A house on the rock

Summary

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus compares those who hear and practise his words to a man who built his house on the rock. The rain came, the rivers rose and the winds blew, and the house did not fall. The message opens the “Foundations” series with a simple question: what are we building on?

The difference between the two houses is not in their appearance but in the foundation, and the foundation is a matter of daily obedience. The message ends with three practical steps: hear the Word, decide one thing to put into practice this week and share it with someone.

Key points

• The foundation cannot be seen, but it decides what withstands the storm.
• Hearing without practising is building on sand.
• One concrete step a week is worth more than great intentions.

Bible references

• Matthew 7:24–27
• Psalm 18:2
• 1 Corinthians 3:11