Sermons on Mattityahu 16:17:

Being The Church

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Aug 13, 2024

Importance, purpose and structure of the Church

Title of today’s message: Being the church Today’s message is centered around the key passage found in Matthew 16:13-18. You may want to turn there, as we’ll get there in a minute or so. We are going to consider three amazing facts today: Importance, purpose, and structure of the church and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18, Ephesians 4:16

The Kind Of Church God Is Looking For.

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 15, 2024

Sometime when talking with folks we hear them say “I’m looking for a good church for my family”.

However, many people today when they say they are looking for a church for their family they look for a church today the same way they are shopping for a new car. That is, they are looking for a church that has certain features. Such as a… (1) Beautiful building to worship in. If you find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Message Of Hope For Good Friday, Resurrection Day And Beyond

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Mar 25, 2024

The celebrations of this week makes us reflect on the importance of two past events and one future event. Dr. Madana Kumar brings out the hope that we have as Christians

A message of Hope | Good Friday | Resurrection Day During the next week, we will celebrate two of the key founding events of Christianity. The Good Friday and the Easter / Resurrection Sunday. What makes these two events special? Paul established several churches during his three missionary ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:4-5, John 17:24, Matthew 16:13-22, Matthew 16:18-19, Hebrews 9:16-17, John 14:1-2, 1 Peter 1:3-4, Colossians 3:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Follow Jesus.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 5, 2024

The knowledge of the Lord is what Ephesians, chapter 1-3, is all about.Ephesians 4-6 is known as the doing chapters. First the reader gains critical knowledge of their rights in this heavenly inheritance.

We Follow Jesus. Ephesians 1NIV The knowledge of the Lord is what Ephesians, chapter 1-3, is all about.Ephesians 4-6 is known as the doing chapters. First the reader gains critical knowledge of their rights in this heavenly inheritance. Their position, their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

3 Anointings

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Nov 18, 2024

3 Types of Anointing 1) Lepers Anointing The Anointing for Salvation. 2) Priestly Anointing The Priestly Anointing for Ministry. 3) Kingly Anointing The Kingly Anointing for Dominion.

The Three Anointing’s 1 You might say I have never seen in the Bible the Topic of three anointing’s but often within scripture there are principals that are not easily found. As an example, you know that the Bible states that we are not to steal, murder, lie, and so one, these are easily ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 13:46, Matthew 16:15-17

Denomination: Other

Finders Weepers Losers Keepers - Mark 8:34-38 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 16, 2023

What does it mean to deny yourself and take up your cross? And how does it help you in your daily battle with sin?

Excerpt #1: You are a radical, fundamentalist, extremist Christian or you are a non-Christian. Excerpt #2: People title this passage, "The Cost of Discipleship," but it could just as well be called, "The Cost of Non-Discipleship." Jesus wants us to compare costs. Excerpt #3: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38, Matthew 16:13-27, Luke 9:18-26

Confession Of Truth: The Foundation Of Transformation Matthew 16:15-16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 28, 2024

In Matthew 16:15-17, we witness a pivotal moment where Peter makes a profound confession of truth regarding Jesus' identity. Today, let's explore this passage and uncover the transformative power embedded in recognising and confessing the truth.

Confession of Truth: The Foundation of Transformation Matthew 16:15-16 Introduction: In Matthew 16:15-17, we witness a pivotal moment where Peter makes a profound confession of truth regarding Jesus' identity. Today, let's explore this passage and uncover the transformative power embedded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-17, Matthew 16:15-16, John 14:6, Matthew 16:17, 1 Corinthians 2:10, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Week Four The Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY

THE CHURCH OR A SHORT COURSE IN ECCLESIOLOGY I. INTRODUCTION This lesson addresses the importance and history of the church. Doctrines are often misunderstood or abused, and the doctrine of the church is no exception. Differences in understanding church membership and its importance can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2023

Peter’s confession was not merely the recitation of a creed: it was an expression of an inner belief and conviction which had taken hold of his whole life.

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Revised. Matthew 16:13-20. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN SAY THAT I THE SON OF MAN AM?” (Matthew 16:13). Throughout the Gospels our Lord’s favourite name for Himself is: “the Son of man.” It is an expression which is found in Psalm 8:4. It is a title which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Lordship And Acceptance Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 10, 2023

This message continues a series on Lordship, looking at the thought of whether we accept Him as Lord.

LORDSHIP – SALUTE OR DILUTE LORDSHIP AND ACCEPTANCE MATTHEW 16:13-23 (NIV) 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Power Up Your Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 16, 2023

Jesus once asked a question about identity: “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” Interestingly, he got several responses.

Introduction An estimated 113 million viewers watched the Super Bowl. What do people always talk about after a Super Bowl? Ads! Most expensive ever - at $7 million per 30 seconds.  The most memorable ad I saw? Tubi - the one where everyone scrambled to find their remote control.  ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking News 2023: God’s Church Will Stand Forever Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 21, 2023

Through the Church, the power and influence of God can invade every government, social status, educational establishment and begin His reign in the hearts of men. God's Church will stand forever!

Sermon: Breaking News 2023: God’s Church Will Stand Forever Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20 “13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 “Well,” they replied, “some say John the Baptist, some say Elijah, and others say ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 18:19, 1 Corinthians 3:11, Colossians 1:16, John 7:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

True Repentance Series

Contributed by Norest Hoko on Sep 20, 2025

One day in my study I read and and pondered on the verse of Scripture, John 3:1-3 , Where a Pharisee Nicodemus went to Jesus to confirm that truly Jesus was sent from God.What surprised me was Jesus' reply that "no man unless he is born again will see the kingdom of God"

I’ve been reflecting on a powerful truth: two men can receive the same divine revelation, yet have completely different spiritual conditions. This is strikingly illustrated in the lives of two very different people: Peter, a simple fisherman, and Nicodemus, a highly educated teacher of the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21, Matthew 16:13-20, Matthew 3:11

Who Do You Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Oct 11, 2025

Learning to discern and declare the truth of who Jesus is in a world filled with noise.

Introduction – The Noise Around Us Good morning, church. We live in a world that never stops talking. Every day, we’re surrounded by more words, opinions, and messages than our hearts can process. Social media feeds us one perspective. News outlets feed us another. Podcasts, YouTube, and talk ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, Matthew 16:13-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God