Sermons on San Mateo 7:24:

"Rules And Boundaries Give Meaning To Sports And Life"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 21, 2002

Take away rules and you have no game in sports. Take away God’s commandments and Rules and you have chaos and life implodes.

Rules and Boundaries Give Meaning to Sports and Life. -Practice setting Boundaries for Your Life- Matthew 7:21-27 It is the rules and boundaries that make sports an exciting game. Take away the rules and boundaries and you have no game. Even so in the Christian life God’s commandments are given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Free Methodist

Weathering Life's Storms

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Storms Happen - Deal with it.

26, May 2002 Dakota Community Church Weathering Life’s Storms Introduction: Matthew 7:24-27 24"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Mennonite

Jesus On True Followers Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 30, 2002

True Followers of Christ are those who have made the lifetime choice of following Jesus regardless of the cost, obey Jesus, and are getting better with time.

JESUS ON TRUE FOLLOWERS Matthew 7:13-29 KINGDOM LIFE SERIES #24 (Final Series) Sermon Objective: Show Christ’s description of a true follower praying that God brings a strong conviction for a rededication of life to God. Introduction: What marks a true follower of Christ? How can one know what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Leaning Tower Of Pisa

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 2, 2002

Jesus urges us to build our lives on the solid foundation of trust and faith in him - see story and picture of the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

LEANING TOWER OF PISA Every year thousands of tourists go to a city in Italy called Pisa to see the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy. I went to see it some years ago but couldn’t get close because it was in a dangerous condition as it could topple over at any time. That’s why it’s a famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Build On The Rock PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

True faith is shown through obedient action to Jesus’ words, building a life that stands firm through life’s storms by relying on Him as our foundation.

Welcome, friends. Some of us walked in today with the week still clinging to us like rain-soaked coats—news that unsettled, bills that piled up, a diagnosis that won’t leave the mind alone, a loneliness that lingers even in a crowded room. Life has a way of sending squalls without notice. The phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Wise Builder, House On Rock

Faith On The Rocks Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 26, 2004

How can we storm-proof our life and future destiny? How can we make the most of the rest of our lives? (this sermon is linked to Alpha course)

Faith on the rocks/”how do I make the most of the rest of my life”(Alpha Sunday) WBC 28/3/04 am Mat 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION Video clip ‘inafrica.mpeg’ Well, this morning’s question is ‘How do I make the most of the rest of my life’ - unlike this gazelle - > hear some sound advice in the ‘words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

When The Storm Comes Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon discusses the importance of relying on Jesus as a firm and secure anchor during life's inevitable storms, using teachings from Matthew 7:24-27 and Acts 27:1-28:10.

Welcome church! Today, as we continue our Anchor series I’d like to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve already covered together. In week 1 we introduced Hebrews 6:19 and the idea of being anchored to hope. Last week we talked about the necessity of having a firm and secure hold on the anchor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Storms Of Life, Faith In Trials, Jesus As Anchor

Sermon Series: Anchor

The Truth Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon introduction uses the metaphor of sinkholes to illustrate the importance of building one's life on the solid foundation of Jesus's teachings, as per Matthew 7:24-27.

In May of 1981, Muffin was barking ferociously in the yard. Mae Rose Williams thought she was chasing a squirrel and came out to quiet her down. She didn’t see a squirrel. Instead she found a sinkhole opening up in the front yard of her Winter Park, Florida, home. It kept opening until it swallowed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Sinkholes, Faith Foundations, Hearing God's Word

Sermon Series: The Easter Challenge

Stand Firm Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon emphasizes the importance of standing firm on the Gospel's truths amidst the spread of false teachings and deceptive truths about Christianity.

This week, we are beginning a brand new sermon series called “Collide.” Since the beginning, the Christian faith has been on a collision course with the culture around us. The values of the world do not align with the values of our faith. The priorities of the world do not align with the priorities ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: False Teachings, Gospel Truth, Stand Firm

Sermon Series: Collide

Building On The Rock Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon series explores the concept of the Kingdom of God, examining its values, implications for daily life, and the transformative power of Jesus' teachings.

Today, we conclude our four-week series on discovering the Kingdom of God. What a journey of discovery it’s been! During week one, we saw that Jesus preached “the gospel of the Kingdom of God.” His gospel includes the good news of forgiveness of sin and it’s actually greater than we first imagined: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Kingdom Of God, Radical Values, Changed Lives

Sermon Series: The Kingdom Of God Is Near

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 10, 2006

2 Men, 2 Foundations, 2 Houses, & 1 Storm. We must heed Jesus’ teachings, not just hear them...that is wise and not foolish. Link included to free MS Word formatted text & PowerPoint downloads.

The Invitation Matthew 7:13-29 Today we preach sermons 13 & 14 from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount… and we finish talking about the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher who ever lived. Joke--The preacher was shaking hands with the members of his congregation after a service when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Temple For The King

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 14, 2006

We are each the temple of the Holy Spirit. Sermon explores the materials of our faith that build on the foundation of the Gospel.

Building A Temple for the King The Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy was going to fall over. Scientists traveled each year to measure the building’s slow descent. They reported that the 179-foot tower moved about one-twentieth of an inch a year, and was once 17 feet out of plumb. They further ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17, Matthew 7:24-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Three Little Pigs

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006

Our body is a house where the Holy Spirit dwells, it becomes a temple, what condition is your temple in?

The Three Little Pigs Matthew 7:24-27 Monte T. Brown Introduction Nehemiah led the Jews into Jerusalem to rebuild the city. They where there to rebuild the city of God. In the Kingdom of God, we possess houses. These houses are where our spirit dwells; they become a temple for the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Build On A Firm Foundation

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006

This message deals with how God wants our lives to be constructed.

Build on a Firm Foundation Matthew 7:24-29 Monte Brown January 14, 2001 Randall Introduction Most of my life I have been involved with some phase of construction. I love old buildings and love to see the construction of a home and follow each phase of its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road Again

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Aug 24, 2006

Issues that are a concern to Christians.

On The Road Again Matthew 7:24-27 July 30, 2006 If I were to identify the top issues, causes or concerns of Christians in the United States, 3 come to surface immediately for me. Based upon letters to the editor and Supreme Court Decisions. Based upon agenda items at School Board meetings and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational