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Luke 6: 27-49 The New Way of Jesus Part 2. Kingdom Ethics Luke’s Sermon on the Plain continues. We read together Luke 6: 27-49 This is a shorter version of Matthew’s sermon but it still contains no less than 22 separate points! We will look at them in groups. 1. Love your enemies v27, 28 It is easy to miss some of the practical implications of these statements. They mean, for instance, that a Christian will never refuse to speak to someone, whatever they may have said or done. And it will affect our behaviour towards someone who wants the same job as we do. Question 1: What effect will it have on us if we force ourselves to speak kindly in those sorts of situation? Where else can you think of where obeying Jesus might have some positive results in our everyday and family life? Pause. Even if we have to force ourselves to speak well in that sort of situation doing so will have a good effect on our underlying attitudes towards that person. If we fall out with someone at work we must be careful to greet them in exactly our usual cheerful way the next morning. They will find it very hard to respond in anything other than the same way. It is hard to obey Jesus when the inevitable problems of family life occur. Are you the person who is always the first to try and mend a damaged relationship? 2. Not standing up for our rights v29-31 Is it really possible to act like this in the real world? What happens if someone takes my bicycle? Do I give them my motorbike? Perhaps Jesus is making one of his outrageously impossible statements (camels through needles; plucking out eyes etc.) so that we remember better the principle behind what he said. Total obedience to what Jesus taught here would rapidly lead to us having no money at all! Question 2: What should we do in the practical things of every day to put the principle behind these statements into practice? Pause. I think the only possible answer to this is to say we have to be careful not to put ourselves first in what we do but put others in front of ourselves. It is, of course, a great deal easier to say that than to actually do it in the real world we live in. It is also, of course, a great deal easier to hear it said and mentally agree than to go out and do it! 3. Doing better than expected v32–35a Probably ‘lending’ in that culture, as in many, was a nice way of talking about giving somebody something. Question 3: Should we ever lend like that without expectation of a return? Shouldn’t we call it what it is from the beginning if that is what we intend, rather than using such double talk? Pause. Not all the things our culture wants us to do are necessarily what we should do as followers of Jesus. In some cultures it is more important to say something that pleases the person we are talking to than to tell the truth. Jesus said he was “the way, the truth, and the life”. That means we must be in all things as truthful as we can possibly be even if that is against our culture and traditions. 4. The results of this behaviour v35b, 36 We will probably see that we will have all sorts of problems in living up to what Jesus said. It is so difficult to obey what he said and still live life in the real world. Perhaps it is impossible. But Jesus was probably doing this deliberately to make us see that we can never in ourselves be good enough to appear before the Lord God. We can only rely on his mercy and goodness consequent on the self-sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross for our acceptance. Question 4: Why does Jesus call us sons, or children, in this context (v36b)? Pause. This is to emphasize that we are in a personal relationship with the Father God. And that again can only be through the acceptance that Jesus obtained for us by his death on the Cross. When we call God our Father that means we accept all our fellow Christians as our brothers and sisters. 5. What we give will be what we get v37, 38 The first sentence in v37 is sometimes used to suggest we should never judge anything or anybody at all. But, of course, we do! If we didn’t, how could we ever correct anyone and life in and out of the church would be impossibly difficult. Question 5: How should we understand v37 in such a way as to be realistic and yet follow Jesus properly? Pause. Matthew adds ‘in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.’ (Matt 7: 2). If we are prepared to face the truth and be judged by it we may make other people face the truth. If not, not! Verses 37b and 38 could be taken to mean simply the better you are the better your life will be. Life is never as easy as that (Ps 73: 1-5, 13, 14). Question 6: How, then, do we understand what Jesus meant? Pause. Some people teach a false gospel which promises obvious material blessing to the believer. This is clearly not the way the Kingdom in the world works as Ps 73: 2, 13, 14 points out. The book of Job and Luke 13: 1 –5 say much the same. What we are promised is reward for faithfulness in the day of the Lord when the world comes to an end. We are to look to our own reward and not make judgments on what should happen to other people. 6. How to live for the Kingdom v39–45 The parables of the blind, the student and the plank all, in different ways, emphasize that we need to be walking in the Way of Jesus if we want to be good and do things that matter in the kingdom of the Spirit. We need to be able to see, to be properly trained and not be blinded by things that should not be there. Then the parable of the good tree emphasizes that we need to be the right sort of tree. Being a better thorn bush will not lead to fruit, just bigger thorns! Question 7: How can we tell whether someone, or ourselves, is the right sort of tree? Pause. When we set out to follow Jesus we are told that we shall be saved at the final day. But we are also told that account will be taken of the whole of our lives as followers (Rom 14: 10, 12; 2 Cor 5: 10). It is hard to see how these two teachings fit together. It is best to take them both as the Lord’s word to us and strive to live in the light of both of them. 7. The Summary v46-49 Luke’s version of this story is slightly different from Matthew’s perhaps more familiar one. It is often called ‘the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders’. That is a good title for the parable in Matthew, not so good for this one of Luke’s! Question 8: What title would more accurately summarize this parable? Pause. The word ‘foundation’ is the most important one in this parable. It ties this parable to many other Biblical verses. Perhaps the most significant is Isaiah 28: 16 which refers to the temple but is used by Peter (1 Pet 2: 6) of Jesus. In Peter’s little picture Jesus is the all important foundation. Peter, like Jesus, emphasises that we are to do the building. Click or tap here to save/download this as a MP3 audio file

When life's hardest storms hit, will your house of faith stand—or crumble? In today's devotional, Pastor Roderick Webster (Matt 7v28-29) shows why only those who possess Christ—not just profess Him—survive the test of time.

Caleb Clardy teaches from Matthew : 21-29 on May 25, 2025Support the show

Building to Withstand the Storm (The Parable of the Wise & Foolish Builders)Matthew 7:24-27 Guest Preacher: Lynn HuttonOur preacher this morning is our own Lynn Hutton.  Lynn is an ordained minister with preaching experience.  She serves Orchard as a part of our intercessory prayer ministry.The Parables of JesusJesus used parables, or short stories with a moral or spiritual lesson, to teach his followers and the people around him about the Kingdom of God and spiritual truths. Join us for this series as Guest Preachers guide us through various parables. Orchard Community Church8180 Telephone RdVentura CA 93004www.OrchardVentura.orgContact us at Info@OrchardVentura.orgOrchard's Streaming and Song Select CCLI# 160190

It is not hard for us to imagine the destruction a storm can do, nor is it unlikely that we will face storms throughout our lives. In this final parable, Jesus describes two outcomes of facing the same storms based on what ones life is built upon. Building our lives upon listening and acting on Jesus words provides a foundation which cannot be shaken when the storms of life rain down. As we wrap up our Sermon on the Mount study, take some time to reflect on the principles, perspectives, priorities, and practices that Jesus has shown to reflect the Kingdom of Heaven. As you move into the summer, take to heart what it means to be a citizen of this unshakable Kingdom and how you can build your life around Jesus as your King.Prepare for this week's message by reviewing Matthew 5-7, focusing in on 7:24-27 

Vinu Paul, Leader of the Commision family of churches, joins us as a guest speaker to teach on the story of the Wise and Foolish Builders. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not subscribe and check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD Instagram - instagram.com/hopechurchguildford

May 4th, 2025 | Speaker: Jonathan Cleveland Faith in Jesus is about becoming who we were created to be in the midst of a broken world where it rains a […]

Happy Monday! This week, Pastor Jeff will explore the parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Today, he reminds us that Jesus says we should build our lives on His kingdom. Jesus says we are wise when we listen to His words and put them into practice. Matthew 7:24 24 “Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.  

Caleb Clardy teaches from Matthew 13:1-23 on April 27, 2025Support the show

This week Dan brings our series to an end. After 18 months and 38 teachings we arrive at the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount. The question to all of us: “What will we do now?” You can join us 10:30am Sunday mornings at the Jubilee Centre in Huddersfield.  For more info go to […]

Brooke teaches that it's what's not seen by others that is most important.

04/06/2025 Jesus is not an accessory to our modern lives, but the foundation upon which we build everything.

Wise & Foolish Builders Justin Domino March 16, 2025 by New Hope Community Church

You would think people had learned to trust that when God says something, He means it! Butthis week we are learning about some foolish builders who didn't trust God and His promises,but decided to do their own thing.Year A Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJV.Hymn: The Church Has One FoundationWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here:Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this week: SavannahPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/ for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music.To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

You would think people had learned to trust that when God says something, He means it! Butthis week we are learning about some foolish builders who didn't trust God and His promises,but decided to do their own thing.Year A Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJV.Hymn: The Church Has One FoundationWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here:Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this week: SavannahPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/ for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music.To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

You would think people had learned to trust that when God says something, He means it! Butthis week we are learning about some foolish builders who didn't trust God and His promises,but decided to do their own thing.Year A Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJV.Hymn: The Church Has One FoundationWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here:Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this week: SavannahPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/ for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music.To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

You would think people had learned to trust that when God says something, He means it! Butthis week we are learning about some foolish builders who didn't trust God and His promises,but decided to do their own thing.Year A Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJV.Hymn: The Church Has One FoundationWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here:Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this week: SavannahPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/ for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music.To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

You would think people had learned to trust that when God says something, He means it! Butthis week we are learning about some foolish builders who didn't trust God and His promises,but decided to do their own thing.Year A Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJV.Hymn: The Church Has One FoundationWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here:Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this week: SavannahPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/ for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music.To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

You would think people had learned to trust that when God says something, He means it! Butthis week we are learning about some foolish builders who didn't trust God and His promises,but decided to do their own thing.Year A Quarter 1 Week 10All Bible verses are from the NKJV.Hymn: The Church Has One FoundationWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here:Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLgInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this week: SavannahPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/ for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music.To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Jesus gives us two warnings in this passage, and these will be our two main headings this morning: First: beware of saying without doing. And second: beware of building on the wrong foundation.

Ian looks at how when we make Jesus Lord and put our trust in Him, we can be confident that we will finish our journey of faith well.

Matthew 7:24-27

Matthew 7:24-29

A Study of Matthew 7:24-27 and the great sermon that Jesus preached about the importance of hearing and heeding the word of God.

A Study of Matthew 7:24-27 and the great sermon that Jesus preached about the importance of hearing and heeding the word of God.

How do you keep your life from collapsing all around you? How do you remain strong as the storms of life batter you about? The storms will come. This week, we look at how Jesus wraps up the Sermon on the Mount with a final reminder that summarizes all we have heard from Him over the previous eighteen weeks. He brings it all together, giving us what we need to ensure we flourish and not fall apart when the winds and waves of life in a broken world threaten to undo us. 

Following God's plan can lead you to full life. See how as Jason Bedell shares. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Following God's plan can lead you to full life. See how as Jason Bedell shares. Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Luke 6:47-49, John 3:16, 1 John 3. Is your life built on a solid foundation, or on a shifting, unstable one? What did Jesus say was a solid foundation? In our continued Two Year Study of the Gospels, we now move from the Gospel of Mark into the Gospel of Luke, specifically taking a look at the Parables of Jesus. The first parable Pastor Dodge examines is the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Where we build, how we build and what we build with are important and the foundation makes all the difference. A solid foundation can withstand the storms that a house built on sand cannot. Today's parable demonstrates this profound truth: Jesus tells us if we come to Him and hear His Word and put those words into practice, it is like a wise man who dug down deep to get a solid foundation on the rock and when the storms of life came - that house stood strong. But the person who built quickly without a strong foundation, when the storms came that house was totally destroyed. We want to make sure our lives are anchored and founded on something that can never be shaken, that something is a Person, the Person is Jesus. We can't just hear the word of God we need to put it into practice, that's what it means to build on a solid foundation. What does a solid foundation look like? What is it build with? What does it mean to build on a solid foundation? 1. Humble heart    - Is where the solid foundation starts 2. Father's love    - The foundation is anchored in the Love of the Father. 3. Son's Lordship    - Jesus wants to be Lord of our lives - meaning He leads, guides and directs us. 4. Spirit's power    - The Spirit of God dwells within us so we are to live in the power and strength the Holy Spirit provides. 5. Grace and mercy    - We are to reflect to others the same grace and mercy we have received from God in our own lives. 6. Willing obedience    - We are called to listen to the Word and follow. God's Word determines truth. Let His truth guide our lives, let His scripture speak into the now, irrespective of what the world around us may be saying. These six building blocks build a solid foundation which will not crumble. Unless our lives are anchored on a solid foundation - The Foundation of the Living God - our lives will crumble. Which are you, a wise builder or a foolish builder? And what are you going to do about it? Additionally, Pastor shares excavation information under the Synagogue of Capernaum which is centuries old. This synagogue was built on the foundation stones of another synagogue named, “The Synagogue of Jesus,” which dates back 2000 years based on artifacts found in the excavation. https://www.awakeusnow.com The Parables of Jesus is part two of our Two Year Study of the Gospels. Jesus is known for telling some of the greatest stories ever told. In telling these stories He uses the form of a parable which is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. Jesus' parables resonate in every culture and in every generation around the world. This study is great for large group. small group or home group Bible study.

The teachings of Jesus come with a challenge: Will you listen and do what he says, or not. The difference between those answers is the difference between being wise and being foolish, between blessing and catastrophe, between life and death. Speaker: Sean Scribner Series: Roots Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

The life built on Jesus will stand strong!

This sermon highlights the importance of building one's life on the solid foundation of Jesus' teachings, emphasizing practical obedience and the transformative journey of sanctification.

The Sermon on the Mount was Jesus' greatest teaching recorded in Scripture. It reveals the heart of God and what life in the Kingdom of God looks like in practice. It encourages Christ-followers to live in ways that embrace God's character and bring love, hope, and healing to the world. This week we look at Matthew 7:24-29 and what should be the foundation of our lives. This episode was recorded on June 30, 2024, during our 10:30am worship service. Today's speaker: Carlos Cedeño Translation: Sergio Zurita Audio Engineer: Oliver Kaufmann Theme Music by: Giancarlo Cordon Produced by: William Hartz ========== Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth is a Christian community whose mission is to love God, make disciples, and change the world. We hope you enjoyed this week's message. Make sure you subscribe in Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify, or your favorite podcatcher so you never miss an episode. Follow us online: Website: https://cfofelizabeth.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/cfofelizabeth Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cfofelizabeth Facebook: https://facebook.com/cfofelizabeth YouTube: https://youtube.com/ChristFellowshipofElizabeth Subscribe to our other podcasts at: https://cfofelizabeth.com/podcasts You can join us in person every Sunday. We gather for worship at 10:30am at The Liberty Center at 1121 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ. You can also join us virtually on our livestream by visiting cfofellizabeth.com/live or visiting our YouTube page. To give your tithe or gift online, you can visit: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithe or text "Give" to 856-317-6679. To contact the church by phone, call 908-289-6322. If this is your first time with us or you just want to learn more about our church, please visit: http://www.cfofelizabeth.com/im-new ========== ©2024 Christ Fellowship of Elizabeth Love God. Make Disciples. Change the World. Special Guest: Sergio Zurita.

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In this episode I share out of Matthew 7 about being a wise or foolish person.

This week we open up a new series "Encounter" where we walk through the different encounters of Jesus within the Bible. This week we look at the wise and foolish builders.

Jesus is the Great Storyteller. Not only is He the Great Storyteller but also the Great Truth Teller. If we put into practice what He taught, we build on a firm foundation.  

Matthew 7:24-27Feb. 11th, 2024If you'd like to get in touch with us, email us at: kerkefree@gmail.comDon't miss an episode by subscribing or following.

Today Pastor Jeff is looking at Matthew 7 with the ’Wise and Foolish Builders’. He begins by sharing the story of Matthew, the tax collector, and his decision to follow Jesus. The heart of this message is a reminder that our daily choices matter, and the importance of making conscious decisions to move closer toward God.Support the show: https://www.oneandall.church/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#foolishman #wiseman #foundation What foundation are you building on? Wise men act upon the information that God gives them; foolish men go with how they want it. We hope you enjoy this message by Pastor Alex Klimchuk on building your foundation on Jesus Christ. Matthew 7:24-29 2 Samuel 3:1 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 Deuteronomy 11:18-19 Proverbs 22:6 2 Samuel 7:11 James 1:22 Website: http://www.newlifechurchsf.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSF/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/7Ig-qXgVAmE/ Pastor Alex Klimchuk New Life Church 500 S 1st Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57104