Sermons on Matthew Chapter 16 Verses 13 Through 2:

The Return Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 15, 2011

A study of chapter 1 of Luke verses 1 through 17

Future Stuff – The return of Elijah Luke 1: 1 – 17 Many of you know that the prophet Elijah did not die. He was taken into Heaven in a fiery chariot. We read this in chapter 2 of the book of 2 Kings, “ 1 And it came to pass, when the LORD was about to take up Elijah into heaven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

The Call Of Matthew According To Matthew

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Aug 1, 2005

Matthew recalls the day that Jesus called him to be a disciple. The majority of the sermon is a flashback to that day, where he wonders "Why me, what is so special about me?"

I want to thank you folks for allowing to come and speak with you today. I want to share with you a story that is very important to me. This story is about an extraordinary day that changed my life forever. It was just another day like any other, nothing really special about that day. Got up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

A Journey Through The Stable Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Nov 29, 2001

The animals are more than role players in the miracle of Christmas.

A Journey Through the Stable II Christmas really begins in the Old Testament. The promise of a coming Messiah filled the pages of the Hebrew Bible. The Old Testament was the Bible of Jesus, and he understood that he was the fulfillment of its prophesies. Jesus fulfilled these prophesies by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond The Upper Room: The Promised Empowerment Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 1, 2023

The Second Chapter of Acts describes the birth of the church in accordance with the declaration of the Lord Jesus (Matthew 16:13-19). Acts shows the power and direction of the Holy Spirit in the work of the church beyond the day of Pentecost.

Every Bible-believing follower of Jesus Christ will confess, affirm, and proclaim that what happened to the one hundred and twenty followers of Jesus on the Day of Pentecost was an undeniable supernatural act of the Holy Spirit in accordance with the teaching and promise given by the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, John 16:5-15, Acts 1:1-11, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 24:44-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Hosea - God's Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16) Part 2 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall continue our survey of Hosea by noticing God’s indictment of Israel for her sins, chapters 4-7...]

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Hosea - God’s Redeeming Love (4:1-7:16) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson we began our survey of the book of Hosea... a. Noting that Hosea was a prophet to the northern kingdom of Israel b. Whose work began as Amos’ was ending, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Revelation #13 - Heaven Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 13, 2008

God wants us to set our sights on the reality of Heaven, and to let Heaven fill our thoughts. This study of Revelation chapters 21-22 gives us a glimpse of Heaven.

SESSION #13: REVELATION #21 – A GLIMPSE OF HEAVEN: A DESCRIPTION OF THE SECOND COMING: “But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring ...read more

Denomination: *other

Chapter 4:2-18 Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 6, 2025

God never leads away from ministry but to greater opportunity and burden.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE SETTING 1. What do we know about the writer? a. Paul, verse 18. b. In prison, “Remember my bonds” (v. 18). c. Many fellow workers. d. More concern for them than for himself. 2. Who brings this letter? Tychicus. “Whom I have sent to you” (v. 8). 3. Who came with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Through Jesus Christ Our Lord

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 16, 2019

Victory through Jesus Christ our Lord - Romans chapter 7 verse 25 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Every Christian Faces a Battle. (2). Every Christian Sees Themselves in This Verse. (2). Every Christian Can Experience Victory SERMON BODY Ill: • Why Is It? • Why don't you ever see the headline "Psychic Wins Lottery"? • Why is "abbreviated" such a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:25

Denomination: Brethren

The Parable Of The Leaven

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jun 30, 2002

The Parable of the Leaven is the fourth parable in Matthew 13 (Matt. 13:33). J. Vernon McGee believes it to be “one of the key verses of the Bible!”

The Parable of the Leaven is the fourth parable in Matthew 13 (Matt. 13:33). J. Vernon McGee believes it to be “one of the key verses of the Bible!” This parable, as well as the Parable of the Mustard Seed, has been used to teach the extension of the Kingdom in its external as well as internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:33

Denomination: Baptist

If John 3:16 Were Not True

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 28, 2019

What if John 3:16 were not true? This sermon answers that question by breaking down the verse phrase by phrase.

What if John 3:16 Were Not True Chuck Sligh April 28, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text. To help me find the sermon TEXT: John 3:16 INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of The End Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 30, 2014

A study of the Temple in Revelation Chapter 11 verses 1 and 2

Revelation 11: 1 – 2 The Beginning Of The End 1 Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, “Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there. 2 But leave out the court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, for it ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Daniel Quiz Ch. 1-6 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jan 26, 2006

12 Questions to test your knowldge of Daniel Chapters 1-6.

The Book of Daniel Quiz (Chapter 1-6) 1. What Country overthrows Jerusalem in the first Chapter of Daniel? (Daniel 1:1) a) Assyria b) Medo-Persia c) Babylonia d) Egypt 2. What was Daniel’s name changed to by the Chief Official? (Daniel 1:7) a) Azariah b) Belteshazzar c) ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Ecclesiastes Part 2 (Chapters 7-12)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 5, 2022

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Marilyn Hickey: Chapter 8 is about seeking advice. Chapters 9-10 are contrasting wisdom and folly. Chapters 11-12 are repenting from man’s wisdom. The book is located in Jerusalem, written late in Solomon’s life, about 945BC Wisdom and Folly Contrasted 7:1 A good name is better than a good ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Matthew 13:18-23 – A Jackhammer And A Concrete Heart! – Part 4 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

He allowed the cancer to be a like a PNEUMATIC JACKHAMMER. Yes, it shook him up but it also broke up the hard places of his heart and enabled God to get through to him. Everyone of us has that choice.

Matthew 13:18-23 – A JACKHAMMER AND A CONCRETE HEART! – Part 4 Two of the men have impacted my life. Both of them died of cancer. For many years one of these men allowed his CIRCUMSTANCES to harden him towards those in his family and towards God. I thought my dad was about as far away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational