The Monday Test: How Do You Know Sunday Was Real?
One Community Church • Oct 11, 2026 • 138 min
Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.
Summary
Themes
Pastor's Points
Key Points
- 1.What stayed with you? (The Retention Test): Exposure to God's Word does not guarantee transformation; believers must move beyond collecting sermons to actively holding onto and obeying the truth.
- 2.What is life revealing about me? (The Revelation Test): Daily pressures and unexpected trials do not create our foundation, but reveal what our faith is actually anchored in.
- 3.What is changing because of Jesus? (The Transformation Test): The ultimate goal of hearing God's Word is a transformed life that points others to Christ, not merely accumulating head knowledge.
- 4.Countertops vs. Foundations: Decorative features like countertops and cabinets look attractive, but only a sound foundation can hold a house together when severe storms hit.
- 5.Collecting Paint Cans: Many Christians collect paint cans—saving podcasts, devotionals, and sermon clips—without ever opening them to apply the truth to the walls of their daily lives.
- 6.Storms Hit Every House: Following Jesus faithfully does not exempt believers from experiencing storms, but a foundation built on obedience ensures the house will stand firm.
Sermon Moments
“"The evidence of an encounter with Jesus isn't just what happens in the room. It's what changes when you leave the room."”
“"Sunday gives me the word. Monday reveals if I built on it."”
“"Does feeling something mean something changed in your life? Does crying mean that I surrendered? Does shouting mean that I obeyed?"”
“"You can be moved without moving. You can be convicted without changing. You can be informed without being transformed."”
“"Nobody compliments your foundation... But when the storm comes, countertops can't hold your house together."”
“"We have enough paint to paint our house and the neighbor's house, but we haven't applied anything to the wall yet."”
“"The storm doesn't determine the strength of the foundation. It reveals the strength of the foundation."”
“"What if the evidence of our Christianity was how we lived? Would any of us have enough evidence to be convicted as a Christian?"”
This Week
Remember This
Sunday gives us God's Word, but Monday reveals whether we have actually built our lives upon it.
A Challenge for You
"Take your handouts out and answer three questions: What needs to change in me based on this word? What will I do differently this week? Who should experience the change? Make a move this week so that God may be glorified and somebody else may experience His love."These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.
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