Sermons on Matthew 7:15-20:

A Tree And Its Fruit

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Dec 22, 2000

Charismatic activity is no substitute for godly living.

A TREE AND ITS FRUIT “By their fruit you will recognised them”, (Matthew 7: 16, 20). Matthew wrote his Gospel for Jewish-Christians - Jewish-Christians who were forced to separate themselves from their Jewish brothers and sisters because of their new found faith in Jesus as the Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Holiness

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 33

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 33

It’s sad to say, but many in our society today have bought into the notion that truth is relative. In other words, truth depends on how you define it. What is true for one individual may not necessarily be true for another. What is true today may not necessarily be true tomorrow. Consequently, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is Heaven For Everyone? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

An examination of whether all people go to heaven for people investigating the Christian faith.

Have you ever felt totally out of place somewhere? One of the things I do to be involved in our community is I’m a chaplain for our local Police Department. Now I’ve been a police chaplain for over three years now, and that role takes me some places I wouldn’t ordinarily be exposed to as a pastor. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 7:14-15, 2 Corinthians 5:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 30, 2001

AN INSTRUCTIONAL SERMON TO REVEAL THE UNSPOKEN TREASURES OF SELF - APPOINTED AND NOT GOD ANNOINTED MINISTER AND THEIR CHARACTERISTICS.

Their Bad Roots Will In Time Reveal Their Bad Fruit Text Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but Inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruit. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? Even so every good tree bears good fruit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homosexuality & The Gospel

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 1, 2001

This sermon deals with the basis for rejecting homosexuality as a lifestyle acceptable within the Scriptures.

Jesus is our model for the acceptance of other people. Jesus invited people from all walks of life to come follow him. He loved and he welcomed many. Yet Jesus’s words and demands offended a lot more than they attracted, because Jesus would not tolerate sin. He gave a stinging rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17-23, Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Jesus Lived By The Golden Rule

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 5, 2001

Reasons why Jesus preached and lived by the golden rule

The Power of the Golden Rule (Matt 7:12-16) Illustration:George Muller (1805-1898) built many orphanages at Ashley Down, England. Without a personal salary, he relied only on God to supply the money and food needed to support the hundreds of homeless children he befriended in the name of Christ. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Vs. Discernment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual.

Thesis: We can discern right from wrong without judging the individual. Intro.: 1. Have you ever tried to point out the truth to someone only to have them accuse you of judging them? a. Illust. Suggesting to a co-worker that drinking and chasing women is wrong. (He's alcoholic/married!) "You're ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Who Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of False Teachers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT I.

GUARD YOUR SOUL AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE DECEPTION OF FALSE TEACHERS BY CHECKING THEIR FRUIT I. WHO ARE THESE FALSE TEACHERS? A. Characteristics of a Genuine Prophet: 1. Commissioned by God vs. Self-appointed How does our emphasis on seminary education, candidating, volunteerism, etc. lend itself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

On Solid Ground

Contributed by James Wilson on Dec 4, 2000

The Wise Man built his house upon the rock.

On Solid Ground Matthew 7:13-27 "Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide, and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter by it. [14] "For the gate is small, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Perspective: Essentials Of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Int Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of.

A Clear Perspective: Essentials of Christianity You Can Sink Your Teeth Into (Matt. 7:7-29) MAIN IDEA: It is one thing to have a well thought out belief system, but in the foxholes and trenches of life, we need truth we can easily grasp and lay hold of. I. We Can Always Pray Without Wearing God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blueprints To Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 30, 2003

Sermon in the series BLUEPRINTS

Series: BLUEPRINTS Sermon 4: Blueprints to Fruitfulness Matthew 7:15-23; Galatians 5 You may ask the question: How do we know when a person walking in the Spirit? Well, our last few studies have indicated to us that evidence is the presence of fruit. Fruit shows that the believer is sensitive to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23, Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

You Are What You Show Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2002

By your fruits, you WILL be known

INTRODUCTION • Silly warning labels illustration. http://www.rinkworks.com/said/warnings.shtml • Last week we looked at the choice that we all have the freedom to make concerning which path we will take in life. • Jesus encouraged us to take the narrow path. • In chapter y ,we have looked at 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have A Green Thumb

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 18, 2004

During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly.

“DO YOU HAVE A GREEN THUMB?” During my prayer time and preparation for this sermon, the Lord kept talking to my heart about gardening. You have to understand that when it comes to having a green thumb, I flunk in that area very poorly. I have tried on several occasions to plant flower seeds only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:17-19, Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Identification Please Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 20, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "The Kingdom Is Near". This sermon looks at the identification of a Christian.

Sunday Morning, August 18, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§The Kingdom Is Near¡¨ [#3] SLIDE 1 IDENTIFICATION PLEASE Matthew 7:13-23 Introduction: 1. Our vacation this year introduced our children to something new: Airports and airplanes. With all of the tightened security it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Baptist