We’re Going To Hell
What if Jesus didn’t call His Church to stay safe — but to storm the gates of hell with confidence?
In Week 5 of our Follower series, Pastor Mike Wilson teaches through Peter’s powerful confession in Matthew 16. When Peter declares Jesus as the Messiah, Jesus responds with one of the boldest statements in Scripture:
“On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell will not overcome it.”
This message — fittingly titled “We’re Going to Hell” — isn’t about shock value. It’s about purpose. Jesus did not envision a Church hiding from darkness, but a movement advancing into the darkest places with the light of Christ.
“We’re Going to Hell” means the Church goes where brokenness lives, where people are hurting, where hope is missing, and where the enemy thinks he has territory. Jesus built His Church to move forward, not back down.
Key Scriptures & Insights
1. The Church is built on the identity of Jesus.
Peter’s confession — “You are the Messiah” — becomes the foundation of God’s movement in the world.
2. Gates don’t attack — they defend.
When Jesus says the “gates of hell” won’t prevail, He’s showing that the Church is moving toward darkness, not retreating from it.
This is the heart of “We’re Going to Hell”: entering hard places with hope.
3. Christianity is not defensive. It’s a mission.
The Church was never meant to play it safe. Jesus empowers His people to advance, influence, and transform.
4. Followers of Jesus carry real authority.
“Whatever you bind… whatever you loose…”
The Church is called to bring spiritual impact right now.
5. Mission requires courage, compassion, and sacrifice.
If we truly believe We’re Going to Hell, it means we willingly run toward brokenness, addiction, despair, and pain — knowing Jesus has already overcome the enemy.
6. Light shines brightest in dark places.
Jesus sends His Church into the world’s deepest needs because that’s where His healing is most needed.
The Big Idea
When we say “We’re Going to Hell,” we’re declaring that the Church is called to push back darkness, confront lies, bring hope, and rescue people who feel far from God.Jesus said the gates of hell will not prevail.The movement of Jesus is unstoppable — and every follower has a part to play.
👉 Watch We’re Going to Hell to discover how Jesus calls His Church to courage, mission, and unstoppable kingdom impact.
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