Introduction:
1. Why Church? Why not Church!

a. Idolization and demoralization = Humanity needs reminding.

b. The State of the Church...

2. Who is the Church? The state of the church? How does it function? Who benefits? And most importantly, why is it so important in our lives?
a. Who is the Church?

1. The Bride of Christ and the Body of Christ.

2. The Greek word ekklesia (ἐκκλησία) means "an assembly," "congregation," or "gathering" of people.

b. Who builds the church?

c. How is the Church built? 3 Principles

Jesus, the Church, and the courtship
a. Jesus is the bridegroom, and we are His bride (church).

b. Jesus prepared…

c. He recognized her value and honors it…

1 Peter 1:18 Voice
You know that a price was paid to redeem you from following the empty ways handed on to you by your ancestors; it was not paid with things that perish (like silver and gold),

d. Jesus secured her with something of great value behind to ensure his return to marry her.

e. He will return…

Conclusion & Key Points:
1. Humanity is in crisis, and the only answer is Jesus and His Church.
2. The Church reflects God’s Spiritual family on earth as He originally designed “family”.
3. The Church’s identity is a response to the revelation of Jesus’ sacrifice and love for humanity.
4. Silos are not God’s Church; the gathering of His Believers is. We are the builders of His Church.
5. The courtship is exemplified in Jesus’ courtship of His Church.

Challenge:
1. See yourself as a significant piece to someone else’s puzzle.
2. Own and master your relationship with God, and every other relationship will fall into place.
3. Live aware of Holy Spirit being alive and with you always.
4. Seek opportunities to build His Church… people!