Sermons on Matthew 16:15-23:

Owl #6 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 10, 2021

The diaspora means the smaller the tribe, the easier it is to penetrate the power structures of the world.

<The owl commercial launches the message> Did you know that that commercial is almost 50 years old? It’s memorable. It points to a question, provides a practical experiment and even an answer. However, the wise old owl is only validating his own personal knowledge and experience so is that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:28, Proverbs 30:24-28, Romans 12:4-5, Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learnings From Peter: Rewards And Suffering

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 2, 2021

The issue of pain and suffering is much known. Yet, we struggle to make sense of it or react to it the right way. Let us learn from Peter on how not to, and how to, address this issue.

Learnings from Peter : Rewards and Suffering Past 15 or so months have been a series of struggles for many of us. It all started with the Wuhan virus and then it went through the cycle of restrictions to complete lockdowns to partial opening up to elections to the second wave to the complete ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 16:21-22, 1 Peter 1:6-7, 1 Peter 2:20-22, 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:9, 1 Peter 5:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

21 The Divine Deliverance Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 24, 2020

This devotion is about the deliverance the Lord brings to Jonah after he is thrown into the sea. This is the 21st of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and The Church-at-large, in the light of the present global pandemic.

Jonah 2:10 - So the LORD spoke to the fish, and it vomited Jonah onto dry land. “So the Lord spoke to the fish” The words, “So the Lord spoke to the fish,” might seem fairy tale-like or present day cartoon movie-like where people speak with and have relationships with animals, birds or fish, but ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:10, Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believers In Fellowship. Pastor's 15 Year Anniversary.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 10, 2021

Believer and fellowship go hand n hand. The early church gained momentum because of fellowship. Remember, Jesus ordained the body as His living-breathing believers. Jesus also clarified, that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His church—His body. Meaning me and you.

Believers In Fellowship. Acts 2:37-47NKJV Believer and fellowship go hand n hand. The early church gained momentum because of fellowship. Remember, Jesus ordained the body as His living-breathing believers. Jesus also clarified, that the gates of hell shall not prevail against His church—His body. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47, Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021

In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18, John 3:16-19, Matthew 17:24-27, Luke 19:38, Matthew 16:21-23, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Revelation 12:11, Matthew 28:16-20, Acts 1:6-8, Romans 12:21, John 18:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Looking Through The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Jan 19, 2021

In our text, the Bible says that there are gates leading into Hell. So lets take our Bibles as our Guide to look through the Gates of Hell

01-17-21 LOOKING THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL MATTHEW 16:18 This morning with the Power and the Presence of the Holy Spirit I would like to preach on this topic LOOKING THROUGH THE GATES OF HELL. PRAYER This morning we are going to take a trip together through God’s Word and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Our Part?

Contributed by David Nolte on Jan 20, 2021

Sometimes we presume to play God's part and forget about our part.

Things are not always as we want them to be. Disappointments, disasters, distresses, diseases, dilemmas, discouragement and depression destroy our dreams and desires. Problems seem to be the norm and solutions seem inadequate. Our need is urgent, and we see no light at the end of the tunnel. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pandemic The Vaccine And The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 8, 2021

The mark of the beast is something that many people are curious about but have great reservations in trying to fully understand. Sadly, some people many of which are sincere Christians find themselves terrified feeling that they will be forced to take the mark of the beast in the near future.

The Pandemic and The Mark of the Beast By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: OPENING: - I felt a burden to teach on this subject especially in light of recent events. I work for the Veterans Administration and earlier this week the mandate for VA Employees, mainly title 38 employees, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4, Revelation 7:1-8, Matthew 16:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Thou Art The Christ

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Aug 9, 2021

The deity of Christ has been often challenged, but is at the foundation of the Christian's confession

God and man? Can that be true? The man, Jesus, is God? Yes! This is the confession of the Christian Church. Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man in one person. The Church confesses that “Our only comfort in life and death” is not found simply in God. God the Almighty, the Omnipotent, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Life Under Different Opinions Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 24, 2021

Without our knowledge, we adopt to live our lives based on the opinions of people. But is that what we are supposed to be?

Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13 - 19 What do people think about me? In other words.... 1. People's opinions about us: It is good to build our testimony among people and measure our lives as per the standard of social life. But do not be bound by the opinions of people. Which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30, Matthew 16:13-19

Who Is Jesus: A Question Everyone Must Answer

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 7, 2021

"Who is Jesus" is one of the two most important questions.

Who is Jesus? Mark 8:27-38 One of the two most important questions one can ask is: “Who is Jesus?” If you were to go around and ask people today, you would get many answers. Some would be like the answers the Pharisees and Sadducees gave: “He was a crackpot.” “He was a narrow-minded bigot, just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter: Man Of Commitment Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 26, 2021

7th in the series Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Peter's great, heroic attribute of commitment.

INTRODUCTION A pig and a chicken were walking together one morning when the pig suddenly blurted, “I’m hungry! Let’s have some breakfast!” The chicken replied, “Okay. We could always have eggs and bacon.” The pig stopped, looked at his companion, and stated, “That’s fine for you! It only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:15-18, Matthew 16:13-17, John 21:15-19, John 6:66-69

Denomination: Methodist

Peter & Follow Me”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 17, 2021

In October, we’re looking at a series of messages to get us ready for our Welcome Back series in November on Resetting Our Lives. Today’s message looks at the Simon Peter and brings up a very powerful truth, and one we need to fully understand, and that is, Jesus’s call to follow …

GET READY FOR THE RESET “Peter & Follow Me” Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yudTyw15cDw As you probably know by now, we are getting ready for our series on Getting Ourselves Reset, and to get us there, throughout this month we’re looking at those within the Bible that encountered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23, Matthew 16:13-23, Matthew 4:19, Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Foursquare

The Challenge Of Church In The 21st Century

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 17, 2022

Doing church today is different and difficult.

The Challenge of Church in the 21st Century Matthew 16:13-20 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Hurricane Against Sin And Redemption Through Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2022

Yes, Israel was exiled, but the long-deserved punishment would not last forever. So there is hope today in Christ.

Thursday of 18th Week in Course Human beings tend to make a mess of their lives and their societies, simply when each one has the motto “look out for number one.” Because number one is the ego. I make decisions based on what will please me, regardless of what that does to anybody else. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23, Psalm 51:12-15, Exodus 34:6-7, Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Catholic