The scripture passage is from the King James Version (KJV) Mark 4:35-41. Inspirational points of the sermon:
First Point: The Crisis (4:35-38a)
a. The Stormy Sea (4:35-37): Jesus and the disciples encounter a furious storm while crossing the Sea of Galilee in a boat.
b. The sleeping Savior (4:38): Jesus is asleep at the back of the boat.
Second Point: The Cry (4:38b) Filled with feat, they shouted to Jesus: Don’t you care that we are going to sink and drown?
Third Point: The Calm (4:39-41)
a. The Rebuke (4:39): He rebukes the wind and sea, saying shhhhhh! Be Quiet!
b. The Reproof (4:40): Jesus challenges the disciples about their trust in Him.
c. The Reaction (4:41): They are filled with amazement at His power.
Types of Storms:
Ice Storms, Hail Storms, Snow Storms, Wind Storms Thunder Storms, Fire Storms, Hurricanes, Tornados, Tropical Storms
How they develop?
When warm moist air meets colder drier air, the warm air rises; the water vapor condenses in the air, and forms a cloud. As the water vapor condenses it releases heat, which is a form of energy.
How long does a storm last?
Storms can last 12 to 200 hours depending on the season and geographical location. And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side.
And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships.
And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.
And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow: and they awake him, and say unto him, Master, carest thou not that we perish?
And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
And he said unto them, Why are ye so fearful? how is it that ye have no faith?
And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?