We all long for lives that can withstand the inevitable storms. We want our relationships to hold under pressure, our faith to stand strong when tested, and convictions to remain when circumstances shift beneath us. But what if the difference between a life that stands and one that collapses has nothing to do with how impressive we appear on the outside, and everything to do with whether we've done the hard, hidden work of building on solid ground? In this sermon, Julia Allan challenges us to move beyond merely listening to Jesus's teachings and actually living them, revealing that the Sermon on the Mount isn't meant to be admired from a distance but enacted in our everyday choices. The question isn't whether we respect Jesus's words or find them inspiring, but whether we're willing to do the costly, countercultural work of actually following them.