Matthew 7:21-29

Matthew 13:3-23

Matthew 7:13-20

13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy[a] that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. 18 A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Thus you will recognize them by their fruits.

1.      Pattern: Christ’s Humble Heart

2.      Practice: Serve as to Christ

3.      Purpose: Everyday Excellence

4.      Position: Leading Through Service

1.      Children’s Call to Honor

2.      Parental Path to Grace

3.      Household Harmony

4.      Guiding With Godly Wisdom

Matthew 7:7-11

7 “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.

8 For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.

9 Or which one of you, if his son asks him for bread, will give him a stone?

10 Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent?

11 If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him!

1.      Gift of God’s Grace

2.      Redemption Through Faith

3.      Trust Beyond Sight

4.      Faith by Actions

1. Emulate Christ’s Sacrificial Love

Ephesians 5:22-27 Philippians 2:3-5

2. Embody Selfless Love and Care

Ephesians 5:28-33 Philippians 2:4

3. Encourage Compassionate Commitment

Colossians 3:18-19 1 Peter 3:7

4. Establish Unity in Faith

Genesis 2:24 Ecclesiastes 4:12

Matthew 7:1212 “So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.

1.      Purpose: All for God

2.      Practice: Daily Glory

3.      Prayer: Christ’s Example

4.      People: Created for Glory