Sermons on Mateo 16:15:

13th Sunday After Pentecost. August 27th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 12, 2023

Year A, Proper 16.

Exodus 1:8-2:10, Psalm 124:1-8, Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138:1-8, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 A). AN ATTEMPTED GENOCIDE AND MOSES DRAWN OUT. Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10. 1. An Attempted Genocide (Exodus 1:8-22). When the children of Israel settled in Egypt, they numbered just seventy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8, Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138:1-8, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter: A Granite Rock Who Cracked Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2023

Jesus uses us when we come honestly to Him. Your strength is not in your personality or your powerful will, it is in Christ.

A. PETER THE ROCK “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?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 12, 2023

It may seem like a simple question for believers, and even a tougher question for non-believers. We may know of or heard about Jesus Christ, but have we taken the time to know who He is? Once we know who Jesus Christ is, we can see how He exists.

It may seem like a simple question for believers, and even a tougher question for non-believers. We may know of or heard about Jesus Christ, but have we taken the time to know who He is? Once we know who Jesus Christ is, we can see how He exists. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 34:8, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"location, Location, Location"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 22, 2023

A sermon about Who Jesus is.

“Location, Location, Location” Matthew 16:13-20 This passage can be broken down into two main sections, verses 13-20 which we are looking at this morning, and verses 21-28 which we will tackle next Sunday. So, today we are beginning a mini two-part sermon series on Who Jesus is, what that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Architecture Of The Church

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 24, 2023

Jesus establishes Peter as the first building block of the Church upon his confession that Jesus is the Son of God. We, too, have that same opportunity to become a building stone in the Church.

CHURCH! THAT WORD, ALONE, BRINGS ABOUT MANY DIFFERENT IDEAS AND UNDERSTANDINGS. I HAVE HEARD IT DESCRIBED AS JUST A BUILDING OR AS A PLACE CHRISTIANS GO ON SUNDAY. PERHAPS, THOSE DEEPER IN FAITH WOULD CALL IT A GROUP OF BELIEVERS. WE ALL HAVE DIFFERENT CONCEPTS OF WHAT “CHURCH” MEANS TO US. IF WE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Ephesians 2:19-21, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 2 Samuel 22:2-3, John 20:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Aug 25, 2023

Suddenly the heavens opened. As His divinity met the glory coming from above, a Holy radiance surrounded Jesus. Rising from the ground, Jesus stood in godlike majesty. His face shone like the sun and His clothes were as a bolt of lightning.

August 26, 2023 Before we come to our story for today, we need to review 3 important conversations that will set the context for what’s to come. The entire episode occurred at Caesarea Philippi, located 25 miles north of the Sea of Galilee - sitting at the base of Mount Hermon, 9,232 ft. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-18, Matthew 16:13-16, Matthew 17:1-13, Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The River Of Life

Contributed by Jody Vansickle on Aug 27, 2023

How are we treating the River of Life in our lives? Have we truly drunk from its' waters.

Here in eastern Kentucky, we know about floods. • We just ‘celebrated’ for lack of a better term, the floods that were so devastating to Breathitt, Letcher and Perry counties last year. I remember when I was young, looking at some pictures of from what is known as the flood of ’37. • The flood of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-22, Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fathers Day 2023

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Sep 7, 2023

Ever tried moving on loose sand? Our relationship with God is important as it always ensures we have a secure footing. A couple of examples this Fathers Day of how we are defined. We are defined through our relationship with our Heavenly Father as we come to him through The Son.

Father’s Day 2023 Father’s Day and we all have different experiences of Fatherhood, the truth is that we will all have different experiences even as siblings of the same Father. One of my sons has a thing with me that when we get together, we will go for a walk and a chat where the other one and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Psalm 56:10-13, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 30, 2022

Because: 1. He is the Christ (vs. 13-16). 2. This truth comes from God the Father (vs. 17). 3. Jesus is confident about His work (vs. 18). 4. Jesus has given us the keys to Heaven (vs. 19). 5. Jesus died on the cross for us (vs. 20-21). 6. The good news about Jesus is clear (vs. 21-23).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-23 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 30, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. Today we will begin to focus on the sure truth that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Be Sure That Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 2, 2022

Because: 1. People are still willing to receive the Lord (vs. 13-17). 2. Jesus is the rock of our salvation (vs. 18). 3. Jesus gives the resources we need (vs. 19). 4. Christians are still living up to their responsibilities (vs. 19). 5. Our Redeemer lives! (vs. 20-21).

We Can Be Sure that Jesus Will Build His Church! - Part 2 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 16:13-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 2, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16. This chapter began with Christ-rejecting Pharisees and Sadducees trying to trap Jesus by asking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Personal

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 19, 2022

Jesus came as our high priest, not to substitute a relationship with God, but to facilitate a relationship with God. He is our way to a personal relationship with God.

How many knows that in every day life, the moment you say this is personal, everything goes to a different level. You may be casually visiting and joking around, and sharing things with little thought. But when someone says this is personal, the time for casual joking is over. Now it's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Matthew 4:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empowered To Serve Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 23, 2022

Don’t be ignorant about your spiritual gift(s). Rather, appreciate the sure manifestations of the Spirit, the single source and purpose of your spiritual gifts, and the assortment of spiritual gifts God gives to the church.

When it comes to computers, some people hardly know a gigabyte from a mosquito bite. Just ask any technical support person at any of the major computer companies. Here are some of their stories: One computer company considered changing the command "Press Any Key" to "Press Return ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A New Fellowship Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new community. Jesus says that the church is important because of it's foundation, it's function, it's fruit and it's future.

EASTER – A NEW FELLOWSHIP I heard the story of a pastor who was the supply preacher for church in a small town in Texas. He would drive to that town early Sunday morning, preach a sermon to the congregation, and then leave after lunch. Usually he would arrive before the service and go to a local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Pandemic The Vaccine And The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 8, 2021

The mark of the beast is something that many people are curious about but have great reservations in trying to fully understand. Sadly, some people many of which are sincere Christians find themselves terrified feeling that they will be forced to take the mark of the beast in the near future.

The Pandemic and The Mark of the Beast By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: OPENING: - I felt a burden to teach on this subject especially in light of recent events. I work for the Veterans Administration and earlier this week the mandate for VA Employees, mainly title 38 employees, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4, Revelation 7:1-8, Matthew 16:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Life Under Different Opinions Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 24, 2021

Without our knowledge, we adopt to live our lives based on the opinions of people. But is that what we are supposed to be?

Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13 - 19 What do people think about me? In other words.... 1. People's opinions about us: It is good to build our testimony among people and measure our lives as per the standard of social life. But do not be bound by the opinions of people. Which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30, Matthew 16:13-19