2026 Wk 15
Jesus the Storm Chaser • Sermon • Submitted • Presented
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· 4 viewsEaster — Call on Jesus Storms are real Jesus speaks to our chaos-Peace be still! Jesus wasn’t just dying-he was removing everything between us and God Jesus wasn’t carrying wood—he was carrying our SIN.
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OPENING SCRIPTURE
Do you feel forgiven? Maybe, maybe not?
David told himself to Worship cause he knew it was good for him…
It helped him remember the blessings of the Lord
So let’s sing out b/c you are the Redeemed of the Lord!
SONG
SONG
We Are The Free
Worship Thought:
Worship Thought:
EASTER WAS LAST WEEK…
Even knowing that Jesus rose from the have you been challenged this week?
I ran across a great devo by Charles Spurgeon that highlighted this verse…
In Luke… Jesus was carrying his cross and then they laid it on the shoulders of Simon of Cyrene, in verse 27 of chapter 23 it says...
A large crowd trailed behind, including many grief-stricken women.
As Jesus walked toward the cross, not everyone mocked Him—some were brokenhearted.
These women saw His suffering and wept.
Innocence was crushed.
Love was rejected.
Goodness was beaten down.
But let me ask you—when you picture that moment…
do you still feel it?
Or has it grown distant over time?
They cried because they saw a good man suffering.
We should grieve because we know why He suffered.
It was our sin.
Our failures, our pride, our choices—
that’s what put Him on that cross.
The pain He carried… the wounds He bore…
that was meant for us.
This isn’t just history—it’s personal.
And yet, here’s the wonder of it all:
• Others saw miracles—we’ve been given new life
• Others were healed—we’ve been made whole inside
• Others welcomed Him in—He lives in us daily
So we don’t just grieve—we’re grateful.
We don’t just weep—we worship.
May our hearts never grow cold to the cross.
May we always carry sorrow for our sin and gratitude for His love—
Because…
He didn’t just die… He died to save us.
So as we worship today,
let’s not just mourn the cross—
let’s respond with gratitude, surrender, and transformed hearts.
Transition:
Here is the Simple Truth…
God’s love found you:
• In your sin
• In your struggle
• In your searching
• And even when you weren’t looking
But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.
God didn’t wait for us to get it together.
• Not when we were good
• Not when we were ready
• But while we were still sinners
👉 His love found us at our worst, not our best
SONG
SONG
Love has found us
Victory in Jesus
GENEROSITY
GENEROSITY
Today...
I know we love getting coupons in the mail — Carl’s Jr., Arby’s etc.
What’s your favorite Coupon?
God really doesn't give out Coupons like —
2 for 1 (If you give so much he will give you twice as much back).
or if you pray 4 times and attend two services He’ll grant this wish when you rub the Holy Bible and say, “I believe, I believe!”
No!
Receiving from God is always about the Faith Filled life you are living. Day in and Day out!
Hebrews 11:6
“Without faith it is impossible to please God…”
👉 Giving is an act of trusting God, having faith—not just checking a box.
We give out of OBEDIENCE, not out of WANT.
We give out of FAITH, not out of DUTY.
JOIN ME today in having FAITH that God is always working on your behalf.
Jesus has died and rose from the grave for the best GRACE filled COUPON — so to speak
Give because of your relationship with Him today and let His grace flow over the OBEDIENCE of GENEROSITY.
Let’s pray…
UPDATE
UPDATE
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Current series kicking off last week was “Jesus the Storm Chaser”
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LESSON
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Sermon Points & Blanks
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Review
Review
Help Lines— Did you use a Help Line this week?
Help Lines— Did you use a Help Line this week?
I missed one last week
It was 811. What is this help line for? Call before dig!
My original lesson, “Jesus Our Storm Chaser,” had a focus on Jesus actively seeking us in the middle of life’s storms—
Life has real storms, however Jesus pursues us into the storms of life; we are never alone.
it was personal to Call on the Lord, as we were encouraged to Call on the Name of the Lord and Find Salvation
When life hits you with a storm… don’t just panic—make the right CALL.
