Sermons on San Mateo 16:15:

What Is Church?

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 3, 2011

This may be one of the most misunderstood concepts in the Christian faith. A look into the word of God in Matthew brings to light the amazing calling that Jesus intends for us.

What is Church? Listen to Matthew 16:13-28. Pay attention to how Jesus describes "Church," his path, and our relationship with Him. Matthew 16:18 gives us the first mention of the English word “church” in the New Testament. In all of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John this word “church” only occurs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Session #1 "What God Has Done For Us!" Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Jun 16, 2011

Sermon Series I preach when our Church went through Rick Warren's C.L.A.S.S. Christian Life And Service Seminars Thanks to Rick Warren for the Foundation of this Sermon Series

1 Peter 2:7-8a "Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, "The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone," and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." (NIV) Jesus Christ is the Foundation of all that we believe and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Indestructible Fortress

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 27, 2011

Christianity in general and our churches in particular are being pounded from without and within into facades of irrelevancy. . .

THE INDESTRUCTIBLE FORTRESS Matthew 16:13-18 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Lifepointe Fellowship, Hutto, TX 6/26/11 AM INTRO: A DEFINING CHALLENGE Through twenty years of active and broad ministry, I think I have a pretty good understanding of what is happening in the American Church overall. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye For An Eye Makes The Whole World Blind

Contributed by Greg Colby on Aug 23, 2017

The scriptures in Exodus provide a limitation on unlimited vengeance being meted out when someone is wronged, however Jesus declared that even an eye for an eye was going too far - Jesus commands his followers to turn the other cheek - to not resist evil

Be Holy. Be Perfect. Our Gospel and our OT readings this morning present us with two illustrations of how God expects his people to live. Each one describes different things to do, and not to do – however the goal of both readings is to provide us with a framework within which to seek justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Deuteronomy 24:10-22

Peter Confesses Jesus Is The Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 23, 2017

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?” So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

-AD 29- Near Caesarea Philippi Lesson: Peter Confesses Jesus is the Christ Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21 -Matthew- What follows is a private conversation between Jesus and His disciples concerning Himself. It took place on the coast of Cesarea Philippi, which is on the northern ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 8:27-30, Luke 9:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

On This Rock

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 23, 2017

Matthew 16:13-20 What does this passage actually say and not say to us?

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Protestants, Orthodox and Catholics largely agree on perhaps 95% of the most important teachings of Christianity. Why do we drift from the message that Jesus taught into partisanship and graceless rivalry? For instance, how do we deal with the claim by Rome of exclusive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Without The Struggle, There Are No Wings"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2017

Peter struggled just like each of us struggle with our faith but one glorious day we will receive wings and fly.

Matthew 16:13-20 Without the Struggle, There Are No Wings A family brought in two cocoons that were about to hatch. They watched as the first one began to open and the butterfly inside squeezed very slowly and painfully through a tiny hole that it chewed in one end of the cocoon. After lying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 28, 2017

“He said to them, ‘but who do you say that I am?’ Simon Peter replied, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’” (Matt. 16:15-16)

Introduction: The life of a believer is often compared to the construction of a building in Scripture. The most important part of the building is the foundation and a weak or wrong foundation will only lead to the collapse of the building. It is not wise to build a house on a wrong foundation ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Do You Say That I Am?

Contributed by Richard Horton on Aug 30, 2017

Who do you say Jesus is by your words, your actions and your attitude?

I have been known as many things during my 45 years on the planet. There are quite a few that I won’t be able to tell you this morning! But here’s a list of the more suitable ones. Husband, father, brother, son, paster, minister, uncle, production planner, purchasing officer, manager. I am also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 2, 2017

Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom. In similar fashion, Jesus grants me the joy of sharing the Gospel as He desires, guides and allows. You have the same opportunity.

What exactly do you believe about Jesus? In my seminary days, our first semester in Systematic Theology dealt with that question. Our professor described Jesus as “the proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God”. Did you get that? Take notes; there might be a test ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Other

We Have Jesus' Power Of Attorney

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 11, 2017

Jesus has given us, the body of Christ, the power and authority to act on his behalf. Legally, He has given us His "Power of Attorney." We can legally function in this world just as He functioned when He was here!

Turn with me to Matthew 28. We’re going to read verses 18, 19 and 20. (18) And Jesus came and spake unto them (the disciples) saying, All power (this is the Greek word exousia and it means “authority”) is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Because all authority is given unto me in heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19, Genesis 41:39-44, Genesis 3:17-19, Genesis 1:26-28, Mark 16:15-18, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Build My Church - The Work Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 3, 2017

Jesus is building a church that will stand against the enemy, but He desires that it be a Spirit - filled church.

November 5, 2017 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16: 13-19 Subject: The Foundation Series Part 4 Title: I Will Build My Church – The Work of the Holy Spirit We’ve been talking for a few weeks now about how important it is to know what you believe and how to articulate those beliefs with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Church Membership Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 9, 2016

Does the Bible Want You to Join A Church?

A. Does The Bible Want You To Join A Church? 1. It teaches all believers were part of a fellowship that was called both an assembly and body. a. Organism: Every believer is part of the body of Christ because, (1) they were initially placed by the Spirit into the body, 1 Cor. 12:12, (2) they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016

In this message we talk about what the bible says about the local church.

WeAre . . . The Church (note when you see B/S that is when I say brothers and sisters) OKAY WELCOME – to church! NOW - I want to start off this morning with some God-breathed words from the pen of both Matthew and Paul. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Jesus To You?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2016

Jesus is Lord, Savior, and God.

Who Is Jesus to You? May 29, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus is Lord, Savior, and God. Focus Passage: Matthew 16:13-16 Introduction: I am known by different people in different ways. To my daughters; Daddy. To my wife; honey. To my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist