Using the image of building a house on the foundation of Christ, the sermon asks what happens if Christians fail to finish the spiritual building by not following God’s instructions. It gives three consequences: we labor in vain (Psalm 127, Proverbs 24), the world mocks us (Luke 14, Matthew 5:16), and our house collapses (Matthew 7:24-27). The preacher stresses hearing and obeying Christ’s word, taking care how one builds (1 Corinthians 3), and showing the world something new after failure.
Kevin Patterson reviews the year’s series built on the foundation of Jesus Christ from 1 Corinthians 3, recalling lessons on Jesus, the church, worship, and the family. He argues these studies exist to know God’s will, understand Christians’ responsibilities in Christ’s body, and offer worship that pleases God rather than people. Having built the foundation and walls, he says it is time to “build the roof” with upcoming lessons on Christian character and wisdom, urging all to do everything in…