Matt. 14:22-33
Walking 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 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 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 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 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...”
Radford Congregation
Vanuatu
Ukraine
Philippines
India
Radford Congregation
- Floyd church of Christ
- 2 students in preacher training
schools
What am I doing in my everyday life to
teach the gospel?
1. We are Sent on a Mission
2. Our Lord is Praying
In 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 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
1. We are Sent on a Mission
2. Our Lord is Praying
3. On a Troubled Sea
Sea of life is troubled....
We have distress because of:
1. World Conditions
2. Church Conditions
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....
“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....
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We are Sent on a Mission
Our Lord is Praying
On a Troubled Sea
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
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We are Sent on a Mission
Our Lord is Praying
On a Troubled Sea
Why We Begin to Sink?
Hand is Stretched Forth
“immediately Jesus stretched out
His hand and caught him.” v. 31
Jesus 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 immediately
Ps. 78:19-22
“Therefore the LORD heard this
and was furious; and anger also came
up against Israel, Because they did
not believe in God, And did not trust in
His salvation.”
We 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”
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We are Sent on a Mission
Our Lord is Praying
On a Troubled Sea
Why We Begin to Sink?
Hand is Stretched Forth
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.
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We are Sent on a Mission
Our Lord is Praying
On a Troubled Sea
Why We Begin to Sink?
Hand is Stretched Forth
Stay In the Ship
In
Christ
=
Baptized
(Gal.3:27)
Confess
(Rom.10:10)
Repent
(Lk.13:3)
Believe
(Jn.8:24)
Hear
(Rom.10:17)
SAVED