In this sermon from Emmaus Church, Pastor Brian Bone opens Psalm 46 and shows that when God is our fortress we can have unshakable faith even in unimaginable fears.

Drawing on Rembrandt’s painting of the storm, Martin Luther’s “A Mighty Fortress,” and the psalm’s own refrain, Pastor Brian traces how God’s people choose refuge rather than control, comfort, or escape. He points us to Jesus as the only stable ground, to the Lord of hosts who is present and faithful to His promises, and to the local church that lifts our gaze when the waves roar.

The call is to be still, let go, and take refuge in the finished work of Christ.

Key Points

• When God is your fortress, you will have unshakable faith even amidst unimaginable fears.
• When trouble comes, we all have a choice: control, comfort, esca ...