The Jesus Way: Build Well

What does it actually mean to build a life on the teachings of Jesus, and how do we ensure our foundation holds when unexpected storms hit?In this sermon on Matthew 7:24–29, Lead Pastor Neil McClendon concludes the "Jesus Way" series by examining the parable of the wise and foolish builders. Pastor Neil illustrates the crucial difference between simply hearing God's Word and actually putting it into practice. By exploring Scripture as the "law of liberty," this message demonstrates that true obedience brings freedom rather than religious slavery, while reminding us that real trials inevitably reveal what we have trusted in all along.In this episode, we cover:The Self-Validating Nature of Scripture: Experiencing the truth of the Bible by living out its principles rather than merely analyzing them.Hearing vs. Listening: Moving beyond passive listening to active, life-shaping obedience.The Law of Liberty: Discovering how the gospel sets us free from religious bondage and slavery to sin.When the Storm Comes: Recognizing that trials expose whether our foundation is built on human preferences or Christ the Rock.The Danger of Building on Sand: Understanding the cataclysmic risk of substituting personal convenience for the authority of Jesus.Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube