Having confidence in God during the storm

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Having confidence in God during the storm
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•  Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into
  the boat and go before Him to the other side,
  while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He
  had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the
  mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening
  came, He was alone there. 24 But the boat was now
  in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves,
  for the wind was contrary. 25 Now in the fourth
  watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on
  the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him
  walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying,
  "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.
  Matt 1422-26 (NKJV)

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• But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be
  of good cheer! It is I do not be afraid." 28 And
  Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You,
  command me to come to You on the water." 29 So He
  said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of
  the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
  30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous,
  he was afraid and beginning to sink he cried
  out, saying, "Lord, save me!" 31 And immediately
  Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and
  said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you
  doubt?" 32 And when they got into the boat, the
  wind ceased. 33 Then those who were in the boat
  came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are
  the Son of God." Matt 1427-33 (NKJV)

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• TD Jakes you dont have faith until you have
  been in a battle

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• 1. Everyone has a storm sooner or later.
• The rain falls on the good and the bad
• So why do storms come?

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• A. Out of Gods will.
• A great example of this is the story of Jonah.
• B. In Gods will.

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• In Vs 14 Jesus tells them to get into the boat.
• Do you remember Job?
• Joseph is another example!

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• These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you
  may have peace. In the world you will have
  tribulation but be of good cheer, I have
  overcome the world." John 1633 (NKJV)

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• 2. Many times God gives us advance notice.
• Why?
• A. So our fears wont be great
• So we will be secure

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• C. God is never late.
• 3. God is on my side.
• A. He sends the Spirit to us.
• B. He gives us enough information for the day.

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• C. He reminds us how much he loves us.
• D. He gives us courage
• Sunday is coming

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• 4. Thoughts about storms.
• A. Storms pass
• B. Dont lose hope
• C. Dont run

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• D. Victory awaits those who persevere.
• E. Storms reveal seasons of transition.
• F. God still speaks

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• G. Storms attract the supernatural hand of God.
• H. Storms help us look deep inside.
• I. Storms can bring growth.

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• 5. How to grow during a storm.
• A. Learning requires a decision
• B. Understand that God is molding me

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• And we know that all things work together for
  good to those who love God, to those who are the
  called according to His purpose Romans 828 (NKJV)

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• C. Learning requires dedication
• D. Learning requires humility
• E. Learning from storms requires living with a
  sense of destiny

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• Learning requires a life of prayer and a reliance
  on the Holy Spirit