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What I See Happening To The Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

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Insights that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today.

WHAT I SEE HAPPENING TO THE CHURCH IN THE 21ST CENTURY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION This sermon is the insight that I have about the Church and what is happening to the Church today. Not everything I will say is good, but these are the things I see happening. Many of these things will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Acts 5:28

Denomination: Baptist

Use Your Spiritual Keys

Contributed by James May on Mar 16, 2003

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God has given us the keys of Heaven to bind the powers of darkness and to loose the blessings of Heaven if we will only use them rightly.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002

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Everyone has an idea of what the church is and its purpose. But what does Jesus say about the church? What is his desire and purpose for the church? Based upon the confession of Peter Jesus reveals the truth about the church.

“The True Nature and Purpose of the Church” Reading – Matthew 16: 13-25 INTRODUCTION Illustration: When I was growing up there were a number of experiences that left an indelible impression upon. I think we all go through an impressionable stage in life. For me, the thing that left an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-25, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: What We Believe About The Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

based on 40 ratings

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Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE LAW OF FIRST REFERENCE – FIRST MENTION OF THE CHURCH. “I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18) B. WHAT MAKES A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS INTO A CHURCH? 1. Ekklesia: a group of called-out ones. a. Called from their former life. b. Called for a purpose. 2. Definition: A church may be described ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Be Powerful

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

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Living off accomplishments of the past will cause spiritual death.

Let’s Be Powerful Matt 16:15-19 Matt 16:15-19… Then he asked them, "Who do you say I am?" 16 Simon Peter answered, "You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God." 17 Jesus replied, "You are blessed, Simon son of John, because my Father in heaven has revealed this to you. You did not learn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

El Poder De La Iglesia

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jul 26, 2003

based on 186 ratings

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Seamos victoriosos pues es la voluntad de Dios, la victoria es de Cristo y ha sido dada a la Iglesia. Compartamos pues de esa victoria, tu enemigo esta bajo tus pies.

El Poder de la Iglesia Pastor Amat Fernandez Mateo 16:13-26 13 Y viniendo Jesús á las partes de Cesarea de Filipo, preguntó á sus discípulos, diciendo: ¿Quién dicen los hombres que es el Hijo del hombre? 14 Y ellos dijeron: Unos, Juan el Bautista; y otros, Elías; y otros; Jeremías, ó alguno ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Got The Power

Contributed by Elizabeth Mccaskill on Jul 28, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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As a body of believers in Jesus Christ we have the keys to the kingdom of heaven and whatsoever we loose on earth will be loose in heaven and whatever we bind on earth will be bind in heaven.

Text Matthew 16: 19 Subject: The Power of the Church Title: You got the power Introduction: Our text for this afternoon speaks of the true power of the church. The church has a high calling and the calling of the church is so great that it is humanly impossible for us to fulfill on our own. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Methodist

The Truth About The Church Series

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jul 29, 2003

based on 57 ratings

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Using Matthew 16:15-18 I share some lessons about what Jesus mean’t by "the church."

Intro: A family was sitting in church on Sunday morning. The little brother was fidgety and whiney. Big sister looked at little brother and said, “why don’t you be still?” “Because church is boring”, he said. The big sister looked and at him and said, “church is supposed to be boring.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hellrazers

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 18, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Are you a HELLRAZER or a Hellraiser. Let’s tear the devil’s kingdom down.

“HellRazers” Matt. 16:18 & Daniel 7:18 God is looking for some Hellrazers. Hellraiser: - One that is hellish, extremely unpleasant, and causes great trouble. Many of us, if we are honest with ourselves, were hellraisers before we got saved. We were unpleasant to be around, people didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Daniel 7:18

Denomination: Apostolic

Unlearning The Church Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 9, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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The church Jesus built is His body called for a special purpose in the world.

UNLEARNING THE CHURCH Matthew 16:17-19; Col 1:18,24-25; Thesis: We have adapted so many unhealthy and unbiblical views and practices we call the church, that we have almost rendered the church irrelevant and ineffective. We need to recover what Jesus expects or dreams the church will be. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18-25, Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fellowship Of The Ring Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 15, 2003

based on 95 ratings

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Why did Jesus create the church? What is our main objective? Playing off the popular "Lord of the Rings" series, this sermon tells us one of the most powerful goals of the church.

OPEN: On a spring break trip to Italy, a tour group was standing just inside St. Peter’s Basilica, the 2nd largest church building in the world. The tour guide was trying to explain the enormity of the building and part of his presentation went like this: “This church is so large no man on earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Christian Church Has A Fantastic Future

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 23, 2003

based on 35 ratings

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Utilizing Jesus’ words following the Good Confession, we study the whys and hows of being a great church. Material in the first section comes from a sermon by Darryl Dash.

TEXT: MATTHEW 16:13-19 (Don’t read yet) TITLE: “FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH HAS A FANTASTIC FUTURE!” INTRODUCTION: A. Human beings are not very good at predicting the future --Just listen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 19, 2003

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This sermon is the fourth of the series. This message looks at five reasons why we need to go to church; Christ established the church, promised its birth, works through the church, established the church as a shelter, and loves the church.

ANSWERING THE TOUGH QUESTIONS OF SCRIPTURE Why Do I Need To Go To Church Anyway? Hebrews 10:25 OPENING ILLUSTRATION: This story deals with a rather old fashioned lady, who was planning a couple of weeks vacation in Florida. She also was quite delicate and elegant with her language. She wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Don't Lose Your Key"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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Every Christian has a "key" of the gospel ... that will unlock the door to the Kingdom of Heaven. We need to use it through the proclamation of the Word of God.

“Don’t Lose Your Key” Matthew 16:13-20 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life And Ministry Of Jesus’. Jesus is getting closer to the cross – 16:21 Jesus wants the Disciples to see how far they’ve come … SO … He asks – 16:15 o If they are going to establish the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Inadequate Assessments

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

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There are many opinions about Jesus that, while good in themselves, are inadequate.

As Jesus and the Disciples are in the area of Caesarea Philippi, He asks them a question. At first, it seems to be just a simple, straightforward question but we can be assured that Jesus has a profound purpose in asking it. 1. He did not ask it to gain information because He already knew the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

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