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Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003

based on 118 ratings

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Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Step At A Time

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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There are two vital things that Jesus wants to know - are you ready for the test? And are you willing to take just one step to become closer to God?

A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. His wife hears the commotion, knows he can’t swim, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Matthew 16:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Surrender It

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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Most Christians are on their guard for obvious temptations. So the Devil doesn’t need to tempt you with the big sins. No, he is more subtle than that. He is crafty and sneaks up on you. He doesn’t just call you over to the trap and push you in. No, he lea

There was a Church where the preacher and the song leader were not getting along. This began to spill over into the worship service. One week the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should dedicate ourselves to service. The song leader then led the song, “I shall Not Be Moved.” The next ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Journey To The Cross Part 1

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

based on 34 ratings

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JESUS NOT ONLY PROMISED THE CROSS IN HIS JOURNEY, BUT IN OURS AS WELL!

JOURNEY TO THE CROSS PART 1: THE PROMISE OF THE CROSS MATTHEW 16: 21 – 28 SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Salvation is free, ... but discipleship will cost you your life. — Dietrich Bonhoeffer He who lives only to benefit himself confers on the world a benefit when he dies. -- ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Thrones In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 17, 2003

based on 38 ratings

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God’s description of who is great in the kingdom of God is a servant. Our rewards in heaven will be great

Thrones in Heaven Matthew 20:20-28 Primary Purpose: To discuss who is great in the kingdom of God. One of the characteristics of most of the disciples including James and John was that they were seekers. They studied and sought out the kingdom of God. They sought to make themselves disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28, Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship & Holiness (1)

Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 27, 2003

based on 73 ratings

| 5,399 views

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

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

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

Take Up Your Cross, Daily Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 2, 2004

based on 57 ratings

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A sermon for a re-dedication service about focussing on ’taking up your cross’.

“Take up your cross, daily” Lk 9:23-27 Covenant service WBC 4/1/4pm A Martyr’s Measure of Commitment "I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit’s power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Helping God Or Enabling Satan? Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 4,683 views

Sometimes, even with the best of intentions, we get in God’s way. Trying to do the right thing can sometimes be the devilish thing.

Helping God or Enabling Satan? Matt 16:21-25 We often think we can help God’s purposes along by doing what we think is good, loving, helpful, and noble. Some ways in which doing the right thing can be the wrong thing: *Bailing a loved one out of a dilemma--avoid facing consequences ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

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

No Gain Without Pain

Contributed by John Beach on Aug 30, 2005

based on 15 ratings

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There’s no Get without Give, no Gain without Pain

“THERE’S NO GET WITHOUT GIVE AND NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN” (Mat. 16:24-28) 3/31/2005 The words that Jesus spoke here and that Matthew recorded for us…strikes a Death Blow to the current trend of modern day contemporary Christianity. So much of our modern day Christianity is bent on a self-centered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Hear The Good News

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 31, 2005

based on 3 ratings

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Deals with the Good News no matter the situation. A follow-up to a sermon dealing with homosexuality within the church.

Last Sunday I violated one of the most cardinal rules in sermon presentation. They taught us in seminary to always end every sermon with Good News. Unfortunately, my subject last week left us with very little Good News to celebrate. But, after much consideration and after reading through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Trinity 14

Contributed by Gary Jones on Sep 6, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Are we building blocks or stumbling blocks? Peter’s encounter with Christ. Peters words seem right but they are not our Lords way.

TRINITY 14 In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Play the CD Words don’t come easy, they certainly don’t. A song by F R David. You could be forgiven for thinking that over recent weeks quite a few of the readings set for either our morning service or evening service have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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