Today, Part 2: “Facing the Storm”
The focus is more about recognizing storms, understanding their inevitability, and standing in faith.
Let’s break it down
For Jesus chases us into storms—but the question today is, once He’s there, how do we stand in the fray of the storm?”
Part 2 “Facing the Storm”
Part 2 “Facing the Storm”
Definition
Definition
fray n. [frey] / freɪ /
fray n. [frey] / freɪ /
a fight, battle, or skirmish.
Synonyms: war, strife, encounter, clash, contest, conflict, combat
a competition or contest, especially in sports.
Synonyms: tourney, meet, match, tournament
a noisy quarrel or brawl.
Synonyms: fracas, riot, squabble, spat, set-to, tiff, dispute, fight, altercation, melee, tussle
Introduction / Transition:
Introduction / Transition:
As we are Standing in the Storm
How do we remain steadfast and faithful while Jesus is present in the storm.
REMEMBER Scriptures:
God is our refuge and strength.
God is our refuge and strength,
always ready to help in times of trouble.
So we will not fear when earthquakes come
and the mountains crumble into the sea.
Let the oceans roar and foam.
Let the mountains tremble as the waters surge!
Interlude
God is with us in the waters and fire.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
Think about JESUS and the Storm he endured:
Jesus was mocked, beaten, abandoned, and even felt the silence of heaven.
Swapped out for Barrabus- a murder
Humiliated:
nailed to a cross, placed between two thieves, left naked to die in front of his family and friends
He gave up the ghost
Think about it —
If He, who carried sin on our behalf, experienced that kind of pain—what happens to someone who rejects Him and stands on their own?
JUMP INTO THE POINTS:
JUMP INTO THE POINTS:
Recognize the storm
Don’t deny Storm; Identify what kind of a storm it is, and then name it.
Scripture: There is a time for trouble and a time for joy.
Enjoy prosperity while you can, but when hard times strike, realize that both come from God.
Remember that nothing is certain in this life.
Illustration:
A huge part of this fight is to determine
Spiritual battle or Pizza 🍕 (Did I just make a blundering mistake?)
Facing financial hardship (whether spiritual or blunder) must still be met head-on instead and not ignored.
Financial Peace University points
7 Baby Steps:
(1) $500-$1,000 emergency fund,
(2) pay off all debt (debt snowball),
(3) 3–6 months of savings,
(4) invest 15% for retirement,
(5) save for education,
(6) pay off the home mortgage, and
(7) build wealth and give.
Hosea 4.6
my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.
“Because you have rejected knowledge, I also reject you as my priests; because you have ignored the law of your God, I also will ignore your children.
Recognize the Storm
Stand in faith
Faith is the anchor; it doesn’t stop the storm.
Scriptures:
Hebrews 11:1 – Confidence in what we hope for
Faith shows the reality of what we hope for; it is the evidence of things we cannot see.
2 Corinthians 5:7– Live by faith, not sight
For we live by believing and not by seeing.
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.
12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin,
Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.
Jesus is with you in the storm
His presence allows us to stand confidently.
You don't experience God by observing Him - you experience Him by drawing near.
What would it look like for you to step closer today?
Scriptures:
Matthew 28:20 – “I am with you always.”
Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
He is with us, but are we with him?
Psalm 107:29– He stills the storm
He calmed the storm to a whisper and stilled the waves.
Isaiah 41:10– Fear not, I am your God
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
Alter Call
Alter Call
Do you know that you can come close to God today?
Do you understand that he wants a relationship with you every moment of every day?
So, What would it look like for you to step closer today?
I’m going to say it’s not about quitting a certain vice
or changing some thing to make you look better…
It’s about turning to Him all along the way
Read
Talking
Thinking like He thinks
And he will help you do the right things.
YOU CAN WEATHER THE STORM “In Him”
Closing/Transition:
Closing/Transition:
“We stand in the storm with Jesus—but standing isn’t enough. There’s a promise waiting that gives ultimate victory.”
Part 3 NEXT WEEK “Riding Out the Storm”.
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ME 4-05-26 (rewrite and summary)
Here’s a modern, short devotional rewrite that keeps it clear and meaningful:
“Carry It With Him” — Luke 23:26
“They put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus.”
When Simon carried the cross behind Jesus, it became a picture of what it means to follow Him. Jesus didn’t go to the cross so we would never face hardship—He showed us how to walk through it.
Following Christ doesn’t remove struggle. It removes sin—but not sorrow. There will be moments when your faith costs you something. But remember this: you’re not carrying your own cross—you’re carrying His.
And you’re not alone.
Jesus is ahead of you. He’s already walked the road you’re on. Every step you take, you’re following His footprints. The weight you feel? He understands it—because it was His first.
And even more than that—you’re not carrying the heaviest part. Jesus already took that on Himself. What you carry now, He gives you the strength to handle.
It may feel heavy, but it won’t last forever.
Just like Simon carried the cross for a moment and gained lasting honor, what you carry now is temporary—but what God is doing in you is eternal.
So don’t run from the cross.
Carry it with Him.
Because the cross always leads to the crown.
ME 4-06-26 (rewrite and summary)
“Step Outside” — Hebrews 13:13
So let us go out to him, outside the camp, and bear the disgrace he bore.
“Let us go to Him outside the camp.”
Jesus didn’t stay where it was safe or accepted—He went outside, carrying His cross, rejected by the world. And if we follow Him, we’re called to do the same.
We don’t step away from the world just to be different—we do it because we’re following Jesus. He loved people deeply, but He never blended in with sin or compromise. His life stood for truth, and ours should too.
Following Jesus means choosing the narrow path, even when it’s hard. It takes courage to stand firm, to put Christ first above opinions, comfort, or approval.
You won’t grow spiritually by constantly fitting in. Growth happens when you’re willing to stand apart. And yes, that life can feel like a battle—but it’s also the safest place to be, because it’s where you walk closest with Jesus.
In that place, He meets you. He strengthens you. He gives you a peace that the world can’t offer.
And don’t forget—this isn’t forever.
Any struggle, rejection, or sacrifice you face now is temporary. What’s coming is eternal. The cross of standing apart leads to the crown of glory.
So step outside.
Stand with Jesus.
Because what you gain in Him is far greater than anything you leave behind.
ME 4-07-26 (rewrite and summary)
“O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame?”
—Psalm 4:2
How long will you people ruin my reputation?
How long will you make groundless accusations?
How long will you continue your lies?
Interlude
An instructive writer has made a mournful list of the honours which the blinded people of Israel awarded to their long expected King.
1. They gave him a procession of honour, in which Roman legionaries, Jewish priests, men and women, took a part, he himself bearing his cross. This is the triumph which the world awards to him who comes to overthrow man’s direst foes. Derisive shouts are his only acclamations, and cruel taunts his only paeans of praise.
2. They presented him with the wine of honour. Instead of a golden cup of generous wine they offered him the criminal’s stupefying death-draught, which he refused because he would preserve an uninjured taste wherewith to taste of death; and afterwards when he cried, “I thirst,” they gave him vinegar mixed with gall, thrust to his mouth upon a sponge. Oh! wretched, detestable inhospitality to the King’s Son.
3. He was provided with a guard of honour, who showed their esteem of him by gambling over his garments, which they had seized as their booty. Such was the body-guard of the adored of heaven; a quaternion of brutal gamblers.
4. A throne of honour was found for him upon the bloody tree; no easier place of rest would rebel men yield to their liege Lord. The cross was, in fact, the full expression of the world’s feeling towards him; “There,” they seemed to say, “thou Son of God, this is the manner in which God himself should be treated, could we reach him.”
