Finding God
in the Storms of
Life
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Finding God
in the Storms of
Life
Two essential things to know
1. We shouldn’t
be surprised by them.
John 16:33
I Peter 4:12
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John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in
may have peace. In this world you will
trouble. But take heart! I have overcome
world.”
I Peter 4:12
Dear friends, do not be surprised at the
fiery ordeal that has come on you to test
you, as though something strange were
happening to you.
Two essential things to know
1. We shouldn’t
be surprised by them.
James 1:2-4
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2. They happen for a reason.
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James 1:2-4
Consider it pure joy, my brothers and
whenever you face trials of many kinds,
you know that the testing of your faith
perseverance. Let perseverance finish its
that you may be mature and complete,
anything.
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What do we need to
remember before, during,
and after trials?
I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)
II Chronicles 20:5 – 12
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II Chronicles 20:5 – 7
Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the
Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of
the front of the new courtyard and said:
“O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not
who is in heaven? You rule over all the
of the nations. Power and might are in
and no one can withstand
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II Chronicles 20:5 – 7
you. O our God, did you not drive out the
inhabitants of this land before your
and give it forever to the descendants of
your friend?
I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)
II Chronicles 20:5 – 12
Dwell on His faithfulness & power
Recall His Work in our lives
II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9)
What has He done for us?
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II Chronicles 20:8 – 9
They have lived in it and have built in it
for your Name, saying, ‘If calamity
whether the sword of judgment, or
famine, we will stand in your presence
temple that bears your Name and will
you in our distress, and you will hear us
us.’
I. Remember God’s Power (v. 5 – 7)
II Chronicles 20:5 – 12
Dwell on His faithfulness & power.
Recall His Work in our lives.
II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9)
What has He done for us?
Trust in His compassion.
Find peace in His word.
What does He promise us?
Finding God
in the Storms of
Life

Finding god in the storms of life part 1

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    Finding God in theStorms of Life
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    Finding God in theStorms of Life
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    Two essential thingsto know 1. We shouldn’t be surprised by them. John 16:33 I Peter 4:12 Trials
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    NIV John 16:33 “I havetold you these things, so that in may have peace. In this world you will trouble. But take heart! I have overcome world.” I Peter 4:12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
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    Two essential thingsto know 1. We shouldn’t be surprised by them. James 1:2-4 Trials 2. They happen for a reason.
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    NIV James 1:2-4 Consider itpure joy, my brothers and whenever you face trials of many kinds, you know that the testing of your faith perseverance. Let perseverance finish its that you may be mature and complete, anything.
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    Trials What do weneed to remember before, during, and after trials?
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    I. Remember God’sPower (v. 5 – 7) II Chronicles 20:5 – 12
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    NIV II Chronicles 20:5– 7 Then Jehoshaphat stood up in the Judah and Jerusalem at the temple of the front of the new courtyard and said: “O Lord, God of our fathers, are you not who is in heaven? You rule over all the of the nations. Power and might are in and no one can withstand
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    NIV II Chronicles 20:5– 7 you. O our God, did you not drive out the inhabitants of this land before your and give it forever to the descendants of your friend?
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    I. Remember God’sPower (v. 5 – 7) II Chronicles 20:5 – 12 Dwell on His faithfulness & power Recall His Work in our lives II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9) What has He done for us?
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    NIV II Chronicles 20:8– 9 They have lived in it and have built in it for your Name, saying, ‘If calamity whether the sword of judgment, or famine, we will stand in your presence temple that bears your Name and will you in our distress, and you will hear us us.’
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    I. Remember God’sPower (v. 5 – 7) II Chronicles 20:5 – 12 Dwell on His faithfulness & power. Recall His Work in our lives. II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9) What has He done for us? Trust in His compassion. Find peace in His word. What does He promise us?
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    Finding God in theStorms of Life