Sermon - "Strength in the Storm" Matt Alspaugh Introduction A storm is brewing. We ask you Lord that in return you will give her your peace that surpasses all human understanding, that you will fill her with your Holy Spirit Lord. Father, we lift up Tracy and her family and ask that you make a way where there is no way. Psalm 46:2-3 says: God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. It shows not only the negative side but the positive as well, and it shows them with their individual results; leaving the decision of which example to follow in the hands of the hearer. As the skies above him turned dark and a thunderstorm blew in around him, Job connected the dots between the stormy weather, and his set of very difficult circumstances. We ask that you to strengthen both she and Mike. And they came to Him and awoke Him, saying, Master, Master, we are perishing!, Then He arose and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water. In this sermon clip, Bill Johnson shares from 2 Corinthians 12: 9 and the reality of God's promise that His strength is made perfect in our weakness. It is honorable that someone at the market today paid for a strangers groceries when they lost their credit card. Strength comes when we seek His will, not our will. It is I; do not be afraid. Then He went up into the boat to them, and the wind ceased. The promise that Paul would stand before Caesar is not new. . Few things are as awesome to experience as a big storm. Hes our strength. Our new Preaching Suite solution makes it easy to prepare, preach and archive your sermons. And give us a solid foundation to say with confidence that He is a God in the storm and He will never abandon us. An army of Israelite men went in search of Samson and when they found him. for it matters not how you look today, time's going to tell if you are as strong as you look. The words of King Darius echoed through Daniel's mind as servants lowered him into the lion's den. Philippians 1:6: I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ., Isaiah 41:10: Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand., John 10:2728: My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. You tell us not to fear and you draw us close into your Presence. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will . Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. And so it was that all were brought safely to land. 2. Currently going through a divorce that I did not want and struggling with doubts, worries and anger. If they had something that required courage I would take feathers out of the, God bless you for this masterpiece. Tell her how much you love her and that you have so much more planned for her life. There was a jawbone of a donkey lying . and if the winds keep on blowing in my life. When we are going through the storm it can be hard to cling to all of the promises weve learned throughout the good days. Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Louisiana, Illinois, South Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, and Oklahoma to name a few. it is a travesty of sorts for God to give you all of this word and you do nothing with it. Thank you so much. Father, we lift up Sarah. The life we all live. Learn more. May God intervene and bring you to the good path, I pray and dedicate Psalm 91 to anyone who is reading this message that the Storm is overInvite Jesus Christ into your life call upon him and he will make everything beautiful Mark 4:35-41 God bless you all we shall overcome. We ask you for healing and protection. But what happens when something more practical than trusting his promise comes along? And with staying power: steadfast and unchanging. Stop the drugs and alcohol from making her numb and let her hear you. And on the third day they threw the ships tackle overboard with their own hands. Theyre the struggles of life. These last 6years have definitely been extremely tough but the last 2 have been the absolute worst . His power will lift us up above the dark clouds so we can ride the winds of the storm that bring. . Im so glad that this post blessed you. I went to the refrigerator to get a glass of water and on the door of my refrigerator, my little girl had put a sticky note. We are to buy a house with my daughter. Seven times in the book of Hebrews, the author captures the heart of Christianity in a simple, wonderful command: draw near. We are saved by grace, not by our words or works. I've been through the storm and rain, had heartache and pain, had some ups and downs, no peace to be found..hallelujah I MADE IT. Thatnight, the sailors were tempted to take a more pragmatic approach: About midnight the sailors suspected that they were nearing land. An outbreak would hit on the second day of the New Year and one of the largest winter tornado events on record would strike in late January. Restore faith to see beyond current circumstances, trusting You the everlasting Almighty Father of heaven & earth to do a good thing in ALL of their lives. How necessary to our success is it for us to have positive support when we face negative circumstances? The wind carrying Paul to his mission in Rome suddenly shifted. On top of that, the ship is headed for a place called Fair Havens to spend the winter. Talk about a wing and a prayer. shortcuts that, although they lighten the load and shorten the journey, will hurt you in the longrun. If you look at the text, Jesus says that the wise man is like the man who hears what He says and does it. God bless! In those times, we realize we're completely dependent on God. Psalm 22:19 But you, LORD, do not be far from me. Amplified version. and when you know that beyond a reasonable doubt you have what you need inside of you, there is a certain confidence that calms your nerves. . The unwanted and unexpected struggles that will bring devastation that will either keep us down or make us stronger. As I've spent some time pondering some of the recent storms of life, I've learned a few lessons, including the fact that we are meant to go through the storms of lifenot camp out there. Some were ready to abandon ship. Excellent Well that is The sky outside my home painted by the hand of God as the sun begins to set. alone on the land. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. He would rescue me. In this story, the storm did not take Jesus by surprise. "I am growing by His plan." God's plan is not to indulge you; it is to enlarge you. One of the coolest things about storms is the fact that we can sometimes get so wrapped up in them that we lose sight of what is closest to us. In Jesus name, Amen. We ask you to help her to give to you every burden, every single hurt, and disappointment. There are times when you are going to have to labor and toil. So deep, so wide Lord. And the strength he needed did not come from a new promise, but an old one a promise God had given to him years before. As uncomfortable and painful as these seasons are in your life, they grow us and stretch us. Pastor Viars leads and equips Faith Church as Senior Pastor with a focus on preaching and teaching God's Word and using his organizational skills in guiding the implementation of the Faith Church mission and vision. Let's not stop there Brothers and sisters. This article has really brought comfort in this challenging time of my life. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests known to God. I have so many mixed emotions. We ask you to lead him ever closer to you and direct his steps. It is true that I am so glad that you wrote. They had reached the end of the rope of hope. Psalm 107:29 "He stilled the storm to a whisper, the waves of the sea were hushed." This verse helps me remember that God is always in control, and He will carry me through anything I can't carry myself through. When it comes to what people mean to others, how many categories of people are there in the world? Oh Candice, we are so sorry to hear this. It simply said, I still trust you, I collapsed into a puddle of tears on the floor. Storms teach us real strength. I thank God for what he is doing that cannot be seen by man at this time, he made everything even the doctors and I know he has the final say. My main source of survival is about to be snatched away and if this is taken away i dont know how i will survive, but Im praying and trusting that God win this battle for me. and Jesus says this is what occurs when wise men hear my words and do them. You need to hear the same promise again. God has promised you will be brought safely through you will reach your journeys end in Jesus Christ: In the crazy storms, the shipwrecks, the starless nights and sunless days, we dont know how God will save us. Among the tornadoes would come the Hurricanes. But He was asleep. Blessed are those who mourn, for they WILL receive comfort. I'm not here to help you build and leave my work undone. Right when all seems darkest, after ALL HOPE WAS FINALLY GIVEN UP, God sent an angel to Paul to tell him that they will all live through this. Give his doctors wisdom and give he and Val strength in Jesus name amen. Or allow it to shatter our faith and drive us away from God. We ask you to restore the health of this kidney and we ask for long life for this couple. In Acts 27,after more than two years of waiting, Paul was finally sailing for Rome. The Lord never promised we will never see storm in life ( as a matter of fact, He has told us to expect trouble, John 16:33. His love is not thin, fleeting, or fragile. A Lesson From The Woman Who Touched Jesuss Hem. . Nothing is too hard for You.. because all these things will let you down. We had no doubt God would keep his promise. In the name of Jesus let go, let God let his will be done. After Paul convinces the sailors to cut away the ships boat, the story comes to a crashing finish: Striking a reef, they ran the vessel aground. You're the only place we can find peace and strength. It was reported that on Sept. 8, three storms threatened land: from left, Tropical Storm Katia, Hurricane Irma and Tropical Storm Jose, which would intensify into a hurricane. It had little girl writing scrawled across it and the edges were a bit bent but the simple words brought me to my knees. We intercede into the lives of men and women to speak truth into their lives and remind them of their worthwhile inspiring them to try new things and embrace the mess and turn it into their message. because although things may be looking good today, if I know the devil like I know the devil, he's waiting to sneak me. To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. I am struggling today worried about prostrate cancer surgery and how it can affect my life. Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint." 3. Written by BILL JOHNSON. I was built to handle whatever life or the devil threw my way. Im in a storm where Im in a foreign country and want to go back home. They calculated the possibilities of getting out of this alive and came up with zero. Father, we lift up Brian to you and we ask you to wrap your arms around him and comfort him. They had been battling the storm for several days. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. I even said thy will be done am just realizing that this is not as easy,cause Gods will for us is not always what we want at the time..in all I still give thanks to God.and I believe. Though the storms keep on raging in my life. This hope is the believer's hope that covers their entire life. Youve just been diagnosed with a serious illness. We pray for provision for her. In Jesus name, Amen. She is 84 years old but very week as the virus has taken away her muscle mass. What is the simple thing about a healthy relationship? Listen to the positive message of Paul here. Want to go deeper? He leads us into new territory, and the kingdom of God is within reach. Father, I am so tired of trying to weather the storms of life on my own. Right now he is on a ventilator breathing for him. Its a foregone conclusion God will keep his promise because he always does. Their lives are dominated by fear, confusion, and even despair. We are so sorry Sarah. Oz is a Hebrew word for strength. We hope the following storm quotes help you find beauty in life's storms. If you know someone going through their own storms, think about a . She loves her grandchild so much and we ask you to comfort her and give her the strength to remain strong through this storm. People hurting everywhere. Numbers 23:19. Gods children lost in the storm. When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. Isaiah 43:2 NLT, Commit your way to the Lord. 21 And when they had gone a long time without food, then Paul stood up in their midst and said, "Men, you ought to have followed my advice and not to have set sail from Crete, and incurred this damage and loss. 1 - God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Restore what the evil one has done in her life and bring her home. had we not been so near sighted, we would have better prepared ourselves for the future. he chooses to remain shortsighted and only see things in the light of the present bliss. Its here, in the midst of the storm when the floodwaters are rising threatening to drowned us that we must decide if we will allow God to use this storm. Psalm 107:28-31 states: Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. In seasons like this, many of us (myself included) feel like we need something new a new word from God that applies directly to our situation. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. The Lord is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. . as I keep my eyes upon the distant shore. We ask you to give him hope Lord. Suddenly, the power of God came upon Samson and he broke the rope as if they were thread. Give them favor and provide for them. a health crisis, this is the book for you. Twelve men faced an overwhelming storm over 2,000 years ago - one that threatened to end their lives. Why are you making this so hard? No friends or family to talk too. I think it's safe to say we're in the midst of a storm. V30. which is why you don't have to panic and get hysterical. Then, what now. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. . We can begin to think we are large and in charge when God allows us to be humbled again by some force of nature that reminds us of our true size and strength. MY MY MY! Remember you are not alone. A belief in God is what well need in order to bring understanding in times of difficulties and struggles. All I have to do is have faith that does not waver in tough times. Hope is for now, it is for today, and it is for tomorrow too. laziness will cause you to take shortcuts through life. Having trouble logging into your account? To be firm when Tennille and to be forgiving when she comes back to her family and is clean and sober. In Jesus name, Amen. The sailors were seeking to escape from the ship, and had lowered the ships boat into the sea under pretense of laying out anchors from the bow. Wrap your arms around her and give her your peace. My last born son is getting attacks in his job. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. As the ship left Fair Havens for the tempestuous sea, it was as if God himself was blowing against Paul. 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