Sermons on Matthew 7:12-23:

Realities Trump Ideas Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2016

Ideas disconnected from realities give rise to ineffectual forms of idealism and nominalism, capable at most of classifying and defining, but certainly not calling to action. What calls us to action are realities illuminated by reason.

Thursday of First Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Luke’s Gospel tells the same story about Jesus’s teaching on prayer, but instead of saying the Father will give us “good things,” Luke says He will give us the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, that is the gift that keeps on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

Personal Ethics For The Followers Of Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 29, 2016

2 Timothy 2:15 (KJV) Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. In this outline we point out a few needed ethics for both believer and minister.

Personal Ethics for the Followers of Christ! In this age of cutting corners, 'cheating' in schools, and work, it becomes more important then ever that we as followers of the Lord be examples of both believer and sinner. Jesus said in Matthew 7:20 (KJV) Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-20

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 6, 2014

What is the "Golden Rule" all about in the eyes of Jesus?

The Golden Rule Matthew 7:7-12 Introduction The “Golden Rule” is commonly referred to in Western society, although it is commonly misused. Cynics substitute statements like “He who has the gold, rules” or “Do unto others before they do unto you” for the words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is Fruitfulness Hidden Or Obvious? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2014

A look at Jesus' insistence that a good tree bears good fruit and a bad tree bears bad fruit. Includes an explanation concerning the thought that most lives are a mixed bag of good and bad fruit.

WHAT EXACTLY DO WE MEAN BY "FRUIT"? Generally when we talk about fruit there are two kinds: internal soul transformation and external people impact. - 1 Corinthians 15:20, 23; Galatians 5:22-23; Colossians 1:10. A. Internal soul transformation. - By this I mean that God is shaping you into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Yourself? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014

We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2014

There are only two ways. which way are you on?

The Strait Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Verse thirteen begins to conclude the Sermon on the Mount, we had mentioned in the previous sermon on the Golden Rule of the theology of the two ways which Jesus has used throughout the Sermon on the Mount. We also mentioned that the Sermon on the Mount is in many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Their Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 9, 2014

There is so much conflicting teaching in the church today. How do we discern the true from the false?

By Their Fruit Matthew 7:15-20 Introduction We have always had false prophets in the world. So when Jesus tells His followers to be wary of them, He isn't saying anything new. The Old Testament is full of examples. But what is the difference between a false prophet and one who speaks truly for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not Everyone Who Says "Lord, Lord" Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2014

Who then can enter into the Kingdom?

Not Everyone Who Says, "Lord, Lord" Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction One of the favorite gospel songs sung in the rural Tennessee churches where I have pastored for many years is “When We All Get to Heaven”. But is everyone who sings this song going to heaven? Is everyone who has at one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fig Tree In The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Aug 13, 2014

The time is short, so repent now to make sure you’re producing spiritual fruit.

Text 1: Luke 13: 6-9 6 Then he told this parable: “A man had a fig tree, planted in his vineyard, and he went to look for fruit on it, but did not find any. 7 So he said to the man who took care of the vineyard, ‘For three years now I’ve been coming to look for fruit on this fig ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 7:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ang Ibig Ninyong Sa Inyo'y Gawin Ng Mga Tao

Contributed by Marvin Salazar on Aug 19, 2014

Ang ibig ninyong sa inyo'y gawin ng mga tao, gawin naman ninyo ang gayon sa kanila (Matthew 7:12 – The Golden Rule)

Intro: "Pay It Forward" a movie released around the year 2000. Sino po ang nakapanuod na nito? Staring Kevin Spacey (Mr. Simonet), Helen Hunt (Arlene McKinney) and Haley Joel Osment as the young boy Trevor McKinney. Sino sa inyo ang nakapanuod na? Taas ang kamay! (wait for the brethren to raise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Church Of God

What Are Fruits?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 22, 2014

To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you look at the fruits before judging the person? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know what the Bible calls "fruits" because we need to determine what fruits are to avoid false prophets. IV. TEXT: Matthew 7:16 (Amplified Bible) 7:16 You will fully ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life Is A Highway Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 25, 2014

Jesus teaches us that life is like a highway and we can choose a road that leads to death and destruction, or a road that leads to life and blessing.

TRANSFORMATION #6: LIFE IS A HIGHWAY REVIEW THE TRANSFORMATION SERIES: For the past two months, we have been going through the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5-7. We have learned that when we put God’s Word into practice in our lives, we can be transformed. INTRO TO TOPIC: Many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: *other

Open The Doors Of The Church Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 29, 2014

Jesus enjoins us to do the will of the Father, but learning how to do God's will is a lifelong journey.

Thursday of the 1st Week in Advent Joy of the Gospel When I read this passage from the great prophet of Advent, the Hebrew priest Isaiah, my memory goes back almost ten years to our pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Both the Old and New Testaments contain a recurring theme, one we see most perfectly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

The Nitty-Gritty Of Personal Evangelization Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2015

Person to person evangelizing can take many forms, but it is the responsibility of all.

Thursday of 12th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel I have a motto in my lab. It’s a kind of universal directive that the students, I hope, learn by heart: Do what I say, and nobody gets hurt. If you have a good memory for movies, you’ll see that the motto is a loose paraphrase ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Catholic

Known By Their Fruits

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 2, 2015

We are expected to bear fruits of righteousness as the disciples of Jesus Christ and also have a responsibility of identifying false prophets and teachers by the fruits they bear.

KNOWN BY THEIR FRUITS Study Text: Mattew 7: 15 – 20 Introduction: - Jesus Christ in speaking of trees said, "By their fruits you shall know them" (Matthew 7:20). You can know by the fruit whether a tree is good or bad. - This illustrates lives. By observing the outward actions of an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal