The last 18 minutes of this message should be very encouraging to Christians who are going through trials and difficulties.
I. A Parable – A Light is Not Lit to be Hidden 8:16-17
1. Christians are not to hide the truth God has revealed to them.
2. God does not hide His Son.
3. There is coming a day of total revelation.
4. Take heed how you hear.
II. Jesus and His Relatives 8:19-21
III. Christ – The Master of all Nature 8:22-25
All three synoptic gospels give a different flavor to what they cried out. Luke – “Master, Master – we are perishing!†Mark – “Teacher – do you not care that we are perishing?†Matthew – “Lord, save us! We are perishing!â€
Peace (silence) – Be still (be muzzled)
Psalm 107:25-32
IV. Lessons from the Calming of the Storm
1. Trials will come our way.
2. It is possible to feel deserted by the Lord.
3. The Lord will always deliver us.
4. We should marvel at the power of the Son of God.
5. Miracles are NOT absolutely dependant upon our faith.
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Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...