{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Bridge Church Virginia Beach","title":"Lies We Believe Part 3 - Archie Callahan","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1973,"description":"September 28, 2025\nSeries: Lies We Believe\nSermon: I Am What People Say or Think About Me\nScripture Text: Matthew 16:13-16 (NIV)\nOur worth is not determined by others' opinions but by how God sees us.\nINTRODUCTION: In a world where social media and public opinion shape our self-image, it's easy to believe the lie that our identity is defined by what others think of us. \nThe Question of Identity...\nJesus Asks: “Who do people say the Son of Man is?” — Matthew 16:13 (NIV)\n\nResponses from Others: “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” — Matthew 16:14 (NIV)\n\n\nThe Impact of Others' Opinions on Our Self-Worth:\nInsecurity: Constantly seeking validation can lead to a fragile self-image.\nConformity: The pressure to meet others' expectations can distract us from our true calling.\nComparison: Measuring ourselves against others can diminish our unique purpose in God’s plan.\n\nThe Importance of Personal Revelation...\nJesus' Question: “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” -Matthew 16:15 (NIV)\nGod’s Revelation: “Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.’” -Matthew 16:16 (NIV)\nJesus' Affirmation: “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” -‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭18‬ ‭NIV‬‬\nCONCLUSION: When we get a revelation of who Jesus we discover who we are!","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/sIeu9LJFAGDBASM0qmKgd9mBIkXQCcHvUeQLP6ao7r4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYWM0/YTkxYmFjYTcxNjc1/MzM4MWI0YjI0Zjcx/OGY3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}