Message Notes

THE SAYINGS OF JESUS

1. They are to be heard                         (Matthew 7:24)

2. They are to be put into practice    (Matthew 7:24)

TWO FOUNDATIONS COMPARED-CONTRASTED

1. A foundation built on rock              (Matthew 7:24)

a) When the teachings of Jesus are heeded

c) They are practised

2. A foundation built on sand              (Matthew 7:26)

a) When the teachings of Jesus are not heeded

b) They are not practised

THE TESTING OF LIFE

1. The rain

2. The floods

3. The winds

THE AFTERMATH OF THE STORM

1. The house built upon the rock remained strong  (Matthew 7:25)

2. The house built on the sand was destroyed            (Matthew 7:27)

A SIMILAR ANALOGY

1. The teaching of the Apostle Paul

2. The imagery of fire      (1 Corinthians 3:10-15)

3. Building our house of faith

a) Foundations- The Lord Jesus Christ                      (1 Corinthians 3:11)

b) Gold, silver, precious stones                                     (1 Corinthians 3:12)

c) Wood, hay, straw                                                            (1 Corinthians 3:12)

4. There is no escaping the test of fire

a) Obtain a reward                                                               (1 Corinthians 3:15)

b) Suffer loss                                                                          (1 Corinthians 3:15)

5. Saved… as by fire         (1 Corinthians 3:15)

6. The challenge to be a wise master-builder        (1 Corinthians 3:10)

a) Grace

b) Wisdom

c) Laying a foundation

d) Building wisely and well

CONCLUSION OF THE SAYINGS OF JESUS

1) The multitudes were astonished                                          (Matthew 7:28)

2) The authority of Jesus was noted                                        (Matthew 7:29)

3) He did not teach as the scribes                                             (Matthew 7:29)