Sermons on Narrow Gate:

Be Excellent - Spiritual Gifts (Accountability) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 2, 2016

A look at Spiritual Gifts through the Super Bowl and accountability

Spiritual Gifts / Accountability February 14, 2016 Philippians 3:17 We’ve started the year talking about what it means to be excellent! Excellent individually and excellent as a church. With that in mind, last week we started talking about Spiritual Gifts. If we use the gifts God has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Roads

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Jun 15, 2003

There are many dangers on the road and this sermon looks at the dangers of the broad road as opposed to the narrow one.

TWO ROADS TEXT: MATT. 7:13,14 INTRODUCTION: Way = Road These two roads lead to two very different destinations; One to Life, one to Destruction. One road is Broad, Narrow Wide Gate, Straight Gate Many are on the road to Destruction, few on the road to Life. A narrow road has only one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Shortcut To Heaven

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 17, 2025

The shortcut many seek often ends in destruction. Therefore, every believer must understand that eternal life is accessed through the prescribed path of holiness, truth, and unwavering faith in Christ.

NO SHORTCUT TO HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 7:13-14 Supporting Texts: John 14:6, Hebrews 12:14, 2 Timothy 2:19, Revelation 21:27, Romans 2:6-8 INTRODUCTION: In a world driven by shortcuts, rapid results, and instant gratification, many are tempted to carry this same mindset ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Decision-Making When Facing Doors

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 6, 2019

Guide to making decisions in the will of God.

A. DOORS TO HEAVEN 1. The door of salvation. “I am the door, by Me if any man enters in he shall be saved, and shall go in and out and find pasture” (Jn. 10:4). 2. The door of discipleship. “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14, Psalm 37:4

Denomination: Baptist

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 13, 2009

The message of the cross is salvation through the power of God.

Text: “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God” (1 Corinthians 1:18). Story: “The Evidence of His Claim” There is a story told of a cottage in a little country village, in which lived a family of four: father, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Shocking Truth Is Not All Who Call Jesus "Lord” Are Saved. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 21, 2024

More people will walk the broad road to destruction than will find the narrow path to life.

This warning should stir us to examine our own hearts and lives, lest we be among those who cry, “Lord, Lord!” yet are met with the terrifying words, “I never knew you; depart from me, ye that work iniquity.” Let us not be deceived by outward appearances or religious accomplishments. Judas, a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:25, Matthew 13:20-21

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 21, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that only the LORD is whom we need to have everything. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:1-3 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is your shepherd? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that only the LORD is whom we need to have everything. IV. TEXT: Psalms 23:1-3 1 The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2024

As a child of God, we will all face times when we might have to take an unpopular stance for the word of God. When this happens we might find ourselves standing alone. This message tells us how to do it.

Sometimes We Must Stand Alone Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15; John 6:60-67; Matthew 7:13-16 Good morning, Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is, “Sometimes We Must Stand Alone.” The eleventh chapter of Hebrews records those of the Old Testament who walked with God in faith. It ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15, John 6:60-67, Matthew 7:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 7

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 21, 2025

NASB footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Disciple’s Relationships – Judging and the Golden Rule Focus: Self-examination, discernment (pearls before swine), persistent prayer, the Golden Rule Why this section: Equips believers to navigate chain-of-command tensions and peer conflicts with humility, clarity, and empathy, framed by ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Freedom Of Religion Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Life’s greatest choice is freedom of religion.

A couple had been married for twenty years when they went to a wedding of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s emotional outburst, said, "I didn’t realize that you have such deep feelings about your friend’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Eulogy Norma Washington

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004

This is the eulogy of a woman who was very invovled in the life of the church and died unexpectedly near her 50th birthday.

Norma Washington 9/10/2004 Norma Washington had the gift of a particular smile, that when you looked at her, it would seem as though a laugh was just a second or two away. Her smile and her eyes worked in combination to give you a good feeling ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Buy Oil While The Sun Shines Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 8 of 9

BUY OIL WHILE THE SUN SHINES (MATTHEW 25:1-13) A good friend called me shortly on the Saturday afternoon exactly a week before the day of my wedding. He asked hesitatingly, “What are you doing?” I sensed something was not right and asked him what he meant. After a brief pause he asked meekly: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eulogy Rev. Adrian Lynum

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 6, 2011

Funeral for a fellow pastor who was admired by his family, his church and colleagues in ministry. He had been widowed and then remarried. Both spouses have a place in the message.

Adrian Lynum. God has given us the honor and privilege of celebrating the life of one of his children whose life has ended well. The mind of God is a fascinating place to behold dreams that we would never think of putting into place. Who but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will They Find Us Faithful?

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Feb 8, 2014

Will those who come after us find us faithful? We gain courage and resolution by remembering the lives and sacrifices of those who came before us. We must remember the fallen, resolve to be found faithful, and reflect on the finisher of our faith.

WILL THEY FIND US FAITHFUL? Hebrews 11:1-12:4 (Bible quotes are from NKJV) INTRODUCTION As I was preparing the sermon for this Memorial Day weekend service, I decided to do a little research regarding this particular holiday. Let’s take a quick Memorial Day quiz to see how much you know about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, 1 Corinthians 9:26-27, 1 Peter 4:12-13, James 1:2-4, Matthew 7:13-14, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Gloria Jean Jester Eulogy Funeral

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 20, 2021

This the eulogy for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life.

Funeral Eulogy Gloria Jester By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Summary: This the funeral service for Gloria, a believer who grew up serving the Lord and was faithful the rest of her life. Gloria Jester Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and Eve disobeyed God. It was a frightening ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:15, 2 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed