WEEKEND WORSHIP:
We Praise You
God Of The Promise
Do It Again
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Week 1: Unity in Community
Week 2: Community with One Another
Today: The Prevailing Church
Matthew 16:13-18
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” And Jesus answered him, “Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.
Matthew 16:16
Simon Peter replied, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
What is a prevailing church?
1. A church radically devoted to
Luke 9:23-24
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me. If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save it.
A church radically devoted to Jesus Christ = A
Matthew 16:18
And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church…
2. A church irrevocably devoted to
The Greek word for church is Ekklisía - ones called out and called
Acts 2:42-47
All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity— all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.
Ephesians 4:1-6
Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you have been called to one glorious hope for the future. There is one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God and Father, who is over all and in all and living through all.
John 17:20-21
I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in me through their message. I pray that they will all be one…
“The community around your church will determine how well your
church reaches your community.”
A church irrevocably committed to each other = A
Matthew 16:13
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?”
Luke 19:10
For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.
3. A church relentlessly dedicated to reaching those
Hope Fellowship - let’s be a prevailing church!
1. Radically devoted to Jesus Christ.
2. Irrevocably committed to each other.
3. Relentlessly dedicated to reaching those outside the family of God!
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