5. The title of honour was nominally “King of the Jews,” but that the blinded nation distinctly repudiated, and really called him “King of thieves,” by preferring Barabbas, and by placing Jesus in the place of highest shame between two thieves. His glory was thus in all things turned into shame by the sons of men, but it shall yet gladden the eyes of saints and angels, world without end.
Spurgeon, C. H. 1896. Morning and Evening: Daily Readings. London: Passmore & Alabaster.
IN SHORT:
Here’s a modern, short devotional rewrite that keeps the depth and meaning clear:
“From Glory to Shame” — Psalm 4:2
Interlude
“How long will you turn my glory into shame?”
When Jesus came, the world didn’t honor Him—they mocked Him.
They gave Him a “procession,” but it was a walk to the cross.
They offered Him a “drink,” but it was bitter and cruel.
They gave Him a “guard,” but they gambled for His clothes.
They gave Him a “throne,” but it was a cross.
They gave Him a “title,” but it was meant to shame Him
Everything that should have honored Him was twisted into rejection.
That’s what sin does—it takes what is holy and treats it as worthless.
But here’s the truth: what the world meant for shame, God turned into glory.
The cross wasn’t the end—it was the victory.
And even today, people still choose what’s easy over what’s right, still overlook Jesus, still trade truth for comfort. But one day, every wrong will be made right, and the One who was rejected will be fully revealed as King.
So don’t follow the crowd.
Honor Him now.
Stand for Him now.
Because the One the world once shamed…
is the same One who will forever reign .
ME 4-08-26 (rewrite with Summary Expanded)
For if these things are done when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?*”
• Jesus was innocent, yet He suffered deeply
He took on punishment He didn’t deserve, standing in our place.
• God does not ignore sin
If sin was judged even when placed on Jesus, it will not be overlooked in anyone else.
• Rejecting Christ means facing judgment alone
Without Him, a person stands accountable for their own sin.
Think about it: Jesus was mocked, beaten, abandoned, and even felt the silence of heaven.
If He, who only carried sin on our behalf, experienced that kind of pain—what happens to someone who rejects Him and stands on their own
• This is a warning meant to wake us up—not just frighten us
It calls for reflection and a response, not despair.
• Jesus already made a way of escape
His suffering was a rescue mission so we wouldn’t have to bear that judgment.
• The invitation is still open right now
No matter where someone is, they can turn to Him.
• Trusting Jesus brings forgiveness and eternal life
We move from judgment to grace when we put our faith in Him.
ME 4-09-26 (rewrite and summary)
A large crowd trailed behind, including many grief-stricken women.
Some mourned Jesus because they saw His suffering—but we grieve more deeply because we know our sin caused it.
His pain wasn’t just a tragic moment; it was personal and redemptive. Because of His sacrifice, we’ve been given new life and a relationship with Him.
So we don’t just mourn the cross—we respond with gratitude, worship, and a transformed heart.
ME 4-10-26 (rewrite and summary)
“The place called Calvary.” — Luke 23:33
When they came to a place called The Skull,* they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on his right and one on his left.
Real comfort is found at the cross.
Calvary—the place where Jesus was crucified—seems like the darkest moment in history. Pain, suffering, and death all collide there. And yet, somehow, it’s also the place where hope shines the brightest
It’s surprising, isn’t it?
That the worst moment the world has ever seen…
could become the greatest source of peace for our hearts.
But that’s exactly what God did.
From that place of suffering, He brought healing.
From that place of death, He brought life.
From that place of rejection, He poured out love
• When life feels heavy, the cross reminds us we’re not alone.
• When guilt weighs us down, it tells us we are forgiven.
• When we feel empty, it offers grace that never runs out.
We see God’s love in many places—but we understand it most clearly at Calvary.
If you want to know how much God loves you,
stand at the foot of the cross…
and look at Jesus.
