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Finding What You're Looking For

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

based on 7 ratings

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asking and receiving

"Finding What You’re Looking For" Matthew 7:7-28 7/6/97 Intro: Jerry Clower - firehouse on fire - truck into fire, put fire out - new brakes Let’s suppose I had a magic lamp today. If I told you it had a magic genie inside that would grant you any three wishes, what would you wish for? How much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lawlessness

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 30, 2006

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In the past few years it seems that men are doing what is right in their own sight without any restraints. It’s time that we understand lawlessness!

Lawlessness Text: Matthew 7: 21-23 Lawlessness is a trap; it’s a trap because lawlessness can start just with a bad attitude toward someone in authority. Lawlessness always becomes more progressive and usually thinks there the only one who is right. In Webster’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Ways

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 2, 2006

based on 305 ratings

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--2 Ways to HEAVEN, to HAPPINESS, 2 Ways to LIVE, and to DIE. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

TWO WAYS Matthew 7:13-29 The number two has a great significance in the Bible: Two tables of stone -Two sons of Aaron Abraham had two sons -Isaac had two sons Two and the Tabernacle -Two goats Two turtledoves -Two pigeons Two oxen used together -Samson two pillars Two witnesses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Insights From "American Idol"

Contributed by John Mayes on Mar 11, 2006

based on 24 ratings

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What does "American Idol" have in common with the day of Judgment and Matthew 7:21? Both are "reality based"!

Spiritual Insights from "American Idol" The show, "American Idol" is in it’s fifth season on FOX and is watched by millions of people worldwide. Every year thousands of hopeful contestants between the ages of 16 and 29 audition for the chance to become the next "American Idol". Immediate fame ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

based on 18 ratings

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We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Good Tree

Contributed by Juan Lane on Apr 21, 2005

based on 7 ratings

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Some of us are being eaten alive by termites. We have come up with ways to allow the enemy to stop the things that God has spoken into our lives. We have failed to recognize that we are the good fruit from the good tree.

I Am The Good Tree Scripture Reference: Matthew 7:17 – 20 (KJV) Matthew 7:17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth corrupt fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. 19 Every tree that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Fruitful Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2005

based on 49 ratings

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Nature teaches us that if you are going to be fruitful, you have to: 1. Have your roots in good soil. 2. Have a healthy trunk and branches. 3. Have fertilization.

A wealthy businessman, who was well known for being ruthless and unethical, told Mark Twain that before he died, he wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He said that when he got there he wanted to climb to the top of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, and there read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Make Wise Decisions Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 22, 2005

based on 20 ratings

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Jesus’ conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount is a call to obedience.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:13-27 TITLE: “MAKE WISE DECISIONS” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago, there was a news story about a man named Don Wyman. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Construction

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 23, 2005

based on 79 ratings

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A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Building your house upon the Rock

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Matthew 7: 21-29 Romans 3:22-28 "Construction" 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Broadway Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2005

based on 54 ratings

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Why is the narrow way the road less traveled? Because 1. It is difficult. 2. It is against the majority. 3. It includes persecution.

Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). (A spontneous skit can be done here. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Wide Gate Or The Narrow Gate

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006

based on 16 ratings

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Many people today believe that God’s kingdom is governed on the same basis as our nation, democracy, if this was true then the right way to heaven would be that of the majority. Although the nation Israel knew nothing of democracy as we have it, they, t

The Wide Gate or the Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-27 The Lord Jesus Christ, in this great Sermon on the Mount, has distinguished His kingdom from that of contemporary Judaism, while identifying it with that spoken of in the Old Testament. As He concludes this sermon, we come to the bottom line, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

Good Soil, Good Tree; Good Fruit

Contributed by Kenric Jameison on Jun 11, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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What kind of tree are you? We all need to become good, full, filled, nourishing trees for Christ. But good soil is required so we can all reach our potential of bearing good fruit.

Good Soil, Good Tree; Good Fruit Luke 8:5-18 Amplified Bible Everything God made on this earth has an ear to hear. How do I know that? We can find examples of it throughout the Word. In Mark 4 and Luke 8 Jesus tells his disciples to go to the other side with him. Jesus falls asleep and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-18, Matthew 7:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Emitting Light Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2006

based on 5 ratings

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First Sermon of the Radiation Series

Radiation: Emitting Light Matthew 7:15-20 Sermon by Keith J. Andrews All scriptures marked NKJV are: The New King James Version. 1996, c1982. Nashville: Thomas Nelson. In the TV series 24, the United States is always on the brink of disaster, and Jack Bauer is the only one that can save the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Choices, Choices

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 25, 2006

based on 11 ratings

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Life is full of choices. Some have effects on our lives, but The Bible gives us eternal choices to make.

CHOICES, CHOICES Text: Matthew 7:15-27 I. TWO WAYS (13-14) A. Wide gate (v.13) (“many there be which go in thereat”) B. Narrow gate (v.14) (“few there be that find it”) (John 14:6) II. TWO TREES (15-20) A. Good tree (v.17a) (conforms with Scriptures) B. Corrupt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

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