:00 pm.

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Text Box: Our Staff:         Senior Pastor..................  Chuck Ryan                    NMI President........  Eula Dunn         Assoc/Youth Pastor.......   Jeff Edmiston                 Youth Intern............ Jayson Martindale          Visitation Pastor.............  Bill Watson                    Secretary..................  Sherry Sheets                                                      Receptionist............       Audrey Morten office: 208-337-3151  *  fax: 208-337-6176  *  www.mvcnaz.org  

Text Box: March 9, 2008

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