Sunday Service Live, 8 am, July 26, 2026

Main message: God uses the storms of life as unexpected classrooms to transform information into faith; when you keep your relationship with Jesus (the Teacher), his authority will still the chaos and reveal who he is. The sermon framed this truth from Mark 4:35–39 and celebrated the formative, life-changing role of HBCUs in preparing people for destiny.

Key points:

• "Class is in session": trials and unexpected storms are God-ordained courses that teach what lectures alone cannot.
• Learning must be transformational, not merely informational — hearing truth is not the same as living it.
• Tests reveal Jesus’ identity: the storm’s purpose was to show who Jesus really is (not merely that he can act).
• Keep the Teacher: you get through the test by keeping your connection to Jesus; call on him and let his voice silence fear.
• HBCUs as formative institutions: the speaker praised HBCUs (LeMoyne‑Owen College examples) for exposing students to new possibilities, producing leaders, and pursuing initiatives (like reducing student debt) that transform lives.

Scriptures mentioned: Mark 4:35–39, Romans 8:28, Psalm 23