Facing the Storms of Life -- Matthew 8:23-27


We all face storms in life and difficult times to "weather." Our text this morning gives us practical lessons on how to face these storms as they arise.

  1. My COURSE -- Follow Jesus
    1. 14 times in 7 instances is recorded the command, "Follow Me." (Matt 4:19; John 1:43; Matt 8:22; Mark 2:14; Matt 16:24; Matt 19:21; John 21:19)


    1. John 10:27 -- "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me."


    1. John 12:26 -- "If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where I am, there shall also My servant be; if any man serve Me, him will My Father honor."




  1. My CAUTION -- Expect Storms
    1. Following Jesus will eventually lead me into a storm:
      1. Of family: Matthew 10:34-38
      2. Of friendships:
        1. James 4:4
        2. 1 John 2:15
      3. Of financial uncertainty:
        1. 1 Kings 17:8-16
        2. Mark 12:42-44
        3. 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
  2. My CONFIDENCE -- Don't Panic! Trust God!
    1. Matthew 10:18-20
    2. Acts 27:9-25
    3. Romans 8:31-39
    4. Job 1:13-22; 2:9-10


  3. My CALM -- Jesus' Peace
    1. Luke 10:38-42
    2. Philippians 4:5-7
    3. Psalm 119:165 - "Great peace have those who love Thy law, and nothing shall cause them to stumble."


    1. Psalm 107:23-30