It’s Time to Build
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Luke 6:46–47 “46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? 47 Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:”
Luke 6:46–47 “46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? 47 Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:”
Luke 6:48 “48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.”
Luke 6:48 “48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.”
Luke 6:49 “49 But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.””
Luke 6:49 “49 But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.””
The one who says Lord Lord and does what I say, his life is built on the Rock and when the storm comes his/her life doesn’t fall apart.
The one who says Lord Lord but builds his house not on the Rock when the storm comes his/her life falls apart.
Matthew 7:21–22 “21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’”
Matthew 7:21–22 “21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’”
Matthew 7:23 “23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’”
Matthew 7:23 “23 And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’”
Whats the will of the Father? That we bear much fruit!!
John 15:8 “8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
John 15:8 “8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.”
Proverbs 10:25 “25 When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever.”
Proverbs 10:25 “25 When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever.”
Ephesians 2:19–20 “19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,”
Ephesians 2:19–20 “19 So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, 20 built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus himself being the cornerstone,”
Ephesians 2:21–22 “21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:21–22 “21 in whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord. 22 In him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.”
A relationship with Christ either grows or stagnates
Spiritual Maturity -
Spiritual maturity is a complex, ongoing process of becoming more like Jesus Christ and growing in faith, characterized by a deeper understanding and commitment to God's kingdom[1][2]. It involves the formation of one's intellect, emotions, desires, will, and actions to accurately reflect one's identity in Christ[3]. Spiritual maturity is marked by a strong desire to seek and apply truth, focusing on the soul rather than seeking pleasure or managing others' perceptions[4]. It requires a radical reordering of priorities, shifting from pleasing oneself to pleasing God and learning obedience[1]. This journey towards completeness encompasses various aspects of personal growth, including intellectual, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions[5]. While perfection remains a future reality, spiritual maturity involves consistently practicing spiritual disciplines such as Bible study, prayer, fellowship, and service, all enabled by the Holy Spirit[1]. Ultimately, spiritual maturity leads to being effective and fruitful in the knowledge of Jesus Christ, reflecting God's likeness, and partnering with Him in His missional and redemptive work[1][3].
[1] Got Questions Ministries, Got Questions? Bible Questions Answered (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2002–2013).
[2] Steven E. Goodenough, The Last Kingdom: A Journey into the Kingdom That Lasts Forever (Eugene, OR: Wipf and Stock, 2025).
[3] Kirk S. Baker, “Developing Spiritual Maturity,” in One Volume Seminary: A Complete Ministry Education from the Faculty of Moody Bible Institute and Moody Theological Seminary, ed. Michael J. Boyle, Laurie L. Norris, and Kerwin A. Rodriguez (Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers, 2022), 226–227.
[4] Shundrawn A. Thomas, Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation (Downers Grove, IL: IVP, 2019).
[5] N.-Hashem Abi, “Maturity,” in Baker Encyclopedia of Psychology & Counseling, ed. David G. Benner and Peter C. Hill, Baker Reference Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1999), 731.
Jesus is Lord of all or He’s not Lord at all. He doesn’t share, He’s a jealous God. Be Hot or Be Cold!!! God desires obedience over sacrifice.
Matthew 12:30 “30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.”
Matthew 12:30 “30 Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters.”
Matthew 7:16–18 “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.”
Matthew 7:16–18 “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.”
Matthew 7:19–20 “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.”
Matthew 7:19–20 “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.”
Peter saw a sheet come down from heave…He had to grow past what had been to step into what God was wanting to do.
Time to move beyond believing
Time to move beyond believing
James 2:19 “19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!”
James 2:19 “19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!”
It’s time to believe in him and obey him
It’s time to believe in him and let him be your strength
It’s time to believe in him and lean into him draw close to him
It’s time to believe him and learn how to walk through life with him and not just be believing in him
To Him who knows to do Right…
To Him who knows to do Right…
James 4:17 “17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
James 4:17 “17 So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”
God hates sin
Mt 6 When you pray 5-7, when you fast 16-18 and when you give 2-4
Matthew 6:2 “2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Matthew 6:2 “2 “Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
Matthew 6:3–4 “3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Matthew 6:3–4 “3 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, 4 so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Matthew 6:5 “5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.”
Matthew 6:5 “5 “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.”
Matthew 6:6–7 “6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.”
Matthew 6:6–7 “6 But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. 7 “And when you pray, do not heap up empty phrases as the Gentiles do, for they think that they will be heard for their many words.”
Matthew 6:16–17 “16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,”
Matthew 6:16–17 “16 “And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17 But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,”
Matthew 6:18 “18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Matthew 6:18 “18 that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Choose Your Foundation
Choose Your Foundation
It’s time to make a choice, build your house on the sand or build your house on the rock.
Believing and building are not the same things. One is merely intellectual and one requires action. We believe many things that we never act on. Christianity requires action.
