Sermons on Matthew 16:13-26:

When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 29, 2024

When the message of the Gospel is proclaimed, the results are up to God. When society is confronted with the truth - the response will always be different - but it should not change the message!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 5 When Boldness Meets Worldly Denial Acts 4:1-22 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22, Matthew 16:26, Matthew 18:20, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Backseat Driver

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 3, 2024

Letting God lead is easy when things are going the way we think they should. When God takes us down paths we don't like, we want to take the wheel of the proverbial car of life.

Backseat Driver Both our daughters have recently started a driver's education course. I can remember the very first time I was behind the wheel of a car. My dad decided to let me drive. He regretted it immediately. As he sat in the passenger seat directing me, I put my foot on the gas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Proverbs 3:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Protection And Our Faithfulness Matters Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 5, 2024

The message of Acts 4 and 5 is clear: Watch your life and be consistent for God in everything you do (which means you must choose to live upright). If you are going to worship, going to give, going to pray – do it focused on Him!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 6 God’s Protection and Faithfulness Matters Acts 4:23-37 – Acts 5:1-11 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37, Acts 5:1-11, Jeremiah 29:13, 1 Peter 3:15, Matthew 16:19-21, Luke 9:23, Galatians 6:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Churches Of Revelation, Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 7, 2024

This is the second lesson that looks at the seven Churches in Revelation 2 and 3 and the lessons they teach to the Church today.

NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, 1 Peter 1:14-16, Matthew 16:19, Romans 2:28-29, Philippians 2:9-11, Galatians 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 15, 2024

Multiply and grow through faith in God’s Word, opposition, and obedience to God.

In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies” (Leonard Ravenhill, The Last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28, Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 1:8, Matthew 16:18, Acts 8:1-4, Acts 5:29, Exodus 1:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Blinded By Seeing - Israel's Missing Messiah

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 22, 2024

Before Jesus' time, rabbis separated miracles into two categories, those anyone empowered by the Holy Spirit could perform and miracles called ‘messianic miracles’ which only the Messiah could perform . Jesus demonstrated He was Messiah by the Sanhedrin's theology and teaching.

BLINDED BY SEEING - ISRAEL’S MISSING MESSIAH HOW MUCH SIGHT LEAVES YOU BLIND? Sometime before the coming of Jesus, rabbis separated miracles into two categories. First were those miracles anyone would be able to perform if they were empowered by the Spirit of God to do so. The second category of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Road To The Anointing Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 26, 2024

To Define the anointing, its purpose and how to receive it.This teaching will also answer the heart cry of those who have hungered for reality instead of religion. It will move you from being a spectator to a demonstrator of the power of God.

TOPIC : THE ROAD TO THE ANOINTING SERIES : UNDERTANDING THE ANOINTING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this teaching you will be able to: i. Understand what Christianity is ii. Understand the purpose and the assignment of a Christian iii. Identify the 3 major keys of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, 1 Kings 19:19-21

The Cost And Reward Of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 8, 2024

What it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship - Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both the cost and the reward of discipleship.

The Cost and Reward of Discipleship Luke 9:23-24 Introduction: Today we gather to delve into the timeless truths of God's Word as we explore what it means to be transformed by the truth of discipleship. Our passage from Luke 9:23-24 sheds light on the essence of following Jesus, revealing both ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 16:24-25, Philippians 3:8-10, Mark 8:35, Luke 9:23, Luke 9:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Jesus To You

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Jun 21, 2025

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

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Luke 9:18-24

Denomination: Anglican

Solemnity Of Saints Peter And Paul, Apostles

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 22, 2025

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

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Who Do Men Say That I Am.? Series

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jun 25, 2025

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

Scripture: Mark 8:27, Matthew 16:13-19, John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 7, 2025

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

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Mark 16:19-20, Ephesians 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 18, 2025

Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ.

Go! And Make Disciples Like Jesus Introduction: A Call to More Than Belief Discipleship is the heart of the Christian life. It is not just about believing the right things—it is about becoming like the right One: Jesus Christ. Today, we hear again the call of Christ—not only to come to Him, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Romans 8:29, Matthew 11:29, Luke 9:23-24, Mark 8:34-35, Matthew 16:24-25, Colossians 1:16-17, John 14:16-17, Romans 10:9, Philippians 2:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognizing The Son Of Man Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 19, 2025

This is the 32nd Sermon from the Gospel of Luke Series, "Jesus- Son Of Man".

Series: Jesus- Son Of Man [#32] RECOGNIZING THE SON OF MAN Luke 9:18-27 Introduction: It has been an awesome week of Vacation Bible School, full of fun, learning, and growing closer to God. During the week, both children and adults learned about Jesus’ great love and the sacrifice He made for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27, Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And… Live A Jesus-Shaped Life - Romans 8:29 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

What shape is your life taking? Is it shaped by the culture around you? Is it shaped by your career, your comfort, or your convenience? Or is it shaped by Christ?

Go! And… Live a Jesus-Shaped Life - Romans 8:29 Romans 8:29 (NLT): “For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, so that his Son would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters.” Introduction: Let me ask you a simple but profound question: What shape is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29, Matthew 16:24-25, Galatians 5:22-23, Colossians 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal