Christ Builds His Church

CHRIST BUILDS HIS CHURCH

06/28/2026; Matthew 16:13-20; Richie Pendred; Christ Proclamation Church

Sermon Theme: After Peter’s confession, Jesus grants His Church the authority to act as God’s representatives to bind and loose on earth. Therefore, Christians are called to local church membership, where the church wields those keys for the purity of God’s people and the proclamation of the gospel.

I. IDENTITY REVEALED – (Matthew 16:13-17)
   A. What is the Context? – (Matthew 16:1-12)
   B. Who is the Christ? – (vv.13-17)
      1. Confession Made – (v.16)
      2. Confessor Acknowledged – (v.17)

II. AUTHORITY GRANTED – (Matthew 16:18-20)
   A. Stability of the Church – (v.18a)
   B. Indestructibility of the Church – (v.18b)
   C. Responsibility of the Church – (vv.19-20)
      1. Keys Given to the Apostles – (vv.19-20)
      2. Keys Granted to the Church – (18:15-20; 28:18-20)

III. CITIZENS COMMISSIONED – (Application)
   A. To Proclaim the Lord’s Gospel
   B. To Guard the Church’s Purity