Noah Herrin finishes the series on the Sermon on the Mount by preaching from Matthew 7:21-27 about two builders - one who builds on rock (Jesus) and one who builds on sand. His main argument is that hearing Jesus' words is not enough; obedience and applying Scripture are what create a firm, storm‑proof foundation. He uses personal stories (a leaking crawl space and a hurricane‑ready house) to show the difference between addressing symptoms and rebuilding foundations. Herrin urges listeners to make Jesus their primary foundation (not a sidekick), to practice faith in community, and to expect that obedience will reveal God's truth and produce transformation.
“"Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven."” · Noah Herrin
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Practical takeaways: examine what you rely on when storms hit and confess any 'sand' foundations (money, approval, appearance, career). Start applying specific, familiar biblical practices you already know - consistent worship/gathering, forgiveness, generosity, serving - and join a small group or serving team to build accountability. Expect that obedience will deepen revelation and lead to transformation; don’t wait for a crisis to reveal your foundation.
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