Main Idea: There are many storms in life. But when Jesus is in your boat, He brings peace in the midst of the storm. Is Jesus in your boat?
Text: “Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm. The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!” (Matthew 8:23-27). Also see Mark 4:35-41, and Luke 8:22-25.
Outline: Are you experiencing any troubles in your life? If so, you need Jesus.
I. Troubles will come in life:
A. Earthquakes
B. Storms
C. No money
D. Big test at school
E. Relationship problems
II. The story of Jesus in the boat
A. The disciples and Jesus got in a boat.
B. A big storm arose on the lake.
1. The wind began to blow.
2. The waves began to crash. (Use a water bottle to splash the audience).
C. The disciples responded to the storm with fear.
D. Jesus was not afraid, He was sleeping in the midst of the storm.
E. Jesus asked the disciples “Why do you have such little faith?”
F. Jesus spoke to the storm and said, “Peace, be still.”
III. When troubles come, we can respond with faith or with fear.
A. The disciples responded with fear.
B. Jesus responded with faith.
IV. Jesus brings peace to every situation
A. Jesus does not promise you will never experience a storm.
B. But Jesus does promise to be with you in the midst of your storm.
C. If you call on Jesus, He will calm every storm in your life and give you peace.
V. Altar Call: Is Jesus in Your Boat?
