Sermons on Matthew 16:19-20:19:

Elijah, John The Baptist, And Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2026

Anticipating the suffering of Jesus.

ELIJAH, JOHN THE BAPTIST, AND JESUS. Matthew 17:10-13. As they came down the mountain of Transfiguration, Peter, James and John asked Jesus, “Why then do the scribes say that Elijah must come first?” (MATTHEW 17:10). This, of course, refers to the prophecy of Malachi 4:5. Yet Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The King Revealed: Entering By The Right Gate, Following The True Shepherd Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2026

Every kingdom is defined by its king. His character shapes the culture, his authority determines the boundaries, and his word decides who belongs. In Matthew 7, Jesus is not whispering gentle advice—He is revealing Himself as King. Not a life coach. Not a moral philosopher. The King.

The King Revealed: Entering by the Right Gate, Following the True Shepherd Introduction: When the King Steps Forward Every kingdom is defined by its king. His character shapes the culture, his authority determines the boundaries, and his word decides who belongs. In Matthew 7, Jesus is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, John 10:9, Acts 4:12, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 16:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transfiguration Or Transformation?"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 11, 2026

Jesus experiences both transfiguration and transformation

In Jesus Holy Name February 27, 2022 Text: Matthew17:1-9 Transfiguration Redeemer “Transfiguration or Transformation?” Jesus is both transfigured and transformed, There is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 13, 2026

Jesus’s words about how people identify him are critical to understanding both the purpose he came for and what followers are to do with it.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • The question that Jesus asks the disciples is one of the most important questions in life we will ever answer. • To me, what's interesting about this all-important question Jesus would ask His disciples is that Jesus did not ask it in Jerusalem. • He did not ask it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Facing Down Certain Death?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Have you ever been faced with doing good might result in dire consequences for yourself?

Facing Down Certain Death? 10 Days after Chernobyl Ten days after the initial Chernobyl disaster, another potential disaster was in the making at the Chernobyl nuclear plant. Water that was used to try and fight the flames unsuccessfully had become contaminated and then pooled beneath the reactor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Zechariah 9:9, Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Thirsty Horse?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

You’ve heard the saying: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. What does that mean?

Are You a Thirsty Horse? You’ve heard the saying: You can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink. What does that mean? There are a lot of people that you can talk sense with and even though you’ve talked sense with them, and given them good advice, they still go and do ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 19:23-24, John 4:9-15, Isaiah 6:8-13, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 8:22-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Day1 - Series

Contributed by Charles Finny on Feb 17, 2026

BE TRANSFIGURED

In Matthew 17:1, we see that Jesus takes Peter, James, and John up the mountain. The first lesson is simple — Walk with Jesus. They didn’t stay behind. They followed Him. When we choose to walk with Jesus daily, even into unknown places, we step into divine experiences. In Matthew 17:3, Moses and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Do Not Limit An Unlimited God

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Feb 21, 2026

Israel witnessed miracles yet questioned God's power. Today, many believers repeat this mistake. Stop limiting an unlimited God with your doubt, fear, and forgetfulness.

DO NOT LIMIT AN UNLIMITED GOD INTRODUCTION The children of Israel stood at the edge of promise. Behind them lay the Red Sea, split by the power of God. Above them hung the cloud of His presence. Beneath their feet lay the bread of angels. Water gushed from the rock. Pharaoh's army drowned. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:19, Psalm 78:20, Psalm 78:41, Psalm 78:38, Psalm 147:4, Isaiah 40:12, Isaiah 66:1, Exodus 17:6, Psalm 103:2, Deuteronomy 6:12, Mark 6:5-6, James 1:6-7, Luke 1:37, Matthew 9:29, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 8:3, John 9:6-7, John 11:43-44, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 2:4, 1 John 1:9, Philippians 4:19, Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 3:20, Philippians 1:6, Jude 1:24, Isaiah 43:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The World Is Not Enough

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2026

Money blinds us. You know when you’re committing adultery, but very few people see when they’re greedy. Why is greed harder to spot in us than something like adultery? Because money blinds us.

People asked Jesus a lot of questions in His life. I imagine you have a question you’d like to ask Jesus at some point in your life. Get this: there are 183 recorded questions that various people asked Jesus. Yet, we have records that Jesus only answered 8 of the questions He was asked.1 Today, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4, Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Price Of Following Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Exploring why the rich young ruler walked away and the true cost of following Jesus.

In the Gospels, we find various conversations and interactions that Jesus had with people during His earthly ministry. These exchanges are of great importance to us, as they teach us valuable lessons. One such encounter is with the rich young ruler, whose story ends tragically. Let us delve into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Topics: Rich Young Ruler, Cost Of Discipleship

Embracing Infinite Possibilities SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

In a world filled with challenges, we bring a message of hope and faith. Remember, with God, all things are possible.

I have good news to share with you today. In a world filled with bad news, wouldn't it be nice to hear some good news? The good news I bring is from Matthew 19:26, where Jesus says, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." This means that there is nothing that God cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Topics: Faith, Hope

The Wage Agreement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

To explore the parable of the workers in the vineyard, emphasizing the boundless nature of God's grace, the fairness of His promises, and the need for humility instead of entitlement.

Hello, friends. I'm glad to see you all here today. We're going to explore a passage today that's got a lot to teach us about how we view God's grace, His promises, and our own sense of entitlement. It's a parable that Jesus shared with His disciples, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-20. I'll read it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-20

Topics: Religious Entitlement

Take The Limits Off PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2023

Explore the power of even a small amount of faith, the benefits of having great faith, and the dangers of unbelief.

Good morning, church family. Our message today rests on the solid foundation of Matthew 17:20, where Jesus tells his disciples, "He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Topics: Growing Faith

Single But Not Alone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and appreciate the blessings and opportunities of singleness as a unique gift from God, emphasizing that being single does not equate to being alone, as we are part of God's vast family.

Good morning, family. Today's focus is a little bit different but equally important. We have all heard numerous sermons on the joys of marriage, the importance of family, but today we are going to ponder upon the blessings of singleness. We are going to explore the call to dedicated service, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7, Matthew 19:11

Topics: Singleness, Dedicated Service

Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, emphasizing God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're diving into a parable straight from the book of Matthew that speaks volumes about God's generosity, the value of work, and the power of faith. It's the Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, and it's found in Matthew 20:1-16. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Believe