Sermon Notes

How To Prepare For The Storm - Week 1

Life’s storms are inevitable—loss, heartbreak, uncertainty. But what if we could face them prepared, anchored, and unshaken? In this opening message of our Storm Chasers series, “How To Prepare For The Storms,” we’ll discover how to build spiritual strength before the skies darken.

Drawing from James 1:2–4 and 1 Peter 1:3–10, we’ll explore how trials are not just painful—they’re purposeful. They test and refine our faith like fire purifies gold. James reminds us that endurance is forged through hardship, while Peter declares that we are guarded by a living hope—an unshakable anchor rooted in the resurrection of Jesus.

This week, we’ll unpack how to prepare your soul for the storm: through worship, prayer, Scripture, and community. We’ll learn to shift from panic to praise, from “Why me?” to “What’s God doing in me?” And we’ll discover that storms are not setbacks but setups for deeper faith and greater impact.

When trials hit, the world is watching. Will they see fear—or faith? Let’s choose to shine through the storm.

Join us as we commit to standing firm, fixing our eyes on Jesus, and preparing today for whatever tomorrow may bring. Because the storm may rage, but our God is greater—and His promises are eternal.