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“becoming Kingdom People” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 9, 2015

In the confession of Peter, we learn how Christ calls us to tell others the way to enter the kingdom.

Our passage is well known to many of you. We read here about Peter’s confession of faith that Christ is the Messiah and our Lord’s declaration about how He will build His church. Let’s see what we can learn about becoming kingdom people as followers of Christ from this passage. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I Miss My Church

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 27, 2020

Why being a participating member of a local church is important for every believer.

LORD, I MISS MY CHURCH! Mt 16:18 Jesus had been talking to His disciples and He asked them who they thought He was. Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. And Jesus answered them.... Mt 16:18 I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, John 20:19-28, Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 1:8, Acts 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

True Confessions

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 29, 2018

Not only did Peter confess Jesus at Caesarea Philippi, Jesus confessed Peter.

1. Matthew 16.13-20 13 Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14 And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rock And Roll

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Aug 17, 2011

There are many ways to answer Christ's question, "Who do you say that I am?" But only one answer opens the doors to the kingdom of heaven. It is the task of all Christ-followers to proclaim the good news of Christ, the Son of the living God, in the world

I can still remember the first time I ever drove. I was anxious to get started, so within a week of my 15th birthday, my Mom took me to the Driver's License office, and I got my learner's permit. That afternoon, she took me out for the first time. I only drove on our street that day, we worked on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

God Does Wonderful Things Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 16, 2020

Only God can perform wonders. Wonders are hard and difficult to perform by man, they are too hard for us; “God said, Is anything too hard for me” (Genesis 18:14).He carries out miraculous works. God is a God of wonder.

GOD DOES WONDERFUL THINGS “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” (JOB 5:9) God’s wonders are supernatural acts beyond human understanding. Through extraordinary signs, the God of wonders demonstrates His limitless power, His inescapable presence, His divine ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Genesis 18:14, Job 5:10, Amos 4:7, Isaiah 5:6, Psalm 68:9, Job 38:26, Job 38:37, Joshua 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 10: The Perils Of Unbelief

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 10, 2021

The perils of unbelief apply to those in the church as well as those without.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 10: The Perils of Unbelief 1 Peter 2:7-8 Introduction We continue today in our study on 1 Peter. As a way of reminder, we remember that Peter addresses the topic of persecution of the believers. But to use the word “topic” we are greatly understating things. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pretrib Rapture & Matthew 24

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2024

A church member wrote asking about Matthew 24 – if the “rapture” is the same as the 2nd Coming. The 2nd Coming has two parts – the Rapture and 7 years later, the Visible Appearing of Christ to defeat the Antichrist and set up Millennial Kingdom.

PRETRIB RAPTURE & MATTHEW 24 Mt. 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little 6 yr. old girl, Emily, complained, "Mother, I've got a stomach ache." She replied, "That's because your stomach is empty; you’d feel better if you had something in it." 2. That afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting Him On - Your Jesus Suit

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008

Holiness is something we are attain to, by "putting on" our Jesus suit

Putting Him On: Your Jesus Suit TCF Sermon June 22, 2008 How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. C. S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady With that quote, let me begin what to some of you may be a dull sermon. It may be dull because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life's Ultimate Question

Contributed by Lloyd John Ogilvie on Aug 9, 2011

Help your listeners answer the ultimate question: "Who do you say Jesus is?"

What are your deepest hopes and hurts? Fondest dreams and desires? Frustrations and fears? Worries and anxieties? Will being here make any difference? Yes! The Living Christ is here! What do you really expect He can and will do for you? Spurgeon was right, " We have great needs, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church 101

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2003

Just the basics about the Church. Jesus said, "I will build my church at the gates of hell will not overcome it". Also, some personal thoughts in the conclusion about the importance church attendance, involvement, and support.

June 1, 2003 Title: Church 101 Text: Matthew 16:13-18 Introduction 1. When I was in college, some of the classes would be designated "101" For example, Psych 101 (intro to Psychology) Greek 101 (intro to Greek) Sociology 101 English Lit 101 and so on. The "101" simply means an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gospel According To Herod

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Dec 23, 2006

A disturbed and deceitful king who called both death and darkness "good" could not prevail against the Lord’s Anointed.

Sermon Series: THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO …. Title: “The Gospel According to Herod.” Text: Matthew 2:1-18 Introduction: A. From August 1975 thru July 1988 our family lived in Orange County, Indiana. 1. Once and soon again to be the gambling center of the Hoosier state, Orange County was then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Battered By The Storm

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Aug 11, 2005

The interaction between Peter and Jesus when Jesus comes to the dicsiples walking on the water and Peter gets out of the boat.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone August 7, 2005 Matthew 14:22-33 There are lots of orders being given in this passage – people telling each other what to do. Generally speaking, we do not like people telling us what to do. It is very rude barking orders. Do you remember transactional ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Who Do You Say Jesus Is"

Contributed by Charles Lindquist, Jr. on Aug 28, 2002

Jesus asks His disciples who people say He is, then asks them who do you say I am?

LET US PRAY: Lord, breathe Your Spirit upon us at this time. Bless now the words of my lips and the meditations of our hearts – give us an understanding of Your Holy Word and lead us in the way You want us to go. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Jesus and His disciples ventured into the District ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Studies In Revelation Chapter 12 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011

This is a study of chapter 12 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The coming battle Theme: To show God's triumph Text: Rev 12:1-17 1 And there appeared a great wonder in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Judgment #5- The Judgment Of The Nations- 8-23-08 Matt. 25:31-46 Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

this is not a judgment of selected nations as some might have the misconception, but this is a judgment of ’individual people from all nations" as how they receive and treat the "True Jehovah Witnesses" that’s to say, the 144000 Jewish Missionaries that w

JUDGMENT #5- THE JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS- 8-23-08 MATT. 25:31-46 Today we’ll continue with the study of the 7 judgments that we find in the Bible, let me say that there were many judgments, especially in the book of "JUDGES", but we’re thinking primarily on 7. Today we’ll be talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist