Matt. 14:22-33

Walking on WaterWalking on Water►Event occurred evening of day

when Jesus fed 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fish (Matt. 14)

►About 3:00 AM, a storm arose; the boat was tossed by furious winds and waves (v. 24-25)

Reaction of the DisciplesReaction of the Disciples

►Jesus went to them, walking on the water (v. 25)

►They were “troubled,” cried out in fear, “It is a ghost!” (v. 26)

►Jesus said: “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid” (v. 27)

Reaction of the DisciplesReaction of the Disciples►Peter was not so sure, and called

back, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to you on the water” (v. 28)

►Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat.

Peter Walks on WaterPeter Walks on Water

►Peter began to walk on the water toward Jesus.

►When he took his eyes off Jesus he began to sink.

►Peter cries out to Jesus “Save Me”►Jesus immediately gets him by the

hand

1. We are Sent on a Mission

Jesus has a mission for usJesus has a mission for us

“Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you...”

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Vanuatu Philippines

Ukraine India

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- Floyd church of Christ- 2 students in preacher training schools

What am I doing in my everyday life to teach the gospel?

2. Our Lord is Praying1. We are Sent on a Mission

In Heaven Praying for usIn Heaven Praying for us

“He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them”

Heb. 7:25

In Heaven Praying for usIn Heaven Praying for us

“For Christ has not entered the holy places made with hands, which are copies of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us”

Heb. 9:24

2. Our Lord is Praying1. We are Sent on a Mission

3. On a Troubled Sea

Sea of life is troubled....Sea of life is troubled....

1. World Conditions

2. Church Conditions

We have distress because of:

Sea of life is troubled....Sea of life is troubled....

“In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world”

Jn. 16:33

Sea of life is troubled....Sea of life is troubled....

“God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear...”

Ps. 46:1-2

Sea of life is troubled....Sea of life is troubled....

2. Our Lord is Praying1. We are Sent on a Mission

3. On a Troubled Sea4. Why We Begin to Sink?

Peter looked at the waves and took his eyes off Jesus

““But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"

Matt. 14:30

Peter looked at the waves and took his eyes off Jesus

“Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Matt. 14:27

“I am with you always, even to the end of the world” Matt. 28:20

“I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.THE LORD IS MY HELPER; I WILL NOT FEAR. WHAT CAN MAN DO TO ME?” Heb. 13:5

2. Our Lord is Praying1. We are Sent on a Mission

3. On a Troubled Sea4. Why We Begin to Sink?5. Hand is Stretched Forth

“immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him.” v. 31

Jesus will help us immediatelyJesus will help us immediately

Ps. 78:19-22“And they tested God in their heart By asking for the food of their fancy. Yes, they spoke against God: They said, “Can God prepare a table in the wilderness? Behold, He struck the rock, So that the waters gushed out, And the streams overflowed. Can He give bread also? Can He provide meat for His people?”

Jesus will help us immediatelyJesus will help us immediately

Ps. 78:19-22

“Therefore the LORD heard thisand was furious; and anger also came up against Israel, Because they did not believe in God, And did not trust inHis salvation.”

We Need to AskWe Need to Ask

Jas. 4:3

“You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures”

Jas. 1:6

“But let him ask in faith, with no doubting”

2. Our Lord is Praying1. We are Sent on a Mission

3. On a Troubled Sea4. Why We Begin to Sink?5. Hand is Stretched Forth6. Stay In the Ship

The ship represents the Church

“to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus”

Eph. 3:21

We can cross the stormy sea of life if we stay in the church.

2. Our Lord is Praying1. We are Sent on a Mission

3. On a Troubled Sea4. Why We Begin to Sink?5. Hand is Stretched Forth6. Stay In the Ship

In Christ

= SAVED

Baptized (Gal.3:27)

Confess (Rom.10:10)

Hear (Rom.10:17)

Believe (Jn.8:24)

Repent (Lk.13:3)