Sermons on San Mateo 16:17:

Jesus: The Rock Of Ages Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009

This message looks at the implications of Peter’s confession in Matthew 16.

There are times when asking certain questions seem to heighten the drama of the moment. “Do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife?” “Do you swear to tell the truth…?” “Where were you on the night of…?” Questions such as these have the ability to cut through all the surface stuff and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Jesus

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Aug 15, 2009

Needs to be about Jesus by Robert Rimes The church is not about entertainment, programs, popularity, size or individuals. It should be all about the Son of God.

It’s All About Jesus Matthew 16:13-18 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? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Godviews

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 21, 2009

Your view of God has profound ramifications for knowing, applying and proclaiming the gospel.

Your View of God Has Profound Ramifications for knowing, applying and proclaining the Gospel. Each of our lives is centered on something. What’s at the center of yours? Think about it for a moment. What’s really the main thing in your life? Only one thing can truly be first in priority; so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: *other

A Fisherman's Confession Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 23, 2009

What does it mean to confess Christ? Is it a onetime event? It certainly wasn’t in Peter’s life. Peter’s confession involved proclamation, preparation, examination and restoration. The fact is that confessing Christ is a life-long commitment. Are you

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com We talk about confessing Christ all the time. Well, what does that mean? Romans 10:9-10 says, “That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Proof Is In The Power

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 30, 2009

Who do you say Jesus is?

May 31, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: Who Jesus Is. Title: The Proof is in the Power One of my favorite stories of all time tells of a small town like Palmyra that was right in the middle of a “dry” county. If you wanted to by an alcoholic beverage you had to go to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God's Vision For His Church" Part I

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009

The "Church" has to learn how to do mission work, tell the story of Jesus, in the 21st century America which can be labeled the "post Church" Society.

In Jesus Holy Name May 24, 2009 Text: Matthew 16:18 Easter VII - Redeemer God’s Vision For His Church” Part 1 The Book of Acts Rev. John Stott in his book “The Living Church” writes: “The Church (with a capitol ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:8-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Equal In Dignity, Diverse In Function Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 21, 2009

In our worship, we are all equal in dignity, but, as Jesus gave different ministries to his disciples, in and out of worship, we differ in function and service; that is the meaning of hierarchy.

Solemnity of Peter and Paul June 29, 2009 The readings for this solemnity help us to understand how it is that Christ left us–as a gift–a hierarchical Church. I was reading some fairly recent articles in Pastoral Music recently, and came across a rather angry one from a nun who was complaining ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Catholic

Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now!

Contributed by John Butler on Jun 25, 2009

An Illustrative Sermon Using Peter’s Great Confession & A 70’s Disco Song To Drive Home One Of The Promises Of Jesus Concerning The Church!

*******SERMON OUTLINE********* Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now! I. Stopping Short... Praise the Lord!!! Turn with me in your Bibles this morning to Matthew 16:13-18. How many in here this morning has ever set a goal in your life, and you stopped short of completing your goal? You could have had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-18

Don’t Go To Church - Be The Church

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and attend worship (church service), giving God our tithes (church money). We have organized God out of life...

That’s right – a Pastor is encouraging you to stop going to church; I really mean it! STOP! We’ve all become accustomed to simply going to church – as if church is a place. It’s not! Many of us have special uniforms (church clothes) that we don only on Sunday (church day), so we can go and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

"A Mighty Army” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 9, 2010

God sees His church as being a mighty army, storming the gates of Hell.

One of our Lord’s teaching techniques was to ask His listeners a question, which, in the process of answering, would allow Him to teach them truth. Such is the case here. Jesus wanted His disciples to see that the world doesn’t know who He is. The disciples, on the other hand, did know who He is. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus

Contributed by Martyn Baxter on Nov 24, 2008

Who do people say that Jesus is? Who do you say that Jesus is?

There are two questions I want to point us in the direction of from this passage of scripture; Mathew ch 16 v 13 Jesus asks, “Who do people say that the son of man is?” And Mathew ch 16 v 15 where Jesus asks “But who do you say that I am?” We start the narrative with this discourse between Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

There Is No Plan "B"

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on stewardship focusing on our carrying the Gospel in words and deeds.

STEWARDSHIP Part 1-There Is No Plan “B” Matthew 16:13-19 January 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Who has a key to your house? Who do you trust with access to your stuff while you’re gone? We don’t trust people easily when it comes to the big things of our lives. God doesn’t either. In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Aug 18, 2008

We are blessed as a church when Jesus is Lord. And when Jesus is Lord, the gates of hell will not prevail against us.

The Gates of Hell Broken Bow November 12, 2006 Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27 This story takes place in Cesarea, Philippi. Jesus knew his time on earth was getting close to the end so he wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with his disciples. He wanted to talk to them straight. So he went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

Cynic Sage Or Son Of God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 20, 2008

Was Jesus merely a cynic rebel as some claim? Was He merely a wise man or prophet? He was and is the Son of God!

"Cynic, Sage, or Son of God" Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction An American missionary one day overtook one of his converts in the woods, and after some conversation asked him, ‘Tell me what your heart says of Jesus.’ The Native American stood still, paused awhile, and then replied, ‘Stop, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

A Question Of Temporal And Eternal Consequence: Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 21, 2008

What we say about Jesus will not only affect our lives here but hereafter.

What do you think of this man, Barak Obama? Some see this contender for the U.S. presidency as a breath of fresh air. Others view him with suspicion. Some treat him like a rock star. Others mock him for this celebrity status when he’s done seemingly nothing to earn it. The truth is even if Obama ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran