In this message from Mark chapter 8, Pastor Kelvin Smith walks through the healing of the blind man at Bethsaida, Peter's confession at Caesarea Philippi, and Jesus' call to deny ourselves and take up our cross.

At Caesarea Philippi — a region steeped in pagan worship known as "the gates of hell" — Jesus declares, "I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." It's Jesus' church, not ours, and He leads it from a position of victory, not defense.

Pastor Kelvin also unpacks Peter's rebuke of Jesus and what it means to truly follow Christ — not just believe in Him, but deny ourselves, take up our cross, and refuse to be ashamed of His name.

In this message:

• The gradual healing of the blind man (Mark 8:22-26)
• The historical significance of Caesarea Philippi
• "Who do you say that I am?" — Peter's confession
• Jesus rebukes Peter: "Get behind me, Satan"
• What it means to deny yourself and take up your cross
• Never being ashamed of the name of Jesus

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