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Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

16:13–14 We come now to a critical juncture in the ministry of Jesus. He has withdrawn with his disciples to the northern region of Caesarea Philippi. There he questions them regarding people’s understanding of who he is; then he directs the question to the disciples themselves. Peter, answering for the disciples, declares him to be “the Christ” (or Messiah), “the Son of the living God.” It is upo...

2602. Who Is He?

Sermon

King Duncan

Like other great newspapers the Washington Post has a room filled with file folders. These folders contain information on famous people who are no longer alive. Each of these famous people is identified with a single vocational notation ("home run king," "motion picture star," etc.). One of these is marked "Jesus Christ." The notation is simply "martyr." Coming to grips with who Jesus is and what ...

2603. Who Is This Man?

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King Duncan

Every once in a while the news media carries a story about a man who claims to be the Messiah. It happened in Knoxville, TN not too long ago. A local man claiming to be Jesus Christ was arrested after he assaulted his wife. The man was charged with assault under the domestic violence law. The warrant stated that he assaulted his wife, shoved her into a chair and threatened her if she left him. He...

2604. The Great Divide

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King Duncan

It has been said there are only two groups of people in the world: those who divide people into groups and those who do not. And I suppose that is true. But we do live in a divided world. East and west, north and south, blue state and red state, black and white, male and female, rich and poor the list goes on and on. Some of these differences are of little importance. Others shape our existence fr...

2605. The Importance of Believing

Sermon

"... On this rock I will build ..." - Matthew 16:18 The disciples of Jesus had been with him for quite a long time, a couple of years probably. Then one day he asked them, "Who do you say that I am?" (Matthew 16:15). I doubt if he asked that question because he was concerned about his reputation. He asked it, I rather think, because he was concerned about his disciples. He had come into the worl...

2606. This God’s For Real!

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Is there a God? Can you be sure of it? Couldn’t we just put the whole idea of God into mothballs? Haven’t most people by now? If there is God, he hasn’t shown his face enough to keep us thinking of him, has he? Wouldn’t - shouldn’t - he keep a high profile if he wanted us to know he is for real? In spite of the fact that secularity seems to be taking over in America the way it did some years ag...

2607. The Choice

Sermon

Here you are, sitting in a church pew. You are here because, somewhere and sometime, you made decisions. Choices. Many years ago, for instance, you may have decided you were a Christian and you would worship as faithfully as you eat and sleep. So, here you are today. Your presence required no great decision this morning. It's simply part of you. On the other hand, perhaps you are here today becaus...

2608. The One and Only

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship One: Who do people say that the Son of Man is? All: Some people say Jesus is only a teacher. Some people say Jesus is only a healer. Some people say Jesus is only a prophet. Some people say Jesus is only an example. One: But who do you say that he is? All: We say Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of the Living God. Collect Today we proclaim that Jesus is Lord. Receive from us this pro...

2609. Who Do We Say Christ Is?

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Let us gather together all who love the Lord! People: Let us proclaim Christ throughout the world as truly the Son of God! Leader: Let our lives be lived that others might also come to know God's love. People: For it was in the Cross that God opened the way for our salvation. Leader: Then let our hearts and voices be lifted up in praise for God's love. All: Blessed be the n...

2610. Prayer

Bulletin Aid

"Everybody Ought To Know Who Jesus Is!" That's what the Sunday School song says; And, I guess, For Christians, anyway, It's true. But, For me, "Who Jesus Is" Varies. Sometimes according to who I am What I need At a particular time; Sometimes a compassionate friend, Sometimes a stern judge, Sometimes a miracle worker, Sometimes a complete mystery! Yet, he is always the same! It's me who changes F...

2611. Proper 16

Bulletin Aid

Call to Worship Pastor: Many questions were raised as to who Jesus was. Even his disciples had different answers. People: Peter knew Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of the living God! Pastor: It was by faith in God's revelation that Peter could say that. That same faith can be ours. People: We do believe Jesus is the Son of God, our Savior! May our faith add to the strengthening of his church. Col...

2612. Proper 16

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Liturgical Color: Green Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20 Theme: Peter's confession, "You are the Christ!" Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration Suggestion: "Jesus asked his disciples, 'Who do people say I am?' Then, he asked Peter, 'Who do you say that I am?' (Matthew 15:16, R.S.V.) Jesus asks us that same question. If someone asked you to respond right now, what would you say, and what difference doe...

2613. Proper 16

Bulletin Aid

Theme: The testimony of the Church Exegetical note It should be surprising, if not sobering, to most congregations to find that in all of the Gospels, Jesus is quoted as using the word "church" only in Matthew, once here and twice in chapter 18. What we have, then, in Matthew's inflation of Mark's version of this incident is a retrospective testimony of the Church's recognition of Peter as its Ro...

2614. Proper 16

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John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 1:8-2:10 The birth of Moses. The story of the Patriarchs ended with Joseph's bringing the Hebrews to Egypt. In due time they multiplied until they became a threat to the Egyptians. The story of the Exodus begins with the birth of Moses who was adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. The next ten readings will take us from Moses' birth, to the release from Egypt, to the wil...

2615. Proper 16 & Pentecost 14

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE Summer is over, and fall has begun with its return of people to the churches and their activities, and the church is now entering the last quarter of the church year. Informed people will realize that about two and a half months remain in the Pentecost Cycle/Season. They are also aware that such things as Rally Day, Installation of Church School teachers, programs and retreats in...

2616. Proper 16 & Pentecost 14

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

Theme: Deliverance from bondage. The Old Testament readings, with the exception of the Roman Catholic, focus on God's great acts of deliverance. God sends prophets to announce their approaching freedom. We see the completion of God's intent in the gospel, where he gives to the church the power to deliver people from the bondage of sin. COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 1:8 2:10 Generations after ...

2617. Who Is God?

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: There are many false gods. Finding God isn't easy but it is worth the search. Summary: Two people are talking about God and each gives several views. "God" is watching from above. Jesus enters and exposes "God" as a fraud and offers the two a real relationship with God. Playing Time: 6 minutes Setting: A neutral acting space Props: Ladder Policeman's cap Glasses Ruler Santa Claus cap an...

2618. Peter's Declaration About Jesus

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

Suggestions: Use in ordinary sequence with the scripture readings. Speakers: 1 woman 6 young men Peter speaks with hesitation Key: 1 = woman storyteller 2 = Jesus 3, 4, 5, 6 = disciples 7 = Peter 1: Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, 2: "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" 1: And they said, 3: "Some say John the Baptist, 4: but others ...

2619. Peter. Rock. Follower of Jesus.

Drama

Thomas Blowers

Dramatic Monologue My name is Simon Bar-Jona. And for years I carried that name with pride. Simon-- a strong name, said my mother-- a dependable name, said my father-- a name you can be proud of, said friends and neighbors. "Your great-grandfather's name," everyone reminded me. And I was proud to carry his name as my own. Then one day Jesus began calling me "Peter" and the name stuck. Soon that'...

2620. The Gates of Hell

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: Have a small card-size picture of Jesus for each child. (For this lesson you will need people from your congregation who are different generations of the same family. Hopefully, you will have a family with a child that participates in these lessons. Ask the adults ahead of time to help you with this lesson. They should come to the story place when the children come. Begin by asking each o...

2621. The Keys to the Kingdom

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A set of keys. Good morning, boys and girls. Last week we had a ticket as our object. This week we have a set of keys. You may remember that last week in talking about tickets, we said that a ticket can get you into a movie or an amusement park or somewhere else, but tickets can also keep you out if you don't have one. Now what do keys do? That's right, they let people get into locked do...

2622. One Word Changed Everything

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A postage stamp Good morning, boys and girls. Who knows what I am holding in my hand? That's right, a stamp. What do we do with stamps? We put them on letters so the Postal Service will carry them for us to someone we care about. How much is a stamp worth? Well, at least for right now, twenty-five cents. There are some people who collect stamps, as you know. Some of their stamps are very...

2623. Who Do You Say That I Am?

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A wedding ring Good morning, boys and girls. Who are you today? Did you hear that? I didn’t ask you how you were today, I asked you who were you today? Do you know what I mean? Let me explain. If I were to ask your mother and father who the little girl was that was standing beside me, they would say, "Why, that’s ____ my daughter." Right? If I asked your school teacher who this boy was th...

2624. Solid as a Rock

Children's Sermon

Object: A stone. Good morning, boys and girls. Has anybody ever called you a rock? (Let them answer.) Seriously, has anyone ever said to you, "Jim, you are a rock!" or "Mary, you remind me of a rock!" (Let them answer.) What does that sound like when someone calls you a rock? Does it sound like they are calling you a bad name, or are they trying to be nice? (Let them answer.) Take a look at the r...

2625. The Ultimate Question

Sermon

David E. Leininger

Many years ago, in my seminary days, our first course in Systematic Theology dealt with basically the same question as that which the Lord posed here to his disciples. Our professor described Jesus as "the proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God." Did you get that? "The proleptic, salvific, hidden appearance of the eschatological kingdom of God." On our way out ...

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