Description

In Week 16 of our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Aaron McRae leads us through one of the most compelling sections of Jesus’ teaching — a warning about choices, character, and counterfeit spirituality. Drawing from Matthew 7:13–29, this message explores the narrow vs. wide gate, true vs. false prophets, and the ultimate test of a life built on Jesus.

Jesus calls us to a higher standard — not just external behavior but inward transformation. We’re challenged to examine the voices we follow, the fruit we bear, and the foundation we build our lives upon. This sermon unpacks how to discern truth in a world full of false promises and how to recognize those who distort God's Word for selfish gain.

**Big Idea: We must choose whose voice we trust to speak for God — and live accordingly. Jesus alone is the way, the truth, and the life.**

Topics Covered:

• The narrow and wide gates (Matthew 7:13–14)
• False prophets in sheep’s clothing
• Good vs. bad fruit (Galatians 5)
• Activity without intimacy: “I never knew you”
• Building your life on the rock, not sand

Resources & Scripture References:

Scripture:

• Matthew 7:13–29
• Matthew 16:24, John 14:6
• Galatians 5:19–23
• John 10:10, John 15:1–5
• Deuteronomy 30:15–20, Joshua 24:15
• 1 John 4:2, 1 Corinthians 12:3, 2 Peter 2:1–3

Authors & Quotes:

• John Mark Comer, Live No Lies – “We make our decisions, and then our decisions make us…”
• Jonathan T. Pennington, The Sermon on the Mount & Human Flourishing
• Sinclair Ferguson – On the nature of Jesus’ teaching
• The Bible Project – Greek word “krino” (judge), spiritual discernment

Next Steps:

• Examine your heart for true spiritual fruit
• Build your life on the foundation of Christ
• Commit to God’s Word as your source of truth
• Pray: “Jesus, I give you my life.”

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