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What Is The Church?

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jun 2, 2007

based on 14 ratings

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This was a sermon i preached 4 years back when i began serving at a new place of service as pastor.

1. We are called to be a confessing Church. V. 18, Jesus says it is “My Church” - My college BSU director would often correct our BSU President when he would say something about "My church"...he told him that it wasn’t "his church", it was Jesus’ church and He allowed him to serve there. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Wrong To Question Our Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

based on 6 ratings

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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 Necessity Of The Church Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 5, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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The Church is absolutely necessary and vital to the triumphant plan of God.

Preaching Series: The Tie That Binds The Necessity of the Church Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction: A husband and his wife arose one Sunday morning and the wife dressed for church as the husband sat sipping his coffee. It was just about time to leave when she noticed her husband hadn’t moved a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Leave Jesus Behind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2006

based on 61 ratings

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The "Good Confession" is the foundation of our faith. If we don’t understand what it means, it could have a serious effect on our relationship with Jesus. Do you understand it as you should?

OPEN: The warship had just returned from a tour oversees and the young ensign shown himself to be responsible and efficient. Because of that he was given the opportunity to take command of the ship as it made its out to sea again. As the ship was to pull away from the dock, the ensign gave a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: Jesus Is God's Son Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jun 23, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Christians claim that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God... but what does that really mean?

Have you ever come out with the right answer by mistake? I mean, you had no idea it was right… no way you could tell somebody how you got the answer… no explanation… maybe it was just a guess, but it turned out to be right nonetheless? You’re as surprised as anyone? That is sort of where Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon's New Name Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 27, 2005

based on 9 ratings

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4th of 7 messages on the transformation of Simon into Peter. This message focuses on the blessing and responsibility of confessing Jesus as Lord.

Simon’s New Name Ricky vs. Richard. My mother wanted Ricky. My dad wanted Richard in case I grew up to be a minister. Now that I’m a preacher I prefer Rick – or maybe “Flash”. Just kidding! That was Charlie Brown’s secret desire – to be called “Flash” by his friends and of course Lucy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: The Church Belongs To God Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 20, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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The church was planned, built and purchased by God and therefore belongs to Him... not you or I.

Have I ever told you about a church I read about one time? Man they had their problems! • They had had a succession of different preachers who had come through and worked with them… each one with pretty different and very strong personalities. One was pretty well known and respected across the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Good Church Or A Great Church

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 3, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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What does it take to make a church a great church?

The Church. The Church. When I say church, what do you think of? A little white clapboard building with a steeple and a bell, or perhaps the Crystal Cathedral in California. Maybe you don’t think of a building instead you think of people, perhaps your friends and fellow believers at BCC come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

"What Do You See When You Look At The Church?"

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Dec 28, 2002

based on 38 ratings

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What should be seen when looking at the Church of Jesus Christ our Lord?

CHRIST THE HEAD. (Eph. 5:23) "Christ is head of the church; and He is the Savior of the body..." Cornerstone and the Capstone. (Foundation and Completion) (2 Pet. 2:6-7) "Behold, I lay in Zion A chief cornerstone, elect, precious, And he who believes on Him will by no means be put to shame." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Gifts To Peter, And To Us.

Contributed by James Chandler on Apr 4, 2003

based on 49 ratings

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God gave Peter position, power, passion, and perseverance. He wants to give us the same gifts.

Strength, Wisdom, Strategy, Endurance, Focus, Courage, Toughness... These sound like the description of someone on the television show “Survivor.” But actually they pretty well describe a man we read about in the New Testament. Peter. God worked in Peter’s life in powerful ways. The great news is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Comes By Death Series

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003

based on 39 ratings

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Jesus’ death was an example for all of His followers. Jesus teaches us that true discipleship is to confess with our actions that life, abundantly with Jesus comes by death of our desires for His desires.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Jesus and His disciples had been through a lot together. Prior to the discussion we read about this morning Jesus had healed and preached and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:20-24

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Not Determine A Spiritual Meaning With A World View

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Nov 28, 2003

based on 26 ratings

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You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a supernatural opportunity if it is staring you in the face?

YOU CAN NOT DETERMINE A SPIRITUAL MEANING WITH A WORLD VIEW MATTHEW 16 INTRODUCTION: In Matthew 16 we are privileged to see Jesus teaching His disciples to see with spiritual eyes instead of a world view. You may be able to look at an evening sky and predict rain but can you discern a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Importance Of The Stability Of The Youth

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

based on 4 ratings

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L’IMPORTANCE DE LA STABILITE DU JEUNE

L’IMPORTANCE DE LA STABILITE DU JEUNE Lecture Mat 16/13-23 et 1Pier 2/5 Nous voyons dans ce récit une partie de la vie de Pierre et en mme temps, un trait de caractre que nous pouvons possder : L=instabilité. Nous sommes dans un monde o les bases et les fondements ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do People Say Jesus Is

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 14, 2003

based on 24 ratings

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During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character.

During Jesus’ earthly ministry there were diverse opinions and confusion regarding His nature and character. Down through the ages the opinions and confusion has increased. When Jesus asked the disciples “who do people say that the Son of Man is” they told Him, some say John the Baptist, Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Holiness

"Don't Lose Your Key"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Oct 21, 2003

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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

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