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In this conversation, Ashley Campbell explores the concept of the 'narrow road' in a spiritual context, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, judgment, and wisdom. She discusses personal experiences and biblical references, particularly from Matthew 7, to illustrate how individuals can navigate their spiritual journeys. The conversation also touches on the challenges of discernment, the significance of asking for wisdom, and the need to identify false prophets in one's life. In this conversation, Ashley Campbell discusses the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, the necessity of genuine connections, and the process of personal growth through faith. She emphasizes the significance of open communication, the role of God in fulfilling desires, and the need for accountability in developing healthy habits. Throughout the discussion, Ashley encourages listeners to own their stories and navigate life's challenges with faith and resilience.TakeawaysThe narrow road requires personal reflection and growth.Judgment should be approached with self-awareness.Removing personal biases is essential for clarity.Wisdom comes from understanding and experience.Asking for guidance is a vital part of spiritual growth.The path to life is often difficult and requires effort.Identifying false prophets is crucial for spiritual health.Self-reflection can lead to discomfort but is necessary.Curiosity about others can foster better relationships.People's responses reveal their true character. You can set limits with people who are harsh or defensive.Genuine connections require open communication, especially during conflicts.A relationship that can't be challenged is not worth pursuing deeply.Pruning in life means cutting off thoughts that hinder growth.God is near to those who call upon Him in truth.He will fulfill the desires of those who fear Him.Navigating life's challenges requires faith and trust in God.Owning your story is crucial for personal growth and healing.Healthy habits are essential for achieving desired outcomes in life.Everything in life narrows down to the habits we have.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections10:02 Wisdom and Discernment18:40 The Narrow Gate and Its Challenges27:14 Setting Boundaries in Relationships32:59 Pruning for Growth and Abundance39:55 God's Promises and Fulfillment47:04 Owning Your Story and Personal GrowthFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590000310120ANDhttps://www.facebook.com/dailyencouragementwithashleycampbell/Want to purchase a signed copy of mybook?https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8xdg6F2kZgSIfZ6ORRead the reviews on Amazon? https://a.co/d/gwyks9gWant to join my Facebook group that will equip you with the knowledge of the History of the United States, what the Constitution means and how you can preserve thisgreat nation we live in?Join my paid group today! For only $10 a month, you will have access to classes that will help you have the knowledge you need to save your liberties given to you by God.Group Link:https://www.facebook.com/share/RA7FqCx95Lbv5gWv/Group Payment link:https://buy.stripe.com/cN24gX07H4t70TKcMVPodcast links:Apple/I tunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbell/id1625607569Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4d32a7f2-1e3e-4045-aa13-2b77784c71d1/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbelliHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-daily-encouragement-with-a-112334720/Overcast:https://overcast.fm/itunes1483675322/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbellRadio Public:https://radiopublic.com/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-c-WozzzRWant to sponsor the Podcast?https://buy.stripe.com/9AQbJpdYx8JnfOEfZ8

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The Narrow Gate | Matt Moore Passage: Matthew 7:13-29 September 20, 2026 www.clearcreekcoc.org

Bill Spencer didn't set out to build a discipleship ministry. It started with a homeless man with cerebral palsy, a suicidal 19-year-old, and a heroin addict who all ended up living in his house. Sixteen years later, Narrow Gate has walked 650+ men through the question every guy is really asking: who am I, and why am I here? In part two of this conversation, Bill unpacks the real cost of a culture built on facades, why psychological safety is nearly extinct in the American workplace, and a reframe on the prodigal son that will change how you think about your own wandering kids. This one will wreck you in the best way.  Connect with Bill Spencer & Narrow Gate: https://narrowgate.org/ Connect with Known Legacy: info@knownlegacy.org Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide ️Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/ If this episode challenged you, share it with a man who needs to hear it. And if you don't have someone walking alongside you in this journey — an Armorbearer — this is your sign to go find one. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Chapters (00:00:00) - Bill Spencer(00:03:09) - Question of the Day(00:03:41) - Bill 1.0 on Helping Men Connect With the Lord(00:07:04) - Bill Spencer on the Workplace(00:10:34) - What Would I Do About Vulnerability(00:10:48) - What Is The Narrow Gate?(00:11:40) - What a Stupid Thing We Did For the Homeless(00:15:57) - How I Met a 19-Year-Old Heroin Addict(00:20:24) - Narrowgate: The Search for Real Love(00:23:56) - Adam and His Dad(00:27:27) - Prodigal Son: Should I Go Back?(00:31:10) - Want to become a Narrow Gate Lodge Director?(00:33:46) - Reveal: The Identity booklet(00:36:39) - Bill on The Call to Action(00:39:14) - Chasing Legacy: Free(00:39:36) - Pray for the Prodigal Pastor!

Enter In by the Narrow Gate - The Gospel According to Matthew: Chapters 7 (2026) by Shawn Ozbun

Matthew 7:13-14 (The Wide and Narrow Gate)

Most men are living off a definition of themselves that someone else handed them — and they've never stopped to ask where it came from. In this episode, Bill and Travis sit down with Bill Spencer, founder of Narrow Gate Ministries, for a raw and unfiltered conversation about identity, grace, and what happens when a man finally stops trying to earn what's already his. Bill Spencer shares his story — from a childhood shaped by poverty and instability, to years chasing legalism in a high-control religious group, to getting "tricked" into a church service that cracked him wide open. What follows is one of the most honest conversations we've had about the difference between working for God's approval and resting in what Christ has already done. You'll walk away from this one asking a different question about your own life: Who told you who you are — and is it actually true? In this episode: * Why so many churches quietly turn grace into a performance system * The strange (and hilarious) illustration that reframes how you see other people * What Genesis 3 reveals about the first lie ever told to a man * Why rules were never meant to be the point of your faith * How to stop striving to live for Christ — and start letting Christ live through you Connect with Bill Spencer & Narrow Gate:https://narrowgate.org/ Connect with Known Legacy: info@knownlegacy.org Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube ️ Join our Thursday morning men's group, "The Adrenaline Shot" — 6:45 AM https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Download the free Wake Up Guide & 7-Day Reset - https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Grab the book "More Than You" — free 10-session study guide available www.morethanyoubook.com Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ If this episode challenged you, share it with a man who needs to hear it. And if you don't have someone walking alongside you in this journey — an Armorbearer — this is your sign to go find one. Wake Up. Gear Up. Come Alive. Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:02:05) - Question of the Day(00:06:02) - A Moment That Changed My Life(00:06:55) - Bill Spencer on The Narrow Gate(00:10:14) - Nergate on The Coloring Pencil Drawing(00:11:06) - Share Your Story(00:12:13) - Carlton Brooks came from a Midwest, poverty stricken family(00:16:33) - Rebuilding the Church of Christ(00:18:29) - What I Learned From Being Tricked Into Going To Church(00:21:54) - Desecration at the Divine Conspiracy(00:24:36) - Why Works Are So intoxicating in the Church(00:25:44) - Jesus' Words for Little Children(00:29:02) - 11 Things You Have to Do to Win the Love of God(00:31:10) - He's Christ in Me(00:32:15) - Adam Thinking He Is Sarah(00:35:01) - What if the Ten Commandments Are Just a List of Rules?(00:37:00) - Call to Action for Young Manhood(00:40:01) - Known Legacy Podcast

An idol is not just a statue. It is anything that has power over your life, anything calling the shots. Paul Granger heard that from his spiritual father the morning we recorded this, and he bristled at it. Then he sat with it.Joseph forgotten in that prison. The disciples demanding the storm stop while Jesus slept. The difference between a good Christian and a good Christ follower. And the toe nudge forward, because the step does not have to be big.Scripture: Matthew 8:26, Mark 9:24, Matthew 7:13 and 14, Proverbs 3:5 and 6.CHAPTERS00:00 Just Take the Toe Nudge Forward01:48 Five Listeners, a Book, and What Paul Said to Me06:51 What Everybody Else's God Story Does to You10:00 Eight Years, No Paycheck, and a Prison Like Joseph's14:50 God, I Don't Actually Have Confidence in You20:00 I Don't Have to Protect God From My Story22:12 God, That Was a Softball Moment25:33 He Napped Through the Storm. They Demanded It Stop.31:09 A Good Christian or a Good Christ Follower39:00 The Narrow Gate and the Idol He Wouldn't Call an Idol45:17 Trying to Be Perfect So God Is Proud of Me53:19 Something in the Froth, and Where to Find PaulWHERE TO FIND PAULEverything in one place: https://www.wheredidyouseegod.comPodcast: https://www.wheredidyouseegod.com/podcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-did-you-see-god/id1438136557His books: https://amazon.com/author/paulgrangerHis newest is Something in the Froth, his first with Morgan James. He also mentioned Rejecting Hope No Longer.THE INTENTIONAL GUY PODCASTYouTube: https://youtube.com/@intentionalguyNewsletter: https://intentionalguy.riverside.com/newsletterBe a guest: https://cal.com/michael-chestnut-hfbot2/podcastMY BOOKSAre You Ready? A Practical Battle Plan for Christian Men: https://a.co/d/02cBh6uYExposed: https://www.amazon.com/Exposed-Secret-Divorce-Journey-Restoration/dp/B09PHJS848More Than A Picture: https://www.amazon.com/More-Than-Picture-Restored-Free/dp/B0CCCMZHD3All of them: https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Chestnut/e/B09P9ND6MVIF THIS ONE HIT SOMETHINGFind a Celebrate Recovery group near you: https://crlocator.comIn crisis, call or text 988, any hour.If you are ready to stop white knuckling it, "Are You Ready?" is the plan. Link above.Drop the word STEP in the comments so I know you were here.Search The Intentional Guy Podcast to find us wherever you listen.Ep. 137

