Message Notes

LAYING A STRONG FOUNDATION

(Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49)

1. The lack of a foundation

 a) All too common

 b) All too real

 c) Many speak of faith in the Lord Jesus

 d) Few have a foundation

2. The disciples of the Lord Jesus

 a) Laying of a foundation

 b) An important focus

3. What is the foundation?

 a) Hearing the teachings of Jesus Matthew 7:24; Luke 6:47

 b) Practises the teachings Matthew 7:24; Luke 6:47

4. What are the teachings of Jesus?

 a) Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7

 b) Many different subjects

 i) Blessings

 ii) Christian character

iii)  Salt and Light

 iv) True righteousness

v) Charitable deeds

vi) Prayer

vii) Treasures of life

viii) Seeking the Kingdom of God

5. The storms of life

a) They will come

b) Foundations will be sorely tested