We continue our series in the Gospel of Mark by diving into the dramatic account of Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee (Mark 4:35-41). This passage directly challenges our constant struggle with control and our tendency to give in to fear when life gets difficult.

Discover how this miracle reveals Jesus's true identity as the one who is in complete control, possessing all power and might. We explore why storms often happen in the 'evening' of our lives, the simplicity of desperate prayer, and the eternal security found in Christ—our ultimate refuge in the chaos.

This sermon challenges us to transfer control from ourselves to Jesus and trust in the providence of God, realising that even the wind and the waves obey him.

Timestamps

0:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Control

0:43 Reading: Mark 4:35-41 (Jesus Calms the Storm)

1:40 Why We Struggle with Control (Avoiding Pain & Self-Mastery)

3:57 The Reality of Following Jesus

5:27 The Storm in the "Evening" (2:00 AM Problems)

6:41 Jesus's Command: "Quiet, Be Still" (The Greek 'Shut Up')

7:48 Jonah as a Foretaste of Jesus

8:27 Faith in God's Provident Care & Jesus's Presence

9:05 Discussion Questions9:54 Jesus's True Identity: The One in Control

10:33 The Importance of Jesus Commanding the Journey

11:57 Why Jesus Allows the Storm

12:43 Diet Bonhoeffer: God is Closest When He Seems Most Distant

13:46 Fear Blinds Us to God's Omnipotence

15:15 Relying on the Sovereignty of God

16:22 The Church as a Resource Against Fear

17:10 The Cry: "Jesus, Don't You Care?"

18:00 Eternity as a String (Perspective on Storms)

19:34 Prayer: A Simple, Beautiful Example

21:20 Jesus Brings New Order into Being

23:31 A Great Calm: Reminiscent of Creation

24:37 Concluding Thoughts: Tracking the Goodness of God

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