{"product_id":"the-house-on-solid-rock","title":"The House on Solid Rock","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten by Blake Randolph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"76\"\u003eA strong foundation doesn’t seem important… until the storm comes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"370\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"106\"\u003eThe House on Solid Rock\u003c\/em\u003e, Jesus shares a simple but powerful story about two friends, two houses, and two very different foundations. Caleb wants a beautiful home by the sea, built quickly and admired by everyone around him. Eleazar chooses the slower, harder path—building on solid rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eBut when the storm arrives, appearances no longer matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eThis short dramatic sketch brings Matthew 7 to life in a memorable and visual way that works beautifully for children’s ministry, family services, sermon illustrations, VBS, or church-wide worship gatherings. With humor, heart, and a meaningful ending, the story reminds audiences that lives built on Christ can withstand even the fiercest storms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cr8phu\" data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"978\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eRun-Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–7 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ci7vo6\" data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eCast Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1wdbi0g\" data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eBiblical Reference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matthew 7:24–27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eqb5z0\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003eSetting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seashore village near the Sea of Galilee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dw6qmk\" data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biblical Parable \/ Sermon Illustration \/ Family Ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"e8ff34\" data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eProps Needed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n3buum\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eHammer or wooden mallet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16va0k1\" data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eNails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ullw79\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eWooden boards or lightweight wall pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6mbw5s\" data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003eRocks or foam rocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"nw2mwp\" data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003eSand-colored fabric or mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1a5l2jt\" data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eStorm sound\/light effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rqa55u\" data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003eOptional robes, staffs, debris props\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSample Script\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eJESUS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eAnyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 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I didn’t mean to startle you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eCALEB:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2501\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2521\"\u003e(Laughs it off)\u003c\/em\u003e It’s alright! If I had a piece of silver for every time I’ve done that, I’d be the richest man in Israel!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eELEAZAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eWhat are you working on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2760\"\u003eCALEB:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2760\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eThe finishing touches on my brand new house!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2938\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2861\"\u003eELEAZAR:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eYou built your house… on the sand?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"3061\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2940\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eCALEB:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003eIsn’t it wonderful? 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