Unity of Houston offers positive, practical and progressive teachings that support spiritual evolution and abundant living, emphasizing our Oneness in God and the goodness in people and all of life. We have an in person Sunday service at 11 AM.   You can watch it live on Facebook or at www.UnityHouston.org. Podcast of our messages and meditations can be found on our website and on iTunes, as well as videos of service lessons. Follow Unity of Houston on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and MeetUp.

Speaker: Jon Payne

Matthew 7:13-14.

Sermon On The Mount week 11: The Narrow Gate

2026 08 23 Rod Woods - Enter through the Narrow Gate by City Temple

Northwest Bible Church - Aug. 16, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner Mt. 7:13-14 Enter through the Narrow Gate Intro A. WE MUST ENTER INTO THE KINGDOM. 1. “enter” is used of “entering the kingdom of heaven” (5:20, 7:21; 18:3; 19:23-24; 23:13) or entering into life (18:8-9; 19:17). 2. The aorist imperative stresses the great importance and urgency of entering through the narrow gate. B. TWO KINDS OF GATES. 1. The symbolism of a gate. 2. “Narrow” - Not “straight”. Symbolizes conversion through faith in Christ. 3. “Wide” - symbolizes the world's religions. C. TWO KINDS OF ROADS/WAYS. 1. Metaphor - both roads/ways here would refer to the following lifestyle of those who enter through the respective gates. 2. broad way - This is the lifestyle of the ungodly. 3. narrow way (v. 14) - the lifestyle of a disciple. D. TWO KINDS OF DESTINIES. 1. Destruction - Not annihilation, but eternal hell. 2. Life - Eternal life, abundant life, joy, heavenly fellowship with God, angels and God's people. E. TWO KINDS OF PEOPLE 1. Many - Matt. 22:14. 2. Few - “few who find it” (v. 14). Conclusion - Choose life!

Jesus calls us to choose the narrow gate—trusting Him alone and following His demanding but life-giving way.

Enter Through the Narrow Gate Rev. Mike Wright Teaching Text - Matthew 7:13-14“Enter through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the way is spacious that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it. How narrow is the gate and difficult the way that leads to life, and there are few who find it! “The path of discipleship is narrow, and it is fatally easy to miss one's way and stray from the path, even after years of discipleship. And it is hard to find. On either side of the narrow path, deep chasms yawn. To be called to a life of extraordinary quality, to live up to it, and yet to be unconscious of it is indeed a narrow way. To confess and testify to the truth as it is in Jesus, and at the same time to love the enemies of that truth, his enemies and ours, and to live them with the infinite love of Jesus Christ, is indeed a narrow way. To believe the promise of Jesus that his followers shall possess the earth, and at the same time to face our enemies unarmed and defenseless, preferring to incur injustice rather than to do wrong ourselves, is indeed a narrow way.” -Dietrich Bonhoeffer

What does it actually mean to follow Jesus? At the conclusion of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:13-29, we explore Jesus' invitation to follow Him through the narrow way – a life not marked by simply being inspired by the words of Jesus, but by putting His teaching into practice and obeying the will of the Father. Jesus shows here that obedience starts with knowing God and being known by Him. That outward expressions of religion are no substitute for an inward transformation of heart and for real intimacy with God Himself. From this place of intimacy, we are then invited into obedience – to participate in God's Kingdom work here on the earth.

