Sermons on Matthew 7:12-16:

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 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 31

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 31

For the first and only time in this sermon, we find Jesus addressing the same subject twice. The subject of prayer was covered in detail in Matthew 6, especially in the section dealing with the Model Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). His second mention of the subject shows how serious a matter prayer is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 32

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 32

Life is filled with choices. Some of those choices are of very little importance and do not carry with them any major, life-changing consequences. Other choices however are quite important, and making the wrong choice could alter our lives forever. Not only our earthly lives, but our eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

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

It's Your Choice!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

God is saying, "It’s your choice. You can choose either blessings or a curse. If you want blessings, then keep my commands."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL. KANSAS, OK A. Last Sunday the Israelites had begun their invasion of the Promised Land. Now today’s message begins some 5 years later as the invasion has come to an end. God has led them to victory after victory, & now the tribes are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:26-28, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Choose The Narrowness Of The Only True Salvation

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

I. TWO GATES -- THE ENTRANCE INTO SALVATION IS NARROW -- NOT BROAD II.

I. TWO GATES -- THE ENTRANCE INTO SALVATION IS NARROW -- NOT BROAD II. TWO WAYS -- THE CHRISTIAN LIFE ITSELF IS NARROW AND DIFFICULT -- NOT BROAD AND EASY III. TWO DESTINIES -- THE CHRISTIAN ETERNITY IS ONE OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING -- NOT CONDEMNATION AND RUIN IV. TWO GROUPS OF TRAVELLERS -- TRUE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

A message encouraging Christians to live lives characterized by joy rather than grumpiness.

Lighten Up! Various Scriptures Introduction We all like being around people who are generally upbeat, don’t we? I mean, if you had your choice of being with someone who had a smile or someone who looked like he was weaned on sour lemons, who would you most likely pick? I’d pick the smiley guy ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Averting Your Worst Nightmare Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

To avoid the nightmare of not being recognized by Jesus, I must recognize the truth and live by it.

September 23, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 2 INTRODUCTION Once in awhile I’ll have dreams that I can remember in the morning. For some reason it doesn’t happen that often. Kim on the other hand is a practically a professional dreamer. In fact, this has been one of the single most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

My journey to heaven begins with a choice at the fork in the road.

September 9, 2001 The Doorway to Heaven – Part 1 INTRODUCTION The story is told of a young man named Charles Murray who was a student at the University of Cincinnati. Murray was a high diver and training for the summer Olympics of 1968. A fellow student had been talking to him for quite some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Jesus wants us to take the initiative to do something good for another person.

August 19, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 5 INTRODUCTION Last year, a movie was released called “Pay It Forward.” How many of you have seen it? A couple of months ago, I finally took Greg Boldt’s advice and rented it. An evening well spent. In the movie, a boy, played by Haley Joel ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