"The Church as God Sees It": A Sermon Outline for Sunday, January 8, 2012

“The Church as God Sees It”

Ephesians 5:22-33

Proposition:  Christ views His church in a far different light than how we often consider it.

Transition:  This morning I simply share with you 3 aspects of Christ’s church as revealed in this text.

I.  See the Nature of the Church. (vv. 23a, 30)    

A.  The Church is Christ’s Body.

B.  Christ is the Church’s Head.

  1.  He is the Head in that He is the Originator.

  2.  He is the Head in that He is the Authority.

II.  See the Relationship Between Christ and His Church. (vv. 23b-24)

A.  He Saves the Church.

B.  The Church Submits to Him.

III.  See the Love Christ has For His Church.  (vv. 25-30)

A.  He Loved Her So Much He Gave Himself for Her.

  1.  Note the Object of His love.

  2.  Note the Nature of His love.

  3.  Note the Depth of His love.

  4.  Note the Reason for His love.

B.  He Loves Her So Much He Continually Cares for Her.