He Who Can Calm the Storm Can Calm Yours

The Life of Christ • Sermon • Submitted 3 months ago • Presented 3 months ago

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Big Idea: Despite the storms we encounter, Jesus calls us to a deeper faith, reminding us that He is with us and has the power to bring peace to our chaos. Summary: This passage recounts the story of Jesus calming a violent storm while on a boat with his disciples. It emphasizes the disciples' fear and Jesus' authority over nature, showcasing both their lack of faith and his divine power. Application: This sermon can help Christians understand the importance of trusting in Jesus during life's storms. It encourages them to bring their fears to Christ rather than be consumed by them, reminding them of His ability to bring peace amid turmoil. Teaching: The sermon teaches that Jesus has authority over all creation, and that faith in Him provides peace even in the most tumultuous situations. It addresses the reality of fear and how it contrasts with faith.

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Calm in the Storm: Trusting Christ in Troubling Times

1. Striking Storms of Life

Mark 4:35 ESV

On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.”

Mark 4:36 ESV

And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him.

Mark 4:37 ESV

And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling.

2. Sleeping Savior's Sovereignty

Mark 4:38 ESV

But he was in the stern, asleep on the cushion. And they woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?”

3. Silencing Seas with Authority

Mark 4:39 ESV

And he awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

Mark 4:40 ESV

He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?”

Mark 4:41 ESV

And they were filled with great fear and said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?”

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