Oct 3, 2021
Why Building on the Wrong Foundation is Useless
By: Phil Peacock
Series: Useless Acts of Christian Life
“Why Building on the Wrong Foundation Is Useless” Matthew 7:24-27  Jesus wrapped up his Sermon on the Mount with a little illustration about The Wise and Foolish Builders. The story is really not about architecture or house construction, but rather about the foundation of people’s lives.
  • “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like the wise man who built his house on the rock.”
  • But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like the foolish man who built his house on sand.”
You build your life on a firm foundation when you live in faithful obedience to all Jesus has taught you in every area of life. You need the firm foundation of Christ because the storms of life are coming. You need the firm foundation of Christ because eternity depends on Him.
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  • Oct 3, 2021Why Building on the Wrong Foundation is Useless
    Oct 3, 2021
    Why Building on the Wrong Foundation is Useless
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Useless Acts of Christian Life
    “Why Building on the Wrong Foundation Is Useless” Matthew 7:24-27  Jesus wrapped up his Sermon on the Mount with a little illustration about The Wise and Foolish Builders. The story is really not about architecture or house construction, but rather about the foundation of people’s lives.
    • “Everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like the wise man who built his house on the rock.”
    • But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like the foolish man who built his house on sand.”
    You build your life on a firm foundation when you live in faithful obedience to all Jesus has taught you in every area of life. You need the firm foundation of Christ because the storms of life are coming. You need the firm foundation of Christ because eternity depends on Him.
  • Sep 26, 2021Why Judging Others Is Useless
    Sep 26, 2021
    Why Judging Others Is Useless
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Useless Acts of Christian Life
    Matthew 7:1-5 Who gets hurt when Christians are judgmental toward others?
    • The one being looked down upon
    • The one with the judgmental attitude
    • The church itself
    Why do we tend to make rotten judges?
    • We carry our own biases and prejudices.
    • We tend to be vindictive.
    • We tend to project our own faults onto others.
    • We don’t know all the facts or circumstances.
    • People are ultimately answerable to God their Maker, not to us.
    How can we be a positive influence on those who  have gone astray without being judgmental towards them?
    • Be discerning.
    • Be personally pure.
    • Be loving, not condemning.
    • Be redemptive, not destructive.
  • Sep 19, 2021Why Worrying Is Useless
    Sep 19, 2021
    Why Worrying Is Useless
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Useless Acts of Christian Life
    Matthew 6:25-34
    • Worry is Needless. (vv. 25-26)
    • Worry is Fruitless. (v.27)
    • Worry is Faithless. (vv. 28-32)
    • The Alternative is so much Better! (vv. 33-34)
    “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”   - Philippians 4:6-7 
  • Sep 12, 2021When Making Money is Useless
    Sep 12, 2021
    When Making Money is Useless
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Useless Acts of Christian Life
    Matthew 6:19-24  Four Expectations for which money-making is useless:
    • When you expect it to bring meaning or happiness to your life.
    • When you expect it to bring lasting security.
    • When you expect it to make you a better person
    • When you expect it to make you more important than others.
    Four Acknowledgments that can make money-making useful:
    • When you acknowledge the limits.
    • When you acknowledge the source.
    • When you acknowledge the dangers.
    • When you understand the proper purposes.
  • Sep 5, 2021When Acts of Worship Are Useless
    Sep 5, 2021
    When Acts of Worship Are Useless
    By: Phil Peacock
    Series: Useless Acts of Christian Life
    Micah 6:6-8
    Matthew 6:1-6 & 16-18
    Matthew 5:23-24
    Luke 18:9-14
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