The Narrow Way

The Narrow Way

April 17, 2016 Morning Service

Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK

Rick Boyne

Message Point: Jesus is the ONLY WAY to Heaven.

Focus Passage: Matthew 7:13-14

Supplemental Passage: Jesus *said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. (John 14:6 NASB)

Introduction: Discuss tolerance regarding religion, beliefs, and social issues.

I. Wide Gate

a. The easy way – wide gate; broad road - Leads to Destruction

b. Many enter thru it

c. All other religions, self-sufficiency, etc

II. Narrow Gate

a. The Not-so-easy way – small gate; narrow path - Leads to Life

b. Few enter thru it

c. Many in church, not all saved

III. Jesus is the Gate

a. 'Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and will dine with him, and he with Me. (Revelation 3:20 NASB)

b. "And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12 NASB)

c. Jesus *said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me. (John 14:6 NASB)

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