March 16th - Build on the Foundation

Scripture Passages:  Luke 6:46-49; 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

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Lenten Guided Prayer
"Come to the Living Rock"

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"Build on the Foundation"
Sermon vs Lectio

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Keystone question
46 “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

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We are tempted to focus on knowing what is the foundation.
 everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice,

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Context!
Sermon on the plain
Luke 6:17-49

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1. Give away power
Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God... But woe to you who are rich,
    for you have already received your comfort.

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2. Show love to "others" in action
27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

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3. Practice humility in relationships
37 “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you.... For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

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4. Work on your inner voice
43 “No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. ...   For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.

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1 Corinthians 3:10-15

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The foundation is set
11 For no one can lay any foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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Call to action: build
 But each one should build with care. ...  If anyone builds on this foundation...

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Wise choices evalutated
 ... using gold, silver, costly stones, wood, hay or straw, 13 their work will be shown for what it is, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire,

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Surprise Ending
14 If what has been built survives, the builder will receive a reward. 15 If it is burned up, the builder will suffer loss but yet will be saved—even though only as one escaping through the flames.

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Dare to try build on the foundation of life, Jesus Christ.