Building the Church on Purpose and Power

Apostle Allison Smith Conliff emphasizes the necessity of fulfilling one's divine purpose and remaining committed to spiritual assignments despite emotional or physical obstacles. The Apostle uses the biblical account of Peter’s confession of Christ to illustrate that while the church is built on the revelation of Jesus, even faithful believers can be swayed by human emotions and worldly perspectives. To counter these distractions, congregants are urged to prioritize physical attendance at service and engage in consistent scripture study to move beyond mere head knowledge. By comparing a believer to a water tank, the message highlights the importance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to avoid spiritual depletion and to serve as a resource for others. Ultimately, the message asserts that the authority of the church is absolute, granting believers the power to overcome demonic influence through the blood of Jesus and the active use of spiritual keys.Key Points: The sermon describes the church’s authority over spiritual adversity as a divinely granted power that is absolute, foundational, and activated through specific spiritual disciplines.The church possesses authority in the following ways:The sermon emphasizes that the church was "born into power" and possesses a specific mandate where the "gates of hell shall not prevail" against it. This authority is described as:Superiority over the enemy: The church does not merely resist the gates of hell; it has been given "power over the gates of hell" and the ability to put the enemy to flight.Comprehensive protection: This authority extends to various forms of adversity, including challenges related to education, health, and finances.Spiritual "Dynamite": The sermon describes this authority using terms like "dunamis power" (dynamite power) and "exousia power" (delegated authority) in the Holy Ghost.The Apostle highlights the "keys of the kingdom of heaven" as a primary tool for exercising authority over spiritual darkness.Heavenly Backing: When a believer uses prayer to "bind the powers of darkness," the sermon asserts that they have "100% support from heaven".Reclaiming what is lost: Authority is used to "loose" what the enemy has tied up, allowing believers to reclaim what rightfully belongs to them.The church’s authority is amplified through unity and harmony. The sermon references a spiritual principle where "one shall... chase a thousand" but "two shall chase 10,000". By working in unison, the church is described as a "powerhouse" capable of chasing "millions" in the name of Jesus.This authority does not stem from human traits such as looks, shape, or personality.The Finished Work: Authority is rooted solely in "the blood and the finished work on the cross" and being built upon the Word of God.The "Rock" of Revelation: The church's authority is built on the revelation of Jesus Christ as the "solid rock," rather than on the unstable emotions or character of human leadership.To effectively execute this authority, the sermon notes that a believer must be a "Word Christian". Authority is weakened if there is an imbalance; "spirit without word is wild," while "word without spirit is dry". True authority is exercised when the Holy Spirit makes the Word of God "come alive" in the heart of the believer, enabling them to "disable the kingdom of darkness".Rec. Date: 12th November, 2023