The Message of Power - Confession of Heaven
March 15, 2009
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Text: Matthew 16:13-20
The Cross - 1 Corinthians 2:18 - The power of God! Be good to see?
The Power of God is seen through confession! Lips and life
Look how God shows His power through confession
The power of God is seen through confession!
1) By Revelation
V17 - Peter, a follower - confessed Christ! Lips - Romans 10:9-10
A) God is the revealer! "Uncoverer" - God is at work in you! God shows people Jesus!
Sign at Methodist church - "Have you seen Jesus?"
Are you looking for Him? Truth? God gets under your skin! Worship
Blessed - Revelation! I am blessed! John 20:20-29 - Means? God's child!!
The Power of God reveals Jesus to you!!
2) By inspiration
V18-19 - Now we hear words of hope! Live inspired!
A) The name change - a status change - You are a vital component in the triumph of the church
Born loser - born to win! A livingstone - built on the cornerstone!
Hope and value are instilled in you! God is at work with us!
V19 - Possess the keys! What do keys do? We have the ways of heaven! Unlock and lock
Transformation! Glimpses of Heaven - Moses - wanted to see God! Exodus 33
Conclusion
The confession of heaven is the evidence of the power of God at work in and with us. The blessed rejoice! The called confess! Take heart! Jesus is at work!