Join Pastor Mike Burchfield as he continues his series, Discourses of the King of Heaven. This Sunday he will be discussing: A Golden Rule and a Narrow Gate Text: Matthew 7:12-14 So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets. Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.

In today's discussion we talk through some reflections on Matthew 7:13-23. Here we respond to Jesus' call to do, not just hear. What's the connection between belief and action? We also talk about how to process teaching that we hear from teacher we don't know personally. The goal Jesus is pressing us toward is not simply more knowledge, but growing as a person of love.

Preaching from Matthew 7:13-14, how does one enter the narrow gate? And what does it promise?

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Jesus reminds His disciples that they pray to their heavenly Father who is a generous Giver. They need not be afraid to ask, seek, or knock with confidence and persistence, because their heavenly Father knows even better than earthly fathers how to give good gifts. As God gives good gifts to His children, so Jesus' disciples show love to others as they desire to be loved themselves. Though this way is narrow and difficult from suffering, it is the way by which Jesus leads to life.  Rev. Chris Hull, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center in Macomb, IL, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 7:7-14.  To learn more about Immanuel Lutheran, visit immanuelmacomb.com. “The Reign of Heaven Stands Near” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The first evangelist proclaims that God has fulfilled His Old Testament promises by sending Jesus to bring the reign of the heavens among us. As the Son of David, Jesus is the gracious King we need, and as the Son of Abraham, Jesus is the blessing to all the families of the earth.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Pastor Appel serves at Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, IL. Learn more at flcgodfrey.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Have you ever felt the pressure to do what everyone else is doing? To follow the crowd, fit in, or choose the easier path? In this episode, we explore the powerful words in Matthew 7:13-14 about finding the narrow gate and the narrow path. While the wide road may be popular and comfortable, the narrow road often requires courage, faith, discipline, and a willingness to live differently. Join me as we discuss what it looks like to resist worldly pressures, follow your convictions, and trust God’s direction even when it feels lonely or unpopular. The road less traveled isn’t always easy, but it often leads to greater peace, purpose, growth, and a deeper relationship with God. Scripture:Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. – Matthew 7:13-14 Key Takeaways: Why the wide road is so appealing The dangers of following the crowd How worldly pressures can pull us off course What it looks like to walk the narrow path today Practical ways to choose faith over popularity Finding peace and purpose in God’s direction Reminder for Today: The narrow path isn’t always the easiest path, but it is often the one that leads to the greatest growth. Don’t choose a direction simply because everyone else is going that way. Choose the path that aligns with your values, your faith, and the person God is calling you to become. This week, before making a decision, ask yourself: “Am I following the crowd, or am I following God’s calling?”

Ashley Campbell explores Matthew 7, focusing on judgment, wisdom, and discernment. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, humility, and seeking God's guidance to navigate life wisely and avoid false teachings.key topics-Judgment and self-awareness-Removing blind spots (planks)-Wisdom and discernment-False prophets and their fruits-The narrow gate and spiritual growthChapters00:00 Introduction and Prayer01:29 Understanding Judgments and Measures05:18 Wisdom and the Process of Removal09:37 Asking and Receiving from God14:16 The Narrow Gate and Cultivating Wisdom16:41 Beware of False Prophets19:34 The Will of the Father and Lawlessness23:38 Conclusion and Reflections on Life's JourneyresourcesMatthew 7 - Bible Gateway - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7&version=NIVThe Pearl of Wisdom Quote - https://www.inspirationalquotes.com/pearl-of-wisdomRumble Account: https://rumble.com/user/AshleyCampbellFacebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590000310120ANDhttps://www.facebook.com/dailyencouragementwithashleycampbell/Want to purchase a signed copy of mybook?https://buy.stripe.com/7sI8xdg6F2kZgSIfZ6ORRead the reviews on Amazon? https://a.co/d/gwyks9gWant to join my Facebook group that will equip you with the knowledge of the History of the United States, what the Constitution means and how you can preserve thisgreat nation we live in?Join my paid group today! For only $10a month, you will have access to classes that will help you have the knowledge you need to save your liberties given to you by God.Group Link:https://www.facebook.com/share/RA7FqCx95Lbv5gWv/Group Payment link:https://buy.stripe.com/cN24gX07H4t70TKcMVPodcast links:Apple/I tunes:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbell/id1625607569Amazon Music:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/4d32a7f2-1e3e-4045-aa13-2b77784c71d1/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbelliHeartRadiohttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-daily-encouragement-with-a-112334720/Overcast:https://overcast.fm/itunes1483675322/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-campbellRadio Public:https://radiopublic.com/daily-encouragement-with-ashley-c-WozzzRWant to sponsor the Podcast?https://buy.stripe.com/9AQbJpdYx8JnfOEfZ8

