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You Thought You Knew

VOUS Church • May 17, 2026 • 26 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

In this message, Pastor LT Lucas explores Jesus walking on the water in Mark 6, revealing that biblical miracles are signs meant to direct our faith toward Christ Himself. Even when obedience leads into unexpected storms, believers can take heart knowing that Jesus prays for us, walks over what threatens to sink us, and reveals His divine identity as the eternal I AM. True spiritual growth happens when we reset through prayer between miracles and trust the sovereign command of Yahweh in every circumstance.

Themes

The Divinity of JesusMiracles as SignsFaith in Life's StormsPrayer as Spiritual ResetGod's Sovereign Authority

Key Points

1.
The miracles recorded in John's Gospel are signs designed not just to show that the impossible can happen, but to point directly to Jesus as the Miracle Worker.
2.
God does not need much from us to do a extraordinary work, as shown when Jesus multiplied five loaves and two fish to feed a crowd far exceeding five thousand.
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Jesus commanded His disciples to cross the lake immediately after the miracle to protect them from a crowd operating in the flesh that wanted to force Him into earthly kingship before His appointed sacrifice on the cross.
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Even after performing a massive miracle, Jesus retreated to the mountain to pray, demonstrating that prayer is our essential spiritual reset and preparation between miracles.
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Obedience to God does not guarantee quiet waters; Jesus knowingly sent His disciples into a night storm, proving that His presence and sovereign authority remain unchanged whether visible or invisible.
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The very wind and waves that overwhelmed the disciples were beneath Jesus' feet as He walked across the lake, showing that Christ steps over every trial, heartbreak, and obstacle to reach His people.
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When Jesus told His terrified disciples 'Take courage! I am here!', He declared Ego Eimi ('I AM'), directly identifying Himself as the eternal God of Exodus 3:14 who saves His people.
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If you are looking for a miracle, look in the mirror—your daily breath, your salvation in Christ, and your eternal place in God's kingdom are living evidence of His miraculous power.

Sermon Moments

“A sign is not just a demonstration of the impossible; it is a signal pointing us directly to the Miracle Worker, Jesus Christ.”

“God is capable of multiplying whatever we minimize when we place it completely in His hands.”

“It is Yahweh, not your way—when God gives a command, creation responds, and as His creation, we must obey.”

“Before Jesus could wear a crown of glory, He had to wear a crown of thorns; before He was lifted high on a throne, He had to be lifted up on a cross.”

“We must learn to pray in between miracles—prayer is our preparation, reset, and refocus that moves us from glory to glory.”

“What you are struggling with and sinking under, Jesus is calmly walking over to reach you.”

“Jesus is not moved by the wind or the waves; what causes us to drown is beneath His feet.”

“When Jesus says 'Take courage! I am here!', He speaks Ego Eimi, revealing Himself as the eternal I AM of Exodus.”

This Week

Practice praying between life's victories and milestones, using prayer to reset, refresh, and refocus your heart for what God will do next.

When facing an overwhelming storm or obstacle, remember that what feels like it is sinking you is already beneath Jesus' feet and authority.

Trust God's commands even when obedience leads into shaky or challenging circumstances, knowing His word supersedes your current reality.

Refuse to put limits on God based on past experiences; remain expectant for Him to move in fresh and unpredictable ways.

Offer whatever small resources, time, or talents you have to God, trusting Him to multiply what you might otherwise minimize.

Recognize your own life, breath, and salvation as daily evidence of God's miraculous grace whenever you feel discouraged.

Speak words of faith and prayer over struggling family members, finances, and health reports, holding fast to Christ's promise that you will reach the other side.

Remember This

In the midst of life's stormiest seasons, Jesus steps onto the scene as the eternal I AM, calmly walking over every obstacle and heartbreak to bring us safely to the other side.

A Challenge for You

Remember that the same God who walked on water back then is walking through your storm today. Keep praying, believing, and expecting, knowing there is nothing between Heaven and Earth that can stop Him from reaching His people.

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