Sermons on Mateo 16:17:

Equal In Dignity, Diverse In Function Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2009

In our worship, we are all equal in dignity, but, as Jesus gave different ministries to his disciples, in and out of worship, we differ in function and service; that is the meaning of hierarchy.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul June 29, 2009 The readings for this solemnity help us to understand how it is that Christ left us–as a gift–a hierarchical Church. I was reading some fairly recent articles in Pastoral Music recently, and came across a rather angry one from a nun who was complaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now!

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 25, 2009

An Illustrative Sermon Using Peter’s Great Confession & A 70’s Disco Song To Drive Home One Of The Promises Of Jesus Concerning The Church!

*******SERMON OUTLINE********* Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now! I. Stopping Short... Praise the Lord!!! Turn with me in your Bibles this morning to Matthew 16:13-18. How many in here this morning has ever set a goal in your life, and you stopped short of completing your goal? You could have had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

The Design And Function Of The Church

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

Examines the purpose of the church and believer’s individual responsibility.

THE DESIGN AND FUNCTION OF THE CHURCH - Matthew 16:13-20 In preparation for this message, I did a study and found that the first time the word “church” is used in the Bible is in the passage we just read. Matthew 16:18 is the first verse in the Bible where we find the word “church” used. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jul 25, 2007

Our Lord has a way of cutting right through the fluff and getting straight to what is important. Peter was really set up to answer this question. It is the most important question any of us could ever be asked, as well.

Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?’’ 14. So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’’ 15. He said to them, "But who do you say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian?

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jun 5, 2008

I hope to explain a little bit of what it means to be a Christian.

What does it mean to be a Christian? Matthew 16 Many preachers have asked that question over the years. Now the first thing most of you think when I ask that question is ok here it comes. I have heard all this before I know what it means to be a Christian. If you really do then you can sit there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nice Church

Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 19, 2008

There is more to the faith and to the work of the church than trying to raise a "nice" army. There are those things that are actually of greater importance.

Ever have a bad day? That’s a bit of a rhetorical question actually. All of us have. One mother writes: It was one of the worst days of my life: The washing machine broke down, the telephone kept ringing, my head ached, and the mail carrier brought a bill I had no money to pay. Almost to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Methodist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

When churches forget who they are and what is their purpose they quickly sink into a sea a of insignificance with no effectiveness and no power.

Series: Being the Body WHAT IS THE CHURCH? Matthew 16:13 18 18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I have discovered through the years that one of the most important aspects, if not the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Jesus Builds His Church Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

The very foundation of the Church, and of a relationship with Jesus begins with the fact that Jesus is indeed the son of God, the King, the Christ.

Some peoples’ surnames come from a vocation once held by their family – names like Smith, Porter, Baker, Carpenter. You can figure those out. There are some even more interesting names of real people where their name really fit their vocation…only maybe not on purpose. I want your help this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon Peter: Rock N Troll Haul Of Famer

Contributed by Stephen Evoy on Jan 4, 2008

A very punny, scholarly-inclined exploration into the contextual implications of Simon’s new name: Peter.

“Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. ‘The time has come’ he said ‘and the kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.’ As he was walking along by the Sea of Galilee he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net in the lake—for they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Upon This Rock

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 2, 2007

The church belongs to Jesus Christ, and He is currently working to build it.

Introduction: A Church Is Not An Audience A sharp distinction ought to be made between a church and an audience. · An audience is a group of unrelated people drawn together by a short-lived attraction. A church is a group of born again believers drawn together by a Savior. · An audience is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Principle Of Binding And Loosing Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

Show how Christians can understand what Jesus meant by "binding and loosing"

Title: Binding and loosing. Theme: Text: Matthew 16:13-19 ¶ When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"Storming The Gates Of Hell!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2007

The Church that Jesus builds is unstoppable; are we in the blueprints?

Matthew 16:13-19 Colossians 2:6-15 “Storming the Gates of Hell!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN My little five-year old nephew, Davis, is Catholic and on a recent trip Davis asked his mother (Kristen) what happens to people after they die. Kristen tried to explain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 26, 2006

Purpose Driven Concepts. This is the first of three sermons I plan in this series. This sermon is a reworking of another of my sermons "What Is The Church."

God’s Committed Community: The Nature of The Church Did you know the word church is not found in the Old Testament? The concept may be there and the foundational ideas for the church are there but the word church is never used in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about “a holy people”, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 4, 2007

Romans 12:1-8 Part 1

Romans 12:1-8 Part 1 Well here we are in chapter twelve of Romans. Paul has now turned the corner in his instruction to us. We have gone through eleven chapters in these past eight months in which we have learned about how God out of His grace and mercy for us imperfect, undeserving sinners. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Bible Church

El Cristiano Y La Iglesia Series

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 13, 2007

4to en una serie de mensajes acerca de la Vida del Cristiano

EL CRISTIANO Y LA IGLESIA Mateo 16:13-19 Introduccion: En los versiculos de nuestro textoe sta mañana, Jesus no prometio edificar un club, una cultura, una sociedad anonima, o una civilizacion. El prometio edificar Su Iglesia. Vamos ha mirar unos datos importantes acerca de Su Iglesia. I. EL ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist