Vision | Responding to the Coming Storm 

Joel 2:12-17 

1. Introduction: The birth pains are upon us. 

2. God’s Power is released in partnership with us as we pray.  
   1. God opens doors and closes doors in response to our prayer and worship.
   2. God has given mankind great glory in the power of __________________.
      

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   3. Prayer and worship is the main way that God has chosen to release His __________________.
      

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3.  Understanding God amidst crisis. 
   1. God’s enemy is sin. His is opposed to sin.
   2. The Judgment of God has many levels.
   3.  We are the first line of __________________.
      

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4.  Our response to the coming storms: A look at the text 
   1. In Joel 2:12-17, God tells us exactly what we are to do.
      1. Turn to God with complete devotion. vs. 12
      2. Rend your heart vs. 13
      3. Have faith in Him. God is gracious vs. 13
      4. Gather __________________. Joel 2:15-16
         

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5. God is speaking to us. 
   1. God is merciful.
   2. The church must obey the Lord and believe.
   3. Open your heart and homes.
   4. We are a strategic __________________.
      

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6. Conclusion