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  CHRIST IN THE VESSEL
  by Charles E. Cowman
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Summary: Developing faith and trusting in Christ's presence is essential
in overcoming life's storms and finding strength in the Lord's power.

Topics: "Faith And Trust", "Trials And Tribulation"
Scripture References: Psalm 107:28, Mark 4:35, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Hebrews 11:1, James 1:2

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Charles E. Cowman preaches on the journey of faith, emphasizing that
even when following Christ's command, we may encounter storms and
challenges. These trials are meant to strengthen our faith, intensify
our prayers, and increase our desire for deliverance, leading us to
fully appreciate God's eventual rescue. The sermon highlights the
importance of trusting in Christ during both calm and turbulent times,
as our true faith is revealed and strengthened in the midst of life's
storms.

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"Let us pass over unto the other side" (Mark 4:35).

Even when we go forth at Christ's command, we need not expect to escape
storms; for these disciples were going forth at Christ's command, yet
they encountered the fiercest storm and were in great danger of being
overwhelmed, so that they cried out in their distress for Christ's
assistance.

Though Christ may delay His coming in our time of distress, it is only
that our faith may be tried and strengthened, and that our prayers may
be more intense, and that our desires for deliverance may be increased,
so that when the deliverance does come we will appreciate it more fully.

Christ gave them a gentle rebuke, saying, "Where is your faith?" Why did
you not shout victory in the very face of the storm, and say to the
raging winds and rolling waves, "You can do no harm, for Christ, the
mighty Savior is on board"?

It is much easier to trust when the sun is shining than when the storm
is raging.

We never know how much real faith we have until it is put to the test in
some fierce storm; and that is the reason why the Savior is on board.

If you are ever to be strong in the Lord and the power of His might,
your strength will be born in some storm. Selected

"With Christ in the vessel,

I smile at the storm."

Christ said, "Let us go to the other side"--not to the middle of the
lake to be drowned. --Dan Crawford

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/charles-e-cowman/christ-in-the-vessel/
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