10/25/2026 8:15am Service:When Life Rows Against You-Mark 6:47-50

Main message: The sermon teaches that when life is fighting against you, Jesus sees your trouble, comes to you at the right time, and has authority over the storm. Believers should pray like Jesus did, trust his presence, and respond with worship and courage rather than fear.

Key points:

• The sermon focuses on Mark 6:47-52, the story of Jesus walking on water after feeding the 5,000.
• Jesus first went away to pray, showing the importance of prayer and humility.
• The disciples were in “serious trouble” in the middle of the lake, illustrating how storms hit at vulnerable points.
• Jesus saw their struggle, came to them on the water, and told them, “Don’t be afraid” and “Take courage.”
• His walking on the water shows his preeminence—he surpasses all others and has power over even the wind and waves.
• The proper response to Jesus’ help is worship and trusting him to handle what we fear most.

Scriptures mentioned: Mark 3:13-15, Mark 6:45-52, Matthew 14:22-33, John 6:15-21