Sermon: Summary
The sermon focuses on building a strong foundation for families and relationships based on biblical principles. Using the analogy of the tilting Millennium Tower in San Francisco, Pastor Mike emphasizes the importance of building life’s foundation on Christ rather than cultural trends. The message outlines four key specifications for a lasting foundation: building on Christ not culture, growing through storms rather than just getting through them, standing on truth not trends, and relying on the Lord rather than just labor.
Opening Prayer
Lord, as we gather to discuss Your Word, open our hearts and minds to understand how to build our lives, relationships, and families on Your solid foundation. Guide our conversation and help us apply these truths to our daily lives. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Share: Get Talking
What’s the most challenging home improvement or construction project you’ve ever attempted? What did you learn from that experience?
Study: Go Deeper
How do you see culture’s influence competing with biblical principles in your family life?
What does it mean practically to build your life on Christ rather than culture?
The pastor mentioned the ‘marriage triangle’ concept. How does keeping God at the top of the triangle change relationship dynamics?
What current ‘storm’ are you facing, and how might God be using it to grow you?
How do you distinguish between godly wisdom and cultural trends when making family decisions?
What does it look like to rely on the Lord rather than just your own efforts in building your family?
Which of the cultural statements vs. biblical truths mentioned in the sermon challenged you most? Why?
How can we better support each other as a church family in building Christ-centered homes?
Support: Accountability & Application
This week, identify one area where you’ve been building on cultural trends rather than biblical truth. Make a specific plan to align that area with God’s Word, whether it’s in your personal life, marriage, or family relationships. Share your commitment with a trusted friend or family member who can pray for and encourage you.
How can we support and pray for you this week?
Closing Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for providing us with Your blueprint for building strong families and relationships. Help us to courageously stand on Your truth rather than cultural trends, to grow through our storms, and to rely completely on You as we build our homes. Give us wisdom to apply these principles and strengthen our foundations in You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Additional Resources
KEY VERSES:
Matthew 7:24-27 / Psalm 127:1 / 2 Corinthians 5:17 / Galatians 1:10
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Build on Christ, not culture – the foundation determines the stability
Grow through storms instead of just trying to survive them
Stand on God’s truth rather than following cultural trends
Success in building a godly home requires relying on the Lord, not just human effort
A Christ-centered relationship brings couples closer to God and to each other