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Building on the Rock: A Foundation of Faith

Bible Passage: Matthew 7:24-27

Summary: In this parable, Jesus uses the metaphor of two builders to illustrate the importance of putting His teachings into practice. The wise man builds his house on the rock, symbolizing a strong foundation of faith, while the foolish man builds on sand, representing a foundation that fails to endure life's storms.

Application: This sermon emphasizes the necessity of creating a resilient faith by taking action on the teachings of Christ. It invites believers to reflect on the foundations of their lives to ensure they are built on Christ's words, making them equipped to weather challenges and trials in life.

Big Idea: To endure the storms of life, we must build our lives upon the solid foundation of Jesus' teachings, ensuring that our faith is not superficial but deeply rooted in practice.

1. Wise Foundations Endure

The wise builder as a representation of those who hear and act upon Jesus' words. Building on the 'rock' signifies a life firmly grounded in Christ's teachings, suggesting that an unshakeable faith allows one to withstand adversity. Relate this to how believers should consistently apply Jesus' teachings in everyday life to develop an enduring faith.

2. Foolish Foundations Fall

Matthew 7:26-27

The foolish builder who hears but does not act, building on 'sand,' with modern examples a life in the world . This may look like the one of us used to live or the life of a lost person. The sand isn't going got bring much at all other than foolishness and failure, which will turn into sand. Ultimately hurting and damaging you relationship with God. This would then cause you to sink “quick sand” as some might call it.