Sermons on Mattityahu 16:26:

What Really Counts

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 18, 2016

This message is about a father's responsibility to his children first and foremost.

What Really Counts Father’s Day 2016 Scriptures: Matthew 6:3-4; 16:21-26 Introduction The title of my message this morning is “What Really Counts.” I want to say to all of the fathers present and who might be reading this message, “Happy Father’s Day!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Single Most Important Secret To Keep You From Falling Away

Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014

I am Growing in leaps and bounds,but not commited enough, knowlegde can set you free but knowledge can condemn you as well as a lack of groath & commitment. will I be lost because I draw too close to be able resist anymore - Is the narrow road too narrow?

As I draw closer to God, God in turn draws closer to me. I've been growing constantly as a result of this relationship. I am Growing in leaps and bounds, at a steep and steady pace: I am falling and growing at the same time, but should I fail, I will be lost, right? How bad would it be if I love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trouble At A Place Of Revelation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2014

The enemy of our souls tries to snatch away the words of our confessions of faith while they are still in our mouths, robbing us of our newly received blessing.

TROUBLE AT A PLACE OF REVELATION. Matthew 16:21-28. The place was Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13): a place of revelation, and a place of decision. Which of two realms will we choose? Which of two religions? Who is it that we are following? Jesus asked the disciples, ‘Whom say ye that I am?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Chocolate Grasshopper Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Apr 15, 2017

Separating the myths from the God who acts in our lives - a sermon for Easter morning

................................................................................ I have no idea what Easter Bunnies are all about. Imagine a situation where on the 11th of the 11th - Remembrance Day - shops started selling chocolate grasshoppers. “Why are you selling chocolate grasshoppers?” “well ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Mark 8:31-38, Luke 18:31-33, Matthew 16:21-28, John 12:21-26, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 26:26-30, Mark 14:22-26, Luke 22:14-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Him

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 27, 2017

"They just decided, 'We're going to leave the cross and take Jesus.'"

22A In August of 2003 - the Church of the Holy Cross in Midtown Manhattan, New York City was broken into twice. In the first break-in, thieves stole a moneybox that was situated near a votive candle rack. Three weeks later, the church was burglarized a second time. But this time, the thieves ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Santa Cruz

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 31, 2017

"Los ladrones habrán decidido, ‘Vamos a dejar la cruz y llevarnos a Jesús”. No sabemos por que sólo se lo llevaron a El….Si uno quiere a Jesús, uno debe llevarse la cruz también.”

22A En agosto de 2003, la iglesia católica de la Santa Cruz en el centro de Manhattan, Nueva York fue robada dos veces. En el primer robo, los ladrones se llevaron una caja de dinero. Tres semanas más tarde, la iglesia fue robada por segunda vez. Pero esta vez, los ladrones escaparon con algo ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Rate Of Exchange

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Mar 20, 2017

Just how much is your soul worth?

The Rate Of Exchange Matthew 16:26 teaches us, “What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul?” The world teaches this--You can never have too much of a good thing! We must always have enough or we are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

What Did You Say? Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 3, 2017

Peter fails to see Jesus's supremecy and plan for the coming kingdom and tries to push his plan instead. We often do the same in telling God how things are going to work instead of looking at his plan

Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Have you ever had a time where you thought you knew what you were talking about but it turns out that you didn’t quite have all the facts straight. It can be a little embarrassing. [Like the stock boy at the grocery store. A lady asked him, "Can I buy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Friends

Soul For Sale

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2009

In America, you can metaphorically and literally sell your soul and be rewarded for it. One wonders how the purchaser intended to collect. We can’t literally sell our soul, but we can lose our soul to gain something else. We need to ponder Jesus’ question

Opening illustration: One would think that selling one’s soul, as Faust offered his to the devil in Goethe’s Dr. Faustus, is only a figment of literary fiction. Medieval as it seems, however, several cases of soul-selling have occurred. Wired magazine reported that a 29-year-old university ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Einar Kristoffersen on Sep 9, 2008

To live the christian life

TAKE UP YOUR CROSS Matthew 16:24-27 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. 25 "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. 26 "For what will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 5 - Build Consistency Series

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 20, 2008

6th in the series about Spiritual transformation

Our Spiritual Metamorphosis: Step 5 – Build Consistency Matthew 16:24-27 I was getting ready to do some research for my weekly sermon so I entered my office and flipped the light switch to the “on” position. It seemed that as soon as I had touched the toggle there was an instantaneous burst of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: *other

A God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

For many today is a day of great joy. Not because Jesus was born, but because there is a gift with their name on it. Many have rejected the greastest gift of all which is Jesus Christ. Many have chosen, money, drugs, alcohol, a man or a woman instead

“A God of Second Chances” “¡El Dios de otra oportunidad!” 12/24/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 16:26 “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” “Porque ¿de qué aprovecha al ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Apostolic

What Are Living For?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 19, 2013

The world is full of people who are making a good living but living poor lives.

Matthew 16:26-For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? The world is full of people who are making a good living but living poor lives. The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win you're still a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As we work our walk to the cross for Easter celebration, We see many things that Jesus desires to teach us as we journey.

Take up your cross Matthew 16:21-16:28 Introduction- Good morning everyone Would you please turn to the book of Matthew chapter 16:21-16:28 We will begin today a mini series called “ Journey to the cross.” I hope to show you in God’s Word what the cross should mean to us as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

The Questions That Can Revolutionize Your Life And Destiny Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 13, 2013

Life is often defined by the questions we ask. The questions we are asking often reveal what we are thinking – or the direction we are going.One of the most vital questions ever asked “For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses

“For what profit is it to a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? “(Matthew 16:26NKJV) The significant of asking Questions Life is often defined by the questions we ask. The questions we are asking often reveal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational