Why the Storm Doesn’t Mean God Left You

When storms hit our lives, it’s easy to question God’s presence. In this message, Pastor John Sorrell opens the “Promises” series with a powerful reminder: God’s faithfulness is not just a past reality—it’s a present promise. Whether you’re facing opposition, uncertainty, or suffering, this sermon will help you see that the storm is not the end of the story. Jesus is not only aware of your struggle—He’s in the boat with you. Dive into the Gospel accounts and discover how storms become the soil for God’s greatest revelations. ABOUT CROSSLIFE CHURCH CrossLife is a dynamic group of people of all ages who are seeking to become passionate followers of Jesus Christ in a challenging and ever-changing world. With three locations across the Orlando, Florida area, we'd love to welcome you on a Sunday! Find locations, service times, information about our ministries, and more about CrossLife Church at https://crosslifechurch.com/. CONNECT WITH US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossLifeFL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crosslifefl/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCwhzBpQowtx8eSTdXaT7xJg Have a question? We'd love to help! Contact us using this form and a member of our team will gladly get in touch with you: https://crosslifechurch.com/contact. #FaithfulThenFaithfulNow #JesusIsWithYou #StormTheology #ChristianSermon #BibleTeaching #GrowInFaith #FindPeaceInStorms #TrustGodsPlan CHAPTERS 0:00 – Storms are soil for God’s greatest revelations 0:33 – Series intro: Promises – Faithful Then, Faithful Now 1:03 – Pastor John’s “Then & Now” journey through photos 2:53 – The promise of Jesus: “I am with you always” (Matthew 28) 4:23 – Context for Mark 6: Jesus sends disciples into a storm 6:13 – Jesus walks on water and says, “It is I” – ego eimi 7:58 – The wind was against them—even in obedience 9:06 – Opposition doesn’t mean absence 10:15 – Storm theology: What we believe about God in hardship 12:03 – Different kinds of storms we face 13:00 – Pastor John’s first hurr