Sermons on Matthew 7:7-23:

We Must Pray For Our Leaders

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 11, 2019

The Bible tells us to pray for our leaders and all who are in authority. The Bible doesn’t say we have to agree with them. The Bible doesn’t say we have to like them. But it does command us to pray for them.

It bothers me when I hear Christian speak against President Trump. And I know he’s not the most polished person when it comes to speaking his mind. And there are times when, quite honestly, I would have preferred that he passed on opportunities to speak his mind. It really bothers me when I hear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4, Matthew 7:13-15, Matthew 12:43, Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Portals Or Potholes To Hell?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 28, 2020

There has been a dramatic increase in the number of those who say they are experiencing angelic visitations as a result of open heavenly "portals"

NASA has used spacecraft to detect energetic particles and magnetic openings in the Earth's magnetosphere. They are known as 'X-points' or electron diffusion regions where the magnetic field of Earth connects to the magnetic field of the Sun, creating an uninterrupted path leading ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Proverbs 8:32-36, Genesis 28:12, Genesis 28:15, John 1:51, John 14:6, Joel 2:28-29, Psalm 24:7, Psalm 141:3, Psalm 78:23, Revelation 4:1-2, Luke 8:17, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Ephesians 5:11, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ask And You Will Receive

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 1, 2020

Faithful, believing, heartfelt prayer is a game-changer.

“Ask and You Will Receive” After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, in which evangelist D.L. Moody’s church was destroyed, he decided to take a trip to England as a sort of educational sabbatical while the new sanctuary was being built. He wanted to learn from some of his British counterparts in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

One Way (The Path To Salvation)

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020

Jesus as the only way

INTRODUCTION: Is there more than one way which can lead to eternal life? Many believe so, including 57% within the evangelical church! What did Jesus and His apostles say about the path to salvation, the way to eternal life? THERE IS ONLY ONE PATH TO SALVATION 1. According to Jesus (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, John 8:24, John 14:6, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 20 - Five Words To Pray By Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 19, 2020

Communication is the foundation of every relationship. While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in praying about what’s on our minds. Here are five words to remember to help us learn how to talk to God.

To listen to the audio of the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Intro: • Communication is the foundation of every relationship. o Translation ad blunders (images from Google) • While God is never confused about our communication, it helps us to be clear in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 7:7-8, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Let Your Glad Hand Become Your Sad Hand

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 23, 2020

In Southern culture handshaking is also known as glad handing. Be discerning when who give the right hand of fellowship lest that glad hand become a sad one when that person or group proves to not be what they seem to be.

Matthew 7:21 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. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Trust Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

"Ask...Seek...Knock..." is trusting God for his best. The Golden Rule is not reciprocity, but trust in God's best.

Healthy Disciples: A LIFE OF TRUST—Matthew 7:7-12 In this series on the last part of the Sermon on the Mount, we have considered what Jesus said about a healthy Christian life. Previously in his teaching on the hillside that day, Jesus talked about prayer. He warned his disciples about making a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grounded In Christ Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020

Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27, Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is But One Vaccine, One Way!

Contributed by Damien Saylor on Jun 9, 2020

There are over a hundred vaccines being pushed right now, but none of them are good if they don’t work!

There is but one vaccine, One Way! - I don’t know how many of you sit at home thinking, when will this madness end, but I find myself pondering that notion more & more. - I’ve taken note of all the potential vaccines that are running through our drug corporations. - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Strait And Narrow Sermon Vi: Mature Christians Live And Love Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 10, 2020

As culture drifts further away from biblical truth, mature Christians - those who truly know Him Who is not of this world - seek to be like Him in word and in deed.

CHRISTIANS WHO TRULY KNOW “HIM WHO IS NOT OF THIS WORLD” LIVE AND LOVE LIKE HIM Two little lines I heard one day, traveling along life’s busy way, bringing conviction to my heart, and from my mind will never depart: “Only one life twill soon be past, only what’s done for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, 1 John 2:12-17, 1 John 3:16-18

Fruit

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 10, 2020

There can be no fruit until there are roots. The fruit is a result of the roots. No roots, no fruit.

How would you define fruit? What is fruit? W.E. Vines says, “Fruit is the visible expressions of power working inwardly and invisibly. The character of the fruit being evidence of the character of the power producing it.” God has some established principles, and this is one of them I want to share ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Five-Fold Ministry Defined

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 12, 2020

Jesus commissioned His disciples to "Make Disciples of All Nations!" The work of the Five-Fold Ministry is to achieve this objective.

Matthew 28:19-20 NIV 19. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20. and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." 2 Timothy 2:2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:11-16, 2 Timothy 2:2, Matthew 7:15-20, Mark 16:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Turn Away From False Alliances And Rely Only On The True God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2020

God subjected Himself in the person of Jesus Christ, the God-man, to ridicule and torture and death, so that after rising from the dead, He could form a people.

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Course 2020 If a far-seeing leader in the Middle East back in the centuries before Christ had wanted to found a city or territory for his people, he would have chosen a place with natural defenses, like the island of Tyre in the Lebanon area. Tyre survived as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6-14, Psalm 48:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

A Father's Day Blessing Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 20, 2020

A Father blesses his children and gives good gifts. Matt 7.11 How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT. Luke 11.13 The HEAVENLY FATHER's BLESSING Numbers 6.22-27

2020.06.21.FATHERS DAY - THE SABBATH BLESSING William Akehurst, HSWC adapted from and email received from the Messianic Bible Project Key Points: • A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. • How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fathers Day Blessing (Short) Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 20, 2020

FATHERS DAY BLESSING FROM our HEAVENLY FATHER •A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. •How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT.

2020.06.21.Sermon.Father’s day_THE FATHER’s Blessing for Father’s Day William Akehurst, HSWC Key Points: •A father blesses his children and gives good gifts. •How much more our HEAVENLY FATHER blesses us, places HIS NAME upon us, and gives us the gift of the HOLY SPIRIT. •Our HEAVENLY FATHER has ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Matthew 7:11, Luke 11:13, 1 Peter 2:9, Genesis 48:20, John 1:12-13, Ruth 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational