Sermons on Wide Narrow Gates:

The Narrow Path To Salvation Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

As followers of Christ, it is essential to examine the Scriptures and understand the exclusive nature of salvation through Jesus Christ.

In a world where diverse spiritual paths abound, the notion that "all ways lead to heaven" has gained significant traction. However, this ideology, known as universalism, is at odds with the biblical teachings on salvation. As followers of Christ, it is essential to examine the Scriptures ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5, Revelation 20:15

The Broad Rewards Of The Narrow Road

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The power of having a focused life of worship.

THE BROAD REWARDS OF THE NARROW ROAD TEXT: Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Community Wide Thanksgiving Service

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

Sermon preached at Community Wide Thanksgiving Service

COMMUNITY WIDE THANKSGIVING SERVICE We are much like the little boy who was given an orange by a man. The boy’s mother asked, “What do you say to the nice man?” The little boy thought and handed the orange back and said, “Peel it.” Cute little story but the truth is that many of us have forgotten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Way That Leads To Life

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Apr 28, 2013

Jesus warns us that salvation is by faith in Him and in Him alone. To say no to the Gospel of Christ is to commit the greatest sin known to man.

"Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it." Introduction: Through the years, people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Way (Luke 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 16, 2024

What is the narrow way? Let's look in Luke 13.

Do we blame the suffering for their plight? Does repentance happen without fruit? Is relieving human suffering more important than the letter of the law? Is the way narrow? Is Jerusalem known for killing the prophets? Let’s look at Luke 13. Do we blame the suffering for their plight or must we all ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To The Narrow Way

Contributed by Marty Roark on Jul 3, 2008

Close minded as you may claim it is, the Bible is the final authority for our lives and even though there are many paths in this world that will take you many places, only one “way” leads to God and eternal life.

What happened to the Narrow Way? The Narrow Way Matthew 7:13-14 13 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 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: Baptist

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 26, 2016

Jesus is the Gate of Salvation, the Gate or Security and the Gate of Sufficency

I AM THE GATE A few weeks ago we spoke about Jesus the Good Shepherd. He mentioned then that the Good Shepherd knows his sheep and his sheep know him. The shepherd was willing to lay down his life for the sheep. Sheep are defenceless animals that need protection. Back in the 1950s George ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

I Am The Gate Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 26, 2012

This is the last in a series on the "I ams" from the book of John. This message looks at what it means to us that Jesus is the "Gate"

I am the Gate I am. That’s what Jesus said. “I am.” Since June we have been looking at the various times that Jesus used the phrase “I am” to metaphorically describe himself. “I am the Way”, “I am the truth”, “I am the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ambassadors With Wide Open Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

The cross teaches us to allow ourselves to be misused in the name of giving so that others might find salvation; the alternative is to hoard and thus to lose.

The woman answered a knock on her door, and found there a homeless man who said that he was looking for odd jobs to do so that he could earn a little money. “Well,” she said, “around the back of my house I do have a porch that needs painting. Can you handle a paint brush?” He said that he could, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Mile Wide And An Inch Deep Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 14, 2007

31st in a series on Ephesians. Paul gives Christians some instruction on how to avoid a faith with no depth.

Artemus Ward, an early American humorist, once described the South Platte River in northeast Colorado as “a mile wide and an inch deep”. It would be a considerable river, he mused, if it were turned on its side. Unfortunately, Ward’s description of the South Platte River could just as easily be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Flinging The Door Wide Open

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 26, 2009

The necessity of and activity resulting from the decision to invite Christ into one’s life.

Flinging the Door Wide Open Revelation 3:19-22 HAVE YOU EVER GONE DOOR-KNOCKING? Have you ever been involved in a situation that required you to go to someone’s front door—cold turkey or otherwise? For example: - Census taker - Survey taker - Charitable fund ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Eyes Wide Open For Easter

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the disciple’s trip to Emmaus to show that while Christ’s grace is enough in our weakness, honoring Him on this resurrection morning means asking Him to keep our eyes open to our responsibility to be living sacrifices in His presence!

Open our Eyes Luke 24:13-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The encounter with Jesus and the two disciples on the road to Emmaus reveals much truth concerning our struggle to honour Christ’s sacrifice on the cross and His subsequent resurrection. We partake ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

24 The City-Wide Repenting Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Dec 30, 2020

This devotion is about the City-wide Repenting that took place in response to Jonah's preaching to the people of Nineveh. This is the 24th of 31 devotions on the book of Jonah, where a comparison is made between Jonah and today's Church-at-large.

The City-wide Repenting Jonah 3:5 – “So the people of Nineveh believed God, proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from the greatest to the least of them. 6 Then word came to the king of Nineveh; and he arose from his throne and laid aside his robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5, Jonah 3:4, Proverbs 28:13, Hebrews 3:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Open Your Mouth Wide” Series

Contributed by John Newton on Nov 16, 2022

One of the joys that my wife and I share is that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent visitors are the birds...

One of the joys that my wife and I share is not only that we live within a few minutes’ drive from three of our grandchildren, but that our house backs onto miles of forest. The result is that our back yard is almost constantly being visited by wildlife—even including a bear! But our most frequent ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

(6) Eyes Wide Open Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025

John's 6th sign. Jesus calls us to cast off bitterness and blame, receive His mercy, and follow Him with eyes wide open to new life.

Part One Jesus was on His way out of Jericho. Passover crowds filled the road. The noise of merchants and pilgrims echoed off the stone walls. And on that roadside sat a blind man named Bartimaeus—son of Timaeus. That name is striking. Timaeus means honorable. But nothing about this scene ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, John 9:1-3, Isaiah 62:1-3, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist