Why Are You Afraid | Matthew 8:23-27 | Pastor Marty Beamer

In Matthew 8:23 to 27, the disciples follow Jesus into the boat and immediately find themselves in a violent storm. As the waves crash in and panic rises, Jesus asks a piercing question: “Why are you afraid, O you of little faith?” This sermon helps us see that fear is not just an emotional struggle. It often reveals what is ruling our hearts.This message explores how fear grows when we lose our sense of control, when we put the wrong emphasis on our circumstances, and when we lose sight of what is true about Christ. The storm was real. The danger was real. But the disciples forgot who was in the boat with them.Jesus does not merely calm storms. He reveals that He is Lord over them.If fear, anxiety, uncertainty, or the pressures of life have been shaping your thoughts and decisions, this sermon is a call to lift your eyes to Christ, repent of fear where it has become controlling, and rest in the One who has authority over wind and sea.Watch, share, and connect with Bethel Baptist Church: BethelBaptistChurch.com#BethelBaptistChurch #Matthew8 #JesusCalmsTheStorm #FaithOverFear #LittleFaith #TrustInJesus #FearAndFaith #ChristianSermon #BiblePreaching #ExpositoryPreaching #JesusIsLord #HopeInChrist #ChurchSermon #KansasCityChurch #NorthlandKC #BethelBaptist #TurnYourEyesUponJesus