6/7/2020 Sunday Service

“How-to Earthquake Proof Your Life” Psalm 46 Pastor Erik J. Ferguson Sermon Idea: An unwavering trust in God helps keep believers hopeful, even when their world is being rocked. Body: I. Precept #1: Trust God to provide refuge (Psalm 46:1-3). A. God is the believer’s impenetrable hiding place. --How so? (1) God is the believer’s impenetrable hiding place, because He provides respite for battle weary soldiers—Ephesians 6:12. (2) God is the believer’s impenetrable hiding place, because God is a shelter that never wears out—Hebrews 13:8. (3) God is the believer’s impenetrable hiding place, because God is a shelter that protects. (4) God is the believer’s impenetrable hiding place, because God is a shelter where grace abounds. (5) God is the believer’s impenetrable hiding place, because God is a shelter limitless in capacity. B. God’s past faithfulness prepares believers for tomorrow’s troubles. --Psalm 20:7. II. Precept #2: Trust God to fight your battles (Psalm 46:4-7). A. God indwells His people by the Holy Spirit—1 Kings 8:27. B. God fights the believer’s battles. --God is the Lord of Hosts (Lord Sabbaoth=Latin equivalent). --The battle belongs to the Lord--1 Samuel 17:47. --If God is on the believer’s side, how can they ultimately lose? --Romans 8:31b. --The Church shall prevail triumphantly--Matthew 16:18. C. God is immovable, formidable and impenetrable. III. Precept #3: Trust God by relinquishing control (Psalm 46:8-11). A. God is completely sovereign. B. Get out of the way and let God be God. --How is this accomplished? (Three Means) (1) Means #1: Give God the steering wheel and trust Him unequivocally. --Proverbs 3:5-6. (2) Means #2: Totally surrender yourself to God—Romans 12:1-2. (3) Means #3: Quit worrying--Matthew 6:25-34. Personal Application: What precept or precepts do I need to work on?