A Victorious Church

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Sunday, January 31, 2021

Kingdom Living Series: A Victorious Church

Pastor Zach Prosser

Sermon Discussion Notes

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A Kingdom life requires understanding and functioning within God’s expression of His Kingdom in the earth – the Church.

To function in the Church as a part of the Kingdom Life, you have to understand its purpose and your role within the Church.

Main Scriptures:  Matthew 16:18 & Ephesians 5:25, 27

Discussion point:  What is the purpose of the Church?

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Keys About the Church:

  1. The Church is Called Out to be Called Together Ones

Deuteronomy 4:10; Ephesians 2:19

  1. The Primary Purpose of the Church is Worship

Ephesians 1:12; Ephesians 5:19

  1. The Church is Called to Make Disciples

Matthew 28:19; Psalm 96:3; Isaiah 12:4

          *Evangelism exists because Worship does not

  1. The Church is to Nurture and Edify One Another

Colossians 1:28; Hebrews 10:24-25

          *The Church is not about rights & privileges but Opportunity & Responsibility

        5.    God gives The Church Leadership with the Purpose of Developing Mature & Engaged Believers

                Ephesians 4:11-16

The Church is called corporately and individually to live an overcoming life.

Discussion point:  How can we be sure we can be overcomers?  (See Romans 8:17 & John 16:33)

 

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Matthew 16:13-19

  1. The Immovable, Unshaken Church: On This Rock

The Rock of Our Confession – Hebrews 10:23

The Rock of Christ – 1 Peter 2:7; Romans 9:33; 1 Corinthians 10:4

The Rock of Your Life – 1 Peter 2:5; Ephesians 2:20-22

 

  1. The Victorious Church: The gates of hell will not prevail against it

Revelation 12:11; Romans 8:37; John 16:33; Psalm 44:5; John 5:4

The Power of Agreement in the Church

God gives the Victory, and the Victory is multiplied in agreement.

Deuteronomy 32:30; Leviticus 26:8; Psalm 133:1, 3; Matthew 18:19

 

  1. Divine Authority to Enforce Victory & Live in Freedom

John 5:30

Freedom was purchased at Calvary. Victory was declared at the Empty Tomb. Perpetuation is through His Anointing and Authority in our Daily Dominion.

Release the Authority & Anoint of the Kingdom in your Life & in your Environment

 

Personal reflection: What doors are you opening and closing in your life? In the lives of others?

“What you leave the door open for will enter in.” – Pastor Zach

 

Authority to Preach the Gospel – Matthew 28:18-19; Mark 16:17

Authority Against the Devil – James 4:7; Isaiah 54:17

Seated with Him in Heavenly Places – Ephesians 2:6; Ephesians 1:19-20

Authority to Operate as a Child of God – Hebrews 2:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:56-57

Authority to Minister as Christ Ministered – Acts 4:13