Dave opens up Matthew 7:13-23 and reminds us of the reality that Jesus is the only way to God

How many returns of Christ are there? How does this fit with the idea of a "secret" rapture? What about the final judgment? Those clothed in white in Revelation 7? And the 144,000? Does "narrow gate" in Matthew 7 mean most Christians are going to Hell? What are your thoughts on "profession versus possession"? How hard is it to be saved? What's the minimum needed?  

Pastor Derek explores the concepts of the Truth and the Lie according to the Bible. He explains how believing the Truth leads to life, while believing the Lie leads to destruction. He emphasises the importance of embracing God's truth and rejecting falsehoods, in our spiritual journey of faith. This is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the foundations of the Christian faith. The TRUTH by its very nature is NARROW, whereas the LIE is BROAD. There is ONE TRUE GOD and one true faith, but there are many false gods, and many false religions. Therefore, you will only find the TRUTH, by having a heart commitment to seek and to know the TRUTH of God, and a refusal to take the easy way, and accept the convenient lies that make your life easier (Matthew 7:13-14). The truth is reality, the Lie is an illusion. The Truth of God: (1) God is the Creator. and sovereign over all. He defines our identity and purpose. (2) There is an absolute standard of right and wrong (the Moral Law, based on God's own nature), and we are accountable to God to keep His Law. (3) Thus there is such a thing as SIN and GUILT, when we break God's Moral Law. (4) We will be JUDGED by God for how we have lived. Atheists say that faith in God is an escape for people afraid of the dark, whereas the truth is that atheism is a fairy-tale escape for people who are afraid of the light. We must choose between the light (truth) and the darkness (lie), John 3:19-20. The Lie is the denial of the truth. If there is no God, there is no absolute right or wrong, so we are free to do whatever we want, which is attractive to many. The LIE says there is no ultimate reality beyond this evolving universe, which means we can define our own truth. This allows man to be his own god, with the right to decide in himself, what is right and wrong, and he is not accountable to any higher being. This means this universe came into being from nothing by accident, and evolved all by itself – irrational! The Lie is EVOLUTION. Believing the LIE puts you in the broad road to corruption & destruction (Romans 1:18-25). Satan is the father of the Lie (John 8:44, Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:13-18, Revelation 12:3-4, Genesis 3:1-4). Believing the Truth is necessary to be saved, for the Gospel of salvation through Christ only makes sense if you believe the truth of God, righteousness, sin & judgment. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12: “They will PERISH, because they did not receive the LOVE of THE TRUTH, that they might be SAVED. And for this reason, God will send them strong DELUSION, that they should believe THE LIE, that they all may be CONDEMNED, who did not believe THE TRUTH, but had PLEASURE in unrighteousness.” When men reject the TRUTH, because they want to be free to enjoy a sinful lifestyle, they open their heart to embrace the LIE (the only alternative), the deception that there is no God, so they can be their own god, free to live as they please. This then becomes the basis for their final CONDEMNATION by God. So, an essential first step for people to be SAVED is that they must believe in the TRUTH of the CREATOR God.

