Go To the Other Side

Preparing for the ChallengeMark 4:35

Going To the Other Side

1. Jesus said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35)– Let’s go through the

storm

Going To the Other Side

1. Jesus said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35)– Let’s go through the

storm– If you have a word from

God and your destination is clear, the storm does not matter

Going To the Other Side

1. Jesus said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35)– The wind from the storm

may get you to your destination faster than you expected

Going To the Other Side

1. Jesus said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35)– The wind from the storm

may get you to your destination faster than you expected

– I (Jesus) will be your bridge over troubled water

Going To the Other Side

1. Jesus said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35)– The wind from the storm

may get you to your destination faster than you expected

Finishing This Year Right Way

1. In order to finish this year right, we must be: a. Intentional

Finishing This Year Right Way

1. In order to finish this year right, we must be: a. Intentional b.Result oriented

Finishing This Year Right Way

1. In order to finish this year right, we must be: a. Intentional b.Result oriented c. Strategic

In a Little While

1. You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will:

In a Little While

1. You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will: a. Redefine you

In a Little While

1. You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will: a. Redefine you b. Cause you to discover

your capabilities

In a Little While

1. You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will: a. Redefine you b. Cause you to discover

your capabilities c. Accelerate your

goodness

In a Little While1. You will be challenged to

go to the other side and it will: a. Redefine you b. Cause you to discover

your capabilities c. Accelerate your goodness d. Cause us to grow better

by doing ministry together

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

1. Do not panic; slow down enough to hear the Holy Spirit

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

1. Do not panic; slow down enough to hear the Holy Spirit

2. Do not get drunk, get high or get involved in illicit sex

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

1. Do not panic; slow down enough to hear the Holy Spirit

2. Do not get drunk, get high or get involved in illicit sex

3. Focus on what God has done, your faith will be strengthened. Focus on what God has not done, and you will get offended

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

4. Cry out to God, bring the agony of your heart before God, and pour your soul out before God.

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

4. Cry out to God, bring the agony of your heart before God, and pour your soul out before God. – Sincere prayer is the only proof

we respect God

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

4. Cry out to God, bring the agony of your heart before God, and pour your soul out before God. – Sincere prayer is the only proof

we respect God

5. Admit your pain to yourself, to God and to the right loved ones. (James 5:16)

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

6. Determine to stay in pursuit of God in the midst of the storm by focusing on the promised promotion from God. (Romans 8: 17-18)

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

7. Rearrange your daily schedule to make your daily devotion the priority of each morning (Psalms 91:1)

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

7. Rearrange your daily schedule to make your daily devotion the priority of each morning (Psalms 91:1)

8. Remind yourself the pain came to pass (Psalms 30:5)

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

7. Rearrange your daily schedule to make your daily devotion the priority of each morning (Psalms 91:1)

8. Remind yourself the pain came to pass (Psalms 30:5)

9. Remember pain in the storm is often produced by ignorance

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

10. Honestly confront the true reason for your situation:

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

10. Honestly confront the true reason for your situation: – Did you have all the

information?

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

10. Honestly confront the true reason for your situation: – Did you have all the

information? – Did you count the cost

before you began to build it? (Luke 14:28)

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

10. Honestly confront the true reason for your situation: – Did you have all the

information? – Did you count the cost

before you began to build it? (Luke 14:28)

– Did you have four to six months salary in savings?

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

10. Honestly confront the true reason for your situation: –Did you trust another

person to handle your business unwisely?

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

10. Honestly confront the true reason for your situation: –Did you trust another

person to handle your business unwisely?

–Did you have a team of 5-7 mentors?

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

11. Discern if this trial was the result of your own personal rebellion to God’s word or the laws of the land.

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

11. Discern if this trial was the result of your own personal rebellion to God’s word or the laws of the land.

12. Repent if your pain was produced by deliberate disregard for wise counsel. (2 Chronicles 7:13-14)

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

13. Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you.

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

13. Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you.

14. Be thankful in your situation if it is the chastening of the Lord.

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

13. Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you.

14. Be thankful in your situation if it is the chastening of the Lord. – God will not advance you

beyond your last act of disobedience

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

13. Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you.

14. Be thankful in your situation if it is the chastening of the Lord. – God will not advance you

beyond your last act of disobedience

– Are you willfully disobeying or resisting God?

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

15. You can shorten your storm by:

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

15. You can shorten your storm by: - By thanksgiving and praise

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

15. You can shorten your storm by: - By thanksgiving and praise - By speaking to your

mountain

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

15. You can shorten your storm by: - By thanksgiving and praise - By speaking to your

mountain - By your agreement with a

team of intercessors

How Do We Get Storm Relief?

15. You can shorten your storm by: - By thanksgiving and praise - By speaking to your

mountain - By your agreement with a

team of intercessors - By your offering

Wisdom of God

16. What is wisdom?

Wisdom of God

16. What is wisdom?– The right application of

knowledge to solve a problem

Wisdom of God

16. What is wisdom?– The right application of

knowledge to solve a problem– The most effective way to

implement a solution

Wisdom of God

16. What is wisdom?– The right application of

knowledge to solve a problem– The most effective way to

implement a solution – God’s approach to every issue

of life

Wisdom of God

16. What is wisdom?– The right application of

knowledge to solve a problem– The most effective way to

implement a solution – God’s approach to every issue

of life – The knowledge and ability to

make the right decision at the opportune time

Wisdom of God

16. What does wisdom do?

Wisdom of God

16. What does wisdom do?– This wisdom of God builds

(Proverbs 24:3-4)

Wisdom of God

16. What does wisdom do?– This wisdom of God builds

(Proverbs 24:3-4)– It delivers cities and territories

(Proverbs 21:22)

Wisdom of God

16. What does wisdom do?– This wisdom of God builds

(Proverbs 24:3-4)– It delivers cities and territories

(Proverbs 21:22)– It is creative and inventive

(Proverbs 3:19)

Wisdom of God

16. What does wisdom do?– This wisdom of God builds

(Proverbs 24:3-4)– It delivers cities and territories

(Proverbs 21:22)– It is creative and inventive

(Proverbs 3:19)– Kings and presidents lead and

reign by wisdom (Proverbs 8:15)

Wisdom of God

16. What does wisdom do?– It lengthens life (Proverbs 3:16)

Wisdom of God

16. What does wisdom do?– It lengthens life (Proverbs 3:16)– Riches, honor (promotion) and

enduring wealth (Proverbs 8:18)

Wisdom of God Delivers a Widower Out of Debt

(2 Kings 4:2-7)

1. A woman’s husband dies and leaves her and her children in debt (vs.1)

Wisdom of God Delivers a Widower Out of Debt

(2 Kings 4:2-7)

1. A woman’s husband dies and leaves her and her children in debt (vs.1)

2. Her husband was faithful in serving in the ministry (vs. 2)

Wisdom of God Delivers a Widower Out of Debt

(2 Kings 4:2-7)

1. A woman’s husband dies and leaves her and her children in debt (vs.1)

2. Her husband was faithful in serving in the ministry (vs. 2)

3. Your handmaiden has nothing in the house except “a jar of oil” (vs. 2)

Wisdom of God Delivers a Widower Out of Debt

(2 Kings 4:2-7)

4. Go borrow vessels at large for yourself from all your neighbors even empty vessels, do not get a few (vs. 3)

Wisdom of God Delivers a Widower Out of Debt

(2 Kings 4:2-7)

4. Go borrow vessels at large for yourself from all your neighbors even empty vessels, do not get a few (vs. 3)

5. Shut the door (vs. 4)

Wisdom of God Delivers a Widower Out of Debt

(2 Kings 4:2-7)

4. Go borrow vessels at large for yourself from all your neighbors even empty vessels, do not get a few (vs. 3)

5. Shut the door (vs. 4)6. Bring me another vessel. And

he said to her, “There is not one vessel more,” and the oil stopped. (vs. 6)

Wisdom of God Delivers a Widower Out of Debt

(2 Kings 4:2-7)

7. Go sell the oil and pay your debt and you and your son can live off the rest (vs. 7)