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It was a dark & stormy night / re|ACTS Week 34 Message recap

The Big Idea: Storms won't scare you when you let the Lord prepare you.

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The majority may rule, but that doesn't make the majority right.

When we base decisions off of popular opinion or our feelings instead of God's clear word, we put ourselves in dangerous positions.

Making decisions based on our senses can lead us to places where we feel defenseless.

Sometimes we drift in life because we ignored God's clear direction or because someone else did. Either way, God is able to save us!

In Acts 27, God saved a shipful of prisoners from certain death in a storm. He still saves people who have failed him.

ONE DEDICATED BELIEVER can change the whole atmosphere of a situation simply by trusting in God and having visible faith.

Storms in life allow followers of Jesus to STEP UP in leadership and STEP DOWN in service.

If you and I don't have a heart to serve others, than you and I don't know Jesus. He came to serve.

Don't miss opportunities to serve just because you're tired. Often, those are the best times to serve and they lead to breakthrough.

Paul SHOOK OFF the snake into the fire. (Acts 28:5) We need to learn to shake off the things that try to hurt us.

Paul shook off the snake INTO THE FIRE. (Acts 28:5) The best place to get set free from hurtful attacks? The presence of God.

When we're faithful in the inconvenient ministries, we'll be entrusted with more and more opportunities to minister to those far from God.

How do we prepare for the storms of life? By DOING what we're HEARING. That makes a strong foundation. (Matt. 7:24)