Building on the Unshakable Foundation of Christ

Devotional

Day 1: God’s Kingdom Is Unshakable

In a world where everything seems unstable—nations, economies, and even morality—God’s kingdom stands firm and unmovable. The shaking we experience reveals what is real and lasting, separating what is weak from what is strong. Just as some buildings withstand earthquakes and storms while others fall, so too does God use times of crisis to refine and strengthen His people. When everything else is shaken, God’s promises, His word, and His kingdom remain unshaken, enduring permanently. Let this truth anchor your heart and give you confidence, no matter what storms may come. [04:21]

Hebrews 12:26-28 (ESV)
At that time his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, “Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain. Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.

Reflection: When you look at your life, what is one area where you feel most shaken right now? How can you intentionally anchor that area to the unshakable promises of God today?

Day 2: Build Your Life on the Rock

Everyone is building something—careers, families, dreams—but what matters most is the foundation. Jesus taught that storms come to all, but only those whose lives are built on the solid rock of Christ will stand firm. Building on the rock may take more effort and time, but it is the only foundation that endures when the winds and floods of life hit. If your foundation is money, popularity, or pleasure, it can vanish in a moment. But if your life is rooted in Christ, you can weather any storm and remain steadfast. Take time to assess your foundation and ensure it is Christ alone. [14:25]

Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV)
“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

Reflection: What is one practical step you can take this week to strengthen your foundation in Christ—whether through prayer, Scripture, or obedience?

Day 3: Guard Against a Cold Heart

In times of increasing lawlessness and moral confusion, Jesus warned that the love of many would grow cold. This agape love, the highest form of love empowered by the Holy Spirit, can be smothered by sin, offense, or simply drifting away from God and His people. When believers disconnect from worship, fellowship, and the Word, their spiritual fire cools quickly, making them vulnerable to discouragement and drifting. It is vital to regularly check the temperature of your heart, rekindle your first love, and stay connected to Christ and His church so your love remains vibrant and strong. [19:51]

Matthew 24:12 (ESV)
And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.

Reflection: Is your heart burning hotter for God today than it was a year ago? What is one thing you can do today to rekindle your love for Jesus and His people?

Day 4: Shine Brighter in the Darkness

The darker the world becomes, the brighter the light of Christ shines through His people. God calls His church not to hide or retreat in fear, but to stand out as beacons of hope, love, and truth in a confused and chaotic culture. When others complain, divide, or despair, believers are called to worship, love, and declare hope in Jesus. Your life is meant to be a light that points others to Christ, especially when the world is at its darkest. Let your faith shine boldly, knowing that God uses even the smallest light to pierce the deepest darkness. [23:14]

Philippians 2:14-16 (ESV)
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain.

Reflection: When your neighbors or coworkers look at you, do they see the light and hope of Christ? What is one way you can intentionally shine His light in your community this week?

Day 5: Stay Focused on the Eternal Mission

No matter how much the world changes or how dark the times become, the mission of the church remains unchanged: to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to all nations. Jesus said the end will come only after the gospel has been preached as a witness to every nation. This mission continues even in the face of tragedy, opposition, or uncertainty. As ambassadors of an unshakable kingdom, believers are called to serve God’s purposes in their generation, keeping their eyes on the eternal rather than being consumed by temporary battles. Let your life be marked by faithfulness to God’s mission, trusting that He will accomplish His purposes through you. [29:39]

Matthew 24:14 (ESV)
And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Reflection: Are you more focused on temporary struggles or on God’s eternal mission? What is one way you can participate in sharing the gospel or serving God’s purposes this week?

Sermon Summary

In a world that feels increasingly unstable, where headlines bring reminders of division, fear, and uncertainty, there is a hope that stands unshaken: the eternal kingdom of God. While nations, economies, and even morality itself are being shaken, God’s kingdom remains immovable. This is a time for the people of God to examine their foundations, to ask what their lives are truly built upon. Just as a house built on sand cannot withstand the storms, so too will lives built on anything other than Christ eventually falter. But those who build on the solid rock of Jesus can weather any storm, no matter how fierce.

This is also a season for the church to rise as a “warrior church”—not one that bows to culture or hides from conflict, but one that stands courageously, rooted in love and truth. The tragic loss of bold voices for faith, like Charlie Kirk, serves as a wake-up call. It is a call to reject lukewarm, compromised faith and to embrace a passionate, uncompromising pursuit of God’s truth. The shaking we experience is not just a sign of trouble, but a refining fire that reveals what is real and lasting. It is an opportunity for believers to let go of double-mindedness and to rekindle their first love for Christ.

In these times, it is easy for hearts to grow cold, for love to be choked out by the lawlessness and offense that abounds. Yet, the call is to guard our hearts, to stay connected to Jesus and to one another, and to keep the fire of love burning bright. The darker the world becomes, the brighter the light of Christ shines through His people. This is not a time to retreat or hide, but to shine as lights in the darkness, holding firmly to the word of life.

The mission of God’s people has not changed. No matter how much the world shifts, the call remains to preach the gospel to all nations, to be witnesses of the unshakable kingdom, and to serve the purposes of God in our generation. God promises that the glory of His house in these days will be greater than anything seen before. In the midst of shaking, He is building a church marked by peace, power, and unwavering faith. Now is the time to stand firm, to rekindle our passion, and to let our lives be built on the unshakable foundation of Christ.

Key Takeaways

1. God’s Kingdom Is Unshakable While everything around us—nations, economies, even cultural values—may be shaken, God’s kingdom stands firm and eternal. The shaking of the world is not meant to destroy us, but to reveal what is truly solid and lasting in our lives. It is a call to examine our foundations and ensure that our lives are built on Christ, the unmovable rock, rather than on the shifting sands of culture, wealth, or popularity. [05:52]
2. The Shaking Is a Refining Fire Just as fire refines gold, the trials and upheavals we face serve to purify our faith and strip away what is weak or inauthentic. God allows seasons of shaking so that what is strong and true will remain, and what is superficial will fall away. This is a time for believers to reject double-mindedness and lukewarm faith, and to pursue a deeper, more authentic relationship with God. [08:03]
3. Guard Against a Cold Heart In a world where lawlessness and offense abound, there is a real danger that our love for God and others can grow cold. The highest form of love—agape—can be smothered by sin, bitterness, or disconnection from God’s people. We must be vigilant to keep our hearts burning, staying connected to Christ, to fellowship, and to worship, so that our love does not fade in the face of adversity. [19:51]
4. Shine Brighter in the Darkness The darker the world becomes, the more vital it is for God’s people to shine as lights. Our faith, hope, and love are meant to stand in stark contrast to the chaos and despair around us. Rather than retreating in fear or anger, we are called to be visible witnesses of Christ’s hope, peace, and truth, both in our communities and to the nations. [23:14]
5. The Mission Remains Unchanged No matter how much the world changes, the call to preach the gospel and make disciples endures. Our mission is not dictated by politics, economics, or cultural trends, but by the unchanging command of Christ. We are to serve the purposes of God in our generation, living as ambassadors of an unshakable kingdom, and trusting that God will bring greater glory to His church than ever before. [29:39]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[02:32] - Opening Prayer and Introduction
[04:21] - Reflections on Charlie Kirk and the Warrior Church
[05:52] - What Is a Warrior Church?
[08:03] - Shaking Reveals What Is Real
[12:02] - The Importance of a Solid Foundation
[14:25] - Measuring Our Lives and Foundations
[17:55] - Beware of a Cold Heart
[19:51] - How Lawlessness Chills Love
[22:23] - Don’t Get Stuck in a Season
[23:14] - Shine Brighter in the Darkness
[25:25] - The Unchanging Mission
[28:05] - The Story Behind “Harvest”
[29:39] - Serving God’s Purposes in Our Generation
[35:02] - Haggai’s Prophecy and God’s Provision
[35:59] - The Unshakable Kingdom of Christ
[38:43] - Call to Rekindle First Love
[39:24] - Invitation to Salvation
[40:23] - Closing Prayer

Bible Study Guide

Bible Reading

Hebrews 12:28 (ESV) — > Therefore let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe.

Matthew 7:24-27 (ESV) — > “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

Matthew 24:12-14 (ESV) — > And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Observation Questions

According to Hebrews 12:28, what kind of kingdom are believers receiving, and how should this affect our worship? ([02:32])
In the story Jesus tells in Matthew 7:24-27, what is the main difference between the two builders and the outcome of their houses? ([14:25])
What does Jesus say will happen to love as lawlessness increases, according to Matthew 24:12? ([17:55])
In the sermon, what are some things the pastor says people often build their lives on besides Christ? ([14:25])

Interpretation Questions

Why does the author of Hebrews say we should be thankful for receiving an unshakable kingdom? How does this gratitude show up in our lives? ([02:32])
What does it mean for a church or a believer to be a “warrior church” or to have a “solid foundation” in today’s world? ([05:52])
The sermon mentions that shaking and trials act like a refining fire. How might God use difficult times to reveal what is real and lasting in our faith? ([08:03])
When Jesus warns that “the love of many will grow cold,” what are some practical ways this can happen in a believer’s life? ([19:51])

Application Questions

The pastor asked, “What is your life built on? Is it built on the sand or is it built on the solid rock of Christ Jesus?” Take a moment to honestly assess: What are you currently building your life on? Are there areas where you’ve relied on something other than Christ? ([14:25])
The sermon challenges us to reject lukewarm or double-minded faith. Are there places in your life where you’ve been “lukewarm” or hesitant to stand for God’s truth? What would it look like to pursue a more passionate, uncompromising faith this week? ([08:03])
The pastor warned about hearts growing cold due to lawlessness and offense. Is there any bitterness, offense, or disconnection from God’s people that is cooling your love for God or others? What step could you take to reconnect or forgive? ([19:51])
The message calls us to “shine brighter in the darkness.” In your daily life—at work, school, or home—how can you be a visible light for Christ this week? Is there a specific situation where you can show hope, peace, or love in contrast to the chaos around you? ([23:14])
The mission to share the gospel hasn’t changed, no matter how much the world shifts. Who is one person in your life who needs to hear about the hope of Christ? What is one practical way you can reach out to them this month? ([25:25])
The pastor shared about the importance of staying connected to church and fellowship. Are you regularly gathering with other believers for worship, prayer, and encouragement? If not, what is one change you could make to prioritize this? ([19:51])
The sermon ended with a call to rekindle your first love for Christ. What is one thing you can do this week to renew your passion for Jesus—whether it’s through prayer, worship, serving, or sharing your faith? ([38:43])

Sermon Clips

And so too i believe america is being shaken right now and that god allows shaken so that what is weak falls away so that what is strong will remain and continue on permanently can you say amen and see this shaken reveals what is solid and what is also fragile i'm going somewhere here you know many christians are waking up and they're deciding and especially in light of charlie kirk's assassination they're deciding you know what i'm done with being double minded i'm done with being lukewarm can i get an amen and that's happening supernaturally that's not something that man created just because of catastrophe this is something i really believe god is doing in and through our nation and here even in the aftermath i believe there are many christian families watch this they are waking up they're waking up they see how the world has crept into many denominational churches and they are done with a watered down religion they're hungry for truth they're desperate for light they're searching for churches that still have a backbone to preach the word of god without compromise can i get an amen [00:09:19] (71 seconds) #AwakenedForTruth

It's about time God's people stand up for what is right. And sometimes it takes situations in crisis like this to awaken and to burn away the dross. Amen? And we know that leaders, even strong ones, are mortal. Isn't that right?Movements rise and they fall. But God is eternal. His word is eternal. His kingdom remains. Amen? So I'm going to ask you this. What is your life built on?Is it built on the sand or is it built on the solid rock of Christ Jesus? That's a probing question that we should all ask ourselves. [00:10:55] (39 seconds) #BuiltOnTheRock

You know what? It's time for us to check our foundation. Amen? I mean, it's one thing to be awakened to it, but it's another thing to assess your life. The Bible talks about measuring your life.Do you know what that means? That means, you know, they had to measure the temple. It was certain length and width. Everything was precise. And I think it's a time and a season where many believers have to measure a life. What do we believe? You know, what lies are we believing? Where have we?embrace the world in our thinking can i get an amen and so when the shaking comes which actually it's already here only what's built on the rock will stand can i get an amen [00:14:28] (40 seconds) #MeasureYourFaith

Everyone is building something. We're all building careers. We're building families, reputations, dreams. But the question is not what you are building. Watch this. The question is, what are you building on? That's the question today. So if your foundation is money, how many of you know that that can vanish in a day? Right? If your foundation is politics, leaders rise and fall and they disappoint.If your foundation is pleasure, how many of you know that will leave you empty?If your foundation is popularity, how many of you know one bad moment online can ruin everything? Right? But if your life is built on the rock Christ Jesus, you can weather any storm. Any storm. Amen?So what is your life built on? [00:17:09] (49 seconds) #FoundationMatters

Here's the thing, when lawlessness increases, love decreases, because sin always chokes out the fire of God in people's lives. Believe that, that's true.The Greek word for growing cold actually means to cool, to chill, like the wind that blows out a flame.You let the fire go out. That's what that means, actually. And so for us today, especially, I believe, for the church, it's a sober warning for us all. A sober warning that we don't want this current culture or sin, or maybe even this is a small offense. It's so sad how just a small little offense can offend people, and they take their whole family, and they get shipwrecked. That grieves my heart. It grieves our hearts, a foolish little thing.And these things smother our love for God and people and for his church and his kingdom. [00:19:51] (55 seconds) #ShineBrightInDarkness

It's just like a campfire. You know, if you have a nice fire and you start taking some of the wood out and those coals when it's hot, all of a sudden, that cools off really quickly. Well, in the same way, when believers disconnect from Jesus, when we disconnect from his people and fellowship in the church and from prayer, from worship in our lives and from fellowship.even from Bible study, when we disconnect from that, the enemy comes in like a wolf and our fire begins to go out and it gets cold. How many with me say amen? It just happens naturally. It just happens naturally. [00:20:52] (35 seconds) #MissionUnstoppable

But it's not the time to hide. It's not the time to retreat, excuse me, or be in fear. It's the time that God wants us to shine.He wants us to shine.You know, you think about a power outage, lights can go out across the city, and what happens? How many of you know that little flashlight that still has battery life becomes very valuable at night? You know what I mean? Like, where's that flashlight? Oh, I didn't charge that thing or change that battery. So what is that? That's what the church is called to be. That's what we are called to be, and I still believe. I still believe that the center of action in God's kingdom, watch this, today is the gathering of the local church. [00:23:26] (40 seconds) #GodControlsHisChurch

In a dark, confused culture, our faith actually shines brightest in its contrast with the chaos that's going out there. And that means, you know, at times when others complain, how many of you know that we continue to worship? We continue to praise. When others are out to divide and spread hate and murder, we continue to love. Amen? When others despair, we declare hope in Jesus Christ. Amen? And so here's another sobering question. When your neighbors look at you, do they just see another angry, fearful voice? Or do they see the light of Christ? Do they see the hope of Christ in your life? Someone say amen? Oh, me at that moment. [00:24:37] (40 seconds) #RevivalOfTheWarrior

We want to hear, well done, thou good and faithful servant. Watch this. Acts 13, 36. It said, after David had done the will of God and served the purposes of God in his own generation. So there's the will of God and there's purposes of God that we are to serve. It says this, he passed away. He died. You know, he was laid to rest. You know what? That's what I want. I want to serve the purposes of God in my generation and go home. Amen? Amen? And trust the Lord in that. Amen? [00:34:02] (29 seconds) #TrueFreedomInChrist

God is reminding his people today number one that every resource belongs to him amen the silver the gold the wealth of nations it's all in his hand but we also need to be reminded that the economy doesn't control the church how many know yes it can affect the church but it doesn't control the church amen politics don't control the church or shouldn't and culture doesn't control the church god controls his church amen and his promise is this that and and and i i just i welcome this and receive this for this house that the glory of what he is building right now if you want to say it his end times church that's fine it's going to be greater than anything we've ever seen in the past [00:36:19] (46 seconds)

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