Sermons about Matthew 16:1-17:13

Becoming A Holy Versus Healthy Church

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 27, 2003

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The dangers of evangelistic outreach and church growth that are driven by purpose rather than God's presence are explored.

"Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am the LORD your God. Keep my decrees and follow them. I am the LORD, who makes you holy." (Leviticus 20:7-8 NIV) Multiplied numbers of books on church growth have been written that try to explain the characteristics of so called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship & Holiness (1)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

based on 73 ratings

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Disicpleship to Jesus & a Holy Life are inseperable!

Discipleship & Holiness (#1) (Matthew 16:21-26) (*delay reading the text*) Let us begin this next series of What We Believe & Why We Believe It by establishing from the outset this one truth that we all must accept: It is God’s will that Christians are to be holy! Before the foundations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Discipleship & Holiness (2)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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2nd part to two-part series of DISCIPLESHIP & HOLINESS

Discipleship & Holiness (#2) (Matthew 16:21-26) We left off by looking at the requirement to become a true disciple of Jesus…And that begins with a decision. It is to be an informed decision based upon the recognition of Jesus’ identity. It is to be an individual decision based upon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Yes The Church No?

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 30, 2003

based on 43 ratings

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Many claim to love Jesus but despise his church. Is this bilblical or logical?

JESUS, YES! THE CHURCH, NO? INTRODUCTION: 1 We are living in an age that has seen the rise of license and the decline of responsibility. 2 Today many seem to be desperately looking for some strange type of Utopia in which there is happiness without responsibility. 1) Many children expect their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by James May on Feb 2, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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This is the greatest question that can be asked of every man. The answer will determine our eternal destiny.

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: John 4:39-42, Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Becoming A Greenhouse Pt 3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 6, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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Jesus calls us to deny ourself completely, and to lose our lives. But He also promises that when we do, we will find them...

What Color Is Your Thumb? – Becoming A Greenhouse pt. 3 Matt. 16:24-28 January 26/27, 2003 Context: These last two weeks I’ve been talking about the vision of the church as a greenhouse – as a place of discipleship. We talked 2 weeks ago about the call and command of our Lord Jesus to “make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Feb 8, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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Illustrated sermon: How the world has tried to change the cross of Jesus Christ so it’s easier to maneuver their way in this world instead of the Lords way.

Follow Me Intro: DISCIPLE a scholar, it principally applies to the followers of Jesus Christ. A disciple of Christ is one who, believes his doctrine, rests on his sacrifice, take in his spirit, and imitates his example A. I believe the Church is a lot like Lot and his family, many are looking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Revival Was Great...what Do We Do Now?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 15, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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A post-revival sermon using the Mount Transfiguration story as a backdrop. There comes a time when you’ve got to come down from the mountaintop.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Morning, February 16, 2003 Title: Revival Was Great...But What Do We Do Now? Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction Didn’t we have a great revival? Mark and Janene Dubbeld sang with passion and with the Spirit. Rev. Bruce Cleasby spoke from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

The New Testament Church; Its Plan Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 25, 2003

based on 15 ratings

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The New Testament reveals the content of the Apostle’s preaching and the expected response to the Gospel.

The New Testament Church; Its Plan Matt. 16:13-19 INTRO.: Walter Scott was a preacher in Pittsburgh, Pa., who moved to Steubenville Ohio in 1826. This brought him into the area of the Mahoning Baptist Assoc. His speaking abilities were well known and, even though he was not a member of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The True Nature And Purpose Of The Church

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 11, 2002

based on 299 ratings

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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

Here's Your Sign

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002

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The Sign of Jonah for the 21st century

Sermon: Here’s Your Sign Matt 16:1 November 10, 2002 I. Our World is Looking for Signs A. Signs, Signs, Everywhere you look you see them. 1. Street Signs (a) Stop, speed limit, merge signs, one way traffic signs (b) Caution signs like: Caution Water on Road during rain. 2. Advertising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1

Denomination: United Methodist

"What Does The Bible Teach About The Church?” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Dec 4, 2002

based on 41 ratings

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Message discusses the basics about the church.

TEXT: Matthew 16:16-18 ETS: The Bible defines what a church is. ESS: Believers will understand what a church really is. OSS: Believers will commit themselves to “Be” a church. PQ: What does the Bible say about the church? UW: Points TOPIC: “What does the Bible teach about the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Moves Forward

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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In ordaining two elders, we are making a powerful statement about the organized Christian church.

The Church Moves Forward Cornwall/Montreal November 30, 2002 Today, we’re making a powerful statement about the church, and a very positive statement, at that, in performing these ordinations.Jesus founded the church. The church came from the heart of God, through Jesus, and the activity of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Forget The Bread

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 11, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! Prelim thoughts, key concepts: “Leav

Don’t Forget The Bread A Lesson from, Mark 8:11-21 parallel in Matthew 16:1-12 The Essence of The Lesson The “leaven of the Pharisees” is the spirit of this world that will blind the hearts of both evil men AND Christ’s followers, and keep them from the proper focus on the spiritual realm! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12, Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Methodist

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