Jesus is Lord Over All
Rusty Wirt   -   April 6, 2025

Sermon 6: Jesus is Lord Over All 

Main Passage: Mark 4:35-41

 

Main Thought: Mark in this section of his Gospel is pointing readers toward Jesus’ power. Whether it is his healing of physical disease (5:24-34), or his defeating a mass horde of demons (5:1-20), Jesus is greater than any other foe. And today we will see how Jesus is lord over nature. The message here is clear- whatever fear you face, Jesus is greater. And this power was unimaginable to his disciples.

 

Discussion Starter

What kinds of storms do you face in life where

  • They take you by surprise
  • They seem dangerous or even deadly

 

Consider:

Many times Jesus told his followers to be silent about His Messiahship. Why?

 

Into the Text

  1. Jesus pulls away from the crowds (Mark 4:35-36, 1:35, 6:31-32)
    1. Jesus took time away from the public
    2. Jesus had intentional time with his closest friends
  2. Jesus needed rest Jesus will lead his followers into storms (Mark 4:37)
    1. Being inside a storm does not mean you are outside of God’s will.
    2. Background Information on the Sea of Galilee:
      1. Sets 700 feet below sea level
      2. Positioned just 30 miles south of Mount Hermon with a 9200 feet elevation
      3. Cold Air clashes with warm air creating squalls
      4. Most ancients feared the water
      5. Jesus knew all of this. Jesus knew the storm and lead you into it anyway
    3. We tend to fear when Jesus seems silent or inactive (4:38)
      1. Sometimes God seems silent, and inactive
      2. But He is never absent
      3. Wherever you are, Jesus has power in that situation.

 

I can be secure in God’s power, even when I don’t understand God’s process.

Sometimes, the way of God can only make sense after the passing of time.

 

Seven Prominent Christian Thinkers Who Wrestled With Doubt – RELEVANT

 

Moments of doubt, while being the presence of Jesus, will bring about a deeper understanding of God’s identity.

 

 

Consider this:

First Jesus’ disciples were afraid at the waves

Then they were terrified after Jesus calm their waves

Why? Jesus is greater than your mind can imagine.

 

Application

Where does Jesus seem silent, unaware, or inactive in your life right now?

What is your fear with this storm?

How would you respond?