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God’s Got A Word For Your Storm

Elevation Church • Aug 18, 2026 • 23 min

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Summary

In the middle of life's fierce storms, it can feel like doubt and fear are drowning out the voice of God. Pastor Steven Furtick reminds us that the word Jesus gave us on the shore was meant to sustain us in the boat, guaranteeing we will make it to the other side. God uses the wind as a classroom to demonstrate His power, showing us that Jesus does not just speak to us as Teacher—He speaks to the storm as Lord.

Themes

Faith in the StormThe Power of God's WordGod's SovereigntySpiritual Growth through AdversityLordship of Christ

Key Points

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God speaks to us on the shore to prepare us for storms we do not yet know we will face.
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Faith grows when we apply God's spoken word against the blowing winds of life rather than just writing notes.
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When Jesus said 'Let us go over to the other side,' His word guaranteed arrival, proving we cannot go under when He commands us to go over.
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The wind pushing against us is a gift because adversity acts as God's whiteboard to reveal His power.
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When the disciples questioned if Jesus cared, He did not argue with their anxiety; He spoke directly to the storm instead.
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Experiencing Jesus stilling our storms elevates our relationship with Him from knowing Him as Teacher to worshipping Him as Lord.
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Jesus allows storms on the way because He has a specific purpose and assignment waiting for us on the other side.

Sermon Moments

“Don't don't you think the reason that Jesus has been speaking to you is to prepare you for something that you didn't even know that you were going to face?”

“Take your notes on the boat. Take your notes into the storm. Find the feet of the master in the storm.”

“The wind is a gift because the wind that's pushing against you that you think is going to destroy you... that wind is God's whiteboard.”

“The disciples said to the teacher... the teacher didn't talk back to the disciples. He spoke to the storm.”

“This man speaks storm. We've heard Him speak kingdom, but I never knew He could speak storm.”

“When He spoke to the students, they called Him teacher. When He spoke to the storm, they called Him Lord.”

This Week

Bring out scriptures and notes you have studied during calm seasons and actively speak them over your current challenges.

When anxiety or fear begins to shout, anchor your mind on Jesus' promises instead of giving in to panicky thoughts.

Reframe your current opposition as an opportunity for God to demonstrate His authority and grow your faith.

Stop demanding an immediate explanation for your storm, and instead watch for God's demonstration of His power.

Refrain from letting stress push you into ungodly reactions, trusting that God gave you out-of-control situations to build self-control.

Remember that if God promised you a destination, He will faithfully guide and carry you all the way through.

Acknowledge Jesus not only as a religious teacher who gives good counsel, but as the absolute Lord over your life and circumstances.

Remember This

Jesus' word is greater than any storm, and the wind you face is simply the place where He demonstrates that He is Lord.

A Challenge for You

Take what God taught you on the shore into the storm, trusting that because He said you are going over to the other side, you cannot go under.

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