Christ Among His Gathered Church

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on June 28, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Because Christ is present among his gathered people, the church must faithfully exercise his authority in prayerful dependence upon him.

1. The Authority of the Church [Mt. 18:18]

A. The Keys of the Kingdom [Mt. 16:18–19; Jn. 20:23]

1) The Gospel Proclaimed

2) The Church Affirmed

B. The Authority of the Congregation [Mt. 18:18]

1) Discipline and Membership [1 Cor. 5; 2 Cor. 2:6]

2) Doctrine and Leadership [Gal. 1:8; Acts 6]

2. The Agreement of the Church [Mt. 18:19]

A. The Unity of the Gathered Church [Mt. 18:19a]

B. The Prayers of the Gathered Church [Mt. 18:19b]

3. The Assembly of the Church [Mt. 18:20]

A. The Gathering in Christ’s Name [Mt. 18:20a]

B. The Gathering in Christ’s Presence [Mt. 18:20b]

Conclusion