Sermons about Matthew 16:24-17:7

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

Hisstory - Contagious Christianity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 26, 2004

based on 94 ratings

| 9,754 views

The Cross is a central focus of Christ’s story. But why? Why did Jesus need to die on the cross?

VIDEO – Session 7 – “Putting It All Together” (up thru the phrase “There’s No Middle Ground”) OPEN: Richard Bandler tells one story about visiting a mental institution and dealing with a man who insisted he was Jesus Christ - not metaphorically, not in spirit, but in the flesh. One day Bandler ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dieing To Live

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 17, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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The world teaches us to only consider Me, Mysel, and I. Let us dethrone self as God deny ourselves and take up our cross and follow Jesus.

Dieing To Live At a party a woman said this: “My husband and I managed to be happy together for 20 years. I guess this is because we’re both in love with the same person.” The husband of this marriage is a picture of the self absorbed and self-centered society we have today . The wife even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

What Money Says

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

based on 9 ratings

| 2,499 views

This sermon leads Christians to understans the peace comes from God and not money.

What Money Says Mat 16:26, 2 Cor 9:8, Mal 3:8 -10, Matt 5:17 -18, August 23, 2004 I. I have been talking about control issues, and one of the places that most people seem to have a lot of control issues is in the area of money. A. I am pretty sure that you have heard the phrase " Money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Nov 5, 2004

based on 15 ratings

| 2,462 views

Trying to prove to the listener that the church can do amazing things when there is commitment to Christ at the foundation of the church.

The Perfect Church- Is It Really Possible? What is your picture of the perfect world? To me- it includes the perfect church But there is no perfect church What would the perfect church look like? 95% approval rate on a $90 mil. relocation? 3000 person growth in one day? Small groups – growing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 4,657 views

8th in the series "Miracles in Matthew." The transfiguration teaches us what it’s like to have an encounter with Jesus. Concludes with a communion meditation.

In the book and movie “To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout made the following observation about her Father: "There just didn’t seem to be anyone or anything Atticus couldn’t explain. Though it wasn’t a talent that would arouse the admiration of any of our friends, Jem and I had to admit he was very good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Transformers"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 31, 2005

based on 41 ratings

| 12,594 views

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Series A

The Transfiguration of Our Lord The last Sunday in Epiphany Matthew 17:1-9 ’Transformers" "And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

"Are We Changed?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 3, 2005

based on 90 ratings

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A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord Sunday.

Matthew 17:1-9 “Have We Changed?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org One day, Jesus took Peter and James and John with Him up onto a high mountain, and “There he was transfigured before them.” The Greek word metamorphothe is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Transfiguration... The First Super Sunday

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 3, 2005

based on 60 ratings

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The Transfiguration is both about how God revealed himself through Jesus Christ as well as a story about Peter almost missing it because he would not stop blathering. This is is a call for self examination and repentance. Today is Superbowl Sunday.

Matthew 17:1-9 Paonia United Methodist Church February 6, 2005 Transfiguration, The First Super Sunday What a morning! Baptisms, new church members, and communion coming up. Now, for those of you already looking at your watches Wondering if you are going to be out of here on time, Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Transfiguration

Contributed by Gary Jones on Feb 6, 2005

based on 17 ratings

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The importance of the transfiguration in our lives as Christians

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Sometimes through our human nature or perhaps, in my case, just plain stupidity, I don’t know if any of you have ever looked into a light bulb. If you have, then for the first couple of seconds you are totally blinded, but after a couple of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Do We Need?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Feb 7, 2005

based on 34 ratings

| 5,231 views

This is on the Transfiguration.

What are our greatest needs? Food? Clothing? Shelter? Those things certainly are important, but is there a greater need? Set the stage: in Matthew 16, Peter confesses Jesus as the Christ. Jesus then went on to tell his disciples that he would soon be rejected and put to death. Jesus then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Missing Multitude

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 16, 2005

based on 6 ratings

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I firmly believe Jesus is coming,and the Church is going!

The Missing Multitude! Matthew 16:24 - 28/ Rev 7:9 - 17 There is coming a day in which the Lord is coming again, I firmly believe that this is no myth nor legend but the truth of the word of God, * His Coming is IMINENT * His Coming will be INCREDIBLE * His Coming has many IMPLICATIONS * At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

A Savior Worth Serving Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005

based on 16 ratings

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While much of the world was unaware that anything special had taken place, when Jesus Christ rose from the dead it was more than just another Sunday. Because of that day we have a Savior Worth Serving. He requires selflessness, sacrifice, and service.

NOT JUST ANOTHER SUNDAY A Savior Worth Serving Matthew 16:21-27 INTRODUCTION: A. While much of the world was completely unaware that anything special or unique had taken place, when Jesus Christ rose from the grave, the world as a whole changed dramatically 1. You see, when the stone was rolled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Is Good To Be Here

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 20, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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An unusual interpretation of the transfiguration of Jesus that show the disciples as being "transfigured" as well.

It Is Good To Be Here – Mt 17: 1 - 9 Intro: Have you ever been to a concert or a performance that was so exceptional that you didn’t want to leave. – Mountaintop experiences. This story is in 3 gospels (Mt, Mk & Lk) I. Verses 2 Don’t know about you, but I think I would have been scared to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Can The Cross Teach Me

Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 19, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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This is a sermon that tells how the letters in the word cross can teach us to be disciples.

What Can The Cross Do For Me? July 17 2005 Jesus tells us in Matthew 16: 24-26 24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

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