Sermons on Matthew 7:13-21:

Beware The Wolves Series

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023

We still have false teachers and phony prophets who are infiltrating the Church.

A few weeks ago, a UPS driver came up to my door to drop off a package. As usual, my dog Napoleon started barking and going nuts. (He’s my mailman alarm system) So, when he started barking, I went into the front room and opened the door just enough to let myself out to receive the package, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Sin And Iniquity

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Feb 28, 2023

What is the difference between sin and iniquity?

What is the difference between sin and iniquity? Haven't we heard all this time that sin is sin? Indeed, we have. However, Jesus said in Matthew 7:21-23, "Not everyone that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Fruit Do I Bear?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 17, 2022

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus teaches about fruit in people’s lives.

False prophets were recurrent in Old Testament times. They forecasted just what the king and the local people wanted to hear, asserting that it was God's message. False teachers are similarly as frequent today. Jesus says to be careful with those whose words sound religious but who are inspired ...read more

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

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can Salvation Be Lost?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Oct 23, 2022

This is a Word I believe God wants His people to hear today, because we are living in a time and season where the wheat will be separated from the tares in the church. There is a move of God coming to this world and to this nation that will be unlike any we have ever seen in our lifetime.

CAN SALVATION BE LOST? This is a Word I believe God wants His people to hear today, because we are living in a time and season where the wheat will be separated from the tares in the church. There is a move of God coming to this world and to this nation that will be unlike any we have ever seen ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Feast Of Tabernacles And Millennial Worship Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 12, 2022

What will worship be like during the Millennium? What part will the Feast of Tabernacles play in that? How can we apply Zechariah 14:16 to our lives today?

Intro In the last six verses of the book of Zechariah, we get a glimpse into the Millennium. Zechariah does not give us a lot of information about life during the Millennium. But the material in Zechariah 14:16-21 sheds valuable light on the subject. Zechariah’s message revolves around the two ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Revelation 11:15, Matthew 7:13, Isaiah 9:6-8, Revelation 21:1-3, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Ezekiel 37:1-19, Psalm 118:25-29, Revelation 7:9-10, John 8:12, Matthew 23:39, Psalm 92:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Self Anointed Prophets

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 26, 2023

From whence cometh these prophets whose prophecies fail?

From whence cometh these prophets whose prophecies fail? Jeremiah 23:19 Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked. 20 The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:19-23, Deuteronomy 18:21-22, 2 Thessalonians 2:7-10, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Harvest Known To Man Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 30, 2023

Chapter 14 is a great encouragement and a preview of terror that sets anyone who doesn't know Christ on a collision course with a righteous God. The time to know Jesus is now, before there are no more chances!

Alpha and Omega, Part 42, Revelation Part 19 The Greatest Harvest known to Man Revelation 14:9-20 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time, we explored the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:9-20, Romans 1:18, Matthew 10:15, Matthew 7:21, John 3:16-17, Revelation 6:9-11, Romans 2:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mistaken Identity

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Nov 11, 2023

Mistaken identity is a fact of physical life here on earth. Humans have to have identities for everything. Humans have to have an identifying aspect of every object, place and person to distinguish one from another.

A young couple found they were expecting a child. As the pregnancy progressed, they found out they were going to have twins. What an excitement. Yet, what a problem. What if they were identical twins! How would they tell them apart long enough to teach them their respective names? The idea of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26, Acts 2:47, 2 Peter 1:1, John 14:15, John 14:21, Matthew 7:21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tangible Verses Intangible Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 11, 2023

What is it that God wants you to do with the one life he has given you? The life you have is a gift but will not be all it can be without your journeying into the unknown.

Tangible verses Intangible. Abraham set free to be blessed and a blessing! Genesis 17:1-10 and 17:15-22. We carry on today with number two sermon of this four-part sermon series “Steadfast.” The verse that sort of ties the series together is Psalm 16:8 “I have set the LORD always before me: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-10, Joshua 24:2, Genesis 12:1-3, Matthew 7:14, Hebrews 11:1-40, Genesis 17:15-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Two Roads To Travel Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 24, 2023

Jesus has just preached the greatest sermon in all of history in Matthew 5-6. It is known as the Sermon on the Mount. Matthew Chapter 7 is the greatest invitation of all times that concludes Jesus’ sermon. What will you do about what Jesus has said?

One of the elements of a sermon is the invitation. A sermon is more than information preached. In the invitation there is a call to action. What are you going to do with what you heard? How will you respond to how God has spoken to you? Jesus has just preached the greatest sermon in all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Theologians

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2023

Not all dead theologians are in the grave.

You can quote the written Word of God from Genesis to Revelation and go to Hell. You can have the Living Word of God, Jesus, and go to Heaven. Unless you are filled with the Holy Spirit of God who gives life to the written Word, you will go to Heaven defeated and fruitless while giving the wrong ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16, Acts 3:12, Romans 15:19, 2 Timothy 1:7, 2 Timothy 3:5, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:21-23, 1 Corinthians 2:4, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 1 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Unsaved Christian Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 4, 2023

A look at Cultural Christianity

The Unsaved Christian If you would, open your Bible to Matthew 7. During a Sunday school lesson, a child learned about how God created human beings. The child became especially focused when the teacher explained how Eve was created from Adam’s ribs. Later in the week, the boy’s mother saw him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Facing The Many Decision Doors Of Life Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 6, 2023

Opening life's doors.

A. DOORS ABOUT HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “ I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture” (John 10:9). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s kingdom only through the narrow door. The highway to hell is a wide door for the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sugar Coated Gospel

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Dec 13, 2023

Today, we start on a journey together -- one that looks into the very heart of our faith I stand before you not as a speaker seeking the praise of humanity but as a humble servant of Ghrist, sharing a message that might challenge our comfortable spaces.

I. Opening Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. The Dangers of Sugar-Coating - Discussing the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Galatians 1:10, Matthew 7:21-23, Ephesians 4:15, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

1 John 5:13-21 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on May 15, 2025

1 John 5:13-21

1 John 5:13-21 13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. “Ye have eternal life” Now we have to understand first this is for the believer obviously, but does ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21, Matthew 7:21-23, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Bible Church