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  • Reggie Corfield avatar

    Who Is Jesus To You

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jun 21, 2025
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    Millions around the world know of Jesus but only a fraction of those actually know him. The mission of every Church should be to know Jesus and make him known. On a personal level, who is Jesus to you?

    Todays gospel reading in Luke is the same story also found in Matthew ch.16. The Matthew account has much more detail and so I will use that so we can better understand the story. The geographical setting of today’s gospel story is Caesarea Philippi. This town is located in the North East ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Solemnity Of Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 22, 2025
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    Paul’s sense of being captured by Christ defined his spiritual experience. Peter understands his error when a vision enlightens him to a fundamental truth: that which has been purified by God cannot be called "profane" by anyone.

    At the narrowest part of the strait of Gibraltar, where two land masses meet (Africa and Europe, at the mouth of the Med), there are cliffs called the “Pillars of Hercules.” It was the end of the known world. On the old coins of Spain were depicted the two pillars of Hercules, with the Latin motto, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Who Do Men Say That I Am.? Series

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 25, 2025
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    Jesus asked this question to the disciples.

    The name of Jesus is above any other name. This name cannot be compared to any other name. The name of Jesus is a name that makes demons fear and tremble at the mention of the name of Jesus, the Devil or Satan can never stand whenever the name of Jesus is mentioned. On the day that Jesus appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Question That Defines Eternity - Matthew 16:13-28 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 7, 2025
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    WHO DO YOU SAY JESUS IS? THIS IS THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY. True discipleship begins with a right confession of who Jesus is, embraces the necessity of the cross, and responds with wholehearted surrender to follow Him; regardless of the cost.

    2025.07.06. Sermon Notes. THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY - MATTHEW 16:13-28 PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC THE CHRIST, THE CROSS, AND THE CALL - MATTHEW 16:13-28 SCRIPTURES: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23 THE QUESTION THAT DEFINES ETERNITY: "Who Do You Say Jesus Is? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Need For Church Life Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    Regularly gathering together as a church is essential for our growth, unity, and purpose, as well as for worshiping God and carrying out the mission of the Gospel.

    Today, we're going to talk about the need for church life. You might have noticed that church attendance sometimes goes down, but that doesn't mean we should give up on it. In fact, we need each other more than ever to grow in our faith and make a difference in the world. To help us understand this ...read more

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    Kingdom Connections Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
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    We are called to be in fellowship with God and others, building a spiritual house together with Jesus as the master builder.

    Today, we're talking about how we're all wired for connection and relationships. We're not meant to do life solo, we're built for community. Let's pray for a clear vision of what real friendship looks like and the guts to grow in our relationships. Think about a Lego set. Each piece, on its own, is ...read more

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    God Accomplishes What We Can’t Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023
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    Grace is God doing in us what we can't do ourselves. In this passage, we see God's grace revealing Himself to Peter, Jesus building His church, and the church's victories over the power of death.

    Today, we're going to chat about some seriously cool stuff about how God works in our lives. The gospel isn't just good news, it's like the best news ever. And we don't have to wait until we're in heaven to experience it. God wants to do amazing things in and through us every single day. Picture ...read more

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    Overcoming Hell's Gates SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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    Christ builds His church and Satan cannot prevail because he does not have the right. The church has the authority to defeat Satan.

    Jesus said, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18, NIV). In biblical times, city gates were fortified to protect against enemy armies. The gates were the only entrance to the city, and anyone who wanted to enter had to seek permission from ...read more

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    Manifest PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023
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    Explore the concept of manifestation, its power, source, and benefits, and how it connects us to our faith in Jesus Christ.

    Good morning, church family! We're going to dive into a powerful lesson today that's all about manifestation. We're talking about the power, source, and benefits of it. It's a topic that's been on my heart lately, so I'm excited to share it with you. As A.W. Tozer once said, "What comes into our ...read more

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    Who Do You Say He Is? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Explore the transformative power of prayer, the significance of Peter's confession of Jesus as the Messiah, and the call to follow Jesus with unwavering faith.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters. We are gathered here today to delve into a powerful passage from the Gospel of Matthew, focusing on the power of testimony, the confession of Peter, and the call to follow Jesus. A.W. Tozer once said: "What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most ...read more

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    Following Christ: Confessing Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    Explore the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact of following Jesus.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a crucial passage from Matthew 16:13-20. A passage that deals with the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact that following Jesus has on our lives. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Our Lord's ...read more

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    Who Do You Say? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
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    Recognize Jesus as our Messiah, live out the Kingdom of God in our daily lives, and use our testimonies to glorify God, as illustrated in Matthew 16:13-20.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into Matthew 16:13-20, a passage that has so much to tell us about recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, living out the Kingdom of God, and the power of our testimonies. In the words of Sherry K. White, "Apostles go into new territory and ...read more

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    The Great Confession: Faith That Transforms PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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    This sermon explores the true identity of Jesus, the power of genuine faith, and the importance of committing to follow Jesus, as illustrated in Matthew 16:13-20.

    Good morning, church family! It's a blessing to be gathered here together to explore the Word of God. Today, we’re exploring Matthew 16:13-20, a passage that challenges us to recognize Jesus' true identity, discover the transformative power of genuine faith, and commit to following Jesus with all ...read more

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    Church Growth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,711 views

    Explore the importance of a strong, unified, and spirit-filled church community as the foundation for church growth and as a means to conquer worldly challenges.

    Good morning, church family. I'm delighted to see you all sitting there, ready to be filled with the word of God. Today, we'll be diving into the heart of Matthew 16:18. It says, "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome ...read more

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    The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023
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    To explore the profound mysteries of faith, the foundation of the church, and the divine power given to believers, as illustrated in Matthew 16:17-19. Scripture: "And Jesus answered him, 'Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.'" - Matthew 16:17-19 Quote: "Faith is never identical with piety." - Karl Barth ________________ Introduction Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength that can resist even the darkest forces. Let's check out the

    Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength ...read more

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