ME 4-11-26 (rewrite and summary)
Sermon Title:
“He Drank Every Drop”
Text: Psalm 22:14
Introduction
“I am poured out like water…”
That’s not just poetry—that’s a picture of total collapse.
Jesus is telling us what the cross felt like. Not just what happened—but what it did to Him.
This is more than a story of suffering.
This is the Savior giving everything—holding nothing back.
1. A Body Completely Broken
“…all my bones are out of joint.”
The cross was not quick. It was slow, grinding suffering.
• His body was stretched under His own weight
• Every movement caused pain
• Every breath was a struggle
Hour after hour, His strength drained away.
He wasn’t just hurting—He was being emptied.
Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions…”
👉 The pain in His body had a purpose—He was taking our place.
2. A Soul Fully Overwhelmed
“I am poured out like water…”
This wasn’t just physical—it was spiritual.
Even Book of Daniel says when he saw a vision of God’s glory,
“there remained no strength in me…”
But Jesus didn’t just see it—He felt the weight of sin and judgment.
• The guilt of humanity
• The separation from the Father
• The full cup of wrath
2 Corinthians 5:21 – “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us…”
👉 He became what He never was, so we could become what we could never be.
3. A Savior Who Felt It All
“He drank the cup…”
Most people would have passed out under that kind of pain.
But Jesus stayed conscious.
• He felt every nail
• Every breath
• Every moment
Nothing was skipped. Nothing was softened.
John says…
John 19:30 – “It is finished.”
👉 Not partially paid. Not mostly done. Fully completed.
4. Why It Matters to Us
Because He felt it all…
• There is no pain He doesn’t understand
• There is no sin He didn’t pay for
• There is no debt left unpaid
When you feel overwhelmed… He’s been there.
When you feel broken… He understands.
And when you feel far from God—
He already crossed that distance for you.
Conclusion
He was poured out…
So you could be filled.
He was broken…
So you could be made whole.
He drank every drop…
So you wouldn’t have to drink it.
Altar Call / Response
Don’t walk away from that kind of love.
• If you’ve never trusted Him—today is your moment
• If you’ve grown cold—come back to the cross
• If you’re hurting—bring it to the One who understands
Listen this is more than a story of suffering.
Isaiah says:
Isaiah 55:1 – “Come, everyone who thirsts…”
You don’t have to carry what He already carried.
This is a story of how our Savior gave everything—He didn’t hold anything back
He Drank Every Drop
So…Come to Jesus!
Let’s Pray
ME 4-12-26 (modern rewrite)
My life is poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint.
My heart is like wax,
melting within me.
[CONCISE SUMMARY]
Jesus experienced deep inner pain—so heavy it felt like His heart was melting. Emotional and spiritual suffering can be the hardest kind to endure, which is why He cried out to God for nearness.
Because Jesus went through such intense anguish, He fully understands our struggles and meets us with compassion. When we feel distant from God or overwhelmed, we shouldn’t lose hope—Jesus has already walked that path.
In those moments, we can rest in His love, let it wash over our burdens, and find peace simply being near Him.
[EXPANDED SUMMARY]
Here’s a tightened version (about 40% shorter while keeping the heart of it):
Jesus experienced a deep, crushing sorrow—so overwhelming it felt like His heart was melting within Him. This kind of inner pain is harder to bear than physical suffering, which is why He cried out for God to be near in His darkest moment.
Because Jesus endured such anguish, He truly understands our struggles. He is not distant from our pain but meets us with compassion as a faithful High Priest who knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed and heavy-hearted.
When we go through seasons of dryness, distance, or sorrow, we don’t have to give in to despair. Jesus has already walked that path and meets us there with grace.
Even when our souls feel empty and long for God’s presence, we can hold onto the truth that He is near and His love has not changed. And in those moments, we can rest at His feet—letting His love cover our burdens and steady our hearts.
