Sermons on Matthew 7:20-21:

Two Ways To Live Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005

The sermon on the mount is a series of hard sayings. It begins with consolation, with the blessings for those who follow him, but it ends with a harsh warning: a warning against foolishness and its consequences. Having listened to the sermon on the mount

It seems that life today is all about choice. It’s almost as though if we’re not given half a dozen options to choose from at any given moment we feel deprived. Because choice is our right. Now choice is good because it produces competition which keeps prices down and it’s a spur to innovation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Anglican

Where Have You Built?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 10, 2005

This sermon is about building a life and faith that will stand the trials and tribulations of modern living.

Where Have Your Built? – Matthew 7: 21 - 29 Intro: Nick spared no expense in building his beautiful, big ranch-style home covered in limestone. – Built over a mine shaft – caved in – for lack of planning. I. Verse 21 – “not everyone who says Lord, Lord, . . .” A. Lord = KURIOS – Rabbi, My ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Mar 12, 2007

The Sermon on the Mount describes the Christian’s character and way of life. In the concluding verses Jesus gives tests to see if we are really in the Kingdom; on the ’narrow way’

It’s about six months ago now, since we had a holiday in a caravan in Burnham Market. A lot of you may know Burnham Market, because it’s a place where a lot of people from Newark go for their holidays. Now, we’d never been to this particular caravan site before, so we asked for directions there, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Consider The Choices That You Make

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Before making any decisions it is wise for us to “Consider the choices that we make.”

“Consider The Choices That You Make” Matthew 7:21-27 When the show “Let’s Make A Deal” aired in the seventies, one of the hardest things for people to do was to make a decision. Monty Hall would give them a choice between the prizes they had already won or they could trade that in for what was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

How Would God Define A Christian?

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007

Salvation is not a matter of saying or doing something but trusting Someone.

Sometime ago I was down in the West Indies for some speaking engagements. While there I had one of the most unusual yet amusing things happen. Upon arriving on the first island, endeavoring to be a friendly guy, I began engaging in conversation with the people who live there. In those moments we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gospel According To Matthew

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Mar 24, 2007

In light of Jesus’s judgement on those who claimed to have been rightoues and Jesus Mission statement for His life, Matthew gives us conclusion that no matter how hard you may try, you can’t be righteous. The only way you can be saved is through Jesus who

Matthew 7:21-23 "Not everyone who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22Many will say to me on that day, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Bon Fire

Contributed by Carl Finney on Sep 18, 2006

showing how a Christian should B-On Fire

The “B – on Fire” Christian Main Passage: Matthew 7:21 – 23 Albert Barns “Notes on the Bible” Volume 12 pg. 184 “ ‘I never knew you’ that is, I never approved of your conduct; never loved you as my friends. See Psalm 1:6; 2 Timothy 2:19 and 1 Corinthians 8:3. This proves that, with all their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Subtle Deceptions Of The Enemy Series

Contributed by Kent Wise on Sep 23, 2006

Biblical Truth confronting subtle deception

The Invisible War: Subtle Deceptions of the Enemy September 24, 2006 Pastor Kent Wise Introduction It doesn’t surprise me one bit that the last six weeks have been filled with tremendous stress, emotion, and conflict for me and for those around me. When we started this series many of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

Games People Play: Clue Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 27, 2006

Big Idea: A forgiven person is a forgiving person, but a deceiving person is a deceived person.

Games People Play: “Clue” Matthew 7:1-5, 15-23 INTRODUCTION: Doug Lansky has been a travel writer and photographer for many years. In the course of his travels he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Some samples: ß A white highway sign in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

To Know God And Be Known By God.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon challenges listeners to ask themselves whether they know God and whether they are known by him

Matthew 7:15-23 I wonder if you have ever heard this said: “God is love; and because God is love every single person on this planet will have a resting place in heaven. God will welcome all people into heaven because he is love. God will not turn anyone away from the gates of heaven; because God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

An Equal Opportunity Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

The Unveiling of the Kingdom Sunday, June 18th, 2005 As we continue our walk through the Book of Matthew, we are going to pick up at the tail end of Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. For the last several weeks, we’ve been looking at different parts of this sermon, as Jesus lays out the new laws ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Narrow Road Of Life

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

There are many advertised "roads" to heaven, but only one leads to life.

The Narrow Road of Life Matthew 7:13-23 May 22, 2005 Matthew 7:13-14 (NLT) "You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose the easy way. [14] But the gateway to life is small, and the road is narrow, and only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Is It I

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

This sermon will explore the evidence of salvation.

Introduction: Matthew 26:21 Now as they were eating, He said, "Assuredly, I say to you, one of you will betray Me." Christ had just given a prophecy concerning His betrayal. One of His disciples would betray Him, so the question was asked: "Lord is it I?" With this thought in mind, I would ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Inscription Said

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Nov 14, 2006

If our life is condensed into a few words upon a tombstone, what would it say?

• In this life we live we are often remembered for the type of work we did, how we acted or even the amount of things and money we may have or have not had. • When looking back over ones life it is important to ask questions such as “Have I accomplished all that I could have?” “Have I treated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20

Denomination: Baptist