When the World Shifts, We Stand Firm

Matthew 24:1-14

Dr. Bob McCartney, Senior Pastor • August 17, 2025

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1. The World, as we know it, will not last forever.

While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 (NASB95)

This means that all of creation will be shaken and removed, so that only unshakable things will remain. Since we are receiving a Kingdom that is unshakable, let us be thankful and please God by worshiping him with holy fear and awe.

Hebrews 12:27–28 (NLT)

Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:19–21 (NASB95)

2. Beware of deceptive “signs” that can mislead you.

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

1 John 4:1 (NASB95)

a. Deception

b. Division

c. Disasters

d. Defamation

3. Tell people about Jesus with intensity and urgency.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.

Romans 1:16 (NASB95)