Sermons on Mateo 7 27:

Have No Illusions

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 8, 2005

In our world we can become distracted by the illusions of wealth, power and prestige. Pursuing such illusions may give us temporary satisfaction, but they do not give us eternal security. We need to stand on the foundation which will not crumble.

Have No Illusions Readings Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Matthew 7:24-27 (text) Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Young people, boys and girls. You can open any one of a dozen teen magazines available at the moment and the same message will jump out from all of them. A person who has made it in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Two Builders - Two Foundations Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 7, 2002

Jesus had just finished giving the infamous Sermon on the Mount. He so desperately wanted His audience to go and do what He had just taught them because He wanted to implement His kingdom of righteousness on earth. So he tells a story for his conclusion.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Form is meaning in the Bible. The way something is written or said indicates its meaning. I need you to help me make this point. If I say, “Once upon a time…” you expect a story. If I say, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today….” you expect a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Practicing Wise Christianity Series

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Feb 10, 2002

Jesus said that unless we put into practice His words of the Sermon on the mount, we are like the foolish builder

Sermon preached on 1/27/02 at Parkview Church of the Nazarene by J. Richard Lord, Jr. PRACTICING WISE CHRISTIANITY Matthew 7:24-29 INTRO: Ravi Zacharias, a well-known Christian author and teacher did a lectureship at Ohio State University not too long ago. As he was being driven to the lecture, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

Step Out From The Crowd

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2002

This sermon deals with our willingness to step out and stand alone for the cause of Jesus Christ. Not everyone who calls Jesus "Lord" knows Him as such.

Step Out From The Crowd NLF 9/15/02 OT 2 Chronicles 26:16-20 Mark 8:31-39 Text Matthew 7:21-37 Have you ever seen one of the cartoons in which about 10 people are standing in a straight line. Usually they are in the army, and the sergeant has a tough assignment that needs to be done by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-37, 2 Chronicles 26:16-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Good Corner Stone

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 8, 2002

This sermon is about a "building program" that first takes place in the individual life.

(1) "A certain congregation was about to erect a new church edifice. The building committee, in consecutive meetings passed the following resolutions: 1. We shall build a new church 2. The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3. The material in the old building is to be used ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Character Building Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Nov 10, 2002

Salvation by Grace through Faith is proven by what we become. No one has the right to say that they are born-again if their character doesn’t change.

Character Building SERIES Characteristics of Christianity #part 5: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 “You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 “Even so, every good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Solid Foundation

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on May 14, 2002

A sermon preached on a church’s anniversary Sunday

Where I am from in the Miramichi, we do not gather for anniversary services every year, so this is very much a new experience for me. But I do see myself as someone who has a strong connection with the past, especially with the worship and theology which was believed and followed of old. But the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Like Barking Dogs Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 15, 2002

Jesus spoke God’s truth in every day language.

LIKE BARKING DOGS Matthew 7:15-29, 13:34 S: Celebrate Jesus Th: Communication Pr: Jesus spoke God’s truth in everyday language. ?: How? How did Jesus speak? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study three characteristics that demonstrate how Jesus spoke to engage his listeners. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29, Matthew 13:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 19, 2002

No foundation other than Christ will survive the storms of life and the coming judgement of God.

This morning, we continue our journey through the parables of Christ, and in light of the weather we’ve been having lately, I thought it would be appropriate to consider one that has to do with rain. "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

The True And False Way To Heaven

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 13, 2002

Millions of people will find disappointment on that final day because they trusted in their own works rather than Christ for salvation.

Warnings are very important. If your smoke detector goes off, it’s giving you a warning. If the lights on the dash of your car, or truck comes on, it’s a warning that something needs to be given attention. Sometimes those lights don’t mean a thing. You may have driven a car for years and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Christian's Beware

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch7

CHRISTIANS BEWARE Matthew 7 v. 15 - 29 Beware of:- 1. False prophets v. 15 - 20 Jesus speaks of a :- (a) A dangerous crowd "beware" - they exist, have existed in the past, and will exist in the future. (b) A deceitful crowd "wolves in sheeps clothing" - disguised as genuine. (c) A deadly crowd ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-29

Denomination: Holiness

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 20, 2001

Four tests to examine your Christianity.

Counterfeit Christianity - Matthew 7:13-27 Introduction: A man had died and appeared at the gates of heaven. St. Peter told the man that in order to get into heaven he had accumulate 100 points based on how he lived his life. St. Peter asked the man to begin describing his life. The man said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Build Your House On The Rock

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 25, 2002

Christ calls on us to build our houses with good bricks and stone on the foundation of Christ.

June 2, 2002 Matthew 7:15-28 15 "Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. 16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? 17 Likewise every good tree bears good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-28

Denomination: Lutheran

2 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 30, 2002

The foundations that are laid early in life are essential. Although, not very exciting, foundations are essential if a building or faith is to stand the storms of life.

2 Pentecost A Matthew 7:21-27 2 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen I love to watch construction and have been enjoying the building of the new bridge across the river. It is amazing to watch the preparatory work. They have spent many months building dikes so they can work out in the river, sinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

"Drop Your Anchors"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 30, 2002

Only in God are we safe and secure.

Psalm 46:1-11 Matthew 7:21-29 “Drop Your Anchors” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA We speak naively about the the earth being a terra firma--which means that it is solid ground. But it isn’t. Geologists have discovered that the continents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist