That is not a suggestion, it is rather a command! Several questions were answered during a recent sermon, however, there were more questions than time. And Aspah lists God’s mighty works from the past: His awesome power among the nations (v. 14), redeeming His people with His strong arm (v. 15), and God parting the Red Sea (vs. 16-20). We also know our actions bring consequences… good and bad. That is a unhealthy fear. Heather is the Women’s Ministry Leader at Adventure Christian Church. Lighting lit up the sky. Follow Asaph’s example. So we see that Jehoshaphat is King of Judah, and the surrounding nations have risen up and are coming against Judah. God sees the storm as a means of advancement. When people die, marriages fail and diagnoses come, how do you praise God and not hate Him or get angry with Him? Believe His Prophets… These were the people whom God had raised up to stand in the gap with them, to share with them God’s blessing, His concerns at times and yes, When God was pointing out sin... At times they were condemned, punished and abused because they spoke the truth instead of what was pleasing to a sinful king. , the God of Israel, with a very loud voice. God is waiting for you to come…. As fierce as Dorian was, there is a far more serious and ominous storm looming. In this message, Pastor Derwin teaches how praising God in the midst of pain is about learning to trust the Lord, who is our strength and shield. God will save us in the midst of our storms. Will you run into the presence of your Heavenly Father when a storm rises up? Storms shatter our reality, shake our confidence, induce fear, lead us to question. What a waste of time for me. Believe the Lord… put your hope and trust in Him, not wavering in in way. All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted. Praising God in the midst of the storm. He crawled into bed, safely snuggled between my husband and me, and went right to sleep. Asaph, the author of Psalm 77, cries out to God. 2. 5: 16-18; james 1: 2-4 introduction: good morning to all! You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. thank you for joining us in our worship service today! III. I look to you for protection. Since he is faithful to help, we can know that we will praise him again. What have we learned, fear is appropriate at the right times and situations. Matthew 14:22-33 When The Storms Come. V. 25-31 STORMS ARE GOD'S MEANS OF TESTING Why? Will you find shelter under the shadow of God’s wings, much like my son found shelter between his mommy and daddy, while the storm is raging? 1 I cry out to God; yes, I shout. Did you not, our God, drive out the inhabitants of this land before your people Israel, and give it forever to the descendants of Abraham your friend? And they have lived in it and have built for you in it a sanctuary for your name, saying, ‘If disaster comes upon us, the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we will stand before this house and before you—for your name is in this house—and cry out to you in our affliction, and you will hear and save.’, And now behold, the men of Ammon and Moab and Mount Seir, whom you would not let Israel invade when they came from the land of Egypt, and whom they avoided and did not destroy—. Kellie is a singer, songwriter, wife and mom. And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the. Praise Him for His faithfulness in the past, andtrust Him to be faithful in the present and future. Now pay attention to this my friends… Jehoshaphat knew how to deal with fear and the problems of life. Praise You in This Storm by Casting Crowns encourages us to listen for God’s still, small voice in the midst of our storms. So, how can you be thankful IN all circumstances… how can you praise God in the storm… so your mind doesn’t become dark and confused? November 19, 2017 Sermon “I Will Praise You in This Storm” First Scripture Reading – Jeremiah 29: 1,4-7. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. What you wrote here is so timely and encouraging for me, especially "The toughest thing God asks is for us to die to self and be willing to sacrifice everything for Him. Amen. When we don’t worship God as God or give Him thanks, our minds become dark and confused and we start to come up with foolish ideas of what God is like. O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, And when they began to sing and praise, the. When we give up for Him, When we sacrifice the flesh, He is honored and gloried my friends. It says Jehoshaphat “....helped the wicked and loved those who hated the Lord..”, What are we reminded… There is always consequences for our actions…. We are never meant to live in fear, to be so possessed by it that it harms us instead of helping us. The Lord must be first my friends, in every area of life. And then, recall all He has done in the past. If you really want to get God’s attention, start giving Him praise and thanksgiving in advance for the break through in the midst of a storm and see what will take place. Tomorrow go out against them, and the. Good morning everyone, I hope and pray you are doing well. In every detail of your life, do you trust Him? Storms can steadily approach, or hit unexpectedly. for Jehoshaphat, his actions had consequences… and here we get to see how He responded to those consequences. He was desperately seeking the Lord and his wisdom during this storm of life. 18 Your thunder roared from the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world! I think that frees our state of mind, I believe it brings us peace and releases us from worry, from dread, anxiety and fear. And if you look at chapter 19, verse 1-3 we see the charges the Lord has brought against Him. But from that, going forward each day we do not live and do about our days peaking around every corner because we think a bear is there waiting to pounce. Where do you go when the storms of life are greater then what you can endure? We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”. Oh, that God would listen to me! There are 12 ways we can do accomplish this in the wake of a disaster like Hurricane Katrina: First, we must respond by acknowledging God’s sovereignty. I am too distressed even to pray! Today, focus your thoughts and prayers on praising God. I love that phrase, “...set his face to seek the Lord...”for it means to turned to the Lord fully, He was not divided by any other opinions. As the king shot the arrow, his thumb came off. Do not doubt and do not depend upon anything else. Thank you that nothing has taken you by surprise. You demonstrate your awesome power among the nations. 13 O God, your ways are holy. Yet, He didn’t have to fear, and neither do you my friend. 1. I search my soul and ponder the difference now. 8 Is his unfailing love gone forever? There is a lot of fear on the horizon, but my children we do not have to be afraid. So we cannot live like that. In His fear, Jehoshaphat turned to the Lord. Is there any god as mighty as you? The earth trembled and shook. They began to praise and worship the Lord even before the battle took place, we see that in verses 18-19. Can yo do that today. King Jehoshaphat testifies that they are powerless before such an enemy. How can we do it. Watch Queue Queue Hallo Derrick, I thank God i came across this blog. Lisa Appelo. ( Log Out / God purchased you with the blood of His Son, and He isn’t about to abandon you. It would be easy to turn our backs or blame God during the storm. The king was furious and threw his friend in gaol. We all experience storms in our lives. Lets being by looking at the first 4 verses.... After this the Moabites and Ammonites, and with them some of the Meunites, came against Jehoshaphat for battle. Here while back I was talking to a friend who had served on several mission trips overseas and we were discussing the issue of fund raising. You can depend upon the Lord and the promises He extends to His children. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. Share This Sermon Principle 4. Praising God in the Storm has to be one of the hardest things to do yet it's one of the greatest gifts God has given to us his children. But starting in verse 11, the tone changes. 2 When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. I was talking to a person the other day, and they observation was made that it seems like things are starting to catch up here in our rural area, the number of Covid- 19 cases are growing and we seen a death because of it. Everyone is adapting and changing their practices, and suddenly we are finding a new norm in the midst of this storm. He is God. Big difference. ( Log Out / Don’t sit in sorrow anymore, dear friend; learn to praise in the storm and watch your life make a total turnaround. Have his promises permanently failed? Jehoshaphat is afraid because three kingdoms are approaching to capture and take hold of them. behold, they reward us by coming to drive us out of your possession, which you have given us to inherit. His friend said, "Praise God because He's in control." ... Second Part of the Sermon … 3 I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. You see as a nation, they were obligated to pray and seek the Lord as well. And Jehoshaphat called upon the inhabitants of Judah and also of the nothern 10 tribes…to do two things. Some men came and told Jehoshaphat, “A great multitude is coming against you from Edom, from beyond the sea; and, behold, they are in Hazazon-tamar” (that is, Engedi). The Scriptures literally say “he set his face to seek the Lord” verse 3. It was their role to join together as a nation and pray as one, calling up in the name of the Lord in their of need. We choose ourselves whether or not to worship God. Job tells us in Job 37:9-13, God is in the storm: From its chamber comes the whirlwind, and cold from the scattering winds. Oh, how we need to cling to God’s Word in the midst of our storms so we can remember Who He really is! God used Paul's storm, a thorn in the flesh, to show up in and on Paul's life.) Lets look back at our text to help us better understand.... Then Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground, and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell down before the, And the Levites, of the Kohathites and the Korahites, stood up to praise the. The King is so desperate ( that is a good word, it reveals a great desire); the King calls upon the nation to fast and pray. Follow other answers to these questions here.]. The storm induced fear in my son, who sleepily wandered into my room, whimpering. It’s a story of miracles, of praising God in the storm and gratitude despite loss. This week, we are answering additional questions via four blogs: Adventure Christian Church,Buddy Howard, Nick Burczyk and Heather Snider. Heather Snider, her husband Chris, and their two children live in Kentucky. But the people served a King, they were subject of that throne, essentially they belonged to Judah. You cannot be divided in this thought... Jehoshaphat did, He trusted the Lord. Therefore we will not fear…” Psalm 46:1-2 - Thank you Lord for your Word that says you give us the power to come out of this trial “as gold.” Thank you that this storm will not last forever, but we’re only passing through. Daily Discipleship, Day 9: Song of Solomon 4-8, Daily Discipleship, Day 8: Song of Solomon 1-3, This post is meaningless! again, i would like to welcome all you who are joining us for the first time today in our sunday service celebration. But take heart, because I have overcome the world. 29 These are the words of the letter that the prophet Jeremiah sent from Jerusalem to the remaining elders among the exiles, and to the priests, the prophets, and all the people, whom Nebuchadnezzar had taken into exile from Jerusalem to Babylon. Fasting, is the laying aside of something, like a meal and using that time for prayer, for devotion to the Lord our God. How do you respond to the storms in your life? He uses storms of life to test us to help us get closer to Him. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. IV. Prayer of Praise in the Storm (Psalm 34) O Lord, God of glory, Father Almighty, I will ever praise you. Wow, I want you to be reminded in the battle that is raging in or around your life. The same is true for us, Trust God, trust His Word, and I think there is a call today even for the church to trust and follow the Under shepherds, their pastors whom God has placed in our various churches, When we trust Him, his word and His men.. we are established and we will find success, And through it all, when the storms arise, we will be at peace. 10 By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. Give Thanks and Praise to the Lord for Your Deliverance.... Have you ever given thanks to the Lord before He answered your prayer, before you every saw what He was doing in your life? God Will Keep His Promise. Praise him for who he is and thank him for all the blessings in your life. for we know the Lord will carry us through…. Please understand I am not condemning Him or anyone when circumstances cause us to be afraid. Change ). When I think of belief and the error of doubt, I think of Peter as he walked upon the water, with His eyes upon Jesus and his hope set in Him. Honestly share your feelings and emotions with God. I AM by David Crowderreminds us that God is holding onto us in the middle of the storm. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! (Ill. What I am trying to tell you is this: "Do not fear the storms of Life! What can they do among so many coming against them. He questions God… he wrestles with God. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. Conclusion 12 They are constantly in my thoughts. In fact the Bible tells us to not be afraid 365 times, and twice in this passage. And when the storm hits, you can recall all God has done by reading through your thankful list. By keeping our eyes on Him. I need to know how. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Whether they're praising God with a new enthusiasm with the old songs, but many-a-time there are new songs written in revival, and indeed more than that: new hymn books, whole hymn books coming out of revival! 19 Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters— a pathway no one knew was there! 1 Thessalonians 5:18 encourages us to praise God in the storm too: be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. 16 When the Red Sea[a] saw you, O God, its waters looked and trembled! He prays.. and calls upon the Lord to come and save them from their enemies. This gives us at least a vision of ourselves rejoicing in the future. You go to the one who winds and waves obey, his name is Jesus. I want to remind you my friends, that Covid - 19 is not out of God’s control, He is aware of the things around and threatening His people. Will you take a step and offer God your praise? And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. He is the time for a question… In the midst of your trouble, What or whom do we look too? But here is a question for you today - Are you still Praising God, even in the midst of the storm. So as a community of people, it was their duty, their devotion to gather as one and seek the Lord’s help and guidance in a difficult time. Paul calls God the one “whom I serve” (27:23). There is a great question here my friends that begs to be asked… When the storm comes, what or who do you turn too? Reflect on God’s unfailing love and faithfulness in your previous circumstances. God knew how to make it work, so that Peter could come to him.. but when doubt set in, it failed. , and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Mankind is not always faithful, somethings we do right and at others, well not so much. Praising God through the storms not only blesses God, but will bless those around you who witness such faithfulness. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. No matter what storm we’re facing, we can cling to Psalm 34:18 : The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. In fact, God simply reminded him of the promise he had already made. Now lets go back to the text for a minute... And Jehoshaphat stood in the assembly of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the. Praising and worshipping God will actually do more to help your situation than anything else. Principle 3. This video is unavailable. Psalm 77 (NLT)For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. And God comes to us and says, “You don’t need a new promise. V. Principle 5. 