Sermons on San Mateo 7:13:

The Hard Way Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 27, 2020

Choose love and so choose life!

The Hard Way (Matthew 7:12-14) Lee Strobel asks us to imagine a daughter and her boyfriend going out for a Coke on a school night. The father says to her, “You must be home before eleven.” It gets to be 10:45 p.m. and the two of them are still having a great time. They don't want the evening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walking The Narrow Way

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 29, 2020

The two ways and their two gates, false teachers and true ministers.

WALKING THE NARROW WAY. Matthew 7:13-23. The Sermon on the Mount is book-ended in these terms. ‘Seeing the MULTITUDES (Jesus) went up into a mountain: and when He was set, His DISCIPLES came unto Him’ (Matthew 5:1). ‘And when Jesus had ended these sayings, the PEOPLE were astonished at His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Narrow Path

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 15, 2020

This sermon is part of our Journey towards Easter. It looks at the narrow and wide way as described by Jesus and what it means for our lives.

An Easter Journey “A Narrow Path” Matthew 7:13-14 {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!3d8HHLKS!0KAwi4RRC3pCTP0tKKt2jo08NG82ntko8n7suStnMOs} It is said, and I believe it to be true, that it’s a good thing to know where you’re going, especially in this age of electronic navigation, because what I have found ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Foursquare

The Three Little Pigs: A Short Devotional Thought.

Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 19, 2019

Using the story of the Three Little Pigs to examine some common mistakes that Christians make.

The story of the 3 Little Pigs is a well known story: – The 1st little pig built his house out of straw with no structure and when the wolf came he was able to blow the house down. The 2nd little pig built his house out of sticks with no structure and when the wolf came he was able to blow the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10, Matthew 7:24, Matthew 7:13-14, Acts 20:29, John 16:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Continue Your Journey In Peace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 3, 2019

As Jesus concluded His Sermon on the Mount, He advised His listeners that, having heard His message, they had to make the inevitable choice between the way of spiritual life and the way of spiritual death. So do we.

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU CHOSE THE RIGHT WAY! CONTINUE YOUR JOURNEY IN PEACE! Getting on an airplane at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is quite a challenge. There’s a right way and a wrong way. If you try to board the aircraft any other way than that which is prescribed, you will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

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

The Real Me

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Disciples

WILL THE REAL ME PLEASE STAND UP? (MATTHEW 7:13-27) My fellow department coworker Roy returned from a holiday (July 31, 2017) and posted a scrrenshot to our chat group: “Rev Yap, look at this picture! Seems like your book has been pirated, Chinee IT people just told me about it.” The pirated copy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Road Less Travelled

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 29, 2018

Traveling Companions, Heaven and Hell, Eternity

FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN 2018 - The Road Less Travelled February 4, 2018 Matthew 7:13-14 (p. 679) Introduction: I’m not sure how many funerals I’ve done in 38 years of ministry, but it would be in the hundreds. I’ve done biker’s funerals, golfer’s funerals, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reoad Less Travelled Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

the narrow way is a much harder and more difficult to travel. It is unpaved, covered with rocks and gravel and filled with potholes. It requires commitment, determination, discipline, control, and self-denial.

The Road Less Traveled Matthew 7:13-14 I had just flown back home from attending a class for my Doctorate in Pasadena, CA. The week was filled with long days and short nights. I had an early morning flight and then flew most of the day. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. Yet I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Healthy Choices Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

We are a product of the choices we make. ut what’s the most important choice we can make? All healthy choices on the road less traveled start with the decision to serve God.

Healthy Choices Matt 7:13-16, 21-23 When I’m on a road trip, do you know what my top two questions are? Where am I going to eat and how can I eat healthy? Here’s the thing: I always start off with the best intentions to eat healthy. I usually work out first, I take water to drink, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

One Way Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016

"Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."

Introduction A. A high school history teacher was discussing the funeral of the Pope with his class. One student asked how they chose the new Pope. The teacher explained the process, finishing with, "So the Cardinals pick him." A student in the back of class, asked, very seriously, "Why would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Riding A Bicycle Like Being A Christian?

Contributed by Kerry Nichols on Jan 4, 2017

Showing narrow is the path to the Lord but sin creates a wide path to destruction

HOW IS RIDING A BICYCLE LIKE BEING A CHRISTIAN? Wth a show of hands how many of you have ever ridden a bicycle? Many people say if you have ever been on a bicycle and have mastered breaking either on the pedals, or the grips on the handlebars, or the old Barnie Ruble way just sticking your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist