Jesus here makes it clear that it is only by hearing and doing his words that we build a life that will stand firm on the day of judgment. The sermon considers this theme in the light of the broader gospel message of salvation by grace and not works.
Read Matthew 7:24-29
Jesus teaches here that neither confession of his Lordship nor performing miracles are necessarily evidence of salvation, but only doing the will of his Father in heaven.
Read Matthew 7:21-23
Jesus gives a solemn warning about false prophets. There are many false teaches in our day. We must take Jesus’ warning seriously.
Read Matthew 7:15-20
In these verses, Jesus urges his readers to enter the narrow gate which leads to life and avoid the wide gate that leads to destruction.
Read Matthew 7:13-14
This sermon reflects on the fact that Jesus can call some people dogs and pigs without sin as well as Jesus’ instruction that in some situations people should not hear the gospel.
Read Matthew 7:6
Jesus’ point in this passage is not to prohibit all evaluation of the behavior of others. He is forbidding a judgmental spirit. Christians are called to help each other deal with their sins, but this must be done in a humble and loving manner.
Read Matthew 7:1-5
Jesus gives a number of reasons that his disciples should not be anxious and urges them to seek the kingdom of God first of all.
Read Matthew 6:25-34
This sermon deals with the question of whether fasting is required of Christians in our day. Given the fact that the Bible no where commands fasting, the position is taken that fasting is optional.
Read Matthew 6:16-18
In this passage Jesus teaches that we should live our lives in the light of eternity and lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven.
Read Matthew 6:19-24
In earlier sections in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus has described the righteousness that he requires of his followers. In this section he warns them about doing righteousness motivated by a desire for the praise of men.
Read Matthew 6:1-6
