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Matthew 16:16-18

13When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”

There were more than just the 12 disciples counted among the disciples. I guess when you throw all your Brooks Brothers outfits in the garbage to follow a man...this is a good question one.

14They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

Who is they “they”....the they are fans of Jesus. Podcast junkies, Instagram Quote fiends. They’re not following Jesus because of what they can do for the Church, they need that inspirational talk Jesus brings because of what it does for them!

Jesus was looking for followers with unoffendable hearts. He knew who was going to SELL OUT and who was going to COP OUT.

15“But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?”

Now this is important: if Jesus asked you, “who do you say I am?” I mean, depending on where you’re at with this whole church thing, you might be wondering why we raised our hands during worship...like are they all practicing for a trip to six flags great america? Are they all practicing getting arrested?

Holy Spirit should be dialoguing with you while I’m preaching. There’s an interaction that takes place. This is how the foolishness of preaching produces salvation. While I’m talking the Holy Spirit is speaking to the diseased part of your heart - the chamber of confidence!

16Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.”

17Jesus 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. 18 And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.

The way you will come to know Jesus is that Spirit of the living God will begin to dialogue internally with you. He’s dealing with issues of your heart even now.

In this Episode:

Three things offense produces.

1. Character produces competition.

They don’t want to do right, but they want to be perceived as right.

Just because they’re mad doesn’t mean they’re right.

2. Dreams produce division

People aren’t intimidated by dreamers, they’re offended by doers.

Your dream isn’t safe with everyone.

You’ll only be as big as the amount of hate you can tolerate.

3. Talking will produce the root of transgression

Transgression means to go beyond the boundaries. Fences and Guardrails aren’t for decoration, they’re for protection.

Proverbs 21:23 Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.

Guards their SOUL from distress, anguish HEBREW

De-stress by talking less and praying more. Talk to God.

Offense is the (false) belief that holding a grudge helps you and enacts revenge on the offender.

Offense is the surprise brought on by the expectancy that people will never hurt you. Offense is misguided expectation.

Offense is the stethoscope for identity disease of the heart.

God is faithful, even when we are faithless. This is the Easter message for those who have already heard the resurrection story but didn't believe it.

Pastor Julie Signorelli delivers a powerful message for the grand finale of Homecoming!

Hebrews 11:1-2

The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living. It’s our handle on what we can’t see. The act of faith is what distinguished our ancestors, set them above the crowd.

How you deal with the unseen is connected. A God you can’t see... what about a future you can’t see either?

Do you speak to it?

Faith for a Heavenly Father

Faith for a Heavenly Future

How you deal with people's’ opinions - I can’t believe you go to church, believe in God... they’re not going to believe in your UNSEEN future either.

Christian atheists

Don’t have a God problem, they have a Church problem.

Senses there’s something more, but accepts there’s nothing at all

Colossians 1:18-20

15-18 We look at this Son and see the God who cannot be seen. We look at this Son and see God’s original purpose in everything created. For everything, absolutely everything, above and below, visible and invisible, rank after rank after rank of angels—everything got started in him and finds its purpose in him. He was there before any of it came into existence and holds it all together right up to this moment. And when it comes to the church, he organizes and holds it together, like a head does a body.

I love Jesus, but I don’t like the church = “I like you, but can’t stand your wife.”

1. Desire without process will destroy you.

Desire without process will take you far away from home.

2. Never mix seasonal people with lifetime expectations.

“May the bridges I burn light the way home.”

Some people aren’t loyal to you...they’re loyal to their NEED for you...once their need changes, so does their loyalty.

Many times, friends can’t support you publicly because of how they’ve spoken about you privately.

Why are you afraid to lose people that aren’t even yours’?

Stop holding on to people who keep letting you GO.

When people are two-faced...just know you can’t trust either one of their faces.

3. While you’re rehearsing your homecoming prayer, God is already preparing the homecoming celebration!

4. You’ll never be able to celebrate your identity while you’re striving for identity.