Finding God in the Storms of Life Pt. 2

Finding God in the Storms of Life Pt. 2

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  What want meto do for you? 2-7-10 a.m. Thank you for being here today!
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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 – 17 II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9) III. Remember God’s Presence (v.10-13)
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  NIV II Chronicles 20:10– 13 10 But now here are men form Ammon, Mount Seir, whose territory you would Israel to invade when they came from they turned away from them and did not them. 11 See how they are repaying us by us out of the possession you gave us as inheritance.
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  NIV II Chronicles 20:10– 13 12 O our God, will you not judge them? have no power to face this vast army attacking us. We do not know what to eyes are upon you.” 13 All the men of Judah, with their wives children and little ones, stood there Lord.
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  I. Remember God’sPower (v. 5 – 7) II Chronicles 20:5 – 15 II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9) He knows exactly where we are. He knows what we are going through. He will not leave us alone. III. Remember God’s Presence (v.10-13) IV. Remember God’s Protection (v.14-17)
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  NIV II Chronicles 20:14– 17 14 Then the Spirit of the the Lord came… 15 He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat live in Judah the Jerusalem! This is what says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or because of this vast army. For the battle yours, but God’s.
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  NIV II Chronicles 20:14– 17 16 Tomorrow march down against them... 17 You will not have to fight this battle. positions; stand firm and see the Lord will give you, O Judah and be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out them tomorrow, and the Lord will be
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  I. Remember God’sPower (v. 5 – 7) II Chronicles 20:5 – 15 II. Remember God’s Promises (v.8–9) III. Remember God’s Presence (v.10-13) IV. Remember God’s Protection (v.14-17) Don’t be afraid or discouraged. The battle is not ours, but God’s. The Lord is with us, and He WILL deliver us.
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  Finding God in theStorms of Life What battles are we up against today?What do we need to give to God?