Speak to the Storm

Introduction

  1. The disciples did not look to the one who was in control.
  2. They focused on the storm, not the one who could control it.
  3. In our lives, storms will come—financial, physical, emotional.
  4. What will your vision in the storm be?
    1. Focused on the storm, or the one who can bring you through it?

Context for the Text

  1. Jesus had been ministering all day and said, “Let’s go over to the other side.”
  2. This trip was God’s idea.
  3. Jesus fell asleep, the storm came, and the disciples panicked.
  4. Jesus rebuked the storm, and they were amazed.
  5. This story appears in all three synoptic gospels.
  6. It confronted the disciples with two things:
    1. Who ___________ is – the King of kings, creator of the winds and waves.

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    2. The _________________ of faith – if they truly knew Him, they would not have panicked.

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Four Ways to Keep Your Vision on Jesus During the Storm

  1. Ask some ____________

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    1. Am I in this storm because of doing _______________________?

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            1. John 16:33 reminds us that trials will come.
            2. Opposition often follows obedience.
            3. If you planted bad seed, repent quickly and replace it with obedience to God.
    2. Is ____________ in my boat?
  • If He’s not leading or guiding you, you’re in trouble.
  • Does your life revolve around Jesus or the other way around?
  2. Who is _________________?

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          • Your relationships matter.
          • Surround yourself with people who help you row, not weigh you down.
  1. If you are in _____________

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    1. When storms come while following God’s will, they are often from the enemy.
    2. When you are doing the will of the Lord, the devil will try to stop you.
    3. If the storm is stopping you from doing God’s will, speak to it.
  2. Don’t be ___________

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    1. Jesus was asleep during the storm. That tells us all we need to know.
    2. If God is with us, who can be against us?
  3. Rise up in ________ and ____________

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    1. Luke 10:19 reminds us we have authority over all the power of the enemy.
    2. Matthew 28:18 confirms that Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth.
    3. When you are fully convinced of who you are in God, the devil is in trouble.
    4. Speak to your storm like you have authority—because you do.

Conclusion

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