Pastor Derek explores the concepts of the Truth and the Lie according to the Bible. He explains how believing the Truth leads to life, while believing the Lie leads to destruction. He emphasises the importance of embracing God's truth and rejecting falsehoods, in our spiritual journey of faith. This is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the foundations of the Christian faith. The TRUTH by its very nature is NARROW, whereas the LIE is BROAD. There is ONE TRUE GOD and one true faith, but there are many false gods, and many false religions. Therefore, you will only find the TRUTH, by having a heart commitment to seek and to know the TRUTH of God, and a refusal to take the easy way, and accept the convenient lies that make your life easier (Matthew 7:13-14). The truth is reality, the Lie is an illusion. The Truth of God: (1) God is the Creator. and sovereign over all. He defines our identity and purpose. (2) There is an absolute standard of right and wrong (the Moral Law, based on God's own nature), and we are accountable to God to keep His Law. (3) Thus there is such a thing as SIN and GUILT, when we break God's Moral Law. (4) We will be JUDGED by God for how we have lived. Atheists say that faith in God is an escape for people afraid of the dark, whereas the truth is that atheism is a fairy-tale escape for people who are afraid of the light. We must choose between the light (truth) and the darkness (lie), John 3:19-20. The Lie is the denial of the truth. If there is no God, there is no absolute right or wrong, so we are free to do whatever we want, which is attractive to many. The LIE says there is no ultimate reality beyond this evolving universe, which means we can define our own truth. This allows man to be his own god, with the right to decide in himself, what is right and wrong, and he is not accountable to any higher being. This means this universe came into being from nothing by accident, and evolved all by itself – irrational! The Lie is EVOLUTION. Believing the LIE puts you in the broad road to corruption & destruction (Romans 1:18-25). Satan is the father of the Lie (John 8:44, Isaiah 14:12-14, Ezekiel 28:13-18, Revelation 12:3-4, Genesis 3:1-4). Believing the Truth is necessary to be saved, for the Gospel of salvation through Christ only makes sense if you believe the truth of God, righteousness, sin & judgment. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12: “They will PERISH, because they did not receive the LOVE of THE TRUTH, that they might be SAVED. And for this reason, God will send them strong DELUSION, that they should believe THE LIE, that they all may be CONDEMNED, who did not believe THE TRUTH, but had PLEASURE in unrighteousness.” When men reject the TRUTH, because they want to be free to enjoy a sinful lifestyle, they open their heart to embrace the LIE (the only alternative), the deception that there is no God, so they can be their own god, free to live as they please. This then becomes the basis for their final CONDEMNATION by God. So, an essential first step for people to be SAVED is that they must believe in the TRUTH of the CREATOR God.

Pastor Eric Channing preaches on Matthew 7:12-14.

As Jesus concludes the Sermon on the Mount, He presents a series of choices that every person must make. In this message, Pastor Mike Berry explores the narrow gate, spiritual fruit, true discipleship, false teaching, and the importance of building life on a solid foundation. Discover how following Jesus shapes the choices we make and leads to a life of purpose, transformation, and lasting impact

Listen To Full Sermon: "Two Gates, Two Ways and Two Destinies" @ Coptic Community - Mobil, AL ~ February 28, 2026https://on.soundcloud.com/ueJv1lBJJSsZdHOGQE

Bill & Stacy Spencer founded The Narrow gate in Duck River, TN. That's interesting because Narrow Gate is an ENTERPRISE (Think coffee, leather goods, wood beams, artists, and a lodge...) and it MAKES disciples, one at a time. How do they do that? Here's an episode on that!00:00 - 01:40 Introduction01:41 - 03:59 Often-ignored, but not so secret disciple making04:00 - 05:43 Stacy's home invasion! 05:44 - 07:12 Identity. Passion. Purpose.07:13 - 09:01 Gen Z and Identity09:02 - 10:35 Who I truly am?10:36 - 14:48 The Enterprise, The Individual, The Disciple (All together now...)14:49 - 16:34 Work = Disciple Making??16:35 - 17:49 Whadd'ya mean "replicate"?17:50 - 20:43 Deny? Die? The fine print of Christianity20:44 - 22:26 What if I can't come to Narrow Gate?22:27 - 23:59 Where are the women??24:00 24:49 Haunting words24:50 - 25:52 Contact Bill & Stacey / WrapupJoin us at The Disciple Dilemma for videos, blogs and more conversation about the "hack" facing Western discipleship!

