Sermons on Matthew 16:18-22:

Pentecost - The Lord’s Church

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2002

Two very different churches, aren’t they? Both are very busy in what they are trying to do. But one is dying. Why? What is the church supposed to be? And what is the church supposed to do?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2013) ILL. In one of my sermons 2 years ago I told you about the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Upper Manhattan, New York. Their story was reported in the January 26, 2002, issue of World Magazine. That article said that in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are The Church

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Church - who we are and what we are.

We Are The Church Psychologists have long declared that as human beings, we have 3 specific psychological needs: TO BE / TO DO / TO BELONG TO BE: Our individuality, what sets us apart for others, uniqueness TO DO: Our abilities, what we are good at, our job, our hobbies, etc. TO BELONG: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

My Church Or His Church

Contributed by Scott Snyder on Mar 3, 2001

What did Jesus have in mind when He said, "I will build My church"?

My Church or His Church? Pastor Scott D. Snyder Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction: (A person’s possessions are an indication of the quality of that person—expound.) You don’t expect, at least you shouldn’t expect, to find a lottery ticket in the pocket of a true disciple of Christ. Or a bill from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Keeps Secrets?

Contributed by Jimmy Davey on Dec 29, 2001

Mathew 16 teaches us how spiritual discernment lets us judge false teachers, about the good and bad of secrets and our faiths saving message.

Matthew 16 Main focus: The Holy Spirit I. 16:2-4, The Pharisees and Sadducees were living in the flesh, thus Christ serves that they have no comprehension of the spiritual realm. They have no spirituality themselves. Sign of Jonah = a sign of judgment: as the Son of Man was judged so shall ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-28

Denomination: Methodist

God Given Authority

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 30, 2001

WE HAVE AUTHORITY TO RISE UP AND DEFEAT THE ENEMY OF OUR SOUL, IF WE ONLY WOULD.

Title: God Given Authority Text: Matthew 16:19 Intro: Each and every one of us that have believed on the name of Jesus Christ for our salvation are possessors of the authority of all heaven. Jesus said that we have the keys of the kingdom. Keys represent authority. I have on my key ring a key that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Assembly Of God's People

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

An lesson designed to encourage the beliver in the struggles of every day life.

THE ASSEMLY OF GOD’S PEOPLE Matthew 16:13-18 INTRODUCTION: READ TEXT This is a pivotal moment in the ministry of Jesus. Until now He has been a wandering prophet, an itinerant preacher, going from town to town teaching and proclaiming the Word of God. As of yet He has not divulged His true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Say I Am

Contributed by Jack Warford on Jan 14, 2002

Jesus was beginning to build His Church, but before He could start He had to make sure that His disciples knew exactly who He was. As His disciples today we must know exactly who He is also. Our answer will determine where we will spend eternity.

Jesus was beginning to build His Church, but before He could start He had to make sure that His disciples knew exactly who He was. As His disciples today we must know exactly who He is also. Our answer will determine where we will spend eternity. How we answer this question will either qualify us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2002

What do you call Jesus? What will he call you? These are directly connected.

What do you call Jesus? Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about you?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Call To The Church

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Feb 13, 2002

This is a sermon about agressive evanglelism.

A Call To The Church Matthew 16: 13-19; Romans 10: 8-15; Colossians 1: 12-14 From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star-studded coast of California, our nation has built many prisons in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Romans 10:8-15

Denomination: *other

Eternal Conspirators Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 28, 2000

If God is not involving you in changing someone's eternal destiny, could it be because you're not asking him to?

When they came to the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and the teachers of the law arguing with them. As soon as all the people saw Jesus, they were overwhelmed with wonder and ran to greet him. "What are you arguing with them about?" he asked. A man in the crowd answered, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overcoming Church

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 2, 2000

How the 21st century church wins

The Victorious Church Real LIfe Worship Center PO box 23394 Waco, Tx 76702 254-366-8492 October10, 1999,, AM Danny L. Williams Intro. I believe that we are in one of the most powerful move’s of God in history , these Last Day’s God is Raising up a victorious Church all across america, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Purpose Of God

Contributed by Larry Bergeron on Dec 15, 2000

God has one primary purpose, to save mankind--giving the Church the direction for all its endeavors.

THE COMPELLING PURPOSE OF GOD by Dr. Larry Bergeron INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON The Sure Purpose of God Today I want us to look at the way in which God’s Purpose Is Always Achieved. Because what God Purposes to do will happen. Because God is good, we know that His Purposes are Good. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Denomination: Church Of God

What Christians Think About The Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the church for people investigating the Christian faith.

Back when I was a college intern here at LBF Church, we sent some college students on a short-term missions trip to London. While they did street ministry in London they stayed in an abandoned church in downtown London. You see, London is littered with abandoned churches that were once packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Jesus said, ``I will build my church and the gates of hell (all evil opposing forces) will not prevail against it!’’ (Matt. 16:18) Since, the church is Christ’s body, it is His work to see that it grows qualitatively and quantitatively. We can belief,

Using Principles, Practices, & Steps of Church Growth & Planting Principles, Practices, and Steps of Church Growth and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church grow. 2. The students will be able to state five mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Like A Rock"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Aug 30, 2001

Julianne thinks family time each sunday is more important than attending church. And her family’s well being is much more important than what any minister could possible say in a sermon! Find out why.

West Greeley Baptist Church September 2nd 2001 “Like a rock” Matthew 16: 13-18 By Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: Julianne 37, store owner, married, mother of three, Arizona. Life is so hectic for us. Sunday morning is the one time my family doesn’t have to get up early and rush out the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist