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World War Me

Dr Dharius Daniels·Change Church

Monday, April 28, 2025

Summary

In this message, Dr. Dharius Daniels teaches on overcoming self-sabotage during life's unpredictable storms using the story of Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4. While external storms bring pain, pressure, and perplexity, our greatest battle is often within—avoiding decisions that align us with the enemy's plans. By staying submitted to Jesus, clinging to God's Word given on the shore, and practicing restraint, believers can rest in Christ's peace even when surrounded by turbulence.

Key Scriptures

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Mark 4:35-40↗Proverbs↗Ecclesiastes↗Jonah 1↗

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Themes

Self-SabotageSpiritual WarfareFaith in StormsDecision MakingGod's GuidanceSubmission to Christ

Pastor's Points

1.Get your word on the shore before you venture into the sea.
2.Trust the word in the midst of the weather.
3.Conquer your contradictions.
4.Have wisdom for restraint even when you don't have clarity for action.

Key Points

1.Get your word on the shore before you venture into the sea.
2.Trust the word in the midst of the weather.
3.Conquer your contradictions.
4.Have wisdom for restraint even when you don't have clarity for action.
5.We are born looking like our parents, but we die looking like our decisions.
6.The enemy cannot directly destroy your life without your participation through poor decisions.
7.Storms bring pain, pressure, and perplexity, which tempt us to trade long-term healing for short-term relief.
8.God provides enough specificity in His instructions to move us forward, but keeps details limited so we continue listening.
9.When you stay submitted to the Savior in the middle of a storm, He will eventually make the storm submit to Him.

Sermon Moments

“We are born looking like our parents, but we die looking like our decisions.”

“Even the devil can't destroy our life without us participating in our destruction through our decisions.”

“When we consistently engage in self-sabotaging behavior, we have unconsciously become the enemy's assistant.”

“God will give you enough specificity to move on, but he won't give you too much detail because he wants to keep you listening.”

“The disciples are screaming, but Jesus is sleeping... They are in the same boat, in the same sea, in the same storm, but with two different reactions.”

“If I stay submitted in the storm, eventually the Savior is going to make the storm submit to him.”

“When you don't know what to do, stay in the boat with Jesus and wake up the Savior through prayer and praise.”

This Week

Reflect on past choices made during times of pressure or pain to recognize patterns of self-sabotage.
Seek clear biblical direction and confirmation from God on 'the shore' before embarking on major life changes.
When facing doubt, declare God's promises over your situation rather than letting changing circumstances undermine your faith.
Refuse to make impulsive decisions for quick relief when under emotional or financial pressure.
Practice spiritual restraint by committing to what you will not do when you lack clarity on what action to take.
Stay consistent in spiritual disciplines—prayer, worship, and church community—even when God seems silent in your storm.
Surrender control of your current storm to Jesus, trusting Him to handle what is threatening your peace.

Remember This

Your decisions determine your trajectory, and staying submitted to Jesus during life's storms prevents self-sabotage and allows Him to bring true peace.

A Challenge for You

Refuse to continue helping the devil hurt you through self-sabotaging decisions; surrender your life, decisions, and storms fully to Jesus today.

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