June 1, 2025
Storms of Life
Pastor Ricky Smith

Sermon Notes

Mark 4:35–41
On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was already filling. 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?” 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. He said to them, “Why are you so afraid? Have you still no faith?” 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?”

I. Jesus Leads Us Into the Storm
II. Jesus Is Present in the Storm
III. Jesus Has Power Over the Storm

Jesus may calm your storm—or He may calm you in the storm.
Either way, He is Lord.

Next Steps

• I come to Jesus and trust Him with my life as Lord and Savior.
• I choose to trust Jesus in my storm by asking Him to teach me more of who He is.
• I commit to rely on Jesus to calm me even when He doesn’t calm the storm.

Deep Dive

1. Read John 16:33. How does Jesus’ promise of peace in tribulation help us in real-world suffering?
2. Have you ever questioned God’s care during a “storm” in your life? What was His response, and how did your faith grow?
3. What areas in our church or community feel “stormy” right now, and how can we reflect Jesus’ peace in those areas?

Springboards

1. Read Mark 5:1–5. Why would the Decapolis have been considered “enemy territory” to the disciples, and what does this reveal about Jesus’ mission?
2. Read Colossians 2:15: How does Jesus’ encounter with “Legion” show His authority over demonic powers and false religion?