Building A Strong Foundation In Christ

BUILDING A STRONG FOUNDATION IN CHRIST

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Matthew 7:24-27

Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:11, Colossians 2:6-7, Psalm 127:1, Isaiah 28:16, Luke 6:46-49

INTRODUCTION:

In a world filled with storms, temptations, and trials, a solid foundation is essential for stability and endurance. Jesus concluded the Sermon on the Mount with a striking parable of two builders: one wise, the other foolish. Their outcomes were determined not by the beauty of the structures they built, but by the foundations they laid. This parable remains a powerful illustration of how we must build our lives on Christ, the immovable Rock.

Building on Christ means more than professing faith; it involves obeying His Word, trusting His will, and remaining steadfast in Him when life’s storms come. A shallow foundation may appear sufficient in fair weather, but when winds and floods come, only what is built on Christ will stand.

Today’s message is a call to examine what we are building our lives on. It’s an invitation to ensure that Christ is not just part of our structure but the very ground upon which we stand, grow, and thrive.

1. CHRIST IS THE ONLY TRUE FOUNDATION

A life built on any other foundation is bound to crumble under pressure.

a) No other foundation can endure the storms of life (1 Corinthians 3:11):

Only Jesus Christ provides a lasting foundation for our lives, relationships, ministries, and destinies.

b) The world offers sinking sand (Proverbs 14:12):

Following worldly wisdom may seem right, but it cannot hold under spiritual pressure.

c) Building on Christ means total dependence on Him (John 15:5):

Without Him, we can do nothing; with Him, we can withstand anything.

d) God's Word is the blueprint for a solid foundation (Psalm 119:105):

His Word gives direction and strength when followed consistently.

Biblical Example: The life of Job was built on God, so even in loss and pain, he stood firm and did not sin against God (Job 1:20-22).

2. OBEDIENCE TO CHRIST'S WORD IS KEY

Hearing the Word is good, but doing it builds the foundation.

a) Obedience proves our foundation is genuine (James 1:22):

Doers of the Word are not easily shaken because they practise what they profess.

b) Disobedience leads to a fragile and fake structure (Luke 6:49):

A house without a foundation is bound to fall during the storm.

c) The wise builder acts on what he hears (Matthew 7:24):

Faith is proven by obedience, not just by hearing alone.

d) Obedience brings spiritual stability (Isaiah 1:19):

Willing and obedient believers enjoy divine favour and security.

Biblical Example: Noah obeyed God and built the ark exactly as instructed. When judgment came, his obedience preserved him and his household (Genesis 6:22).

3. STORMS WILL COME, BUT YOU CAN STAND

Christian living is not storm-free, but it is storm-proof when built on Christ.

a) Storms test what lies beneath the surface (Matthew 7:27):

Challenges reveal whether our foundation is strong or superficial.

b) God allows trials to strengthen and establish us (1 Peter 5:10):

He uses the storms of life to build our endurance and maturity.

c) You can stand firm by holding on to God's promises (Isaiah 43:2):

Even when the waters rise, His Word sustains and protects you.

d) Trials separate the wise from the foolish (Hebrews 12:27):

What is not built on Christ will be shaken and fall away.

Biblical Example: The Apostle Paul faced many storms—literal and figurative—but he remained steadfast in Christ and finished his race with joy (2 Timothy 4:7-8).

4. A STRONG FOUNDATION SECURES A GLORIOUS FUTURE

Your future is only as secure as your foundation is strong.

a) Your destiny is safe when built on Christ (Jeremiah 29:11):

God’s plan for your future is sure when your life is grounded in Him.

b) A good foundation benefits generations to come (Psalm 112:1-2):

A righteous man leaves a legacy of strength and blessing.

c) Building now determines what lasts later (Galatians 6:7-9):

Every act of obedience today becomes part of the structure God is building in your life.

d) A strong foundation attracts divine favour (Psalm 1:3):

The life that is rooted in God flourishes even in difficult seasons.

Biblical Example: Abraham built his life on faith and obedience to God. His foundation secured blessings for generations (Genesis 22:15-18).

CONCLUSION:

Life’s storms are inevitable, but ruin is not. We each have the responsibility to choose what we build our lives upon. The foolish builder ignored the importance of a solid foundation and paid the price when the storm came. The wise builder listened, obeyed, and stood strong.

Let us be wise builders. Let Christ be the rock on which we build our homes, careers, ministries, and dreams. With Him as our foundation, we can stand unshaken, no matter what comes our way.