Sermons on Matthew 16:19:

Is It Wrong To Question Our Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

Should we question our faith? Lets start there. The short answer is YES we should and can question our faith. You can be sure that an unbelieving world will be right there pointing an accusatory finger at us saying prove it.

Is it wrong to question our faith? Questions, we all have hundreds and thousands of questions. It is one of the ways we learn. The other day a co-worker asked me a really good question. The bible tells us we must be ready to answer such questions. 1Peter 3:15 15But in your hearts set apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Plan Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 5, 2007

We are to be a community of faith submitting to the Lordship of Jesus.

THE PLAN Matthew 16.18-19 S: Church C: God’s plan for us. Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: WE ARE TO BE A COMMUNITY OF FAITH SUBMITTING TO THE LORDSHIP OF JESUS. ?: What do we need to understand? KW: Features TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 16.18-19 five characteristics of the church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Exposing The Kingdom Focused Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 16, 2007

Inspired by several resources. Gene Mimms’ books "The Kingdom Focused Church" and "Kingdom Principles for Church Growth, Rick Warren’s "Purpose Driven Church and Thom Rainer’s "Simple Church."

EXPOSING THE KINGDOM FOCUSED CHURCH Matthew 16:18-19 / Matthew 28:18-20 > Have you ever taken a picture, taken it to be developed, and it came back “out of focus?” Do you remember your frustration? And do you remember that your frustration was control somewhat by basically 2 factors; how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Still Has It

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 19, 2007

Four Fundamental qualities that the church must hold to if it is to remain relevant to every age.

The Church Still Has It! Matthew 16:13-20 Text: Verse 18: “…on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” SOME YEARS AGO, TWO MEN grew up in the same small town and attended the same church, the same high school, and then the same college. From there one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Who Is Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

We will answer the question "Who Is Jesus."

Text Matthew 16:13-20 Focus we will focus on who people claim Jesus is, and what the Bible claims concerning him. Introduction This morning we are going to begin a series in which I have entitled “Foundational Studies”. In this series we will look at some of the basic tenants of the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Master's Key

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

Are we worth the authority that God released to the believers? Theres a key to it.

MASTER KEY MATTHEW 16: 17-22 Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by man, but by my Father in heaven, And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church and the gates of hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Who Do Men Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012

It is interesting to poll the crowd to see what others think of Jesus (Yeshua). What matters, though is what YOU think of him. Understanding Jesus (Yeshua) impacts the actions of our lives.

1. St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Church Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 5, 2012

Jesus makes a declaration that HE is putting together HIS Church (body of believers) that will commit to live boldly & effectively for His glory.

Message - He pressed them, "And how about you? Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter said, "You're the Christ, the Messiah, the Son of the living God." Jesus came back, "God bless you, Simon, son of Jonah! You didn't get that answer out of books or from teachers. My Father in heaven, God himself, let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Say I Am?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2011

It is not what others say who Christ is, it is what you say that matters.

To capture the full scope of the story today we have to go back to what happened before. Luke tells us that Jesus had commissioned his disciples to preach and heal and sent them out all over Israel to carry out his mission. News of what was happening spread quickly and there was great excitement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

C.h.u.r.c.h.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2011

When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? What is the church and what is intended to be?

C.H.U.R.C.H. Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? A man was answering questions for a national poll. When asked for his church preference, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Peter's Confession

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 4, 2011

This is a lesson for primary age children used in the Awana program. It deals with Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

Peter’s Confession: Luke 9:18-20, Matt.16:13-20, Mark 8:27-29 Jesus and his disciples were traveling in the north part of Galilee when Jesus asked them a question he had never asked before. “Who do the crowds say that I am?” That sounds like a strange question, but his men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys To The Kingdom-Binding And Loosing

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 18, 2011

FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS BINDING AND LOOSING.

KEYS TO THE KINGDOM-BINDING AND LOOSING PART 2 OF A 2 PART SERIES MATTHEW 16: 18-19 FOCAL POINT: THE INTENT OF THIS STUDY IS TO ADDRESS BINDING AND LOOSING. EXPOSITION: MATTHEW 16: 19 YOU MUST UNDERSTAND SCRIPTURE IN CONTEXT YOU MUST ASK WHO, WHAT, WHEN AND WHY. SCRIPTURE TAKEN OUT OF CONTEXT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Baptist