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. Interlude, 4 You don’t let me sleep. Sermon Illustrations: Praising God. He questions God… he wrestles with God. Today, focus your thoughts and prayers on praising God. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Daily Discipleship, Day 9: Song of Solomon 4-8, Daily Discipleship, Day 8: Song of Solomon 1-3, This post is meaningless! 2. Principle 4. The nation came and they stood before the Lord, everyone, men and women, boys and girls came and stood before the Lord. Paul calls God the one “whom I serve” (27:23). You rule over all the kingdoms of the nations. 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. 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. Will he return to the Lord and follow Him… or not? This gives us at least a vision of ourselves rejoicing in the future. Lets look at the text and see what else He did in response to the treat of the nations coming upon Him in war. He prays.. and calls upon the Lord to come and save them from their enemies. Verses 1-10 document his reaction to the storm. Now I am reminded, we can identify with what we see in the Scriptures. 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. How do you respond to the storms in your life? In a storm, God will reveal to us that we're not all we think we are. 17 The clouds poured down rain; the thunder rumbled in the sky. A storm blew over my house last night. Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. Praise God in the Midst of Your Pain Series: New Song Pastor Derwin L. Gray Nov 6, 2016. Now pay attention to this my friends… Jehoshaphat knew how to deal with fear and the problems of life. Praising and worshipping God will actually do more to help your situation than anything else. Daily Discipleship Weekend Podcast. Asaph praises God in the midst of his storm. So we see that Jehoshaphat is King of Judah, and the surrounding nations have risen up and are coming against Judah. Behold, they will come up by the ascent of Ziz. You go to the one who winds and waves obey, his name is Jesus. What a waste of time for me. Watch Queue Queue 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. Big difference. Ask God to show you how He is providing for you in your storm. We choose ourselves whether or not to worship God. ( Log Out /  To have hope in God is to wait expectantly for him. The title of the sermon is: Finding God in the storm, and praise him. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works. We do not know what to do, but our eyes are on you.”. 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. And when the storm hits, you can recall all God has done by reading through your thankful list. Did you notice how he honestly presents his thoughts, feelings and emotions to God? 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. 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. Storms can steadily approach, or hit unexpectedly. He was doing the impossible to us… but not to God. Interlude. When Paul needed reassurance that God was going to deliver him, God didn’t tell him how. , the God of Israel, with a very loud voice. Psalm 77 provides insight on how to praise God in the storm. 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? Praising God through the storms not only blesses God, but will bless those around you who witness such faithfulness. 10 By the breath of God ice is given, and the broad waters are frozen fast. Jehoshaphat asks, he makes His plea to the Lord to help. 19 Your road led through the sea, your pathway through the mighty waters— a pathway no one knew was there! I look to you for protection. We must learn to praise God through all storms of life. for Jehoshaphat, his actions had consequences… and here we get to see how He responded to those consequences. Asaph, the author of Psalm 77, cries out to God. 20 You led your people along that road like a flock of sheep, with Moses and Aaron as their shepherds. But after Jesus stilled it, they came out of that storm with a fresh understanding of God and a greater confidence. And God comes to us and says, “You don’t need a new promise. God sees the storm as a means of advancement. , and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah. Oh, that we would choose trust because Romans 15:13 shows us the amazing benefits of trusting God… joy and peace:  I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. You either trust the Lord all the way or not at all. Heather Snider, her husband Chris, and their two children live in Kentucky. 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. It would be easy to turn our backs or blame God during the storm. No matter what our eyes are upon you. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. You know when God sets a task before, all you can do is trust Him in the process. God knew how to make it work, so that Peter could come to him.. but when doubt set in, it failed. In the midst of the storm, we become convinced: I need a new promise. So let me share a few thoughts with you today about being able to praise the Lord, even in the storms of life. 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. I think that frees our state of mind, I believe it brings us peace and releases us from worry, from dread, anxiety and fear. The bigger picture for us today, do you trust Him? 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. Praising God Through The Storm Listen for these questions and answers for “Praising God Through The Storm” , below in the 1-part Video , or the one-part MP3 Audio Sermon. He will deliver you. 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. 3. Will you cry out like David did in Psalm 57:1: Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! He call off the relationship after 14years. Praising God in the midst of the storm. In fact, God simply reminded him of the promise he had already made. Psalm 77 (NLT)For Jeduthun, the choir director: A psalm of Asaph. 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? 12 They are constantly in my thoughts. It is a terrible sight. 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. I want you to see three things the Lord reminded them of.... B. We also know our actions bring consequences… good and bad. I am too distressed even to pray! 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. Storms shatter our reality, shake our confidence, induce fear, lead us to question. There is a great question here my friends that begs to be asked… When the storm comes, what or who do you turn too? I have been having an issue with the father of my 7 year son. Kellie is a singer, songwriter, wife and mom. Don't get so focused on the storm that you lose sight of Jesus. V. Principle 5. He crawled into bed, safely snuggled between my husband and me, and went right to sleep. Big difference. God will save us in the midst of our storms. 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! 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. 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? Watch Queue Queue. Tomorrow go out against them, and the. You can depend upon the Lord and the promises He extends to His children. Can yo do that today. Heather is the Women’s Ministry Leader at Adventure Christian Church. ( Log Out /  Notice the verse says be thankful IN all circumstances, not FOR all circumstances. What have we learned, fear is appropriate at the right times and situations. On the page click on “VBR MP3” on the right hand side, find the sermon that you would like to download and then click the download image (down arrow with line underneath) to download it. 11 He loads … Save. And then, recall all He has done in the past. Interlude. Please understand I am not condemning Him or anyone when circumstances cause us to be afraid. Since he is faithful to help, we can know that we will praise him again. 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. We have a hard time understanding this idea living in our nation in our form of government. Will you take a step and offer God your praise? I search my soul and ponder the difference now. What can they do among so many coming against them. Need a few songs to help you praise God in the storm? Romans 1:21 helps us understand why it’s important to give thanks in all circumstances:  Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him 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. How are you praising God today, in this season? For we are powerless against this great horde that is coming against us. Will he never again be kind to me? This video is unavailable. When storms hit us, we get to choose… to trust God or doubt God. Wow, I want you to be reminded in the battle that is raging in or around your life. How do we praise God in a storm? Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. He uses storms of life to test us to help us get closer to Him. As the king shot the arrow, his thumb came off. Pastor Steven Molin. 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. 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. Reflect on God’s unfailing love and faithfulness in your previous circumstances. The storm induced fear in my son, who sleepily wandered into my room, whimpering. Thunder shook the walls. They didn't ask for the storm, and they certainly didn't enjoy the storm. Trials and things that are unbearable. 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. You will find them at the end of the valley, east of the wilderness of Jeruel. There is a third and final reason for praising God in the storm. The earth trembled and shook. we have been having a relationship together, though we dont live together. to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s. Mankind is not always faithful, somethings we do right and at others, well not so much. IV. By keeping our eyes on Him. Hallo Derrick, I thank God i came across this blog. Is there any god as mighty as you? Lighting lit up the sky. 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). I was praising God not only despite but because of them, but then as the day went on yesterday and a "mini-ice storm" was going on, my spirit lost its focus. Where is God in the midst of the storm? Just like these disciples, many times we find ourselves in the midst of storms, problems, and difficulties in our lives. 10 And I said, “This is my fate; the Most High has turned his hand against me.” 11 But then I recall all you have done, O Lord; I remember your wonderful deeds of long ago. 4) We receive God’s encouragement when we remember that we are His servants. Sermon Matthew 14:22-33 When The Storms Come. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Where do you go when the storms of life are greater then what you can endure? Oh, that God would listen to me! But usually people turn to the Lord last. Why is this happening? Everyone is adapting and changing their practices, and suddenly we are finding a new norm in the midst of this storm. Jehoshaphat is afraid because three kingdoms are approaching to capture and take hold of them. I see more people wearing masks when they have to be outside in the stores. 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. Some answers were not addressed from the stage and will be covered here as a supplement. Your arrows of lightning flashed. Storms will come… Jesus said so Himself in John 16:33:  I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. 14 You are the God of great wonders! Asaph praises God in the midst of his storm. Another way to praise God in the midst of storms is to establish a daily habit of giving thanks. 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. ( Log Out /  He was desperately seeking the Lord and his wisdom during this storm of life. Well, Jehoshaphat hasn’t always walked in the ways of the Lord. [This week’s posts will be a continuation of a recent sermon at Adventure Christian Church, based on questions members submitted to our leaders. Intro Talk about what is happening in the beginning of chapter 8 Probably for the sake of privacy and relaxation, Jesus proposed a trip across the lake of Galilee. And Judah assembled to seek help from the, ; from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the. I see more people taking it seriously. And a great question for us to consider is something similar, what is our response in difficult circumstances.. whether they are the result of our actions personally or not? He persistently, continually, and repeatedly praises the Lord. I need to know how. Several questions were answered during a recent sermon, however, there were more questions than time. God purchased you with the blood of His Son, and He isn’t about to abandon you. Have his promises permanently failed? So often I believe we are guilty of looking to self… He check the bank account, we look to our own abilities or we look to self in some other way. sermon title: “thanking/praising god in the midst of crisis! 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. (Ill. What I am trying to tell you is this: "Do not fear the storms of Life! That should give you great encouragement in the storm. Share This Sermon God used Paul's storm, a thorn in the flesh, to show up in and on Paul's life.) Jehoshaphat’s First Response Was Fear.. As you begin to open and look at the text we see that the king was afraid when He first heard the news that the enemies of Judah, of God’s people were coming to attack and hopefully defeat the city. Principle 3. You see as a nation, they were obligated to pray and seek the Lord as well. They began to praise and worship the Lord even before the battle took place, we see that in verses 18-19. That is a unhealthy fear. Here's a challenge: some have tradition's grip on them so much that they only believe you ought to sing things that are old. And if you look at chapter 19, verse 1-3 we see the charges the Lord has brought against Him. 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). So they laid aside themselves, their needs for the day and fasted and prayed. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by? The word of God is wonderful. There is a lot of fear on the horizon, but my children we do not have to be afraid. 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. 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? Good morning everyone, I hope and pray you are doing well. Notice the verse says be thankful IN all circumstances, not FOR all circumstances. 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. God is waiting for you to come…. We are not alone!!! You cannot be divided in this thought... Jehoshaphat did, He trusted the Lord. Then Jehoshaphat was afraid and set his face to seek the. Now look at this… as Jehoshaphat stood and prayed, verse 13 says ... , with their little ones, their wives, and their children. Why? All night long I prayed, with hands lifted toward heaven, but my soul was not comforted. Believe the Lord… put your hope and trust in Him, not wavering in in way. The sea quaked to its very depths. Scriptures below from the church bulletin used in the Sermon: (coming soon) Keywords: (coming soon also) November 19, 2017 Sermon “I Will Praise You in This Storm” First Scripture Reading – Jeremiah 29: 1,4-7. He prayed, he inquired and sought after the Lord. They were most likely they standing in Jerusalem in the temple mount, before the Temple, and they waited, fasting and praying . 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. They were believing members of a greater spiritual community. Praise You in This Storm by Casting Crowns encourages us to listen for God’s still, small voice in the midst of our storms. set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. sermon text: 1 thess. 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 … How can we do it. 1 I cry out to God; yes, I shout. We all experience storms in our lives. And in the midst of all this, I would remind you that His ways are prefect and I can praise Him all the more! King Jehoshaphat testifies that they are powerless before such an enemy. Lisa Appelo. 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. and praise him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, And when they began to sing and praise, the. 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—. He is the time for a question… In the midst of your trouble, What or whom do we look too? Fear is an appropriate response in troublesome and difficult times, it is part of our emotions and who we are as a living person. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, “Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. 5 I think of the good old days, long since ended, 6 when my nights were filled with joyful songs. He says “We do not know what do to, but our eyes are on you.” verse 12b. 3 I think of God, and I moan, overwhelmed with longing for his help. 7 Has the Lord rejected me forever? He has strayed at times in his life and actions in front of the Lord. 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. When we give up for Him, When we sacrifice the flesh, He is honored and gloried my friends. I AM by David Crowderreminds us that God is holding onto us in the middle of the storm. 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. The king was furious and threw his friend in gaol. He wanted to hear from God. You do not have to be afraid… The battles belongs to Him, he just calls you to stand firm and trust Him. 8 Is his unfailing love gone forever? But take heart, because I have overcome the world. 9 Has God forgotten to be gracious? 13 O God, your ways are holy. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. 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. Today’s story is one you don’t want to miss. Amen. But, this evening… O our God, will you not execute judgment on them? V. 25-31 STORMS ARE GOD'S MEANS OF TESTING 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. Fasting, is the laying aside of something, like a meal and using that time for prayer, for devotion to the Lord our God. RSS this blog Archives Contributors. ( Log Out /  How wonderful ti was to see God’s people turning to him in praise and worship, they believed and Lord was with them . III. 2 When I was in deep trouble, I searched for the Lord. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. Prayer of Praise in the Storm (Psalm 34) O Lord, God of glory, Father Almighty, I will ever praise you. Judah is only two tribes, Judah and Benjamin. 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. God wants to use our trials to get us a little closer to Him. 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. I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works (Psalm 77:11-12). Don’t sit in sorrow anymore, dear friend; learn to praise in the storm and watch your life make a total turnaround. Conclusion Praising God In the Storm. That is not a suggestion, it is rather a command! This week, we are answering additional questions via four blogs:  Adventure Christian Church,Buddy Howard, Nick Burczyk and Heather Snider. Here is were the truth comes into to play. God Will Keep His Promise. Today’s guest post comes from our women’s ministry director, Heather Snider. In your hand are power and might, so that none is able to withstand you. So we cannot live like that. Will you run into the presence of your Heavenly Father when a storm rises up? Yet, He didn’t have to fear, and neither do you my friend. This allows him to focus on God his Savior, the One who will bring deliverance and victory. Tomorrow go down against them. 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