Sermons on Matthew 16:11-20:

Beware Of The Yeast

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 30, 2006

The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees was in direct opposition to the unleavened "Bread of Life".

Text: “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6) NIV. Another word used in the place of “yeast” is the word “leaven”. Yeast is used in baking and causes the dough to rise or “puff up”. Yeast is really a living organism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Church - Vision Or Memories?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 1, 2006

To keep impacting those outside the church for Jesus, we must keep the vision we were given, and not replace that vision with the memories of yesterday. Nor can we replace our calling with our comfort.

I know that many of us are planning on helping out at the Leukemia Benefit right after church for 3-year old Christian Bentley, so I am going to offer a shorter message this morning so we can get up there on time. There are some who might not understand why we cut our sermons a little short for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: *other

God The Son

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

A response to the question: "Who do men say that I am?"

GOD THE SON Matthew 16:13-16 INTRO: A certain university professor stated that Jesus was not God nor did He ever claim to be God. A small group agreed with him. A larger group ig¬nored what he said. A much larger group of Baptist pastors were up in arms. Baptists have always believed in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes Of Church Growth

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

What is necessary for church growth? This message examines three things that promote church growth.

BEATITUDES OF CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 16:13-18 INTRO: "I want to grow," "I want my church to grow," are statements which reflect the desire of most Christians. Growth is not only our personal wish but the purpose of God for every person born into his kingdom. If we are really serious about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 1, 2006

This sermon views the church as a Fellowship, a Family, a Body, and a Flock.

What Is The Church? “When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, ‘Who do men say that I, the son of man, am?’ So they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ He said to them, ‘But who do you say that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Crisis

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 4, 2006

There is no wonder there is an Identity Crisis in the local church today. In our text for examination, we find the disciples of Christ were also locked into an Identity Crisis some 2,000 years ago. In our modern culture there is more and more confusion

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, Inc. of Oklahoma City Preached on Monday October 9, 2006 Opening night of Revival Tabernacle of Praise Ardmore Oklahoma SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:13-16 13When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Great Confession

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 15, 2006

Do not depend on public opinion for the answer. Answer this question personally and promptly.

PETER’S GREAT CONFESSION Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.15 He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Apr 4, 2007

This is a sermon that could be used any time during the year. I wrote it for Easter Sunday 2007.

The Resurrection: What Does It Mean? Why Does It Matter? Today is Easter Sunday and it is good to see all of you here. Easter is the most important Christian holiday that there is. It is the day that we celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. In 1990 George Gallup took a survey and found that 84% of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Local Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2007

What Jesus taught about the church.

Matthew 16:13-18 Baptist Distinctives: The Local Church Solomon said that there’s nothing new under the sun. With that in mind, I’ll give credit to Neal Cole for this sermon. I borrowed it from his book, Organic Church. Introduction A. Review aim of sermon series – today I want to deal with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Apr 17, 2007

A familiar phrase in the church, but what was Jesus trying to say when he said this to Peter? The enemy of our souls is real and he seeks to destroy, but the church has a promise that should bring peace, joy and action...

One of the first things that any foreigner, like myself, should buy when they come to this country is a collection of Aussie terms and phrases. In our first few months of living here I heard things that left me scratching my head wondering, “What on earth does that mean?” Unforgettable phrases ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

The Church By Divine Design

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 26, 2007

This sermon is an evangelistic message based on the founding of the church by Jesus Christ as He talked with His disciples at Caesarea Philippi.

When you’re going to build a house or similar structure, the first thing you get in mind is some design. You get a picture in mind and eventually put it on paper called a blueprint. Then you begin with a firm foundation upon which to build. That’s exactly what God did when He created the world, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Change Your World

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 28, 2007

We have been called to love each other faithfully… to love others radically… and to love God wholeheartedly. We have been called to change the world… our world… and that begins by being the change that we want to see.

Change Your World (Mathew 16:18) Introduction We live in a constantly changing world. I remember when I first began in the ministry. I was a young Marine Sergeant living in Yuma, Arizona. I had gotten involved with a retired Pastor. He and I would lead a chapel service every Sunday at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Do You Say He Is

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 29, 2007

It Is very Important that we have knowledge of who we follow; moreover, we have attributes that come from who we follow and that the opinion we have will be the opinion of the world; Therefore it is all the more important that we esteem our following.

WHO DO YOU SAY HE IS THE QUESTION THIS EVENING IS WHO DO YOU SAY HE IS Matt 16:13-15 KING JAMES VERSION 13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Listening To The Wrong Teachers

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Caution against listening to the world’s ideas about Jesus.

Listening to the Wrong Teachers Matthew 16:5-12 January 21, 2007 I’ve mentioned in the past that I didn’t grow up in a Bible-believing home. We didn’t read the Bible, never had a Bible study, and didn’t have Sunday School. My main exposure to the Bible growing up came during the summers when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recognizing Jesus For Who He Really Is

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Getting correct ideas about Jesus.

Recognizing Jesus for Who He Really Is Matthew 16:13-20 January 28, 2007 Have you ever been in a situation where you got to know someone and realized that they were nothing like you were led to believe? Someone had warned you that this person was someone who couldn’t be trusted, or was a boozer, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Wesleyan