Pastor Andy Cass
Unpack Peter’s bold yet misguided rebuke of Jesus in Matthew 16, exploring the tension between pride and confidence. Discover how course correction from Jesus builds faith, shapes humility, and leads to a life grounded on the rock of God’s will, not a house of cards built on our own.
TEXT: Matthew 16:19-26, Luke 8:4-18, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Genesis 11:1-9, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Deuteronomy 7:6
NOTES:
God’s Will VS (My Will):
Self-Sacrifice (Self-Preservation)
Confession and Repentance (Justification
Unconditional Love (Love with Excuses and Expectations
Dependence on God(Self-Reliance)
Humility and Servant-Heartedness(Desire for Recognition)
Surrender and Trust(Control-Manipulation and Independence from God)
Gratitude and Generosity(Entitlement)
Identity in Christ (Value in Status)
Seeking Eternal Fulfillment (Satisfaction )
Embracing Perseverance(Avoidance of Hardship)
BIG IDEA: The line between pride and confidence is as thin as a playing card.
"Sometimes it takes breaking in order to build it right."
"If your god never disagrees with you, you might just be worshiping an idealized version of yourself." – Timothy Keller
"Jesus told His disciples: Will you? Say no to self, pick up your cross, and keep following Me."
"Ego clouds and disrupts everything: the planning process, the ability to take good advice, and the ability to accept constructive criticism." – Jocko Willink