Sermons on Matthew 16:23:

"Bear The Cross Of Self Denial"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2017

The sermon is based on the idea of dying by denying self and considering the needs of others in order to be a true disciple of Jesus.

“Bear the Cross by Self Denial” Matthew 16:21-28 • It was bad enough for the disciples to hear that Jesus would suffer, be rejected, and die on a cross. Now Jesus told them that they must do the same thing. The cross was an instrument of death it had no other purpose • “Cross bearing does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

In Exchange For Your Soul

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2017

Let’s discuss the value of the cross, losing ourselves to gain ourselves and living a holy life all from Matthew 16:21-28.

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Have you ever suffered for doing good? Have you ever wondered if it was all worth it? Why do those who do evil seem to prosper? Is there any justice? Is evil really punished and good rewarded? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss the value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Are Extreme Christians Really Extreme?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 18, 2017

In the Church of The Nazarene there is a wing of missions called Extreme Nazarenes and we are thankful for their service in the Kingdom of God, but, are they really Extreme or just what Jesus calls us all to be?

Please open your Bibles to Matthew 16:21-28 which we will read in a few minutes. This past Thursday we were privileged to have missionaries from Extreme Nazarenes with us for what we anticipated being our faith promise service. As it turned out it was a time of them explaining to us how the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Genesis 6:5, Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 1, 2012

Matthew 16

BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2013

Some wrong answers, and the right answer, to the most important question of our life. Truths revealed by God versus a misplaced zeal.

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Matthew 16:13-23. The most important question in the whole of our life concerns the Person of Christ. Who is He? What is He to us? Our answer to this question will determine what we believe, how we live, and where we will go when we die. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by James Kelly on Aug 25, 2013

This is a sermon that will help us to look at circumstances in a new light.

Today is Mission Sunday. There are many different preaching styles. One of my favorite styles is to ask a question and then answer the question through the sermon. Jesus used this style in his ministry. Usually Jesus did this when the Jewish leaders were trying to trap Him. He would answer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bear The Cross To Wear The Crown

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 8, 2013

Cross

BEAR THE CROSS TO WEAR THE CROWN (MATTHEW 16:21-28) Being a disciple of Christ is quite costly in many parts of Asia and Africa even though it is quite a tame or mild affair in the Western world. In Iran, 32-years old pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, leader of a network of Iranian house churches, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021

In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, John 3:16-19, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 19:38, Matthew 16:21-23, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Revelation 12:11, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-8, Romans 12:21, John 18:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is Our Part?

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 20, 2021

Sometimes we presume to play God's part and forget about our part.

Things are not always as we want them to be. Disappointments, disasters, distresses, diseases, dilemmas, discouragement and depression destroy our dreams and desires. Problems seem to be the norm and solutions seem inadequate. Our need is urgent, and we see no light at the end of the tunnel. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Successful Failure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Peter was the greatest failure in his abusive power. And yet we see that he not only survives, but he does so quite successfully. He is able to stay on top as the leader of the 12. He does everything wrong, and still comes out a winner.

Apollo 13 was one of the biggest flops in the history of our space program, and yet it was also one of the most celebrated. Can a catastrophic failure also be a colossal success? Just ask the three astronauts of that ill fated flight. It was 1970, and they were on their way to the moon when an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Going Beyond Human Sickness

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 22, 2022

Where do you go when your mind is broken, you feel empty and without a sense of purpose, incapable of finding any joy in your life? You seek a cure from the Great Physician Jesus whose demand to deny self and follow Him is a yoke that is light in His sustaining grace and strength!

Going Beyond Human Sickness Matthew 11:28-30, 16:21-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What do you do when you get sick? For many of us our first response is to look for an “over-the-counter” solution to see if we can find a cure for whatever ails us on our own! I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Exchange For Our Soul?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 27, 2021

What can anyone exchange for their soul? Jesus already exchanged his life. Christ-followers have changed lives.

WHAT CAN WE EXCHANGE FOR OUR SOUL? (Outline) February 21, 2021 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 16:21-26 INTRO: Jesus taught about counting the cost. A king counts the cost of going to war. Do we have the means and ability to defeat our enemy? A person who builds a tower counts the cost for these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Confession Of Peter And Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2021

Matthew wrote the Hebrews to understand that Jesus of the Nazareth was the Messiah sent by Yahweh. He developed his Gospel from exclusion to the inclusion of the Gentiles. The confession of Peter is the center of the revelation.

Theme: Confession of Peter Text: Matthew 16:13-28 Greetings: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. We are meditating under the theme: “Perfect the good work” throughout this Lent season. From this week onwards we are journeying with Christ from Galilee to Jerusalem. Our ultimate station is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Methodist

El Peligro De Los Mega-Ídems

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

En este discurso, he reelaborado varios sermones de otros predicadores con un énfasis ligeramente diferente basado en la traducción de la versión inglesa contemporánea de Mateo 16: 23, a saber: «estás en el camino porque piensas como todos los demás... ».

Comparar una variedad de versiones bíblicas puede ser muy útil, y dado el hecho de que los textos originales del Nuevo Testamento fueron escritos en una antigua forma del griego, es difícil extraer el significado exacto del texto y transferirlo al inglés. A través de la ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Twenty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A; 22nd Sunday, Year A. --Get Behind Me, Satan!

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 11, 2020

Look, you need to know this man died. He was tortured and executed. It was awful.

In the book, How to Disappear, there are true stories of people who faked their own deaths to collect on life insurance policies, or simply to start over. To catch them, specialists are hired. The book says many get caught by doing things like visiting their mother. Or, they chose a new name that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9, Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic