Sermons on Mark 4:38-40:

When We Need Rebuking

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 23, 2024

God can successfully get our attention and turn us around, if we are open to His guidance.

Saturday of the Third Week in Course 2023 Today we have heard the tale of two rebukes, rebukes of power and harm against human beings. All this week the liturgy has shared with us the story of David as King of Israel. Earlier this month he and his trusted followers were running from Saul, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12-17, Mark 4:35-41, 2 Samuel 12:1-17

Denomination: Catholic

Calm In The Storm

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2024

Funeral sermon for an elderly faithful Christian man.

Kenneth was intelligent, a family man who took his responsibilities seriously. He inherited a love for the outdoors. His grandfather homesteaded in OK before statehood, living in a dugout on the prairie for a time. Kenneth grew up at that farm. He enjoyed being outside farming, ranching, hunting, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Face The Storms Of Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 25, 2024

Are you currently in a storm? Do you see a storm approaching? What will you do?

After preaching to a great multitude (Mark 4:1-29), it was evening time and Jesus told the disciples that he wanted to cross over to the other side. Why? We do not know. It may have been that he had grown tired and need some peace and quiet after such a long church service. So, the disciples took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 8:23-27, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: "I Climb Fences When I Got Fences To Climb."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 17, 2024

“Our biggest challenge is to recognize those invisible fences “that ain’t ever strang up yet” and to ignore them."

John Steinbeck wrote about Jim Casy and Tom Joad traveling to California looking for a better life in a land they’ve never seen. When their ragged old car breaks down, Casy begins to pour out his doubts to Tom about this seemingly jinxed rush to California. Tom resists Casy’s pessimistic ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Catholic

Through The Storm: Lessons From God, Ourselves, And Life’s Trials Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons.

Through the Storm: Lessons from God, Ourselves, and Life’s Trials Introduction: Life’s storms are inevitable. They come in various forms – personal crises, health challenges, financial struggles, or spiritual battles. But in every storm, God is at work, teaching us profound lessons. Today, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 46:10, James 1:2-4, Romans 5:3-4, 2 Corinthians 4:17, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 5 - Faith In The Midst Of Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 4, 2024

When we are faced with trials and hardships, we should not lose heart but must know that the Lord is with us. With Jesus on our side we can walk by faith without any fear because the Lord is in perfect control.

The question Jesus asked His disciples as recorded in Mark 4:40, Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Why are you frightened? Do you still have no faith?" (GNB) Let us look at the background to this verse. We read in Mark 4:1, Again Jesus began to teach beside Lake Galilee. The crowd that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40, Mark 4:1, Mark 4:34, Mark 4:21-25, Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:30-32, Mark 4:35-37, Mark 4:38-40, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Dangers Of Poverty Mentality Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 6, 2024

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity.

Poverty mentality is a mindset that perpetuates limitations, fear, and scarcity. It is a dangerous mindset that can hold individuals back from achieving their full potential and living a life of abundance. From a biblical perspective, poverty mentality is not only harmful but also contrary to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40, Proverbs 23:7, Hebrews 11:6, Philippians 4:19

Teacher, Do You Not Care If We Perish? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 19, 2024

If I have done no evil, nothing but good, Lord, why am I being punished?

Twelfth Sunday in Course 2024 Psalm 107, which we prayed as our response to Scripture today, is what we call a todah song. When an Israelite had a big problem, like being thrown into prison because of a minor offense, or being about to drown as the boat is foundering in a storm, he would make a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Psalm 107:23-31, Job 38:1, Job 38:8-11, 2 Corinthians 5:14-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Patience And Peace In Personal Storms

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 22, 2024

“Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, ‘Peace, be still!’ And the wind ceased and there was a great calm… and they said to one another, “Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” (Mark 4:39, 41)

There is a reason for every problem and there is a solution to every problem. Problems are a part of life and result from the storms we encounter in life. God does not promise the believer a storm free experience. What He promises is His presence in the storm and His deliverance from the storm. ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 26, 2025

This sermon will explore the different storms of life, how to find peace in the midst of them, and how to walk in divine calmness through faith in Christ.

PEACE BE STILL! By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:39 – “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.” Supporting Texts: John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 46:10, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:39, John 14:27, Philippians 4:6-7, Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 46:10, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Overcoming Life’s Storms

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Storms are a part of life, but with Jesus in our boat, we can overcome them. The key is to trust God, remain steadfast in faith, and know that no storm lasts forever.

OVERCOMING LIFE’S STORMS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 4:35-41 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Psalm 107:29, Matthew 14:22-33, James 1:2-4, Romans 8:37 INTRODUCTION Life is full of storms—unexpected challenges, trials, and difficulties that shake our faith and test our endurance. In Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust Your Storm-Stilling Savior

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 24, 2024

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” Whoever composed that word picture understood the ongoing tension that believers face between fear and faith.

“Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.” Whoever composed that word picture understood the ongoing tension that believers face between fear and faith. Fear knocks on the door of our hearts every day, doesn’t it? And it is true that when faith answers, fear cannot stick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, Just As He Is

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 24, 2024

A sermon for the Season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 12

June 23, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Job 38:1-11; Mark 4:35-41 Jesus, Just as He Is Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our readings today reflect on the awesome power of nature and God’s domain over all that God ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mighty Wind Of The Bible

Contributed by Michael Hobday on Jul 11, 2024

Today, we have gathered to explore the significance of the winds in the Bible and how they demonstrate God's power, protection, provision, and love. Let us dive into the Word of God and uncover the meaning behind these mighty winds.

God is going to richly bless us. Turn to your neighbor and say God is great. I'm going to title my short exhortation as the Mighty Wind of the Bible. The Mighty Wind of the Bible. Before I start, whatever is there in God's creation, there is a meaning to it. When we have a meaning, God ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:13, Exodus 10:12-13, Genesis 41:21-23, Exodus 14:21, Jeremiah 18:17, 1 Kings 18:45, Song of Songs 4:16, Numbers 11:31, Mark 4:39, Ezekiel 37:3, Acts 2:2, John 3:8  (view more)  (view less)

Jesus Breaks The Chains

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 14, 2024

Sermon about how Jesus breaks the chains in people lives. The world does not know how to give life but Jesus does.

Title: Breaking the Chains Theme: Jesus can break the chains the world tries to place on us. Text: Mark 4:35 – 41, 5:1 – 20 Note: Quotes are from J. Sidlow Baxter’s Awake My Heart devotional on July 10th Opening Scripture: Then they came to the other side of the sea, to the country of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God