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Letting Go Of Our Boats
Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Nov 28, 2005 (message contributor)
Summary: How to step out in faith
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Being sure of what we hope for!
Talking about eternal hope (Heaven/Hell)
And certain of what we do not see
Holy Spirit
Wind – We cannot see the wind, but we can see the effects of the wind.
Matthew 14:22 - Peter walking on the water
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
Being sure of what we hope for!
Talking about eternal hope (Heaven/Hell)
And certain of what we do not see
Holy Spirit
Wind – We cannot see the wind, but we can see the effects of the wind.
1. Jesus spoke to Him “Come”
2. He had to get out of the boat
3. He had to let go of the side of the boat
4. He had to keep his eyes on Jesus
5. When he saw the wind and the waves
6. Peter began to sink
7. He cried out for the Lord to save him
8. Immediately Jesus reached out and saved him!
9. The walked back to the boat
10. They worshiped “Truly You are the son of God!!
There can be no true discipleship with out profound and unquestioning faith in the living God.
You cannot follow something that you do not believe in.
You cannot convince someone else to follow something, that you’re not following.
Walk the walk & talk the talk!!
God will direct our life if we walk by faith
The paths of a righteous man are ordered by the Lord!
