Living Faithfully when the Waves are Crashing

by John Roberts on September 15, 2024

“Living Faithfully when the Waves are Crashing”

Speaker: John J Roberts

Series: #1 “The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory: Living at the intersection of faith and

culture.”

Date: September 15, 2024

Introduction

Matthew 8:23 – 27

The storm is real and it’s creating a lot of anxiety.

Jesus tells us that we’re going to have trouble in the world…

“VUCA”

V –

U –

C –

A –

What is the voice with which you want to speak into the lives of others in the midst of the storm?

Ephesians 2:10

What are the options?

We need to decide how we’re going to approach the storms that are here and coming.

VUCA 2.0

V –

U –

C –

A –

Joshua 1:9; Psalm 62; Psalm 46

Conclusion

Matthew 24:3-8

Questions for Reflection:

Are you feeling anxious, unsettled, or afraid? What are the reasons?
What is your vision for how you want to use your voice in the world?
Are you currently having a positive influence with your voice? Why or why not?
Think of one specific way that you could use your voice in the coming week to encourage, or give hope to another person.
Where is there goodness and beauty in your life right now?
Which scripture, in the message or one you’re thinking of, could you commit to memory and let it be a reminder of God’s presence and care for you.

About the Author

John Roberts

John and his wife, Sharlyn, moved to Moses Lake from the Seattle area in October of 1989 to begin work with Moses Lake Christian Church and they have continued with the church until the present.

John earned his BA from Puget Sound Christian College in Edmonds WA, graduating in June of 1988 with a Major in Theology and a Minor in Preaching. John continued his education attending the Northwest Graduate School of Ministry, Biola University, and Regent College. He earned an MA in Apologetics from Biola University in 2006. Additionally, John completed the Renovare Institute of Spiritual Formation in July 2013, and earned a certificate in Spiritual Direction from Soul Formation in 2020.

John and Sharlyn were married in June 1988 (the same day John graduated from college… because… he uses his time wisely). John and Sharlyn raised three boys in Moses Lake who are now grown, moved away and are starting families of their own. Jonathan (Jonny) and his wife Madelyn; Josh and his wife Kara and their three children, Vida, Arlo and Edan; and Noah their youngest son.

John and Sharlyn love being with their kids and grandkids in their free time. Additionally, they enjoy travel adventures. In the summer of 2023 John and Sharlyn took a 200-mile pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago (the Camino Way).