Sermons on The Narrow Way:

Women Living God's Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of God's Word as the true source of strength, contentment, and joy.

Good morning, family. I want to start by sharing a quote from Edward McKendree Bounds, who once said, "The Word of God is the food by which prayer is nourished and made strong." Friends, it's no secret that we are living in a world where strength, contentment, and happiness are often sought in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-26

Topics: Satisfaction, Empowerment

Practical Ways To Show Mercy

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Nov 23, 2025

In Matthew 23:23, Jesus Christ emphasised that showing mercy is more important than sacrifice. Practising mercy nurtures a life filled with love and true fulfilment.

Being merciful means embracing compassion, forgiveness, and understanding instead of judgment or punishment—even when you have the power to do otherwise. Far from weakness, it’s a formidable strength rooted in empathy and wisdom. How to cultivate the spirit of mercy 1. Understand before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:17, Proverbs 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Every Inch Of The Way

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2026

Earthly human life, in a metaphorical sense, could be considered to represent the span of a tape measure with a finite end.

Abraham Kuyper, a former prime minister of the Netherlands once remarked: “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Psalm 37:23-24 reminds us: “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 28:20

Hope And Instruction In The Way Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 14, 2026

Being led by the LORD, and taught by Him.

HOPE AND INSTRUCTION IN THE WAY OF GOD. Psalm 25:3-9. The Psalmist’s plea not to be 'put to shame' (cf. Psalm 25:2) was not only personal, but also concerned the whole community of those who “wait” upon the LORD (PSALM 25:3). As such, it also concerned the honour of the God in whom we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:3-8, Psalm 25:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing In The Way Of The Spiritual Progress Of Others Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 18, 2010

This message looks at how we sometimes block the door for spiritual seekers and keep them from finding God.

BIG IDEA: We can point people to God, but we can also stand in their way. - Matthew 23:13. - The idea here is blocking the door or pointing someone in the wrong direction. - This is something we should pause and consider how heartbreaking the image is: someone seeking spiritual truth, someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Jul 20, 2009

Do we worship the same God in different ways? Is Jesus a way? One way out of many? Or is Jesus the only way? Jesus said, ’I am the way, the truth and the life’.

I am the Way, the Truth, the Life John 14:5 Introduction A little boy was lost inside a busy shopping mall. He was standing in the aisle of a department store just crying and crying, "I want my mommy.. I want my mommy." People who passed by felt sorry for him and many of them gave him nickels and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Oct 25, 2020

Thomas asked Jesus, "We don't know the place where you are going, how do we know the way? Jesus replied, " I am the way the truth and the life. Jesus will lead us home.

I AM the way, the truth, and the life John 14:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-26-2020 I Want to Go Home It was 2:15 am and I was standing at the front desk of a hotel in Costa Rica trying to tell someone who spoke no English that I needed two vans to take us to the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Escape Hatch

Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001

Our text this day speaks of finding the escape hatch. Death is not inevitable! We must, like Dmitry Kolesnikov, keep hope alive. There is a way out of this delima/temptation.

ESCAPE HATCH I CORINTHIANS 10: 1-13 NOVEMBER 5, 2000 INTRODUCTION: (Mount Holly Pageant/temptation) THE KURSK: 118 SAILORS DIED IS SUB SINKING: READ PRINT OUTS TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text this day speaks of finding the escape hatch. Death is not inevitable! We must, like Dmitry Kolesnikov, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Is The Only Way To Salvation.

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 14, 2003

In our modern culture, the way of salvation is under challenge within and without the church. This sermon addresses this important issue.

Why Jesus is the only Way to salvation. In our post modern culture, the question frequently arises, “Why do you say Jesus is the only way?” or “Who are you to say Jesus is the only way?” We can expect the culture to ask questions like this, but in the last few years the Christian church itself has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:10-12, 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom 21 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 8, 2022

This is part two of my message on Matthew 7:13-14 which looks at what Jesus said about entering the narrow gate. In this messahe we look at what it takes to enter that narrow gate.

Living in the Kingdom 21 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; 15:18-19; Romans 6:1-7; 12-18 This is part two of the message I started last week. If you recall from last Sunday, Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 15:18-19, Romans 6:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Many Ways And The One Work Of God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 24, 2008

Are we in the process of building a Church or saving souls.

The many ways and the One work of GOD Acts 11:19-30 (Title taken from another sermon) It is interesting to see how God works in many ways to achieve the one goal, evangelize the world There was a man who approached two laborers. “What are you doing?” the man asked the first laborer. “Can’t you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path That Leads To Nowhere

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 21, 2013

Three things that will help us reach our destination

“The Path that Leads to Nowhere” February 24, 2013 Matthew 7:13-14 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life and only a few find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Is One Way To God Really Fair

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006

Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within t

Last week the unquestionable and unavoidable claims of Christ…this morning I want to address a concern that often arises from the sidelines of such claims… Is one way to God really fair? It’s a big world…with many following religious traditions within their own culture…isn’t Christianity a bit too ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Kingdom 20 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 3, 2022

In this message we begin our look at what Jesus said about the narrow gate leading to eternal life with Him and the wide gate leading to the lake of fire. Jesus makes it clear that more people will go to hell versus heaven.

Living in the Kingdom 20 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; Deuteronomy 30:19; Jeremiah 21:8 This is a continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom” and this morning and next Sunday we will be looking at two verses that truly stand out in this whole series. The two verses are Matthew 7:13-14 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Deuteronomy 30:19, Jeremiah 21:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It's Tight, But It's Right"

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 24, 2014

This text reminds us that God sets the terms and conditions for a life with Him through Jesus Christ.

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road is easy that leads to destruction, and there are many who take it. 14For the gate is narrow and the road is hard that leads to life, and there are few who find it. (Matthew 7:13-14) This text is part of a discourse by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist