Pastor Lee Jenkins dives into Jesus' pivotal question to his disciples about his identity and underscores the importance of a personal relationship with Him. Highlighting Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah and Jesus' declaration to build His church, Jenkins propels the message of an unstoppable church founded on believers' true confessions. The episode also explores the concept of 'ekklesia', addressing common misconceptions about the church, encouraging forgiveness, and calling for a re-evaluation of one's relationship with Christ and church fellowship. Matthew 16:13–18, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Corinthians 10:3–4 Key Points/Topics Covered 1. The Identity of Jesus and Peter's Confession 2. The Meaning and Role of 'Ekklesia' 3. Addressing Church Hurt and Misconceptions 4. The Purpose and Influence of the Church 5. Invitation to Connect, Commit, and Pray Time Stamps - 02:15 – The Identity of Jesus and Peter's Confession - 08:45 – The Meaning and Role of 'Ekklesia' - 15:30 – Addressing Church Hurt and Misconceptions - 22:10 – The Purpose and Influence of the Church - 29:00 – Invitation to Connect, Commit, and Pray Main Takeaways 1. "The church is not just a place to come and see, but to go and be a representation of Christ outside its walls." 2. "It's not the church that hurts people; it's people who hurt people. Forgiveness is key to moving past church hurt so you can grow spiritually." 3. "Despite the imperfections and presence of hypocrites, the power of God ensures that the church will ultimately prevail against all opposition." Call to Action After listening to the episode, consider subscribing to Pastor Lee Jenkins' podcast for more insightful messages about the church and faith. Share this episode with others who may need encouragement in their faith journey or who have experienced church hurt. Connect with Eagles Nest Church online and consider visiting in person. NEXT STEPS: Visit Our Website: https://eaglesnestchurch.org First Time Guests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/first-time-guests/ Prayer Requests: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/prayer/ Giving: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/give Join Our Church: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/new-member-form/ Salvation: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/salvation/ Like, comment & subscribe to stay updated with the latest content! FOLLOW US: Download Our App: https://eaglesnestchurch.org/app Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENCTheNest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eaglesnestchurch Twitter: https://twitter.com/encthenest