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Not Easily Shaken

Philip Anthony Mitchell

2819 Church • Apr 6, 2020 • 45 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell brings a timely message from Psalm 91 and Matthew 7 during a season of national uncertainty and upheaval. He reminds believers that while we may be required to shelter in place physically, our ultimate refuge and fortress is in Christ Jesus. By choosing where our mind and heart dwell and building our lives on the solid foundation of God's Word, we can experience divine rest and remain steadfast without being easily shaken.

Themes

Sheltering in ChristMindset and ConsciousnessGod as Refuge and FortressBuilding on the Solid RockOvercoming Fear and Anxiety

Key Points

1.
When world events cause widespread crisis, everything that can be shaken is shaken, but God provides a divine word to steady His people.
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The phrase 'he who dwells' invokes a personal, conscious decision regarding where we fix our thoughts, heart, and spirit.
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Beyond physical shelter during hard times, believers must shelter spiritually inside the person and promises of Jesus Christ.
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God acts as our refuge—a safe place we run to—and our fortress—a defensive garrison that keeps internal enemies like fear, anxiety, and paranoia out.
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The blood of Jesus offers complete spiritual covering and protection, assuring believers of God's eternal keeping power regardless of physical plagues.
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Abiding under the shadow of the Most High brings true rest, offering a divine reprieve from mental panic and worry.
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Every person is a builder constructing a life, and building on the rock of Christ's teachings ensures our house will stand when storms hit.
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The hope we have in God acts as an anchor for the soul; its purpose is not to keep the ship from rocking, but to keep it from drifting away.

Sermon Moments

“This word 'dwells' talks about the address of your consciousness.”

“We got to shelter in two places: we got to shelter in the crib, and shelter in Christ.”

“Lions on the continent of Africa shield themselves in the shadow because the temperature in the shadow is just a little bit lower than all the heat going on around it.”

“God is not only a safe place I can run to, but God is also a fortress that keeps fear, anxiety, and worry from getting on the inside.”

“Everyone watching me right now, you are a builder, and the house represents the life that you are living.”

“Though our house may be shaking just a little bit, as long as it's built on the rock who is Jesus, it will not come down in a crash.”

“Faith over fear, prayer over anxiety, worship over worry.”

“The function of an anchor on a ship is not to keep the ship from rocking; the function of an anchor for a ship is to keep the ship from drifting away.”

This Week

Decide daily where your consciousness will dwell by deliberately choosing Scripture and worship over consuming constant news or fear.

Treat God as your refuge by running directly into prayer whenever you feel overwhelmed or insecure.

Guard your mind as a fortress, actively refusing entry to internal enemies like anxiety, worry, and paranoia.

Examine your life foundation and ensure you are building on Jesus' words rather than on bank accounts, jobs, or human ingenuity.

Practice the mindset of 'faith over fear, prayer over anxiety, and worship over worry' whenever uncertainty arises this week.

Use time spent at home productively by seeking God for new creative ideas, deeper family relationships, and personal growth.

Reach out to encourage and pray for brothers and sisters in Christ who are carrying heavy burdens during this season.

Remember This

While external circumstances may shake around us, believers who consciously dwell in Christ and build their lives on His Word will remain rested, secure, and not easily shaken.

A Challenge for You

Shelter in place, but shelter in the Most High, making sure your life is built firmly on Jesus Christ so that you remain anchored and unwavering regardless of the storm.

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