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“The Storm That Reminds” (Storms, Part Four) – 08/23/26 Worship Service

August 23, 2026

Doug Allen

This Sunday: Storms Part 4: The Storm That Reminds
Matthew 14:22-33

Friends, This Sunday we close out our four-week Storms series with "The Storm That Reminds." Over these weeks we've seen how storms reveal what's really in us, refine our character like fire refines gold, and redirect us back onto the road God intends. This week, we land on the final truth: storms remind us that God is with us now, that He's always been with us, and that the storm will not last forever.

We'll walk through Jesus calming the storm in Mark 4 and Peter stepping out onto the water in Matthew 14, including a powerful clip from The Chosen, to illustrate that Jesus doesn't wait for the storm to end before He shows up; He comes into it. We'll discover that our focus, not our circumstances, determines whether we sink or stand. We'll look at how Peter's own storms gave him the personal story to write "trials prove the genuineness of our faith" (1 Peter 1:6-7).

And we'll close with the promise of Revelation 21: that every storm, no matter how long, has an expiration date. The bottom line: the storm may not always end when we want it to, but it will end, and Jesus will never leave us before it does.
Invite a friend and come ready to be reminded of God’sfaithfulness.

I hope to see you Sunday!
Pastor doug

“The Storm That Reminds” (Storms, Part Four) – 08/23/26 Worship Service

By Doug Allen|August 23, 2026

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“The Storm That Redirects” (Storms, Pt. 3) – 08/16/26 Worship Service

August 16, 2026

Doug Allen

Storms, Part 3: The Storm That Redirects
Jonah 1:1-6

This week, we continue on in our Storms series with Part 3: The Storm That Redirects
We've seen how storms can:

Reveal what's in our hearts (Week 1)

Refine our character (Week 2)

This week, we look at how some storms exist simply to change our direction, because God has a purpose that He's determined to fulfill in us. We'll dive into the story of Jonah, tracing his flight from God's call, the storm that stopped his escape, and the mercy hidden inside his three days in the belly of a great fish. We'll place his story next to Paul's — a man blinded on the road to Damascus, redirected not from rebellion, but from misplaced zeal. Together, their stories show us two kinds of storms: some are corrective, and some are providential.

The Big Idea: Some storms change our direction so God can fulfill His purpose.
The Bottom Line: Sometimes what feels like a setback is actually God's redirection and course correction. Come ready to reflect on where you may be resisting God's redirection in your own life. We'll have time to respond together in prayer.

See you Sunday!
Pastor doug

“The Storm That Redirects” (Storms, Pt. 3) – 08/16/26 Worship Service

By Doug Allen|August 16, 2026

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“Storms Part 2: The Storm That Refines” – 08/09/26 Worship Service

August 9, 2026

Doug Allen

This Sunday: Storms Part 2: The Storm That Refines
James 1:2-4

Hey Misty Creek family,
This Sunday we continue our Storms series with Part 2: "The Storm That Refines." Last week we saw how storms reveal our foundation: what we really believe about God when everything else gets stripped away. This week, we go deeper: storms don't just reveal, they refine. We'll dig into James 1:2-4, where James makes the surprising claim that we can consider trials "pure joy" — not because trials feel good, but because of what they produce in us.

We'll revisit Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego and their furnace, explore the examples of gold being refined and iron sharpening iron, and honestly wrestle with what it means when God's answer to our prayers is “no” or "not yet" instead of "yes." If you're in a storm of your own right now — a diagnosis, a strained relationship, a waiting season, this message is for you. We'll close by looking at James 1:12: "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial... that person will receive the crown of life."

Come ready to be refined, not just comforted.

See you Sunday,
Pastor doug

“Storms Part 2: The Storm That Refines” – 08/09/26 Worship Service

By Doug Allen|August 9, 2026