11 He loads … Praising God in the Midnight Hour Preached by Pastor Ray Miles 7-29-12 Hebrews 13:12-15 Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify (set apart) the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. It is one thing to say the words, but it is so much more when we learn to live a life of praise toward God and others. Think of that, 365 times God tells us to “do not be be afraid, enough for each days quota of distress that comes our way.. No matter how big the problem is, He says Do not fear. You either trust the Lord all the way or not at all. He call off the relationship after 14years. we have been having a relationship together, though we dont live together. And in the midst of all this, I would remind you that His ways are prefect and I can praise Him all the more! Today we are going to talk about praising God and not specifically in prayer. Read Psalm 139 and meditate on how you are never out of God’s sight. God wants to use our trials to get us a little closer to Him. There are some great things in the word of God… The storm no longer rattled him while he was nestled between his parents. Now look at this… as Jehoshaphat stood and prayed, verse 13 says ... , with their little ones, their wives, and their children. He was doing the impossible to us… but not to God. Why is this happening? he can cause us great harm. Everyday as we arise, we need to say.. Lord lead the way! Norita Williams We all go through things in this life. Why? Praise Him for His faithfulness in the past, Praise You in This Storm by Casting Crowns, Follow That Preacher Guy on WordPress.com, I want you to want me. In a storm, God will reveal to us that we're not all we think we are. set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. Giving God Praise In The Midst Of A Storm No matter what we are going through we should always give God praise. God uses the dark, scary, uncertain times of life as an opportunity for Him to demonstrate is power not ours, and for God to get the glory, not us. Nothing He says is more beautiful and meaningful than that my friends. He has strayed at times in his life and actions in front of the Lord. There has to be some bad days as well…this is part of our life in a fallen world. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 encourages us to praise God in the storm too: be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. So let me share a few thoughts with you today about being able to praise the Lord, even in the storms of life. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the, on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem.’ Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. You know when God sets a task before, all you can do is trust Him in the process. Lets look at the text and see what else He did in response to the treat of the nations coming upon Him in war. Praising God in the midst of the Storm prt1 - Sermon Videos In the midst of pandemic, in the midst of sickness, in the midst of financial concerns… In the midst of emotional concerns… no matter what you are facing, call upon Him, stand firm for the battle is His. [This week’s posts will be a continuation of a recent sermon at Adventure Christian Church, based on questions members submitted to our leaders. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works (Psalm 77:11-12). Believe in the, your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.”, And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the. It’s the story of Kellie Haddock. And Judah assembled to seek help from the, ; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the. Interlude. Rain pitter-pattered against the windows. So this morning lets open our Bibles to 2 Chronicles chapter 20, and lets consider the plight of the Judah and their King during an impossible storm. It worries us, it worries us a great deal. But, we have the promise of God always being there for each one of us. He prayed, he inquired and sought after the Lord. They are constantly in my thoughts. The bigger picture for us today, do you trust Him? Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon: (coming soon) Keywords: (coming soon also) He persistently, continually, and repeatedly praises the Lord. Notice the verse says be thankful IN all circumstances, not FOR all circumstances. Check out Ann Voskamp’s Joy Dare or The Thankfulness Experiment for more information on the daily practice of giving thanks. Praise God Through The Storm (Play “Praise You In The Strom-Casting Crowns” before sermon) Every Christian will face a storm at one point or another in their life. There is a third and final reason for praising God in the storm. Praise God in the Midst of Your Pain Series: New Song Pastor Derwin L. Gray Nov 6, 2016. Another way to praise God in the midst of storms is to establish a daily habit of giving thanks. ( Log Out / I want you to see three things the Lord reminded them of.... B. Once upon a time there was a king who went hunting game with his friend. It is a terrible sight. Believe in the Lord your God, and you will be established; believe his prophets, and you will succeed.” 21 And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the Lord and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, “Give thanks to the Lord, for his steadfast love endures forever.” 22 And when they began to sing and praise, the Lord set an ambush against the … Now we know that life brings a variety of events… Not everyday can be sunshine, rainbows and sparkles… we wish that every day was that good. How do we praise God in a storm? Watch Queue Queue. Asaph praises God in the midst of his storm. My mom and brother Ray who also went home to be with the Lord 6 years after Mom It was August 9, 2006, my 34th Birthday, when my husband and kids arrived at my Mom and Dad's house. Jehoshaphat asks, he makes His plea to the Lord to help. Asaph praises God in the midst of his storm. 14 You are the God of great wonders! Write down three to five things you are thankful for each day, and watch how you start to recognize the little blessings that fill your day. But after Jesus stilled it, they came out of that storm with a fresh understanding of God and a greater confidence. They didn't even feel close to Jesus in the storm. Today’s guest post comes from our women’s ministry director, Heather Snider. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. RSS this blog Archives Contributors. Where is God in the midst of the storm? No matter what our eyes are upon you. 3. The Battle belonged to the Lord not them... C. You will not need to fight, only stand firm and see the salvation of the Lord.I am with you. How wonderful ti was to see God’s people turning to him in praise and worship, they believed and Lord was with them . came upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, son of Benaiah, son of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, in the midst of the assembly. 9 Has God forgotten to be gracious? So in fear, the instinct is to flee, to get away from the situation that is dangerous, it happens to preserve self. Here is were the truth comes into to play. Interlude, 4 You don’t let me sleep. sermon title: “thanking/praising god in the midst of crisis! As a result, their minds became dark and confused. ( Log Out / Ask God to show you how He is providing for you in your storm. Check out these helpful resources Biblical Commentary Children’s Sermons Hymn Lists. I see more people taking it seriously. to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s. Notice the verse says be thankful IN all circumstances, not FOR all circumstances. You do not have to be afraid… The battles belongs to Him, he just calls you to stand firm and trust Him. Will he never again be kind to me? Sermon Matthew 14:22-33 When The Storms Come. Verse 11 ignites a thought transformation as Asaph writes: But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. Well, Jehoshaphat hasn’t always walked in the ways of the Lord. Just like these disciples, many times we find ourselves in the midst of storms, problems, and difficulties in our lives. 4) We receive God’s encouragement when we remember that we are His servants. Big difference. Interlude. He wanted to hear from God. So they laid aside themselves, their needs for the day and fasted and prayed. 8:28") II. The title of the sermon is: Finding God in the storm, and praise him. The nation came and they stood before the Lord, everyone, men and women, boys and girls came and stood before the Lord. The word of God is wonderful. sermon text: 1 thess. Daily Discipleship Weekend Podcast. Some answers were not addressed from the stage and will be covered here as a supplement. 2016 Dec 06; Share Tweet. Trials and things that are unbearable. Has he slammed the door on his compassion? Save. Tomorrow go down against them. A storm blew over my house last night. But usually people turn to the Lord last. The sea quaked to its very depths. Did you notice how he honestly presents his thoughts, feelings and emotions to God? They didn't ask for the storm, and they certainly didn't enjoy the storm. But, this evening… Think of it like this, God gives us, in our ability to be afraid at the appropriate times… for instance, a bear is approaching.. we are fearful. They were believing members of a greater spiritual community. These questions were submitted when my pastor invited our congregation to write down questions they would ask Jesus, after he answered the question “What would Jesus say to me?” on Easter Sunday. You won't do anything great for God if you won't get out of the boat. But one of the most profound things they shared was this… begin to thank him now for what is He doing and will do in the future to bring you to the place he has called you. , God of our fathers, are you not God in heaven? That should give you great encouragement in the storm. To have hope in God is to wait expectantly for him. They have been designed by the Lord as a means of bringing Him closer to you. You will find them at the end of the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. Why? In fact, I believe we are called on, as followers of Christ, to worship the God of the storm and to see that God is to be glorified as the God who is at work in the midst of these events. In the midst of the storm, we become convinced: I need a new promise. The Lord our God is in control and knows our steps, our design and how to give each of us peace, in our dark days. We have a hard time understanding this idea living in our nation in our form of government. These things make us fearful. Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the. PRAISING GOD IN THE MIDST OF YOUR STORM December 10, 2012 at 6:33am.
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