In this message, we looked at Jesus’ final words in the Sermon on the Mount, where He shares the illustration of two builders. One builder builds his house on a solid foundation—the rock—while the other builds on a weak foundation—the sand.

Aaron used the picture of ancient Israel’s dry riverbeds to help illustrate what Jesus was describing. When the ground looked firm on the surface but had no real foundation underneath, it would collapse when the storms came. Jesus teaches that He is the solid rock—the only foundation strong enough for us to build our lives on.

He ended with an illustration using ping pong balls in a jar, asking the question: What are we building our lives upon? Our lives can easily be filled with hollow things that don’t truly satisfy. But when we allow the Spirit of God—like living water—to fill us, He brings the fullness and foundation our lives truly need.

In this message, we walk through Matthew 7:1-6 (ESV), where Jesus warns against judging others without first examining our own hearts.

Pastor Jeff shares a powerful illustration about the dangers of focusing on someone else’s faults while ignoring our own, urging us to seek spiritual growth from the inside out.

The sermon highlights the need for discernment over distraction, encourages daily Bible reading and prayer, and reminds us that true transformation comes through humility, honesty, and God’s grace.

In this sermon, Pastor Jeff Lister explores what it means to truly impact the world for God as a “Kingdom Builder.”

Drawing from Isaiah 6:1-8, Romans 10:13-15, and 2 Corinthians 8:1-7 (ESV), he outlines three essential qualities: a willing heart, a committed heart, and a generous heart.

Using biblical examples and modern missionary stories, Pastor Jeff challenges listeners to make themselves available for God’s mission—whether through serving, sharing the gospel, or supporting missions financially.

He reminds us that God’s Kingdom advances when ordinary people say yes to His call, and our collective sacrifices can echo into eternity, spreading hope both locally and globally.