Connected to the Head and the Body
June 9, 2025
I love This Church - Week #3
Connected to the Head and the Body
Matthew 16:13-19
“Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” -Matthew 16:14
Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.” -Matthew 16:18-19
- There is nothing that has the potential to bring change to the world like the local church
“Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say Jeremiah or one of the other prophets.” -Matthew 16:14
- The strength of our nation is not necessarily who is in Washington, but more specifically who is in our churches
- Jesus always makes it personal
- Messiah = Savior
- When Jesus died on the cross, He gave us power over sin
- Sin is too big to take on by ourselves
- We need the help of God and the help of others
Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. 19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit on earth will be permitted in heaven.” -Matthew 16:18-19