Correcting Jesus

Aug 06, 2006
Matthew 16:13-28
Chad Balthrop, Minister of Christian Arts

As a Believer in Jesus Christ I've been given the kingdom. As a Believer in Jesus Christ I've been called to the cross. Jesus didn't live up to Peter's expectations. Life is not complicated_...it's just hard.


"For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable."
Romans 11:29

* You've been given the kingdom You've been called to the cross.

* You've been given a marriage. You've been called to commitment.

* You've been entrusted with children. You've been called to leadership .

* You've been given money & things. You've been called to stewardship.

* You've been given a Savior. You've been called to worship.

* You've been given the Word of God. You've been called to worship.

* You've been given the Gospel. You've been called to share it.

* You've been given this church. You are called to unity & fellowship.

* You've been given skills, abilities, knowledge, gifts & talents. You've been called to ministry.

With gift God gives, He has a purpose.

God has given you these gifts for His glory, your good and the
benefit of others.

How to Live Up

1. See clearly. II Peter 1:3

* Get to know God's Word. Proverbs 2:1-5
2. Be disciplined.
* There is always more to the moment than meets the eye.
* Decide beforehand.
3. Accept your calling.
4. Imitate Jesus.

"Imitate me as I imitate Christ."
I Corinthians 11:1