The Church Jesus Is Building: 20 Bold Truths from Pastor Mensa Otabil That Will Transform Your Faith

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Introduction

In an age where churches are easily swayed by hype, personalities, and prosperity-driven messages, Pastor Mensa Otabil’s sermon “The Church Jesus Is Building” offers a sobering, Christ-centered perspective. His message is a clarion call to return to the foundation of true Christian living—Jesus Himself.

Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or believer hungry for depth, these 20 quotes from Pastor Otabil will challenge your assumptions and realign your focus to what truly matters.

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  “Without the Incarnation, There Is No Salvation” – Pastor Mensa Otabil Explains Why Christmas Stands at the Centre of Christian Faith
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20 Powerful Quotes from Pastor Mensa Otabil:

1. “If the church belongs to Jesus, then He must be the most comfortable person in the church.”
2. “The future is not exciting by itself—it’s only exciting with Jesus.”
3. “It’s possible to go to church for six months and never hear about Jesus except when we want something in His name.”
4. “Don’t reduce Jesus to a miracle button you press to get results.”
5. “When Jesus is removed from the church, it becomes just a building.”
6. “You can’t defend a church built on personalities—it must be built on Christ.”
7. “The greatest danger to the church is not demons—it’s doctrinal deviation.”
8. “Jesus doesn’t just want to be your Savior—He must be your center.”
9. “Prayer is not only for needs. It is for knowing Jesus.”
10. “We’ve trained people to pray for things but not to relate with God.”
11. “True Christians should be ambassadors for Christ, not consumers of church benefits.”
12. “The enemy of the church is not outside—it’s inside. The danger is internal error.”
13. “Don’t give the worship due to God to any human being—no matter how gifted.”
14. “Pastors are agents—not sources. We must direct people to Christ.”
15. “A church can be large and still be off-course if it’s not built on Jesus.”
16. “You don’t need to know the future when you know the One who holds it.”
17. “Faith built on miracles is fragile. Faith built on Jesus is unshakable.”
18. “Stop saying ‘the God of this altar’—say ‘the God of our Lord Jesus Christ.’”
19. “If you teach people to know Jesus, they will stay—even when there are no miracles.”
20. “We don’t own the church. We serve the One who paid for it with His blood.”

Conclusion

Pastor Mensa Otabil’s sermon is a prophetic reminder to the body of Christ: Jesus is not a supporting character in the church—He is the foundation, the builder, and the goal.

These quotes are more than wise sayings; they are a roadmap back to authentic Christianity. As you reflect on them, ask yourself: Is Christ truly at the center of my life and church?

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