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Jesus Followers Know the Cornerstone of Christianity Is: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus is The Door and The Gate by which you must enter the Kingdom of God. In John 14:6-7, Jesus answers a question by the Apostle Thomas with the fundamental tenant of Christianity when He tells us all: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.'". Also, in John 10:9-10, Jesus tells us: “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief {Satan} comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." Also, Jesus said, in Matthew 7:13-14, that He was "the Narrow Gate", and whomever enters the Kingdom through Him will be saved and have Eternal Life: {You} “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.". Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection are the events, of about two thousand years ago, that provided us all, by God's Grace, with access to The Narrow Gate, which is Jesus. Through Jesus' death on the cross for your sins and His Resurrection, He has given you eternal life, if you choose to enter The Narrow Gate. You may ask: “How do I enter this ‘Narrow Gate' of Jesus?”. By God's Grace you can enter Eternal Life, through Jesus, by your true belief and faith in Jesus as God along with your prayerful confession of your sins to God. With your belief, faith, and confession, you have entered through the narrow and only door to your Salvation. However and after your entry through the door, you must continue, in your faith and obedience, to follow Jesus – this is the only, and it is The Way provided by God's Grace through Jesus.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, I will trust in the Lord with all my heart. I will trust in the Lord with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding.  In all my ways I will seek to know Him, and He will make my pathways straight.   From Proverbs 3:5f SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 7:21-23; Matthew 7:13-14; John 14:5-7; Psalms150:1-6; John 10:9-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Resurrection -- Part 3: Jesus Gives Us His Great Commission Just Before His Ascension” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

"Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few." - Matthew 7:13-14In Matthew 7:13-14, Jesus boils all the world down into two types of people. All people have entered through one of two gates (the wide or the narrow) and are walking on one of two ways (the easy or the hard) where they are joined by one of two crowds (the many or the few) leading to one of two destinies (destruction or life). These short verses contain powerful and weighty truths about what it means to be a genuine Christian. Tune into this episode to hear more.

Welcome to Episode #205 of the Way of the Bible podcast. This is our fifth of eight episodes in our Twenty-Sixth mini-series entitled Return to the Sermon on the Mount. On our four episodes so far on this mini-series, we've been speaking of the veracity of Jesus' preaching to the crowds regarding the kingdom of heaven and the importance of having ears to hear. This week will be no different, as we take a deeper dive into the first part of last week's passage and look at what it means to “Enter!”Let's begin by reading the passage for our last episode to give us some context for today.Matthew 7:13-14 – “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy 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.Last episode, we hammered home the reality Jesus was pointing out to the crowd as he was winding down his talk focused on the kingdom of heaven. Specifically, there are only two places a person can go after their departure from this life. To destruction through the wide gate and easy way that many are upon. In fact, all humanity is born such that this road to destruction is the way all take unless something changes the course of a life. I believe that if an infant or child, from conception, dies before reaching the age of innocence (the age at which God chooses to judge an individual based upon what they've consciously done), then that child, by the mercy and grace of God, enters into the kingdom of heaven. Once a child passes that age, they are of their own making, born into sin and death, already walking on the wide and easy way leading to destruction.Of their own making refers to our individual responsibility to our conscience regarding right and wrong, and our consciousness of God in regard to who we are ultimately answerable to. The end of the age of innocence of a child is fluid and is greatly influenced by the actions of others. This is a universal reality, not respective of culture or nationality. It is a sad part of the human experience, and part of what Jesus came to make right.A keyword Jesus used in this passage to point a hearer to the possibility of escaping the road to destruction and finding the gate to the hard way that leads to life was the word Enter. In Greek, that word is eiserchomai - ice-er'-khom-ahee. This word means both a physical entry into a space as well as a spiritual and or metaphysical entry into a physical and or metaphysical space. For example, a spirit entering our bodies, and/or our spirit leaving our bodies to enter a new space for occupation. See 1 Corinthians 15 for more details.When we die a physical death, our spirit that God gave us returns to him for judgment of what we've done in the body, whether good or evil. For the believer, that judgment will be at the judgment seat of Christ and concerns our rewards given for divinely ordained and orchestrated works done through Christ that advance the kingdom. 2 Corinthians 5:10 – For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.For the unbeliever, that judgment will occur at the Great White Throne judgment in Revelation 20:11-15 – Then I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. 12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then another book was opened, which is the book of life. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. 13 And the sea gave up the dead who were in it, Death and Hades gave up the dead who were in them, and they were judged, each one of them, according to what they had done. 14 Then Death and Hades were thrown into the

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Fr. Mike confronts the hard truth Jesus preaches in today's readings: Many people will ultimately choose hell over heaven. While this can be deeply distressing, Fr. Mike reminds us to focus on Jesus's directive to each one of us: "[You] Strive to enter through the narrow gate." In the second part of today's commentary, Fr. Mike reflects on two of Jesus' most well-known parables: the parable of the Lost Sheep and the parable of the Prodigal Son. Today's readings are Luke 13-16 and Proverbs 26:10-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.