solid foundation

4. Matthew 7:24-27
24
Thereforeeveryonewho hears thesewords
of mine andputs them into practiceis likea
wise man who builthis house on the rock.
25
The raincame down,the streamsrose, and
the winds blew and beatagainstthe house;
yet it didnot fall, becauseit hadits
foundation on the rock.

5. 26
But everyonewho hears these words of
mine and does notput them into practiceis
likea foolish man who builthis house on
sand.
27
The rain camedown,the streams arose,and
the winds blewand beatagainstthat house
andit fell with a greatcrash.

7. Leaning Tower of Pisa

9. Breakfast

10. Marriage

11. Courtship

16. Family

18. Church

19. Leaders

20. Matthew 7:24-27
24
Thereforeeveryonewho hears thesewords
of mine andputs them into practiceis likea
wise man who builthis house on the rock.
25
The raincame down,the streamsrose, and
the winds blew and beatagainstthe house;
yet it didnot fall, becauseit hadits
foundation on the rock.

21. 26
But everyonewho hears these words of
mine and does notput them into practiceis
likea foolish man who builthis house on
sand.
27
The rain camedown,the streams arose,and
the winds blewand beatagainstthat house
andit fell with a greatcrash.

22. I. Foundation of Rock and Sand
Rock- Jesus Christ
He judges them not only by their carein
building their houses but also by the
foundation on which they build.

23. Rock represent true understanding and
right action- true conviction and
commitment manifested in
righteousness.

24. Sand foundation represents empty
preference and mere external religion
based on false knowledge.

27. II. Wise and Foolish Builders
Theyhaveequal materials,money,effort but
differentfoundation.
Theelectof Godbuild theirhouse differently
by daily obedience,service,overcoming,
bible study andprayers.

28. He thinks about thefuture right
through the eternity
He hears God’sword andhe acts upon
it
He takes time commitment & energy
Wise builder

29. Do notlet this Book ofthe Law departfrom
your mouth; meditateon it day andnight, so
that you maybe carefulto doeverything
written in it.Then you will beprosperous
andsuccessful.
Joshua 1:8 NIV

30. Preachthe Word;bepreparedin seasonand
out of season; correct,rebukeand
encourage-with great patienceand careful
instruction.
2 Timothy 4:2 NIV

31. Onlythinkaboutthepresent.
No vision concerning the future.
He just wantto build his house
quickly andenjoy it now.
Foolish builder

32. Thefear ofthe LORD isthe beginning of
knowledge,but fools despisewisdom and
discipline.
Proverbs1:7 NIV

33. The wise in heartaccept commands,
but a chattering fool come to ruin.
Proverbs 10:8 NIV

34. Do notrebukea mocker or hewill
hate you; rebuke a wise man and he
will love you.
Proverbs 9:8 NIV

35. He whotrust in himselfis a fool, but
he who walks in wisdom is kept
safe.
Proverbs 28:26 NIV

36. The wayos a fool seems right to him
but a wise man listen to advice.
Proverbs 12:15 NIV

38. III. Rain, Stream and Wind
“Rain came down”
“ The Stream rose”
“The Wind blew”
SUFFERINGS

39. Challenges