Finding Faith in the Storm: Lessons from Jesus and the Disciples explores how to maintain faith during life's most challenging moments. This powerful message examines the biblical account of Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41) alongside John Wesley's transformative encounter with Moravian missionaries during an Atlantic tempest. These stories reveal four essential pillars that help us navigate any storm: recognizing God's presence with us, using prayer to transform fear into trust, practicing patience with God's timing, and finding strength in community. Whether you're facing health challenges, relationship difficulties, financial hardship, or spiritual doubts, these timeless principles provide a framework for discovering peace amid chaos. Learn practical ways to apply these pillars in daily life - from establishing regular prayer routines to deepening church involvement. This message offers hope and practical guidance for anyone feeling overwhelmed by life's storms, reminding us that while faith doesn't promise absence of storms, it ensures we never face them alone. Perfect for those seeking spiritual resilience, struggling with anxiety, or wanting to deepen their trust in God during difficult seasons. Discover how to find your anchor when waves crash over the sides of your boat, and experience the peace that transcends all understanding even in life's fiercest storms.

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Finding Faith in the Storm: Trusting God When Life Gets RoughDiscover how to maintain faith and trust in God when facing life's most challenging storms. This powerful message explores the biblical account in Mark 4:35-41 where Jesus calms the storm while his disciples panic, teaching us essential lessons about faith during difficult times.When we face overwhelming circumstances - whether physical disasters or personal struggles with anxiety, grief, or uncertainty - we often wonder if God cares about our suffering. The disciples asked this very question: 'Teacher, don't you care that we are drowning?' Jesus' response reveals three profound truths that can transform how we handle our own storms.Learn how Jesus demonstrated peace by sleeping during the storm, showing us what true trust looks like. Witness his authority over chaos as he commands the elements with the same power he uses against spiritual forces. Understand his challenge to grow deeper faith that remains steady regardless of external circumstances.The message also shares John Wesley's transformative storm experience that sparked the Methodist revival, illustrating how our most significant spiritual growth often happens not after storms but during them.Practical application points help you:- Identify your typical first response to difficulties- Learn to turn to Jesus rather than trying to calm storms yourself- Recognize challenges as opportunities for faith development- Find practical ways to demonstrate trust while storms are still ragingWhile God doesn't promise storm-free lives, he does promise his presence in every storm. Sometimes his greatest work happens not by calming external circumstances but by creating peace within us despite them.Keywords: faith in difficult times, trusting God, overcoming anxiety, spiritual growth, biblical teaching, Christian living, peace in chaos, Mark 4, Jesus calms the storm, finding hope, spiritual transformation, weathering life's storms, Christian encouragement, faith journey, spiritual resilience, divine peace, trusting God's plan, faith over fear, Christian discipleship, spiritual strength. 

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

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Romans 12 transitions from theological foundations to practical living, offering profound insights into Christ-centered community. Paul teaches that as members of one body, we belong to each other—a radical concept challenging us to reconsider relationships, especially with those we disagree with. Our diverse gifts come from God's grace and are meant to be shared through simple acts like offering empathy, speaking encouragement, or reaching out to the lonely.Paul describes a sincere love that prioritizes others' wellbeing above our own—difficult but essential in our often divisive world. This love responds tangibly to suffering, showing up for those in need without seeking recognition. True harmony means uniting in both joy and sorrow while honoring our differences. A mission team to Bulgaria witnessed this community in action among Roma villages, finding unexpected joy where they anticipated despair. Despite challenging circumstances, these believers demonstrated belonging, grace-sharing, harmony, and sincere love—the very elements that create lasting joy in Christ-centered community.

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

www.wesleymethodist.com

(CCLI streaming license 2009194)

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

www.wesleymethodist.com

(CCLI streaming license 2009194)

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

www.wesleymethodist.com

(CCLI streaming license 2009194)

The Power of Forgiveness: Lessons from Joseph's Biblical Journey explores one of the most profound examples of forgiveness in Scripture. This message examines how Joseph transformed from a favored son flaunting his special coat to a humble leader who forgave the brothers who sold him into slavery. Learn how Joseph's journey through betrayal, false accusation, imprisonment, and eventual rise to power in Egypt prepared him for a divine appointment with forgiveness. Discover why Joseph's declaration that 'You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good' represents a spiritual breakthrough that foreshadows Christ's teachings. This powerful message addresses common obstacles to forgiveness: the feeling that forgiveness is unfair, concerns about cheapening grace, and the challenge of forgiving deep hurts. Find practical guidance on how forgiveness acts as a spiritual detoxification, freeing both the forgiver and the forgiven. Perfect for anyone struggling with past hurts, family reconciliation, or understanding how forgiveness relates to faith. Keywords: biblical forgiveness, Joseph in Egypt, overcoming betrayal, family reconciliation, spiritual healing, letting go of resentment, God's redemptive plan, Christian forgiveness, breaking cycles of hurt, trusting God's purpose in suffering, spiritual transformation, forgiveness and faith, Joseph and his brothers, Genesis story of Joseph, forgiveness in the Bible, Christian living, spiritual growth, healing relationships.

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

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Joseph's Journey of Faith and Forgiveness: Walking Through the Sand - A powerful exploration of how God works through life's unexpected turns. This message follows Joseph's dramatic path from favored son to slave, from prisoner to Egypt's second-in-command. Discover how Joseph maintained faith despite betrayal by his brothers, false imprisonment, and being forgotten for years. Learn about God's faithfulness in every circumstance as Joseph interpreted dreams, managed Egypt through famine, and ultimately chose forgiveness over revenge when reunited with his brothers. This biblical story reveals profound truths about seeing hardship through the lens of God's sovereignty, recognizing divine purpose in suffering, and extending grace to those who have wronged us. Perfect for anyone facing difficult circumstances, struggling with forgiveness, or questioning God's presence in their trials. Explore themes of divine providence, family reconciliation, spiritual resilience, and the power of choosing grace over bitterness. Biblical teaching on forgiveness, God's timing, spiritual growth through adversity, and trusting God's greater plan when life takes unexpected turns. Faith journey, spiritual transformation, biblical wisdom, overcoming betrayal, divine purpose, family healing, spiritual leadership, trusting God in difficult times, biblical character study, Genesis story, Old Testament wisdom.

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

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What would you do if God asked the unthinkable? At 75, Abraham left everything behind. Years later, he prepared to sacrifice his beloved son—all because God asked. Could your faith withstand such tests? Discover the three keys to building an unshakable faith that thrives even in life's toughest moments. The more we trust God, the more we learn we can trust Him. What's God asking of you today?

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

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What if God asked you to leave everything comfortable behind... with no clear destination? At 75, Abraham packed up and walked 1,200+ miles through desert sand based on a promise alone. What gives someone that kind of courage? Discover how to find solid footing when your life feels like walking through sand. Where might God be calling you to step out in faith without seeing the full picture?

Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

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Hello and welcome to Wesley Church's podcast of *That's a Good Question* where we invite and encourage questions that you have wanted to ask the church.

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Wesley United Methodist Church - Springfield, MO

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