Sermons on Matthew 7:16:

God Of The Impossible

Contributed by Peter Reece on Sep 28, 2025

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus demands total purity, of heart, mind, and spirit – an impossible standard for anyone to reach.

Mattew 7:7 – 29 – God of the Impossible This is a whole chunk of Matthew’s Gospel and forms the end of the Sermon-on-the-Mount, which started back at the beginning of chapter 5. We normally study these sections individually and could preach a whole sermon on each of them, but today we are going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Children Of God Vs. Children Of The Devil Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 25, 2025

God created all of us yet not everyone is a child of God and chosen by God.

The Bible teaches that God created all humanity, but not everyone is considered a child of God. In fact, Scripture distinguishes between those who are children of God and those who are children of the devil. But what determines this distinction? Let's explore this from a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16

The King Revealed: Entering By The Right Gate, Following The True Shepherd Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 9, 2026

Every kingdom is defined by its king. His character shapes the culture, his authority determines the boundaries, and his word decides who belongs. In Matthew 7, Jesus is not whispering gentle advice—He is revealing Himself as King. Not a life coach. Not a moral philosopher. The King.

The King Revealed: Entering by the Right Gate, Following the True Shepherd Introduction: When the King Steps Forward Every kingdom is defined by its king. His character shapes the culture, his authority determines the boundaries, and his word decides who belongs. In Matthew 7, Jesus is not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23, John 10:9, Acts 4:12, Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 16:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Fruity?

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Asking someone, are you fruity? is usually thought of as being are you a bit crazy or silly! When I’m saying, are you Fruity? I’m asking are you producing spiritual fruit!

Are you Fruity? Asking someone, are you fruity? is usually thought of as being are you a bit crazy or silly! When I’m saying, are you Fruity? I’m asking are you producing fruit! Matthew 7:15-20 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, James 2:14-26, Matthew 25:14-28, John 15:1-17, Revelation 22:12, Mark 11:12-21, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Neighbor’s House Knocked Down

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

My neighbor's house caught fire and was totally destroyed inside. A wrecking crew came out and knocked the house down and hauled off the debris in a day! What does this mean for you spiritually?

Neighbor’s House Knocked Down Story about the house next door getting knocked down in one day. Back in September the house next door caught fire. They put it out but it was so smoke damaged that it was unlivable. Well last week we noticed the fireplug in front of our house had a valved installed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:15-20, James 2:26, James 1:22-25, 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, Luke 14:28-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

Make your New Years Resolution to have a closer walk with Jesus!

Abiding in Jesus Is everyone still keeping their New Year’s resolutions? Did you even make any resolutions? Anyway, Valentine’s day is almost here so I wanted to bring a sort of Valentine’s day message. Of course I’m weird so I didn’t choose 1 Corinthians 13 - the love chapter, nor did I choose ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-9, Ephesians 2:8-10, Matthew 7:15-20, Galatians 5:22, Galatians 5:19-21, Mark 11:12-14, Luke 13:4, Revelation 3:17-19, Zechariah 7:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Wheat And The Tares

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

I’ve once seen a beautiful picture of a meadow with spring blossoming trees and dandelions as far as the eye can see. How beautiful! Then I realized that it’s not as pretty as I first thought.

The Wheat and the Tares Did you see that it snowed yesterday morning? We got just a few flakes but it really did snow! I even got a video of it. I’ve once seen a beautiful picture of a meadow with spring blossoming trees and dandelions as far as the eye can see. How beautiful! Then I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 11:12-14, James 2:14-26, Philippians 3:2-9, John 13:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

I Couldn’t Care Less!

Contributed by Jim Brown on Feb 14, 2026

By nature we are fault finders in others. We see the faults in others but rarely see the faults with ourselves. But sometimes we see the good too and that’s really what we should focus on.

I Couldn’t Care Less! My wife, two daughters, a boyfriend and myself flew to the great state of Oregon. After we landed in Oregon, we rented a van and went on a driving trip around the state. We saw the beautiful coast, we saw Crater lake, we saw Mount Hood, Jefferson Mountain, The three sisters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5, Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 7:15-20, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:10, Proverbs 29:7, Proverbs 28:27, 1 John 4:20-21, Philippians 2:1-4, John 11:25, Romans 9:2-4, 2 Peter 3:9, James 2:16, John 4:34-35, 1 John 3:16-17, 1 John 3:1, Ezekiel 16:49, Jude 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Permission

Contributed by Nishal Maharaj on Mar 8, 2026

In today’s passage, we see the prophets coming to Elisha, asking for permission. They could have gone on their own, but they chose humility and respect for God’s appointed leadership. We’ll learn why permission and obedience are a path to God’s blessing and protection.

Today I want to speak about the importance of permission and respect for God-appointed leadership. In the passage we read from Second Book of Kings 6:1–7, we see that Elisha was the prophet appointed by God and he was leading a group of prophets. These prophets lived and learned under his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7, Ephesians 4:11, Hebrews 13:17, Matthew 7:16, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Ephesians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Kingdom Now: Good Fruit! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the themes of living the Golden Rule, discerning false prophets, and producing good fruit in our lives as believers.

Good morning, everyone! You've probably heard the statement, "Walk the talk." It's a common phrase used to remind us that our actions should match our words. But have you ever stopped to consider how it applies to our Christian life? Today, we'll be diving into Matthew 7:12-23, exploring the themes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-23

Topics: Kingdom Now, Jesus' Teachings

By Their Fruit We Shall Know Them PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

Emphasizes the importance of choosing the narrow, challenging path of true belief, bearing good fruits, and being wary of false prophets, as guided by Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. I bet you've all heard the saying, "The road less traveled is often the most rewarding." It calls to mind a sense of challenge, doesn't it? A call to venture beyond the ordinary, to embrace the difficult for the sake of the extraordinary. This concept isn't new ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-21

Topics: Fruit, Know Them

Beware Of Wolves PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 11, 2024

Explores the importance of discerning spiritual wolves in sheep's clothing and resisting the allure of power not rooted in God's will.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the house of the Lord, surrounded by the fellowship of believers? We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. God has a word for us today, a word that is as timely as it is timeless. In the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20, Matthew 10:16, Acts 20:29

Topics: Wolves, House