Discover the cosmic purpose behind the church and why Jesus chose the darkest spiritual location to announce his revolutionary plan. At Caesarea Philippi, an ancient pagan worship center, Jesus declared that his church would storm the gates of hell itself. This powerful message explores what it really means to be the church - not just attending services, but living as God's cosmic message to spiritual powers and authorities. Learn how supernatural unity, sacrificial service, and strategic positioning in dark places demonstrates God's kingdom power to a watching world. Understand why the church thrives best in spiritually contested environments and how every believer is equipped with divine armor to stand firm where God has placed them. Explore the deeper meaning of ecclesia as called out ones living under God's jurisdiction, and discover how genuine Christian community sends shockwaves through the spiritual realm. This teaching addresses common church hurts while revealing the redemptive purpose of Christian community. Find practical application for organizing your life around God's people and identifying where you're called to demonstrate kingdom power. Whether you're struggling with church disappointment, seeking deeper purpose, or wanting to understand your role in God's cosmic plan, this message provides biblical insight into the church's true mission.

This sermon was recorded at a Sunday morning gathering at Church of the Lookout in Longmont, Colorado.

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