Why Jesus' Wide-Gate Warning Targets Religious People

Two roads lie before us, and the wide one is a death trap. Jesus ends His great sermon with a choice: a wide gate to destruction, a narrow one to life. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller walks through five vivid pairings that force a choice. Discover why the real divide isn't good people versus bad, but religious people versus Jesus. This is part one of the sermon, "The Two Ways." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001. 00:20 – The Fork in the Road: Why Jesus' teaching forces us to make a choice. 04:17 – Five Pictures of Judgment: Gates, wolves, trees, résumés, and foundations. 07:23 – Thornbushes and Poison Fruit: Why outward appearances hide internal rot. 08:56 – "I Never Knew You": The religious résumé that doesn't get you in. 10:16 – The Storm Test: How sudden trials expose whether your house is on rock or sand. 13:35 – The Real Contrast: Why Matthew 7 pits Jesus against the Pharisees. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/   SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/