Sermons on Mattityahu 16:18:

The Gates Of Hell Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2016

This is the 5th in my travelogues telling of my visit to Israel. In this lesson we visit 4 "gates" in Northern Israel including the "gates of Hell".

Tonight we’re going to be visiting four different “gates” in the northern section of Israel. The first of these “gates” is figurative. It is the gate to the source of the Jordan River (Showed a slide of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Except The Lord Build...

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 8, 2012

The Church’s has but one foundation – Jesus Christ. The building of it belongs to Him – not us. As its members, we are to be engaged as instruments to build the church.

Except the Lord Build Matthew 16:13-18 / Psalm 127:1-2 A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Christ-Follower Look Like?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Examines what true discipleship is supposed to look like.

WHAT DOES A CHRISTIAN LOOK LIKE? 2 12 This past Wednesday, many across our country and others, went to their local churches to have ashes placed on their foreheads, as a sign of repentance. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period that many “give-up” something in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 28, 2012

Jesus is the builder and the foundation of the church and He has given us keys to enjoy all the benefits of the kingdom and the power of darkness can not prevent us or prevail over us.

THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM STUDY TEXT: Matthew 16:13-19 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, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Apostolic Church

Contributed by James Thornton on Sep 17, 2012

The church is not an organization but an organism.

Many people try to fit the church into a mold they think is best suited. In other words, they try to force the church in to a function they think will fit within the framework they have established. The one size fit all pattern does not work for the church. The church is not rules regulations and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Apostolic

What Jesus Meant By The "Church" (Part 16) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

What Jesus really “Meant” by Building the Church

Gentle Saints of God, This will be the last part of our brief series on What Jesus really meant. We want to consider if in fact Jesus came to start a new religion or did He build His church What did He mean when He said “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is The Church Still Needed

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

With churches declining & dying, the question should be ask, "Is the church still needed." This message gives 3 Biblical reasons why the church is mandatory.

Is the Church Still Needed? Jerry Watts Matthew 16:18-19 * At the beginning of the 20th century most of America was rural. For the rural population life was hard. They made their way by the sweat of their brow and their calloused hands. Transportation, for the most part was still by ‘horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jun 9, 2013

Today we want to begin by examining God’s plan for building a church that would be invincible, because as it’s foundation it has Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God

GOD’S PLAN - Today we being a brand new series – Church God’s way. - The church is God's one redemptive institution placed on this earth. - It was to the church that Jesus gave the Great Commission. - It is through the church that Jesus brings the message of salvation to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Yo Tambien Te Digo

Contributed by Pastor Junior Lemus on Jun 18, 2013

Sermon de cresimiento, nos enseña a vivir una vida llena de cresimiento espiriatual que cumple el proposito por el cual Dios nos llama a ser edificados.

Introducción: Este es un pasaje que revela lo que nosotros somos; Jesús les está preguntando que le revelen su identidad, les pregunta a sus discípulos ¿Quién decís que soy yo? Pedro le contesta: “Tú eres el Cristo, el Hijo del Dios viviente” , entonces Jesús le dice que esa revelación ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Do Men Say I Am? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 15, 2012

It is interesting to poll the crowd to see what others think of Jesus (Yeshua). What matters, though is what YOU think of him. Understanding Jesus (Yeshua) impacts the actions of our lives.

1. St. John’s University is apparently known for being a theological school where intellectualism is highly regarded. Someone wrote the following graffiti on one of the walls there: Jesus said unto them: “Who do you say that I am?” And they replied: “You are the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Son Of The Living God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 11, 2014

Who do men say that I am? This is an awesome passage showing that the knowledge of who Jesus is comes from only God Himself. This is a grand statement on the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Verse 18 however has been hijacked and the truth must be told.

This week was the beginning of lent. Lent was based on a 40 day fast that some people did in the early church attempting to emulate the 40 day fast of Jesus that took place immediately after His baptism. Over the years it has become connected with the 40 days preceding the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Common Skeptical Concepts Of The Modern Day People

Contributed by Joel Israel Shashikumar on Jan 20, 2015

A short Question and Answer write up for the Skeptical mind on Jesus

The world's most famous individual that ever-lived.Yeshua Ha-Mashiach aka Jesus the Christ. Having lived on our earth more than 2000 years ago, People questioned His existence, teachings, death and resurrection. Everybody have something to say about Him. Religious or Non-religious. Whether you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Devil’s Nightmare

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2015

The devil's worst nightmare is that believers actually start being the church Jesus declared they were capable of being: Overcomers, decisive witnesses, going after the lost, living the victorious life of joy and peace.

THE DEVIL’S NIGHTMARE Matt. 16:17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Cajun Magic Trick 1. Thibodeaux and Boudreaux entered a chocolate store. As they were looking at the candy, Thibodeaux stole 3 chocolate bars. When they left the store Thibodeaux said to Boudreaux, "I'm the best thief, I stole 3 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be A Piece Of The Rock

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 2, 2015

Proper 16 (A). We are fashioned by Christ, who is the rock and cornerstone. Therefore we look to Him instead of to our effort, to be the living stones of His church.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Be a Piece of the Rock” “What!? Have you got rocks in your head?” You have heard that expression before. The implication is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Characteristics Of A Healthy Church-Things We Should Know First Series

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Nov 29, 2015

There are some basic things we should know about Spiritually Healthy Churches

Characteristics of a Healthy Church Matthew 16:18 Introduction: illustration “Frail Health” I. Why do we need to know what the spiritual health of the church is? 1. Good spiritual health is a sign of the true church. (Matthew 7:17-19) 2. An unhealthy church is an ineffective church. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist