What Does Jesus Say About Wise and Foolish?

In this powerful conclusion to our Sermon on the Mount series, Pastor Aaron McRae explores Jesus’ final teaching in Matthew 7:24–29 — the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Jesus challenges us to consider not just what we hear, but what we do with His words.

Are we building our lives on a solid foundation — or on shifting sand? In a world full of loud voices and quick fixes, Jesus invites us to anchor our lives in Him and His Word. The storms of life are inevitable, but the foundation we choose determines whether we stand or fall.

🔑 Big Idea: A life that lasts is built by hearing and practicing the words of Jesus — He is our firm foundation.

Topics Covered:

• The difference between hearing vs. doing
• Why your foundation matters more than appearances
• What Jesus says about judgment, obedience, and eternity
• Recognizing storms as tests of spiritual stability
• How to stand firm through faith, not performance

Scripture References:

• Matthew 7:24–29
• Romans 10:14, James 1:22
• 1 Corinthians 3:10–15
• John 16:33, Matthew 24:10–13
• Proverbs 1:7, 14:12

Resources & Quotes:

• Jonathan T. Pennington, The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing
• D.A. Carson – Commentary on eternal judgment
• John Mark Comer, Live No Lies – “We make our decisions, and then our decisions make us…”
• HB Charles Jr. – On storms and faith

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