Sermons on Matthew 16:18-19:

Following Christ: Confessing Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact of following Jesus.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be diving into a crucial passage from Matthew 16:13-20. A passage that deals with the power of confessing Christ, the process of discipleship, and the profound impact that following Jesus has on our lives. As Oswald Chambers once said, "Our Lord's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Confessing Christ, Relationship Builder

Who Do You Say? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Recognize Jesus as our Messiah, live out the Kingdom of God in our daily lives, and use our testimonies to glorify God, as illustrated in Matthew 16:13-20.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive deep into Matthew 16:13-20, a passage that has so much to tell us about recognizing Jesus as the Messiah, living out the Kingdom of God, and the power of our testimonies. In the words of Sherry K. White, "Apostles go into new territory and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: God's Kingdom, Bringing

The Great Confession: Faith That Transforms PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

This sermon explores the true identity of Jesus, the power of genuine faith, and the importance of committing to follow Jesus, as illustrated in Matthew 16:13-20.

Good morning, church family! It's a blessing to be gathered here together to explore the Word of God. Today, we’re exploring Matthew 16:13-20, a passage that challenges us to recognize Jesus' true identity, discover the transformative power of genuine faith, and commit to following Jesus with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Transforming Faith

Overcoming Hell's Gates SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Christ builds His church and Satan cannot prevail because he does not have the right. The church has the authority to defeat Satan.

Jesus said, "On this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it" (Matthew 16:18, NIV). In biblical times, city gates were fortified to protect against enemy armies. The gates were the only entrance to the city, and anyone who wanted to enter had to seek permission from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Halloween, Spiritual Warfare

Kingdom Connections Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We are called to be in fellowship with God and others, building a spiritual house together with Jesus as the master builder.

Today, we're talking about how we're all wired for connection and relationships. We're not meant to do life solo, we're built for community. Let's pray for a clear vision of what real friendship looks like and the guts to grow in our relationships. Think about a Lego set. Each piece, on its own, is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5, Matthew 16:18

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Fellowship, Christ's Teachings, Faith Development

God Accomplishes What We Can’t Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

Grace is God doing in us what we can't do ourselves. In this passage, we see God's grace revealing Himself to Peter, Jesus building His church, and the church's victories over the power of death.

Today, we're going to chat about some seriously cool stuff about how God works in our lives. The gospel isn't just good news, it's like the best news ever. And we don't have to wait until we're in heaven to experience it. God wants to do amazing things in and through us every single day. Picture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Gifts, Unmerited Favor, Salvation

The Need For Church Life Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Regularly gathering together as a church is essential for our growth, unity, and purpose, as well as for worshiping God and carrying out the mission of the Gospel.

Today, we're going to talk about the need for church life. You might have noticed that church attendance sometimes goes down, but that doesn't mean we should give up on it. In fact, we need each other more than ever to grow in our faith and make a difference in the world. To help us understand this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-18, Hebrews 10:25

Topics: Community Worship, Spiritual Growth, Fellowship, Biblical Teachings

Who Am I? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 13, 2026

Jesus’s words about how people identify him are critical to understanding both the purpose he came for and what followers are to do with it.

INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • The question that Jesus asks the disciples is one of the most important questions in life we will ever answer. • To me, what's interesting about this all-important question Jesus would ask His disciples is that Jesus did not ask it in Jerusalem. • He did not ask it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unshakeable Foundation Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 7, 2024

Explores Peter's divine revelation and appointment, reminding us that God uses ordinary people for His extraordinary work, inspiring our own faith journeys.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It's a delight to be with you today, standing on this sacred soil, under this hallowed roof, where we gather to honor our Lord and Savior. We are united in our love for Him, bound by the grace He so generously pours upon us, and called to share His truth, His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Topics: Prevailing Church, Built On The Rock

God's Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 28, 2024

This sermon emphasizes our Christian calling to actively contribute to God's church, welcoming the weary, healing the broken-hearted, and providing rest for the troubled.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters. It's a blessing to be with you all today in this sacred space, where we gather as a family in Christ, united in our pursuit of understanding and living out His truths. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound understanding, a realization that will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Church

Una Iglesia Victoriosa PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Jesus Himself builds and sustains His church, assuring us that our hope, strength, and victory rest securely in His unchanging promise and power.

Hay momentos en la vida de la iglesia en los que necesitamos recordar, con el corazón en la mano y la mirada en el Maestro, quién edifica esta familia de fe. Jesús no dejó su obra a la deriva. Él habló con claridad, con candor, con cariño: “edificaré mi iglesia”. Cuando el Salvador pronunció esas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Hades, Church, Victory

Una Iglesia Victoriosa PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Jesus personally builds an unstoppable, hope-filled Church, empowering ordinary people to advance His mission with confidence, unity, and enduring faith despite all opposition.

Amados, qué regalo estar juntos hoy. A veces la semana nos deja con el alma en la orilla, mirando el oleaje de preocupaciones que golpea contra el corazón. En esas horas, el Señor nos toma de la mano y nos susurra con una sonrisa: “Tengo un plan, tengo una promesa, tengo poder para ti”. Y esa ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Iglesia Victoriosa, Victoria, Iglesia

Una Iglesia Victoriosa PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

Jesus Himself builds and sustains His Church, assuring us that no opposition can overcome it and our hope is secure in Him.

Querida iglesia, hoy nos reunimos como familia amada, con manos cansadas quizá, con corazones que han sentido el viento de la semana, pero con la certeza de que el Señor nos sostiene. En medio de titulares que asustan y realidades que aprietan, hay una voz clara, firme y amable que nos llama por ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Topics: Victoria, Jesús

Kingdom Connections Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of fellowship and relationships in our faith journey, emphasizing that we are intentionally designed for connection and communal living.

Welcome back church! Today we’re going to jump into week 3 of our 4 week sermon series, Known. As we get started I want to reiterate that to know and be known are two of our deepest needs as relational beings. We were made for life-giving relationships and fellowship with one another. The communal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5, Matthew 16:18

Topics: Kingdom Connections, Fellowship, Life-Giving Relationships

Sermon Series: Known

God Accomplishes What We Can’t Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

The sermon explores the concept of grace, demonstrating how God's intervention enables us to achieve what we cannot on our own, as seen in the experiences of Peter and the church's triumphs over the gates of Hades.

Hello Church! We are going to learn some incredible truths today about how God works in our lives. The gospel is good news. It’s better than that, really. It’s actually mind-blowing great news. And we don’t have to wait until we die and go to heaven to experience it. God is eager to do amazing work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Topics: Grace Of God, Church Victories, Trust In Jesus