And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm. (Mark 4:39) 1/ The Lord arising for his peoples help - "and he arose" 2/ Our Lord's use of his word - "and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still." 3/ The effect of his word - "and there was a great calm. " **Sermon Summary:** The sermon centers on Christ's sovereign power over nature, as demonstrated in Mark 4:35–39, where Jesus calms a storm with a word, revealing His divine authority and compassion. Through this narrative, the preacher emphasizes that Christ is not only present in trials but actively works through prayer, His Word, and providence to bring peace and spiritual awakening. The storm symbolizes life's many trials—sin, temptation, suffering, and spiritual darkness—yet Christ's response is always one of grace: He arises at the cry of faith, speaks with commanding authority, and brings a profound, lasting calm. The disciples' awe—'What manner of man is this?'—points to the deeper truth that every trial, when met with Christ, magnifies His glory and deepens the believer's faith. The sermon calls listeners to recognize Christ's presence even in silence, to persist in prayer, and to trust that His Word, spoken in heaven and on earth, stills every storm and transforms hearts.