What does courageous conviction in our faith look like and why does it matter? Sometimes good things from God such as relationships, possessions, pleasure, or success can become masters in our lives. But only one thing will last forever.

"Let the message about Jesus Christ in all its richness fill your lives." (Colossians 3:16) We want to be an effective church for the gospel of Jesus Christ. But becoming useful for God's kingdom work in this world requires that we understand a few things.

We're jumping back into our study of Acts today. It can be really painful and confusing when God suddenly changes a plan you were working on. Whether it's a relationship you wanted to work out or dreams you hoped for or a job opportunity, God has a reason when He takes you in a different direction and how we respond and view the change means everything.

We're wrapping up our Under Construction series with today's message. God is building an everlasting kingdom and it all began at the cross.

"For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?" (Luke 14:28 ESV) Building your life on Jesus will cost you something, but it is absolutely worth the price. Are you prepared to count the cost?

We're building on God's plan, but building a life that lasts requires that we understand a few things. As with any project, the quality of the material we build with determines the value of what we're building. What are you building your life with?

When we build on God's plan, we build on the perfect cornerstone - Jesus Christ. Because Jesus is our cornerstone, we live with a new identity. Only a life built on Jesus will withstand the storms of life that come our way.

At OBC, we're in the middle of a building project, but God has always been constructing something eternal in the hearts of his people. Like any good building plan, His plan requires having the right foundation, the right building materials, and counting the cost. Only the things God builds last forever, so are you on his plan?