Sermons on San Mateo 16:13:

We Are A People Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2017

"To be evangelizers of souls, we need to develop a spiritual taste for being close to people’s lives."

Thursday of 4th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel This is a solemnity, one of the three or four greatest saints festivals of the year, and it comes on the heels every year of the solemnities of Corpus Christi and the Sacred Heart, and the birth of St. John the Baptist. Today we hear from St. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

“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

Life's Biggest Question Series

Contributed by Brandon Vernoy on Aug 4, 2016

We find freedom in identifying with Jesus Christ; we find power in identifying who He is.

Life's Biggest Question Introduction: Two weeks ago we had the opportunity to discuss here in service what it meant to be the bride of Christ as we examined what we called engagement gifts that He has given to each of His us as disciples of Christ. And we concluded that the greatest of the gifts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Easter sermon that focuses on Jesus' question to Peter.

ENGAGE I want you to imagine for a moment that Jesus was standing before all of us here this morning and that He asked us the same question that He asked His disciples on their way to Caesarea one day: Who do you say that I am? My guess is that even here in this gathering where most of us have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Advancing Church

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 10, 2016

The Church has been given the authority to bind all demonic spirits that keeps the people in bondage of any kind, and those that prevent people from seeing the gospel light towards their salvation

THE ADVANCING CHURCH Study Text: Matthew 16: 13 – 19 Introduction: - Jesus questioned His disciples concerning His identity: a. He asked who others thought He was b. He then asked who they thought He was c. Peter responded: "You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God." d. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hell's Target Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 15, 2016

Hell's Target

1. The foundation of the church - a confession 2. The Founder of the church - Jesus 3. The future of the church - a guarantee 4. The fight of the church - a win ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

From Heaven; Or Men?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 9, 2016

To establish that no denomination; its beliefs; or its baptismal practices are from heaven; they have their origins from men. However so sincere they might have been, there can be no salvation in any man-made institutions or in their religious practices.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Denomination's Builder 2. The Denomination's Belief 3. The Denomination's Baptism Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing a theme: "from heaven; or men?" This will be a topical sermon. We will ask three questions regarding this theme. First, is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 16, 2016

Answers the question, "Who do men say that the Son of Man is?"

“Who IS Jesus?” Matthew 16:13-18 David P. Nolte Any honest historian or any objectively thinking person has to admit that Jesus was a real man who lived in Judea and was credited with many astounding acts and was crucified under Pilate’s reign. The question is not, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

What Is The Church? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 20, 2011

Jesus is the Pastor (the Good Shepherd) of His Church, which He loves and He is building into a glorious and powerful Church.

WHAT IS THE CHURCH? OPENING TEXT: “13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 He said to them, "But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: *other

The Pandemic The Vaccine And The Mark Of The Beast

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 8, 2021

The mark of the beast is something that many people are curious about but have great reservations in trying to fully understand. Sadly, some people many of which are sincere Christians find themselves terrified feeling that they will be forced to take the mark of the beast in the near future.

The Pandemic and The Mark of the Beast By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER: OPENING: - I felt a burden to teach on this subject especially in light of recent events. I work for the Veterans Administration and earlier this week the mandate for VA Employees, mainly title 38 employees, the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 9:4, Revelation 7:1-8, Matthew 16:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Life Under Different Opinions Series

Contributed by Peter Naveen Saketi on Aug 24, 2021

Without our knowledge, we adopt to live our lives based on the opinions of people. But is that what we are supposed to be?

Jesus asked His disciples in Matthew 16:13 - 19 What do people think about me? In other words.... 1. People's opinions about us: It is good to build our testimony among people and measure our lives as per the standard of social life. But do not be bound by the opinions of people. Which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-30, Matthew 16:13-19

"Jesus, The Exclusive Savior”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 24, 2021

The consensus- that some things were right others wrong is now replaced by a new "trinity": worship tolerance, celebrate diversity, praise pluralism, equity not equality. Woe to the man who dares speak against the New Trinity. A story: confession, a fable. John Stott, quote.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent II February 28, 2021 Text: Mark 8:27,29 Redeemer “Jesus, The Exclusive Savior” We live in a “postmodern” age. If that term is new to you, it simply means that we live in an age in which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Declaration And A Rebuke Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 31, 2021

Jesus has been active for over two years, and His disciples have been there to witness His teaching and miracles. He asks them a question that we all need to answer: "Who do men say that I am?". Your answer determines your eternal destiny.

So far in reading about the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus, we see that He has been active for two years or more, preaching the Word, teaching the people, performing miracles of healing, deliverance from demons, feeding crowds, stilling storms, and showing His mastery over the elements by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-33, Luke 9:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Successful Failure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Peter was the greatest failure in his abusive power. And yet we see that he not only survives, but he does so quite successfully. He is able to stay on top as the leader of the 12. He does everything wrong, and still comes out a winner.

Apollo 13 was one of the biggest flops in the history of our space program, and yet it was also one of the most celebrated. Can a catastrophic failure also be a colossal success? Just ask the three astronauts of that ill fated flight. It was 1970, and they were on their way to the moon when an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-26