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Gate of Hell: Overcoming with Relationship and Growth

Explore the profound question of relationship posed by God in Matthew 16:13-18 and how it pertains to the church overcoming the gates of hell through connection and growth. Discover the strategic steps of connecting with others and growing in faith according to Biblical teachings.

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Gate of Hell: Overcoming with Relationship and Growth

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  1. Matthew 16:13-18

  2. Matthew 16:13-18 • When God asked a question, He is often straight to the point. It is a simple question

  3. Matthew 16:13-18 • When God asked a question, He is often straight to the point. It is a simple question, yet very deep

  4. Matthew 16:13-18 • When God asked a question, He is often straight to the point. It is a simple question, yet very deep • Because it is not about opinion (i.e. a nice guy, a great speaker, a revolutionary...) But a question concerning RELATIONSHIP.

  5. Matthew 16:13-18 • When God asked a question, He is often straight to the point. It is a simple question, yet very deep • Because it is not about opinion (i.e. a nice guy, a great speaker, a revolutionary...) But a question concerning RELATIONSHIP. • (v.15) “Who do you say that I am?”

  6. Matthew 16:13-18 • When God asked a question, He is often straight to the point. It is a simple question, yet very deep • Because it is not about opinion (i.e. a nice guy, a great speaker, a revolutionary...) But a question concerning RELATIONSHIP. • (v.15) “Who do you say that I am?” • What is your answer? Either He is yoursavior, or He is not...what is it?

  7. Matthew 16:13-18 • When God asked a question, He is often straight to the point. It is a simple question, yet very deep • Because it is not about opinion (i.e. a nice guy, a great speaker, a revolutionary...) But a question concerning RELATIONSHIP. • (v.15) “Who do you say that I am?” • What is your answer? Either He is yoursavior, or He is not...what is it? • Peter was blessed because he responded correctly, and so will you (see John 1:12; John 20:29)

  8. The Gate of Hell • The gate of hell will not OVERCOME it. Hell will not be able to hold back the church

  9. The Gate of Hell • The gate of hell will not OVERCOME it. Hell will not be able to hold back the church • This movement is the church (Col. 1:18)

  10. The Gate of Hell • The gate of hell will not OVERCOME it. Hell will not be able to hold back the church • This movement is the church (Col. 1:18) • This movement is the people—alive (1 Tim. 3:15)

  11. The Gate of Hell • The gate of hell will not OVERCOME it. Hell will not be able to hold back the church • This movement is the church (Col. 1:18) • This movement is the people—alive (1 Tim. 3:15) • This movement is growing (Eph. 4:11-16)

  12. The Gate of Hell • The gate of hell will not OVERCOME it. Hell will not be able to hold back the church • This movement is the church (Col. 1:18) • This movement is the people—alive (1 Tim. 3:15) • This movement is growing (Eph. 4:11-16) • Hell can only play defense, so we must play offense

  13. The Gate of Hell • The gate of hell will not OVERCOME it. Hell will not be able to hold back the church • This movement is the church (Col. 1:18) • This movement is the people—alive (1 Tim. 3:15) • This movement is growing (Eph. 4:11-16) • Hell can only play defense, so we must play offense • The question is not “will we win?” rather “how much will we win by? How big of a dent in the gates of hell will we make”

  14. First Step—Connect • How shall we play this game of offense?

  15. First Step—Connect • How shall we play this game of offense? • Our Lord has given us a clear mandate:

  16. First Step—Connect • How shall we play this game of offense? • Our Lord has given us a clear mandate: • (Acts 1:8) we are to bring the Gospel to all people

  17. First Step—Connect • How shall we play this game of offense? • Our Lord has given us a clear mandate: • (Acts 1:8) we are to bring the Gospel to all people • (John 1:11-14) Jesus came to connect with us, to give us the right to be called the sons of God (grace)

  18. First Step—Connect • How shall we play this game of offense? • Our Lord has given us a clear mandate: • (Acts 1:8) we are to bring the Gospel to all people • (John 1:11-14) Jesus came to connect with us, to give us the right to be called the sons of God (grace) • We are to share the gospel everywhere (like the Apostle Paul—Romans 15:19)

  19. First Step—Connect • How shall we play this game of offense? • Our Lord has given us a clear mandate: • (Acts 1:8) we are to bring the Gospel to all people • (John 1:11-14) Jesus came to connect with us, to give us the right to be called the sons of God (grace) • We are to share the gospel everywhere (like the Apostle Paul—Romans 15:19) • God wants to connect with us: Emmanuel (Matt. 1:23)

