Hayden King

I build things on the web by day and take notes in church on Sunday.

Storms


Faith Over Fear: Embracing God's Purpose Through Life's Storms

2026-07-18 11 min read
At the Movies at Lakepointe Church

Scripture References

  • John 16:33
  • Psalm 139:16
  • James 1:2-4
  • 2 Timothy 1:7
  • Joshua 1:9
  • Isaiah 43:18-19
  • Philippians 3:13-14
  • Psalm 56:3-4

Introduction

  • Week 2 of “At the Movies” uses the tornado-chasing film “Twisters” as a parable of courage: Kate’s literal storms mirror the emotional, relational, and spiritual storms we all encounter.
  • Big idea: God never promised a storm-free life, but He does promise His presence and victory as we face our fears, heal from our past, and move forward in faith.
  • Jesus warned that trouble is unavoidable, yet He remains with us and has overcome every storm; our calling is not to run from danger but to walk into it with purpose.
  • Scripture shows three clear moves: confront fear head-on, let God heal old wounds, and trust Him enough to step forward even while afraid.
  • The message ends with a call to personal decision–both for believers needing fresh courage and for those ready to give their lives to Christ.
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When You Can't Control the Storm

2026-05-23 4 min read

Scripture References

  • Acts 27
  • 2 Corinthians 11
  • Acts 21
  • Acts 23
  • John 19

Introduction

  • Guest speaker Jonathan “JP” Pokluda continues Lake Pointe’s Acts series, “There Is More: Endgame,” walking through Paul’s harrowing voyage in Acts 27.
  • From a prisoner’s chains, Paul steadies 276 frightened people, proving that God – not weather, not authorities – holds the outcome.
  • The chapter carries three big lessons: stay calm by remembering who is in charge, realize storms reveal real faith, and do your part while trusting God for everything else.
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