Problem Solver – 2 – Rescue is a Problem Solver

Greetings from Plano, Tx. We are Redemption Church and my name is Chris Fluitt.

 

I want to greet everyone who came to worship with us in person and everyone who logged in to receive some good news online.

 

 

We are in the 2nd week of our series.

 

Problem Solver

Last week we talked about healing our problems.

 

I am equipped to talk to you today… not because I am an expert problem solver… but I am a problem expert.

 

I have problems

Don’t feel bad. You are not alone.

I am here today to solve my problems…

 

Life is full of problems. We need to be problem solvers.
Success is solving problems.

 

Problem Solver
What if your problem is you are…

• Trapped.
• Stuck.
• In prison.
• In danger.

Rescue is a problem solver.

 

Financial rescue.

• In debt.  Bills!
• Trapped by inflation.
• Living in your parent’s basement – can’t afford to live on your own.
• Retirement!

 

Global things out of our control.

• Racism
• Terrorism
• War
• Economic collapse
• Climate change

 

Someone is out to get you.

• Trying to get you fired.
• Lying about you on the internet.
• Fear

 

Rescue from danger.

• Physical danger.
  • Oncoming car.
  • Being attacked, mass shooter, home invasion.
  • Natural disaster.
• Rescue in the moment… Rescue from the fear after the moment.

 

Rescue from my own decisions.

• Lack of discipline.
• Addiction.
• Lawful imprisonment.
• I hurt someone… now I destroyed my relationship.
• Past guilt.
   

I am afraid that I will die in this condition

 

If you have thought this, then you need rescue.

 

I Need Rescue

 

There is something in each of our lives that we need rescue from.

 

Confess it!
Own it!

NECESSARY STEP!

 

Guilt & Shame…

Rescue and redemption stories make the best stories.

 

Rescue Requires a Plan

 

Rescue movies and shows.. Shawshank Redemption, The great escape, Escape from Alcatraz, prison break.

 

It takes a plan!  NOT MAGIC! Practical.

 

We need more than a desire to escape our problem. We need knowledge.

 

Proverbs 19:2 (NIV) Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way!

Your rescue is going to involve knowledge, skill, growth, and wisdom.
Next week – Guidance solves problems.

 

You need a PLAN THAT WORKS.
You need to WORK THAT PLAN.

 

What does that look like?

• Finances
• Job issues
• Personal relationships

 

Rescue Requires a Plan

 

Rescue Requires Recognition

 

*The man who prayed for rescue from the flood.

 

Recognize your rescue.

• That sermon. Small group discussion.
• That help.
• That opportunity.
• That relationship.

 

Many people are trapped because they did not recognize their opportunity.

 

Rescue Requires Others

 

Many try to do it alone…

• Addiction
• Bankruptcy
• Marriage problems

 

IT ALWAYS FAILS.

 

ONE ANOTHER

 

 

Mountain bikers and a mountain lion story

 

We are called to RESCUE OTHERS!

 

Jude 1:23 (NIV) save others by snatching them from the fire;

 

Rescue Requires a Plan

Rescue Requires Recognition

Rescue Requires Others

 

 

A problem bigger than you can solve

 

• You tried a plan.
• No opportunity worked out.
• You had help
  • Not healed

 

Mathew 8:23-27
23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”

 

26 He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.

 

27 The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”

 

• Seasoned sailors – Scared
• They went and woke Jesus… Jesus calmed the storm.
• What kind of man is this?  I did not know he could solve this problem.

 

A problem bigger than you can solve

Your big problem can teach you about Jesus.

 

 

Jesus is a problem solver

 

I would not tell you this, except that I have experienced the help of Jesus.

Don story.

 

Jesus rescued Don… Here is Don today.

 

 

What is your problem that you need to solve? Rescue?

 

RESCUE IS POSSIBLE

 

Inspire, encourage, TRY AGAIN

 

 

 

If rescue is possible… then what are you going to do?

I want you to pray.

 

Rescue Requires a Plan

Rescue Requires Recognition

Rescue Requires Others

 

Pray for Online
Text: READY FOR RESCUE
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