  20. Second Step—Grow • (Ephesians 4:12) Equip—to bring to completion

  21. Second Step—Grow • (Ephesians 4:12) Equip—to bring to completion • Building up—to structure concretely

  22. Second Step—Grow • (Ephesians 4:12) Equip—to bring to completion • Building up—to structure concretely • It is God's plan for the church to grow to maturity (v.13, 16) “...in love”

  23. Second Step—Grow • (Ephesians 4:12) Equip—to bring to completion • Building up—to structure concretely • It is God's plan for the church to grow to maturity (v.13, 16) “...in love” • To grow is to connect with God and with one another (in love), deeper and deeper everyday

  24. Second Step—Grow • (Ephesians 4:12) Equip—to bring to completion • Building up—to structure concretely • It is God's plan for the church to grow to maturity (v.13, 16) “...in love” • To grow is to connect with God and with one another (in love), deeper and deeper everyday • (Phil. 1:9-11) Such growth in love must be grounded in a firm foundation of the truth, and must lead to...

  25. Third Step—Serve • ...the fruit of righteousness—Servicethat lead to live change

  26. Third Step—Serve • ...the fruit of righteousness—Servicethat lead to live change • (Eph. 4:12) “...for the work of ministry”

  27. Third Step—Serve • ...the fruit of righteousness—Servicethat lead to live change • (Eph. 4:12) “...for the work of ministry” • (v.16) “...when each part is working properly”

  28. Third Step—Serve • ...the fruit of righteousness—Servicethat lead to live change • (Eph. 4:12) “...for the work of ministry” • (v.16) “...when each part is working properly” • Faith (James 2:17) and love (1 John 3:18) will always lead to actions—growth and service

  29. Third Step—Serve • ...the fruit of righteousness—Servicethat lead to live change • (Eph. 4:12) “...for the work of ministry” • (v.16) “...when each part is working properly” • Faith (James 2:17) and love (1 John 3:18) will always lead to actions—growth and service • When a person is bearing his responsibility, he is maturing in Christ—serving God and others

  30. Biblical Discipleship Process • Connect Grow Serve

  31. Biblical Discipleship Process • Connect Grow Serve • It can also be described this way: Love God Love Others Serve the community

  32. Biblical Discipleship Process

  33. Step One—the Foyer • It is like a house, first you invite someone through the foyer

  34. Step One—the Foyer • It is like a house, first you invite someone through the foyer • We must invite the person to come inside God's kingdom, and into a relationship with Him (Love God)

  35. Step Two—the Living Room • Then you invite the person to sit with you in the living room, to share and to interact

  36. Step Two—the Living Room • Then you invite the person to sit with you in the living room, to share and to interact • We must also grow in our relationship with others and we encourage them to grow (Love Others)

  37. Step Three—the Kitchen • In most house the kitchen is where the most intimate conversations occur as we serve our guests

  38. Step Three—the Kitchen • In most house the kitchen is where the most intimate conversations occur as we serve our guests • Are you bringing people through the foyer to your kitchen? (Serving the Community)

  39. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship

  40. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship • Biblical discipleship is a process

  41. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship • Biblical discipleship is a process • Love God Love Others Serve the Com.

  42. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship • Biblical discipleship is a process • Love God Love Others Serve the Com. • Foyer Living Room Kitchen

  43. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship • Biblical discipleship is a process • Love God Love Others Serve the Com. • Foyer Living Room Kitchen • Where are you in this process? Are you bringing others through the foyer to the kitchen?

  44. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship • Biblical discipleship is a process • Love God Love Others Serve the Com. • Foyer Living Room Kitchen • Where are you in this process? Are you bringing others through the foyer to the kitchen? Do we even have a “kitchen” in our church where lives is changing?

  45. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship • Biblical discipleship is a process • Love God Love Others Serve the Com. • Foyer Living Room Kitchen • Where are you in this process? Are you bringing others through the foyer to the kitchen? Do we even have a “kitchen” in our church where lives is changing? How can we practice this process in all our ministries?

  46. to Sum Up... • God is given us a mandate—discipleship • Biblical discipleship is a process • Love God Love Others Serve the Com. • Foyer Living Room Kitchen • Where are you in this process? Are you bringing others through the foyer to the kitchen? Do we even have a “kitchen” in our church where lives is changing? How can we practice this process in all our ministries? • Ephesians 4:11-16

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