Go To the Other Side

1. Go To the Other Side Preparing for the Challenge Mark 4:35

2. Going To the Other Side • Jesus said to them, “Let us go over to the other side.” (Mark 4:35) • Let’s go through the storm

3. Going To the Other Side • 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

4. Going To the Other Side • 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

5. Going To the Other Side • 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

6. Going To the Other Side • 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

7. Finishing This Year Right Way • In order to finish this year right, we must be: • Intentional

8. Finishing This Year Right Way • In order to finish this year right, we must be: • Intentional • Result oriented

9. Finishing This Year Right Way • In order to finish this year right, we must be: • Intentional • Result oriented • Strategic

10. In a Little While • You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will:

11. In a Little While • You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will: • Redefine you

12. In a Little While • You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will: • Redefine you • Cause you to discover your capabilities

13. In a Little While • You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will: • Redefine you • Cause you to discover your capabilities • Accelerate your goodness

14. In a Little While • You will be challenged to go to the other side and it will: • Redefine you • Cause you to discover your capabilities • Accelerate your goodness • Cause us to grow better by doing ministry together

15. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Do not panic; slow down enough to hear the Holy Spirit

16. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Do not panic; slow down enough to hear the Holy Spirit • Do not get drunk, get high or get involved in illicit sex

17. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Do not panic; slow down enough to hear the Holy Spirit • Do not get drunk, get high or get involved in illicit sex • Focus on what God has done, your faith will be strengthened. Focus on what God has not done, and you will get offended

18. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Cry out to God, bring the agony of your heart before God, and pour your soul out before God.

19. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • 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

20. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • 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 • Admit your pain to yourself, to God and to the right loved ones. (James 5:16)

21. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Determine to stay in pursuit of God in the midst of the storm by focusing on the promised promotion from God. (Romans8: 17-18)

22. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Rearrange your daily schedule to make your daily devotion the priority of each morning (Psalms 91:1)

23. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Rearrange your daily schedule to make your daily devotion the priority of each morning (Psalms 91:1) • Remind yourself the pain came to pass (Psalms 30:5)

24. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Rearrange your daily schedule to make your daily devotion the priority of each morning (Psalms 91:1) • Remind yourself the pain came to pass (Psalms 30:5) • Remember pain in the storm is often produced by ignorance

25. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Honestly confront the true reason for your situation:

26. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Honestly confront the true reason for your situation: • Did you have all the information?

27. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • 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)

28. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • 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?

29. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Honestly confront the true reason for your situation: • Did you trust another person to handle your business unwisely?

30. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • 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?

31. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Discern if this trial was the result of your own personal rebellion to God’s word or the laws of the land.

32. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Discern if this trial was the result of your own personal rebellion to God’s word or the laws of the land. • Repent if your pain was produced by deliberate disregard for wise counsel. (2 Chronicles 7:13-14)

33. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you.

34. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you. • Be thankful in your situation if it is the chastening of the Lord.

35. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you. • Be thankful in your situation if it is the chastening of the Lord. • God will not advance you beyond your last act of disobedience

36. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • Ask forgiveness of those you have wronged, and forgive those who have wronged you. • 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?

37. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • You can shorten your storm by:

38. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • You can shorten your storm by: • By thanksgiving and praise

39. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • You can shorten your storm by: • By thanksgiving and praise • By speaking to your mountain

40. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • You can shorten your storm by: • By thanksgiving and praise • By speaking to your mountain • By your agreement with a team of intercessors

41. How Do We Get Storm Relief? • 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

42. Wisdom of God • What is wisdom?

43. Wisdom of God • What is wisdom? • The right application of knowledge to solve a problem

44. Wisdom of God • What is wisdom? • The right application of knowledge to solve a problem • The most effective way to implement a solution

45. Wisdom of God • 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

46. Wisdom of God • 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

47. Wisdom of God • What does wisdom do?

48. Wisdom of God • What does wisdom do? • This wisdom of God builds (Proverbs24:3-4)

49. Wisdom of God • What does wisdom do? • This wisdom of God builds (Proverbs24:3-4) • It delivers cities and territories (Proverbs 21:22)

50. Wisdom of God • What does wisdom do? • This wisdom of God builds (Proverbs24:3-4) • It delivers cities and territories (Proverbs 21:22) • It is creative and inventive (Proverbs 3:19)