Jesus challenged a disciple not for a lack of passion, but for thinking too small. He said, “You are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” What about us? Have we made up our minds to focus on heaven, not just in prayer and worship, but in how we move, work, and live every day?

Peter had just confessed Jesus as the Christ, but what happens next reveals how easy it is to believe in the right person while misunderstanding His mission. When Jesus begins to openly speak of His coming suffering and death, Peter tries to stop Him. What seemed like love was actually opposition to God’s will. In this moment, we see how good intentions can become spiritual roadblocks. Jesus’ words, "Get behind me, Satan," reminds us that even faithful followers can stand in the way when we let our own expectations replace God's plan. This message calls us to surrender not just to who Jesus is, but to how He saves. NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisionBend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionbend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together. #visionchurch #visionbend #austinrobertson #JesusIsTheWay #GodsPlanNotMine #DenyYourself #FollowJesus #KingdomOverComfort #ChristNotCulture #SurrenderToJesus

The enemy isn’t advancing. He’s retreating and fortifying. Satan builds gates where we’ve given up ground, but through the blood of the Lamb, we’ve been given power to break through every stronghold. It’s time to stop playing defense and start living in bold defiance against the gates of hell in our lives, our families, and our communities.

In a world filled with noise, opinions, and spiritual confusion, Jesus asks a question that cuts through it all: “Who do you say that I am?” This isn’t just a theological quiz. It’s a heart check. In the shadow of false gods and cultural pressure, Peter makes the first clear confession of Jesus as the Christ, and Jesus responds with a promise to build a Church the gates of hell cannot stop. This message unpacks what it means to know who Jesus truly is, how that confession changes everything, and what authority believers have in a world desperate for truth. NEXT STEPS: Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://www.visionbend.com/connect Give a financial gift to support what God is doing here in Bend Oregon and Beyond: https://www.visionbend.com/give SUBSCRIBE: Don’t miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VisionBend CONNECT ON SOCIALS: Website: https://www.visionbend.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visionbend/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visionbendchurch Vision Church is a church plant in Bend, OR. Our team was sent out from Riverview Christian Fellowship in Coos Bay, OR. We exist to equip the saints to be the hands and feet of the body of Christ and to see the lost found. Whether you’re looking for a fresh start or simply a place to belong, we invite you to join us as we build a community of faith, together. #visionchurch #visionbend #austinrobertson #JesusIsTheChrist #WhoDoYouSayIAm #ChurchOnTheRock #GatesOfHellWillNotPrevail #BoldFaith #KingdomAuthority #BibleTeaching