Simon Says, Week 1-Jan 4, 2026

This sermon explores the significance of Peter's confession of Jesus as the Christ and its implications for believers today. Drawing from Matthew 16 and 1 Peter 2, the message emphasizes that the church is built upon the confession that Jesus is Lord, and every believer is called to be a "living stone" in God's spiritual house. The sermon challenges followers of Jesus to move beyond passive church attendance to become bold declarers of the kingdom of God. It addresses practical ways to put away worldliness, hypocrisy, and envy while cultivating a deeper relationship with God through His Word. The central message is that evil, death, and hell cannot prevail against the church of Jesus Christ when believers actively live out their faith with courage and conviction.