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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle C- The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 23, 2022
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    There is a saying, “The nearer the Church, the farther from God”.

    In Readers Digest, David Barman, from North Miami Beach, Florida, wrote that at the university where he teaches, the school has a policy of giving a + designation for grades. A 78 is a C+, an 89 is a B+. A student received his final grade and was adamant that I left off the plus sign. I looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Going Where Few Have Gone Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 19, 2014
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    There's something intriguing and exciting about a place where few have gone. So what about Jesus' words, "But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

    “Going Where Few Have Gone” Matt. 7:13-14 My wife and I once had the privilege of hearing a speech by one of our American astronauts who had spent extended time living on the International Space Station. Between what he had to say and the videos he showed, it was fascinating. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 24, 2014
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking The Narrow Road Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 24, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 36,956 views

    The gate you take determines your fate, therefore keep it straight before it’s too late!

    Taking the Narrow Road Matthew 7:13-14 Rev. Brian Bill 5/24/09 “One Way” (www.worshiphousemedia.com) In 2008, The Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life conducted an unusually detailed study of faith in America. According to Luis Lugo, the director of the Pew Forum, Americans “are very open. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Gates, One Way Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 28, 2023
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    What did Jesus mean, enter through the narrow gate?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We come now to what I consider to be the conclusion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, beginning in verse 13 to verse 27. Here, Jesus will sum up his sermon by poignantly and clearly stating that the way to heaven is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It’s Too Stuffy…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2013
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     | 5,330 views

    As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge group of non-Christians, ‘would they go to heaven or hell?’

    It’s too stuffy…. Luke 13:24"Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. As a little boy my son who has heard about heaven and hell and how ‘only’ Jesus is the way to Heaven would ask me each time he saw a huge ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Walking The Narrow Way. Building On The Rock.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2023
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    The Rock is Jesus.

    WALKING THE NARROW WAY. BUILDING ON THE ROCK. Matthew 7:13-29. MATTHEW 7:13-14. Jesus describes the two ways: the broad way which leads to destruction, and the narrow way that leads to life. The broad way is easy, it is spacious. Tolerance is its password; its watchwords are diversity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Broad Way Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 13, 2015
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    This message comes from Chapters 2 and 3 of my Published book "Our Spiritual Walk" dealing with The Broad Way that leads to destruction and how to be released from that bondage.

    Our Spiritual Walk #2 The Broad Way Jeremiah 10:23 CHCC – June 15, 2014 INTRODUCTION: We’re in a series about Our Spiritual Walk, and we’re starting out by talking about WHERE we’re walking. Last week we read what Jesus said in Matthew chapter 7 about the broad and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Staying The Right Course Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015
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     | 7,249 views

    Jesus give us directions on how to choose the right path; He gives us a warning concerning who we follow and allow to influence our lives and decisions; and He gives the means by which we can evaluate the leadership of those whom we follow.

    Staying the Right Course Matthew 7:13-20 Intro: Last week we talked about the fact that every human has a free will and cannot be forced (nor can we force others) to accept God’s way of life that He offers freely. When someone tries to force someone to follow a certain path, through ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Narrow Way Life

    Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Mar 4, 2010
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    A 4 Point sermon offering a look at some things that should charachterize the life of someone who has entered at the strait gate and is now on the narrow way.

    “ The Narrow Way Life” (Matt. 7:13-14) * This chapter covers many aspects of the Christian life. * Also serves as a warning to all regarding deception and false teachers. * All paths do not lead to Life, Righteousness, or Heaven All foundations do not stand the test. * There is only one name, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gates, Fruit And Foundations

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
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    The stories of the narrow gate, the healthy tree, and the house built upon the rock all have a common theme in Christ’s Sermon on the Mount.

    Gates, Fruit, and Foundations Matthew 7:13-27 There was no denying he had changed. When I was 20 years old I watched a transformation take place before my eyes. I had become a Christian 3 years prior, and I had tried on many occasions to witness to my parents. But I was not successful at ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Narrow And Difficult Way Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 20, 2024
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     | 3,546 views

    There are two separate gates that lead to two separate ways, or roads. One way leads to blessing and the other way to difficulty. So, which way, or which road, leads to life and blessing? The correct way is Jesus (John 14:6).

    When I was in my twenties, I was an avid cave explorer. Now, I just watch caving videos on YouTube. It is interesting how spelunkers will naturally follow a large wide-open passage first. They will bypass numerous smaller ones, all because the larger one does not involve hunching over or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Bent Road

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Jul 1, 2020
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     | 8,969 views

    The path of life may not be exactly as you had intended it. But it is as God has planned it.

    A BENT ROAD "17 Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” 18 So God led the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sactification Is A Wide Spectrum.

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Nehemiah 13:15-22. "I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to set themselves apart for the Lord's Day. You've probably heard this many times: "The Bible says not to judge."

    Happy "Sanctifying" Saturday Everyone. "Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God" (Matt 4:4). We all know these words of Jesus and acknowledge their truth; but how hard is it to live by them? Especially when the world would rather see someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Automatic Door Openers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,169 views

    For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

    We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist