Sermons on Matthew 16:15-20:

"Storming The Gates Of Hell"

Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006

when Jesus speaks of the gates of hell, He is referring to the councils of Hell.

Biblical Text: Matthew 16:18 “And the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” In ancient times, tall, thick and impenetrable walls of stone surrounded most cities. Each city had a limited number of gates through which visitors could enter. Since all traffic came and went through the gates, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Identity Crisis

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

The world around us is busy trying to steal the identity of Jesus from the church

Identity Crisis Matthew 16:13-20 April 2, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Let me tell you about a guy that I know who was a church planter. It seems that in everything He did, He never gained any popularity. In fact, he was told that he was not well liked. In fact, after he finished one of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Four Things That Bring Blessing

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006

Blessings stem from forgiveness, obedience, unselfish service, and faithfulness.

Four Things that Bring Blessing. Matt. 16:17 INTRO.: in our text, Jesus declares Peter to be blessed or happy because he has just received from the Father great truth and has confessed Jesus to be Christ. It’s hard for us to realize how much happiness would come to a Jew because he discovered the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Churchology 101-The Basics

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctri

Churchology 101 is the name chosen for a series of messages we will be studying for the next few weeks. These series of messages are not designed to deal with the intra-workings of the church, nor are they designed to discuss deep theology or deep doctrinal issues at it relates to the church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Jesus Built

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 5, 2006

The definition, preparation and application of the church that Jesus built.

The Church That Jesus Built Matt. 16:18 October 3, 1999 Mt. Bethel MBC Introduction Up to this pint we’ve looked at why we should study the Lord’s church, Satan’s agenda for the church and the reasons for the church. It’s been said before, that when a person goes wrong on the church, he’ll soon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Of A Carpenter

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2006

Most important question of our day and our life is who is this man Jesus? Three biblical answers, He is Sovereign, He is Savior, His is Shepard

Intro: It is the most important question of our day. Movies like the Da Vinchi code, Discovery specials, and time magazine articles are all saying who is this man? Are you ready to give them and accurate and timely response? Paul said we should always be ready to give a reason for the hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Incredible Zeal Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

Many people read the Bible and read of Bible characters and stand in awe of what they could do and how they could live. We must never forget that people like Peter, were real people, with real problems, simply living their faith.

Introduction Just about every kid has a period in their lives where they love superheroes. The kids idolize the superheroes ability to do the impossible, to fly, their incredible strength or their x-ray vision. When I was growing up, I loved superman. I wanted to be just like superman. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

Many people are searching for different things to make them happy. Who is Jesus to them?

“Who Do You Say that I Am?” Matthew 16:13-15 Here, Jesus has taking His disciples about 120 mi. from Jerusalem. This region was strongly identified with various religions. It had been the center for Baal worship The Greek god, Pan had a shrine there A temple was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Gates Of Hell V/S The Church

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 29, 2005

Even the very gates of hell can not prevail against the church that Jesus has built!

From the Desk of Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA The Gates of Hell v/s The Church Matt 16:13-18 I think there is some misunderstanding in regard to the gates of hell, and hope to be able to clear it up today. Smith’s Bible Dictionary says, “To posses the gate was a term meaning power ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision Of The Church

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Jan 17, 2006

I grew up thinking that Jesus must be emabarassed with this thing called church. The hypocrisy and fakiness led me to want to see something different. This sermon is my personal understanding of what i wanted the church to be.

Loving the Church powerpoint available at coolguybri@verizon.net There is a word that brings a lot of emotion when used. To some people it is a bad word and thoughts associated with it are pain, politics, division, hurt and disappointment. That same word, to others brings to mind absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Your Weather Report Here

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 5, 2006

1- We must interpret the times, not the seasons 2- We must beware of the yeast, not the bread 3- We must cling to the rock, not the sand

INTRO.- ILL.- It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was a new Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets, and when he looked at the sky, he couldn’t tell what the weather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-20, Matthew 17:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keys Of The Kingdom Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 2, 2009

In this sermon outline we look at some of the Keys of Power that the Lord has given to the Church. The sad thing is that many times the Church does not use that which God has given us, so that we may successfully do the commission of the Church, which is

KEYS OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD! Matt. 16:13 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 saith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 7, 2009

How we view Jesus Christ determines how we value Him.

What we think about a person determines how we treat that person. When we think a person is “masungit,”[1] we feel like walking on eggshells when we are with that person. When we think a person is “mabait,”[2] we are more comfortable when we are with him. Our response to that person depends upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

On This Rock

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2009

What is the church supposed to be like, why do we exist. This message looks at 5 characteristics of the Church

Twenty years ago I read a statement in the “preacher’s magazine.” And it said, “The church is like Noah’s ark, if it wasn’t for the judgement on the outside, you’d never be able to stand the smell on the inside.” I chuckled, I wrote it down, I filed it, but later I went back and read it and got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sermon Series: Creating A Shared Vision: "What Business Are We In?" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 11, 2009

Sermon #3 on creating a shared vision.

Matthew 16:13-20 “What Business Are We In?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy,TN www.graceumcsd.org Back in 1992 Ross Perot was running for President. It was the first time I voted in a Presidential election, and Ross was my man! When he spoke, I could relate. I thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist