Sermons on Matthew Chapter 16 Verses 13 Through 2:

Mark Chapter 10: Three Years In Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 30, 2009

There are six separate episodes in this chapter of the Bible. Each one give important insights, as Jesus begins to head toward Jerusalem.

MARK CHAPTER 10 Three Years In. Pastor Eric J. Hanson At this point in the series on the Gospel of Mark, we have reached three years into the public ministry of Jesus. He had already been preparing his disciples for ministry without him there, because Jesus knew that he would soon be going to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-52, Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting The Right Perspective On Facing The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Another message on the end times as we work our way through the 24th chapter of Matthew. This is is meant to help us face the end times by hearing Jesus’ words to not be deceived and not be alarmed.

Getting the Right Perspective on Facing the End Times Matthew 24:1-8 March 8, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the issues that comes up when discussing the end times – those times that are coming to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Seven Vials Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Apr 16, 2013

Revelation chapter 16 contains the consummation of God's wrath upon the world at the end of the tribulation period.

Seven Vials Rev. 16:1-21 See: Rev. 16:7 Seven angels given seven golden vials full of the wrath of God… This chapter contains the consummation of God’s wrath in the close of the Tribulation Period. The events that take place here reveal the severity of God’s wrath, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

From Fear To Faith By The Banks Of The Sea - Exodus 14:10-16

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 9, 2025

The Israelites, trapped by their past and present, found hope through trusting God’s power.
 And this is where find our future that God has planned for us.Trusting Him brings hope.


Introduction A few years ago, a woman received devastating news from her doctor. When she asked, “What can we do about it?” he replied, “All we can do now is pray.” Her response was telling: “Has it come down to that?” For her, prayer seemed like a last resort, not a source of hope. I’ve had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord’s Return And The Christian’s Duty Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016

The parable of faithful servant and the wicked servant

Introduction A. Turn back to the beginning of Matthew 24 B. Just to reiterate the situation here, Peter, James, John, and Andrew had asked Jesus two questions in response to His statement that the temple would be completely destroyed Matthew 24:2-3 (NKJV) And Jesus said to them, "Do you not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:42-51

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Through The Seed Of Abraham

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009

If you think your blessing is based on your goodness, you discredit the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Genesis 22:18 “In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed...” Introduction: I have seen Christians struggling to be blessed, or trying to earn the blessing of God to him, through good works, or by spending much of his/her time in the ministry. In today’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The Disciple As Salt Of The Earth

Contributed by Marcel Odimgbe on Nov 17, 2007

He used three earthly materials: Salt, Light and City, to explain spiritual truth by giving a clear distinction between the disciple and the world with regards to his position and mission (Mat 5:13-16).

THE DISCIPLE AS THE SALT "Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under, foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ And The Law - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 20, 2024

Critics often accuse Christians of picking and choosing which parts of the Old Testament we consider binding today. Why do we appeal to the prohibition on homosexuality, and yet we don’t put an incorrigible child to death by stoning?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Conquer Evil With Good (Joshua 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 15, 2025

As Israel conquered the land, are we to conquer hearts? Let's begin in Joshua 13.

As an imperfect nation conquered land but still had much that remained, has an imperfect church still many hearts to conquer? What inheritance do we look forward to? Let’s begin in Joshua 13. Was there land to conquer that had been left out of the conquests to date? Now Joshua had reached old ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Through The Valley Of Temptation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 22, 2001

Jesus was tempted in the same way we have, but He made it without sin!

INTRODUCTION  Bobby desperately wanted a new bicycle. His parents told him he would have to save his money and buy it himself. Not terribly surprised or disappointed, Bobby vowed to save his nickels, dimes and quarters until he finally had enough to buy a bicycle. His plan began well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Chapter 10 - The Mighty Angel Series

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 28, 2009

Explains Revelation, Chapter 10

“Revealing the Revelation” January 3, 2010 Chapter 10 Welcome, once again, to the New Year - 2010. We are in the first Sunday of the New Year. The past is gone, the future lies ahead of us – unknown and mysterious; unused and unblemished. Will it bring triumph or tragedy? Will it bring ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Easter Through The Eyes Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 25, 2025

God substitutes Jesus for His enemies. This is the very center of our Christian faith: God substituted Jesus for us sinners.

Today, we launch our 2025 Bible conference, and I hope you’ll make an effort to join us at NRH. The theme is The Faces of Easter. We are looking at the story of one historic weekend from all angles all week. This morning, we look at the cross and resurrection from the perspective of one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-53, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 10:45, John 12:10-11, Psalm 118:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Always Trying, Never Sure

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 18, 2020

Look at this phrase, “protected by the power of God through faith” (1 Peter 1:5) (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Set Free")

HoHum: Sometimes when we are in an airport, observe the difference between passengers who hold confirmed tickets and those who are on standby. The ones with confirmed tickets read magazines, chat with friends, or just sleep. The ones on standby hang around the ticket counter, pace and fret, fret ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:5, Romans 5:1-11, Romans 8:1, Luke 15:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Revelation Chapter 4 The Throne Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 30, 2004

Rev Study Step by Step Chapter 4 THE THRONE ROOM OF GOD

REVELATION CHAPTER 4 The Throne of God The Lord’s personal message to the individual churches is now over. He has told them who He is, pointed out their failures, and warned and counseled them to correct their failures. He has also given them the great promises of heaven if they will only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Unity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Paul’s final appeal in this letter is a call for unity. In the first nine chapters he addressed the majority of the Christians in the Corinthian assembly. In chapters 10 - 13:10, his words were directed primarily to those who questioned his integrity. In

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In the church there is a bond of family, yet room for variety. The devil tries to disrupt unity. To chickens tied at the legs and thrown over a clothesline may be united, but they do not have unity. (Leslie Flynn, Great Church Fights - Swindoll’s Book of Illustrations, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist