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Bible Reading: Matthew 16:1-28 (Sermon taken from Matthew 16:13-18) Motto Text: Matthew 16:18 KJV "And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it." 1. Is Christ what the World says he is? 2. Is Christ what God Reveals him to be? 3. Who Christ is to you is foundational. The sermon centers on the critical question of who Jesus Christ is, contrasting worldly opinions with the divine revelation found in Scripture. It emphasizes that true knowledge of Christ as the Son of the living God is not achieved through human effort or signs, but through the sovereign work of God who reveals Himself to the sinner. The message highlights the necessity of resting on Christ as the unshakable foundation of salvation, arguing that only this spiritual reality provides eternal security and transforms the believer's life. The preacher urges the congregation to examine their personal relationship with Jesus, distinguishing between mere moral improvement and the profound change of heart that comes from being born again. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a sincere confession of faith, urging listeners to trust in Christ alone for redemption and to find their identity in the church He builds.

This sermon examines Matthew 16:18 to affirm that Jesus Christ is the sole builder and preserver of His church, refuting the notion that Peter holds a unique papal authority. The exposition highlights that Christ builds His body through the effective work of the Word and the Spirit, as demonstrated in the early church's growth in Acts, rather than through human effort or entertainment. Furthermore, the text interprets the phrase "the gates of hell shall not prevail" as a promise that death itself will not conquer the church, offering profound comfort against cultural fears and personal mortality. The preacher urges believers to rely on these divine promises by engaging in faithful prayer and preaching, while calling the unconverted to trust in Christ for salvation and eternal life.

Beloved in the Lord Jesus: You saw Jacob's wisdom in dealing with his brother Esau, a known rebel against God, a man destined for perdition. Jacob was friendly with Esau but not too friendly. He kept Esau at bay, using friendliness to disarm him so he would not kill him and hinder his plan to settle Canaan and wait for Messiah. But would Jacob's sons have the same level of wisdom as they interacted with the world and waited for Messiah to come? Or would they make life difficult in the land? Would they know how to live with the Canaanites and preserve their Christian testimony? See today how Jacob and his sons began their stay in Canaan with foolish actions, actions that posed a threat to the coming of Jesus to save sinners from hell and misery. Our headings are: 1. Harming a Covenant Child 2. Hurting a Covenant nation Our goals are: That you will be wise in your actions, knowing the building of Christ's kingdom is at stake.

An examination of the final third of Jesus' conversation with the Pharisee Nicodemus regarding belief in the Son of God that must be exercized in order to cancel the condemnation that all mankind already stands under.

Brothers in the Lord: You might be satisfied with a 99% accuracy in your midterms. You might be satisfied with your 99% accuracy in typing. You might be satisfied 99% with your wife's cooking. But God is not satisfied with 99% your obedience. He is so holy that he declares death on all who are not 100% perfect in obedience. And the problem is, no one can keep any of God's law perfectly. More, to please God, you must have faith in Christ, obey according to the law of Jesus Christ, and do it for the glory of Christ. So since God's standards are unreachable because of man's sins and he was expelled from the Garden of Eden and condemned, man needed someone to take that condemnation for him. In short, man needed someone to atone for his sins. But if man took God's punishment, he would go to hell and stay there forever. That is one option. The other option is that man could get someone better than he to fully make atonement for him…and rise from the dead…so man could get that credit. Hear the details of Christ's atonement for sinners. Our headings are: 1. You needed Christ's Atonement 2. Christ Fully Atoned for You Our goals are: That you will understand the severity of God's justice and the satisfying sacrifice Jesus was for you, and that you will then love and serve him better.

Here we have three major points taken from Luke 12:1-5

The sermon centers on the solemn warning found in Hebrews 2:1-4, urging believers to give earnest heed to the gospel and to avoid neglecting a great salvation. It contrasts the eternal blessings reserved for those who believe in Christ with the inescapable judgment and hell that await those who reject the message. The speaker emphasizes that unbelief is a growing sin that brings condemnation, while faith in Jesus Christ provides the only means of escape from the penalty of sin. By highlighting the finality of death and the certainty of Christ's return, the message calls for immediate repentance and reliance on the atoning work of Jesus. The tone is urgent and convicting, challenging the audience to consider their spiritual standing before the opportunity for salvation passes.

Long ago in the past, in the days of Noah, when God displayed his longsuffering patience while Noah was preparing the ark, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, through Noah, went and preached righteousness to the disobedient people of the world, whose souls have been imprisoned in hell ever since they died in the flood.