The Invincible Church

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1. THE INVINCIBLE CHURCH Matthew 16 : 13 - 18
2. Matthew 16:13-18 (NIV) When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am? ”Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hell will not overcome it.
3. TRANSFORMED LIVES HEARTS I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. Ezekiel 36:26 MINDS Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
4. BUILT ON CHRIST CORNERSTONE HEAD
5. LIVING STONES HOLY NATION PEOPLE BELONGING TO GOD ROYAL PRIESTHOOD
6. BUILT BY CHRIST From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4 : 16 You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you” John 15:16
7. GOD’S POWER Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1 : 4, 8 From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been forcefully advancing, and forceful (determined ) men lay hold of it (as a precious prize – AMP) Matthew 11:12
8. SALT AND LIGHT THE INVINCIBLE CHURCH Great Commission PENETRATING FORCE “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation”