You Are the Church | 1 Peter 2.4–9 | Willard Church of the Nazarene What if church wasn’t just a place you go—but who you are? In this powerful sermon, Pastor James dives into 1 Peter 2.4–9 and challenges us to shift our thinking from simply attending church to actively being the Church. Every believer is called to be a prophet, priest, and king—declaring God’s goodness, serving others, and leading lives shaped by the Gospel.
You are always on mission—in your workplace, your home, your school, and even the grocery store. The call is clear: don’t just go to church—be the Church.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:10 – Worship Intro
00:32 – Worship
15:05 The Mission Mindset (Recap from Last Week)
18:44 A Shift in Identity – Living as the Church
22:17 The Power of the Gospel
25:56 Redefining Ministry – Everyone is a Minister
29:39 After Pentecost – A New Temple
33:13 The Explosion of the Early Church
36:45 A Personal Call to Holiness and Boldness
40:22 The Cornerstone – Christ as Foundation
43:59 Peter’s Redemption – From Failure to Ministry
47:36 Membership and Commissioning
51:13 A Closing Prayer for Transformation
Scripture References:
• 1 Peter 2.4–9
• Romans 1.16
• Hebrews 13.16
• Galatians 2
• 1 Corinthians 1–4
• Ephesians 5
• Matthew 7
• Luke 7.47
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