Foundations Part 1

Foolish builders reject wise foundations. Wise builders rebel against foolish ones.

Have you ever built something with your own hands? In today’s world, fewer and fewer people have had that experience. But growing up on a farm in the country, building things was just part of life.

In this message, Pastor Pete talks about all the things he built as a kid and how those things didn't last. Why? Because children tend to be foolish builders who lack understanding of things such as foundations, structure, or durability.

What has lasted are the things the adults built—projects they supervised with wisdom, patience, and resources. Their work remains because they built with intention and experience.

If you’ve never built anything, Jesus’ words in this week's passage might be harder to grasp. But remember—Jesus was the son of a carpenter. He grew up in a builder’s world, working alongside His father, learning the trade. In His time, carpenters weren’t just woodworkers—they were skilled builders who worked with stone, mud, and other materials.

The people Jesus spoke to understood building. Many were builders themselves, or knew someone who was. They had a much closer connection to the process than we do today.

So when Jesus talked about foundations, they knew exactly what He meant. And He wasn’t just talking about buildings—He was talking about lives.