Sermons on Mattityahu 7:23:

A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing

Contributed by Olusegun Ayobami Sanni on Jan 10, 2018

Be careful of those who hide malicious intent under the guise of kindliness. Are you not one of them?

Introduction: The cautionary advice that one cannot necessary trust someone who appears kind and friendly has been with us for many centuries. “Once upon a time a wolf resolved to disguise his appearance in order to secure food more easily. Encased in the skin of a sheep, he pastured with the flock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Really Legalism?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 8, 2016

A study which identifies the difference between true and false legalism.

During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Your House Upon The Rock

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2016

A teaching about the Christian believer building their life upon the solid foundation of God's Word

We are in treacherous times, and more than ever before we need to get our lives completely lined up with the Word of God. We need to get all of our ducks in a row, and connect all of the dots and keep them connected. We are in the last of the last days and time is getting ever so short. The trump ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Saying Lord Lord Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 20, 2016

Jesus calls us to reflect on the the depth of our connection with Him by getting us to assess the choices we are making regarding the road we walk, the fruit we produce and the house we build.

Message Matthew 7:13-27 Saying “Lord, Lord” Is Not Enough Imagine a scene in heaven. It is the day of judgement and you are confident about the outcome. You are standing before the Judge - “Why should you be allowed to enter an eternity of heavenly joy?” Because I prophesied in your name. Because ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship, Ritual Or Both?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 10, 2016

Lent is coming! Lent is coming! Why do we have Lent? Why do some observe this ritual while others do not? How do we discern which rituals are beneficial and which are harmful to our walk with the Lord? To Lent or not to Lent, that is the question!

Please stand with me as we read our recent memory Scripture together! John 1:1-4 NIV “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. “Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Nazarene

"True Or False"

Contributed by Daniel Garrett on Feb 11, 2017

False teachers are everywhere, but we need to understand that pastors of churches are not the only type of false teachers.

Is your preacher true or false? Is your family? Are you? See it is very simple, true = good, false = bad! There are bad people in the world and their sole purpose is to destroy you! Read Matthew 7: 15-23 Jesus has just got through warning us about the path to destruction in the Sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Excuse Me, But You Have A Piece Of Broccoli In Your Teeth Series

Contributed by Steve Hankins on Feb 28, 2017

This is one sermon from a survey through Matthew looking for the questions Jesus asked and His answers we need.

Excuse Me, But You Have a Piece Of Broccoli in Your Teeth Matthew 7 NKJV Have you ever sat at the dinner table with someone having that enjoyable conversation, and you notice they have something in their teeth, I have and I have found it becomes difficult to concentrate on the conversation until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Advent – Are You Ready?

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 30, 2017

The important question to ponder about the second coming of Jesus is ‘are we ready?’ Many would be surprised to know that they are not part of God’s kingdom when Jesus comes to judge the world. Hence, let us give up all evil (even the sins that the world

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Mat. 24:42 1. Will He come? As we are getting ready to celebrate the advent season, it is time to ponder about the second coming of Christ. When we think about the return of Jesus, many questions pop up. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:36-44, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

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

Whose Manifestations Are You Believing?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2021

If it does not match up with the Word then whatever you are experiencing or seeing is iniquity.

Is not ironic that God leads us away from materialism yet in some places He is reported to manifest His presence with gold dust and diamonds? Angels are spiritual beings though they can manifest to haul Lot and his family out of Sodom and cook for Elijah. Yet, in all the manifestations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-25, Isaiah 6:2-3, 1 Kings 17:14-16, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 24:4-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:12, Jude 1:24, Matthew 24:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How To Respond To Jesus’ End Times’ Teaching Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2020

After sharing His teaching about the end times in chapter 24, Jesus shares what we should do with that knowledge. What does He say?

WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS END TIMES' KNOWLEDGE JESUS JUST GAVE? Guess when? Study endlessly? Or be ready? - Matthew 24:36; Matthew 25:1-13. - Most of chapter 24 was Jesus answering His disciples’ question about the end times. We will go back and discuss the specifics of that in upcoming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 24:42-44, Matthew 24:37-39, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 7:24-26, Matthew 24:45-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience To God

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Aug 13, 2020

Sins committed with good intentions were also punished by God. Wrong actions cannot be sanctified by good intentions. If we are careful to obey the Lord, we will have the peace and joy of the Lord in our hearts and the Lord will be with us amidst all our difficulties.

2 Samuel 6:1-8 Again David gathered all the choice men of Israel, thirty thousand. And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the Lord of Hosts, who dwells between the cherubim. So they set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-8, Numbers 4:15, Romans 10:1-3, Matthew 7:21-23

Bid Him Come And Die Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2021

Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposal, and far too many so-called "believers" are riding the fence, playing a game, or trying to look devout when their character shows otherwise. Either follow and obey Him, or be honest in your unbelief and leave.

In today's social set-up, especially here in America, the prevailing philosophy seems to be, "I want it, and I want it NOW!" Young people are crying out for this at a pace that is bordering on the ridiculous, petty, and unrealistic. I do not see even the slightest awareness in most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Mark 7:6, Mark 8:34-38, Titus 1:6, James 3:14, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Phone Is Ringing. Will You Pick Up?

Contributed by Edward Pruett on Feb 28, 2018

In order to have true transformation, we are called to speak truth with boldness to guide our flock to an effective walk, where He is expecting believers to accept their calling and wear the requirement at all times vs. when it suits them.

I thank God for all that He is doing in my life, and in the lives of His people. I am thankful for all of God’s messengers here in service today. It is truly an honor to have you here today. As I labored on the Word for today, God communicated that He is calling for true transformation--a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 12:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Know Who You Are

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Nov 2, 2010

Our lives must be built on the solid foundation of faith in Christ.

How To Know Who You Are Matthew 7:21-29 INTRODUCTION A. Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s definition of salvation. 1. German theologian aware of the deception and delusion of the Lutheran church of his day. 2. Described their teaching as “cheap grace.” 3. Profession of faith was carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Baptist