Fear

Mark 4:35-41

1. Storms happen

2. Trust Jesus in the storm (Faith > Fear)

   1. Fear followed sin and the Fall

   2. Fear immobilizes

   3. Fear is related to punishment, not faith

   4. There is no fear love

Combating Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

1. Beware of Satan’s schemes

2. Be confident in the superiority of Christ

3. Be armed for battle

   1. Be communing with Him consistently

   2. Be filled with the Holy Spirit

   3. Be saturated with His Word

Trusting in God's Love in the Midst of Storms

John 11:1-16

1. Be certain of God’s love for you.

2. Be committed to trusting in God’s plan.

3. Be concerned with His glory.

Building on the Right Foundation

Matthew 7:24-26

Fact #1: You are building your life on some kind of foundation.

Fact #2: The storms of life will test the stability of your foundation.

Principles to Apply:

1. Be careful what kind of foundation you are storm proofing your life with.

2. Deeply secure your foundation through knowing and obeying Christ.

3. Recognize that the greatest storm is yet to be faced and respond immediately.