The Controversial Jesus | Jesus in the Storm | 06/14/26

Pastor John Starke preaches from John 6:16-21, continuing in our sermon series "The Controversial Jesus". Jesus walking on water in John 6 isn't just a miracle — it's a revelation. Discover why true peace in the storm comes not from changed circumstances, but from Christ's unchanging presence. (192 characters) In this sermon from The Controversial Jesus series, Pastor John Starke unpacks John 6:16–21 and asks a question most of us have never considered: why does John deliberately leave out the detail that Jesus calmed the storm? The answer reframes everything we think we know about peace, fear, and what it means to receive Jesus rather than grasp for what he can give us. 📖 IN THIS VIDEO 0:00 Scripture Reading: John 6:16–21 0:45 Introduction: The Thermostat Problem 3:42 Setting the Scene: Disciples in the Storm 7:24 Sermon Outline: The Person, the Peace, the Posture 9:31 The Action of God: What Jesus Walking on Water Really Means 12:34 The Name of God: Why Jesus Says "I Am" 15:18 The Heart of God: Do Not Be Afraid 19:01 Why John Leaves Out the Calming of the Storm 23:16 The Posture: Receiving vs. Grasping 30:20 The Cross and Resurrection: Why Jesus Can Say "Do Not Be Afraid" 34:19 Closing Reflection 35:02 Prayer 🆕 NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Visit https://apostlesuptown.nyc to learn more or let us know you're coming: https://apostlesuptown.nyc/new ABOUT THIS SERIES The Controversial Jesus is a verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of John, chapters 5–11, preached at Apostles Church Uptown in Manhattan. Each week Pastor John Starke traces how Jesus provokes, surprises, and ultimately redefines what we thought we knew — about God, about peace, about what it means to follow him through suffering and storm. SUPPORT THIS MINISTRY If this message encouraged you, consider supporting our work in Manhattan and across New York City: https://apostlesuptown.nyc/giving CONNECT WITH US Website: https://apostlesuptown.nyc Instagram:   / apostlesuptown   Facebook:   / apostlesuptown   #PeaceInTheStorm #JesusWalkingOnWater #TheControversialJesus #John6 #SermonOfTheWeek