March 29, 2026 | Who Then is Jesus? - Mark 4:35-41

This sermon from Redeemer Bible Church Santa Barbara explores Mark 4:35-41, focusing on Jesus calming the storm on the Sea of Galilee as a profound demonstration of His divine authority over creation. The preacher emphasizes that this miracle is not merely a display of power but a revelation of Jesus' identity as the rightful King and Lord of all, including the forces of nature, death, and evil. Drawing from Scripture, history, and theology, the message unpacks how Jesus' full humanity—exhausted and sleeping—coexists with His full deity, which is revealed in His immediate command over wind and waves. The disciples’ fear and confusion highlight the contrast between their limited faith and Jesus’ sovereign control, culminating in their awe-filled question: 'Who then is this?' The sermon challenges listeners to move beyond intellectual assent to volitional trust in Jesus, urging them to live in the context of community, fix their faith on Christ alone, and view life through the eternal horizon of God’s kingdom purposes. The preacher warns against sentimentalizing the Gospel and affirms the historical reliability of the account through eyewitness testimony, the disciples’ martyrdom, and the coherent narrative structure of the Gospels. The sermon concludes with three practical implications for modern believers: pay attention to the context of faith (community and daily relationships), focus on the object of faith (Jesus Christ alone), and orient faith toward the horizon of God’s eternal plan rather than momentary circumstances. The overarching theme is that Jesus, as King, is not threatened by life’s storms—His kingdom is secure, and His followers can trust in His sovereignty, grace, and ultimate victory. The message calls for a faith that is not merely cognitive or emotional but deeply committed and lived out in obedience and hope.