Sermons on Matthew 16:1-18:

Ibelieve: Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 26, 2013

What we believe about Jesus Christ matters.

Has this ever happened to you? You get home from work. It’s been a long day. All you want to do is sit down, enjoy a nice meal, maybe catch a little TV, and go to bed. Your plan is interrupted by the ringing of the phone. You answer, and the person on the other end begins, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013

The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Triumphant

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 10, 2013

The church is waking up to her destiny, and we are assuming the position of Authority Christ has given us and we are taking our place in the earth as (The Church Triumphant)

As I was praying the other day I heard the Lord say tell my church it's time for her to come to herself. I questioned the Lord what do you mean by that, he took me to the Scriptures concerning the prodigal son. He reminded me how the prodigal son had left his father's house had spent all that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

“who Is He, And What Is He To You”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Sep 12, 2013

knowing who Jesus is is one thing, but knowing who and what He is to you is another. He must be present in your life!

Introduction: People say many things about who Jesus is to them, and they have all together one thing in common, that Jesus is what they want him to be in their life. Here we have the privilege to hear this private conference which Jesus Christ, had with his disciples concerning himself. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: *other

I Will Build My Church

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 12, 2013

There are many misconceptions about what Jesus' universal church is. Is it a denomination? Is it all churches combined into one? Is it the clergy? This sermon deals with many of these misconceptions and shows what God reveals about His church.

In the context of Matthew 16, we see what many people think about Jesus. It is interesting that so many people saw His miracles and signs, and had such contrasting responses. This seems to be the main point of this section we will look at today. Many saw the miracles and signs (the Sadducees and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Man? The Basics Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 19, 2013

This is the beginning of a series examining how Jesus has shaped our world. It was inspried by John Ortberg's book. This week we look at what we believe about Jesus

Who is this Man? Matthew 16:13-20 If you were to ask the average person “Who is Jesus?” I am sure that you would get a bunch of different answers. Some would say that he was the Son of God; other’s might say that he was a prophet or a religious leader. Some might even say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fully Persuaded

Contributed by Ruby Mallory on May 27, 2013

Who is God and what is He to you?

Fully Persuaded Matthew 16:13-18, 19 Romans 14:5b. "...let every man (spirit being) be fully persuaded in his own mind. Expound on Matthew 16:13-18 - what’s the word on the street about Me? - what do you say about Me? - The revelation Peter had must be ours. Peter was open to change and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jun 9, 2013

Today we want to begin by examining God’s plan for building a church that would be invincible, because as it’s foundation it has Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God

GOD’S PLAN - Today we being a brand new series – Church God’s way. - The church is God's one redemptive institution placed on this earth. - It was to the church that Jesus gave the Great Commission. - It is through the church that Jesus brings the message of salvation to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Yo Tambien Te Digo

Contributed by Pastor Junior Lemus on Jun 18, 2013

Sermon de cresimiento, nos enseña a vivir una vida llena de cresimiento espiriatual que cumple el proposito por el cual Dios nos llama a ser edificados.

Introducción: Este es un pasaje que revela lo que nosotros somos; Jesús les está preguntando que le revelen su identidad, les pregunta a sus discípulos ¿Quién decís que soy yo? Pedro le contesta: “Tú eres el Cristo, el Hijo del Dios viviente” , entonces Jesús le dice que esa revelación ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reading The Signs Of The Times Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Just as the Pharisees didn’t read the clear signs of the first coming of Jesus,many people today are missing the clear signs that point to the second coming of Christ. Four spiritual signs that are too bold to miss.

INTRODUCTION When you hear the phrase, “It’s a sign of the times” what comes to your mind? If you’re into music you might think of the #1 hit song in the 1960s by Petula Clark, “It’s a sign of the times, that your love for me is getting so much ...read more

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

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Will Build His Church

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Aug 31, 2011

Expansion of the phrase Jesus said "I will build My church".

Our son Jeremy loves building things with Legos. Now he is a project manager for a commercial construction company. When he started college his major was as an architect. During the Christmas break we were talking and he came to the conclusion that he wanted to build things and not draw them. Where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Aught To Know Who Jesus Is

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 3, 2011

Funeral sermon of a cross guard who was killed by a hit and run driver while he was helping children cross the street in Oak Cliff, Dallas Texas.

Today, we have come to celebrate the life of Brother Franklin Delano Lester. Our celebration of Brother Lester’s life includes singing, scripture reading, sharing his stories, flowers, tributes, smiles, giggles, tears, handshakes, hugs, and even some AMENS! AMEN!! The question that Big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

C.h.u.r.c.h.

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2011

When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? What is the church and what is intended to be?

C.H.U.R.C.H. Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: When you think of the word church what comes into your mind? Jesus Christ told Peter, “I will build my Church.” But what does that church look like? A man was answering questions for a national poll. When asked for his church preference, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Peter's Confession

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 4, 2011

This is a lesson for primary age children used in the Awana program. It deals with Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

Peter’s Confession: Luke 9:18-20, Matt.16:13-20, Mark 8:27-29 Jesus and his disciples were traveling in the north part of Galilee when Jesus asked them a question he had never asked before. “Who do the crowds say that I am?” That sounds like a strange question, but his men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