Faith in the Storm: Trusting Jesus When Life Feels Out of Control

Faith in the Storm: Trusting Jesus When Life Feels Out of Control

From Harman Memorial Baptist Church by Shea Shrader

April 12, 2026 · 38 min

About this episode

This episode explores trusting Jesus during life's storms, emphasizing that obedience does not guarantee a storm-free life.

When life feels like it’s falling apart, where is God? In this message, “Faith in the Storm: Trusting the One in the Boat,” we walk through Gospel of Mark 4:35–41 and discover what it means to trust Jesus when the waves are crashing and fear is rising. The disciples found themselves in a violent storm—not because they disobeyed Jesus, but because they followed Him. That changes everything. In this sermon, you’ll learn: Why obedience to Christ doesn’t mean a storm-free life How God uses storms to grow your faith What it means when Jesus seems silent How fear distorts our view of God The authority of Jesus over every storm in your life Why the real battle is faith, not circumstances Even seasoned fishermen were overwhelmed—but Jesus was asleep in the boat. And with just a word, He calmed the storm. “Peace! Be still!” — Mark 4:39 (ESV) If Jesus is in your boat, it may take on water—but it will not sink. Key Scripture References: Mark 4:35–41 John 16:33 Psalm 107:25–29 Colossians 1:16–17 James 1:2–4 Romans 10:17 Big Takeaways: Storms are not always punishment—they are often part of God’s purpose God’s silence is not His absence Faith isn’t knowing how the storm ends—it’s trusting the…

Topics covered

  • faith
  • trust
  • storms
  • obedience
  • God's purpose

Keywords

  • Gospel of Mark
  • fear
  • Jesus
  • authority
  • silence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Faith in the Storm: Trusting Jesus When Life Feels Out of Control, Faith in the Storm: Trusting the One in the Boat, Gospel of Mark 4:35–41 and, Scripture

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