In this sermon series, the purpose is to encourage the Body of Christ not to give up and learn how to navigate as they’re weathering the storms of life.

HOW DO WE WEATHER THE STORMS OF LIFE? Matthew 14:22-33

1. (V22) We practice IMMEDIATE FLEXIBILITY:

• Key Verse(s): Philippians 4:12-14; 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

• Key Word(s): immediately: instantly; shortly; concisely; made: to force; compel in a moral sense as

by authoritative command; to press into service; to force contrary to nature

2. (V23-25) We embrace GOD’S TIMING:

• Key Verse(s): Romans 8:33-34; 1 Peter 3:22; 2 Peter 3:8-9; Ecclesiastes 3:10; Lamentations 3:25-26

3. (V26-27) We must TAKE COURAGE:

• Key Verse(s): 1 Chronicles 28:20; Ephesians 6:10; Isaiah 54:4; Psalm 56:3-4

• Key Word(s): take courage: to be of good cheer; afraid: to put to flight; to be startled by strange sight

or occurrences; to be struck with amazement

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HOW DO WE WEATHER THE STORMS OF LIFE? 1. (V25) Rely only on the Lord as YOUR SAVIOR:

• “...Save us Lord...”

- Save (sozo): rescue of physical life from some impending peril or instant death; Lord: teacher, master; owner

• Key Verses: Salvation - Acts 2:21; Acts 4:12; Romans 10:13; Peril – 1 Corinthians 1:8-10 IN THE STORM WE’RE REMINDED THERE’S—NO OTHER SAVIOR BUT GOD—OUR

LORD!

2. (V26) We must GROW IN FAITH:

• “...Why are you afraid, you men of little faith...” - afraid: timid

• Key Verses: 2 Timothy 1:7 - little: trusting too little

• Key Verses: Matthew 17:20; then Matthew 13:31-32*

IN THE STORM —WE MUST ALWAYS BE GROWING—OUR SURVIVAL DEPENDS UPON

IT!

3. (V27) Don’t spend time QUESTIONING WHO HE IS:

• “...the men were amazed...” “...What kind of man is this”

- amazed: to marvel; be struck with admiration or astonishment - kind of: what character; quality; equivalent

• Key Verses: Hebrews 13:8; Numbers 23:19

IN THE STORM —WE MUST KNOW EXACTLY WHO WE’RE IN THE BOAT WITH!

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HOW DO WE WEATHER THE STORMS OF LIFE? Matthew 8:18-27

1. (V18) Listen to God’s ORDERS: • Key Verse(s): Isaiah 30:21; Psalm 32:8; His Word Speaks - 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • Key Word(s): gave orders: to set in motion; depart: to go away to a place; journey

2. (V19-23) Follow God’s LEAD • Key Verse(s): Proverbs 16:9; Isaiah 58:11; Psalm 119:105; Hebrews 13:17• Key Word(s): follow/ followed: involves abiding in fellowship; cleaving to Him in believing trust and obedience; the need for self-denial and fellowship of the cross

3. (V24) Only be concerned about what CONCERNS GOD: • Key Verse(s): Matthew 6:25-34 • Key Word(s): Worry (Merriam-Webster): mental distress or agitation resulting from concern usually for something impending or anticipated

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3:33 - Intro

9:43 - When we're used within the MARKETPLACE: Acts 18:1-4

21:42 - When we experience MIRACLES: Acts 19:11-41; 20:7-12; 28:1-10

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2:18 - Intro

9:37 - When we're willing to SACRIFICE (Part 2)

27:13 - When we rely on SCRIPTURE

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0:00 - When was the last time you heard God speak to you?

4:01 - Intro

18:15 - When we follow the PLAN OF GOD: Acts 13

23:09 - When we walk in our calling: Acts 13:1-4; 13:42-52

37:34 - When we're willing to SACRIFICE (PART 1): Acts 14:19-23; 15:36-41; 16:22-40; 17:1-9

55:14 - Prayer

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0:00 - HOW DOES THE CHURCH MOVE BEYOND ITS WALLS?

3:25 - Intro

10:05 - Part 4: The B.O.W. Church (Beyond Our Walls)

10:29 - The Church moves when we’re STRECTHED: 9:32-43; 10:1-48; 11:1-18

43:02 - The Church moves when we IDENTIFY WITH CHRIST: 11:19-30

48:25 - The Church moves when we PRAY: 12:1-17

58:34 - Prayer

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0:00 - HOW DOES THE CHURCH MOVE BEYOND ITS WALLS?

5:12 - Intro

17:40 - Part 3: The B.O.W. Church (Beyond Our Walls)

18:00 - The Church moves when we’re PROVOKED: Through OUTSIDE RESISTANCE: Acts 8:1-3*; 4

24:17 - The Church moves when we exercise our POWER Through SIGNS: Acts 8:5-6*; 7-8* Through the GOSPEL: Acts 8:9-24

35:41 - The Church moves when we use our PROCESS Through JUDEA & SAMARIA: Acts 8:1*; 8:25-40 Through the SENSITIVITY OF THE SPIRIT: Key Verse(s): Acts 8:26-40

51:48 - The Church moves when we FORGIVE:Through CHRIST HIMSELF: Acts 9:3-6; 15-16) Through the BODY OF CHRIST: Key Verse(s): Acts 9:17; 23-31

1:10:25 - Prayer

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0:00 - When was the last time you've experienced a powerful supernatural, miraculous encounter with God?

2:39 - Intro

18:11 - Part 2: The Local Church

18:31 - The local Church is DEPLOYED: Through Funding: Acts 4:34-37; 5:1-9*;10-11, Through Power: Acts 5:12-16, Through Courage: Acts 5:17-29*; 30-39; 40-42*, Through Structure: Acts 6:1-7, Through Persecution: Acts 6:8-15;7:1-60; 8:1*

1:00:13 - Prayer

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0:00 - Have you experienced God miraculously, supernaturally, or powerfully in many different ways in your life?

2:11 - Intro 13:57 - Part 1: The Local Church

16:30 - The local Church is BIRTHed: Acts 1:1-26; 2:1-41; 3:1-26

39:08 - The local Church is developed: Acts 2:42-47; 3:1-10; 4:1-37

52:08 - Prayer

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