Life of Christ: Will You Survive the Storm

Series: Life of Christ Text: Matthew 14:22–33 Speaker: Minister Jermain Wilson

🌊 Main Question

Will you survive the storm—or will you sink in it?

🧭 Key Thought

The storm isn’t sent to destroy you—it reveals where your focus is. Survival is not about the storm around you, but your focus within it.

👣 Key Points

• Jesus Sends You Into Some Storms The disciples were in God’s will and still found themselves in trouble. Obedience does not exempt you from storms.
• Jesus Comes in the Middle of the Storm He may not stop it immediately, but He will show up in it. Sometimes what looks like fear is actually Jesus drawing near.
• Peter Walked on Water… Until He Looked Away Faith begins when you fix your eyes on Jesus. Fear begins when you focus on the wind and waves.
• Focus Determines Outcome When Peter looked at Jesus, he walked. When he looked at the storm, he sank.
• Jesus Still Saves Sinking People Even when Peter began to sink, Jesus immediately reached out. Failure in the storm doesn’t disqualify you—it reveals your need for Him.

🔑 Takeaway

If you want to survive the storm, keep your eyes on Jesus. The moment your focus shifts, your faith follows.

🙏 Closing Thought

The storm will test you—but it will also reveal you. The question isn’t if the storm will come… The question is: where will your eyes be when it does?