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Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 16:21–28 in a message entitled “The Road To Freedom”

Freedom sounds like open doors and easy roads—but Jesus says the path to real freedom runs through the cross. In Matthew 16:21–28, Jesus reveals His coming suffering, rebukes Peter’s “no-cross” mindset, and calls every disciple to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Him.
In this message, we’ll see the great kingdom paradox: trying to save your life leads to loss, but surrendering to Christ leads to true life. And we’ll lift our eyes to the promise that the suffering Savior is also the returning King—coming in glory to reward what was done for Him.

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Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 16:21–28 in a message entitled “The Road To Freedom”

Freedom sounds like open doors and easy roads—but Jesus says the path to real freedom runs through the cross. In Matthew 16:21–28, Jesus reveals His coming suffering, rebukes Peter’s “no-cross” mindset, and calls every disciple to deny self, take up the cross, and follow Him.
In this message, we’ll see the great kingdom paradox: trying to save your life leads to loss, but surrendering to Christ leads to true life. And we’ll lift our eyes to the promise that the suffering Savior is also the returning King—coming in glory to reward what was done for Him.

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🙏 If you need prayer or want to follow Jesus, leave a comment or reach out.

Please visit our website: http://www.calvarymelbourne.com.au

Matthew 16:21-28 The Road To Freedom

Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 16:13-20 in a message entitled “Who Do You Say That I Am?”
In this powerful passage, Jesus brings His disciples to Caesarea Philippi and asks the most important question ever posed to a human heart: “Who do you say that I am?” (Matthew 16:15).
In a region filled with idols, temples, and false gods, Peter boldly confesses, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.” This moment marks a turning point—not only in the Gospel of Matthew, but in the lives of the disciples and in human history.

In this message, we explore:
• Why Jesus asked this question in that specific location• What Peter’s confession truly means• What it means that this truth was revealed by the Father• What Jesus meant by “on this rock I will build My church”• The promise that the gates of Hades will not prevail• The authority symbolized by the “keys of the kingdom”

This passage confronts us personally. It moves us from curiosity to conviction, from admiration to allegiance. There is no neutrality when it come to who Jesus is, either you are for Him or against Him.

Christianity is not built on popular opinion, religious tradition, or political expectation—it is built on the revealed truth that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the living God.

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Matthew 16:13-20 Who Do You Say That I Am?

Pastor Andrew Russell teaches from Matthew 16:1–12 in a message entitled “When Religion Misses God

In Matthew 16:1–12, Jesus confronts something sobering: it’s possible to be surrounded by spiritual activity—and still miss God. The Pharisees and Sadducees demanded a “sign from heaven,” but Jesus exposed the real issue: not lack of evidence, but a heart unwilling to surrender.

In this message, we walk through:
* Why religious people can be close to truth and still not see it
* What Jesus meant by “the signs of the times”
* The meaning of “a wicked and adulterous generation”
* The “sign of Jonah” and how it points to Jesus’ death and resurrection
* The warning to “beware the leaven” — how subtle teaching shapes belief over time
* Why discernment is essential for every believer.

The greatest sign has already been given: Jesus died on the cross, was buried, and rose again.

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