God Sovereignly Builds His Church

God is zealous towards His church and sovereignly guides the affairs of men in such a way that she is guarded, corrected, strengthened, and built up. The sermon outline is as follows:
I. He fulfills His promise (v. 1-4)
II. He stirs up His people for action (v. 5-6)
III. He provides all things necessary (v. 7-11)

[Scripture reading precedes this sermon: Jeremiah 29:1-14 and Matthew 16:13-27]