Sermons on Mateo 14:31:

Facing The Storms In Life

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Oct 17, 2022

Every person, new believers, mature believers, and unbelievers experience the storms of life. This sermon ponders how we might face the storms that each of us face.

FACING THE STORMS IN LIFE Mk 4:35-41 , Mt 14:22-33 As I watched on TV as Hurricane Ian crashed into Florida and South Carolina, it reminded me how powerful and fearful that storms can be. I noticed afterwards that it hit all kinds of buildings and people of all walks of life. Some were prepared ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Peter Walking On The Water.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 27, 2022

A cameo in the midst of a series on John chapter 6. A new perspective.

PETER WALKING ON THE WATER. Matthew 14:28-33. MATTHEW 14:28-29. “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And He said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.” Impetuous as ever, Peter wished ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Very Special "I Am” Of John’s Gospel – "Ego Eimi” – "I, I Am” – So Much Comfort In It – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 31, 2022

When does despair become relief? When does the dangerous trough of despondency become the glorious hill of deliverance? The answer is in verse 19 of John 6. Jesus drew near to the boat and when Jesus walked on the water and came closer to the boat, all the perspective changed.

A VERY SPECIAL “I AM” OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – “EGO EIMI” – “I, I AM” – SO MUCH COMFORT IN IT – PART 2 We looked in PART 1 at the marvellous I AM of John’s Gospel. It means “I, I am.” It stamped the authority of Jesus as the Elohim of the Old Testament, and that came with all authority. One of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:26-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 9, 2022

In this account, Jesus’ disciples neither totally believed nor totally disbelieved His power to rescue them. We can’t ride the fence. We must keep our eyes fixed only on Jesus before we can expect to see Him work in our life.

Os Guinness tells us in his book In Two Minds, “To believe is to be ‘in one mind’ about accepting something as true; to disbelieve is to be ‘in one mind’ about rejecting it. To doubt is to waver between the two, to believe and disbelieve at once and so be ‘in two minds’.”(1) This morning we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Has Always A Corresponding Word

Contributed by Rocky Valera on Mar 16, 2022

Man said, Jesus said.

Matthew 14:26, 27 & 30, 31 (26) When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. (27) But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (30) But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 14:30, Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steps To Walking On The Water

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 1, 2021

Someone has said, only Jesus can walk on water. We need to remember Simon Peter walked on water also.

Steps to Walking on the Water (Matthew 14:22-32) Introduction: Someone has said, only Jesus can walk on water. We need to remember Simon Peter walked on water also. I have a sermon on this text called "The Storm" that I have preached almost everywhere I went. Not because it is that good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

The Presence Of God Never Departed

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 15 Jan2022. Despite rebellion, sin, grumbling and complaining God's presence never left Israel. He won't leave us either.

The sixteenth reading from the Torah is named Beshalach, which means “When he sent.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which can be literally translated to say, “And it happened when Pharaoh sent out the people.” The reading tells the adventures of the Israelites as they leave ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

And He Began To Sink

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Oct 3, 2021

There are times in this life that we began to fall (sink) away from the LORD. This sermon teaches us how to stop sinking and lessons we can learn from those who are sinking.

"And He Began to Sink" Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:25-33 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on October 3, 2021 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Illustration— I want to share with you that God surely does work in mysterious ways. He always keeps me amazed as the awesome ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Hold Of His Hand Series

Contributed by Nana Adom on Apr 17, 2020

May we like Peter, recognise whose hands to hold, who to call on for help, in moments of adversity. Indeed his hands are never too far from reaching us in times of trouble.

Matthew 14:22- 33 recounts the story of Jesus instructing his disciples to get into a boat heading to the other side. Midway through their journey the disciples encounter a terrible storm. Jesus at this point shows up in the middle of the storm walking on the sea- Peter realising it was master ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:31, Psalm 31:15

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is A Disciple, Part 2: In The Eye Of The Storm Series

Contributed by James Jackson on May 2, 2020

A disciple is someone who imitates the example of Jesus and who follows the instructions of Jesus no matter how often he gets interrupted by the world. Today, we’ll look at how that played out in the life of one disciple, in one of the most famous stories in the Gospels.

What is a disciple, Part 2: In the Eye of the Storm Mark 6: 45-52; Matthew 16:22-33 We are in the second week of talking specifically about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. You might remember last week we said that “A disciple is someone who imitates the example of Jesus and who follows ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Never Alone

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 15, 2020

This message examines the story of Jesus walking on the water and how the disciples reacted in fear because they failed to reciognize that it was Him walking towards them.

We Are Never Alone Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6; Mark 4:40; Matthew 14:22-36; 28:20; Psalm 29:11 The title of my message this morning is “We Are Never Alone.” In 1978, Walter Hawkins released the song “Never Alone” on his Love Alive II album. The song’s message is encouraging as it stresses that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36, Mark 4:40, Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter - The Man That Walked On Water.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 18, 2020

Peter, one of the apostles of Christ measures the life of many believers today. He made mistakes, failed a couple of times and succeeded in other areas. Let us learn from his life.

TEXT: Matthew 14:26-31 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear. But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid. And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26-31, Luke 5:1-10, John 18:25-27, Acts 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Have A Savior Who Is Praying For You, I Promise! Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 18, 2020

One of the reasons we can win the spiritual battle and get through the storms of life, is the fact that we have a Savior in heaven who is praying for us.

A. Over the years, I have enjoyed reading Readers’ Digest and especially the humor sections. 1. One of the humor sections is called “All in a Day’s Work” where people write in humorous things that happen at work. 2. Here’s a good one someone submitted: Confiding in a co-worker, I told her about a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Isaiah 53:12, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 7:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 3, 2020

If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."

IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Struggles Of Life Can Bring Peace.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 25, 2020

It's not always the struggles that causes the problems. It's how we receive them.

Acts 9:43 NLT And Peter stayed a long time in Joppa, living with Simon, a tanner of hides. ILLUSTRATION: A daughter was constantly complaining to her father about her problems. He, being a chief, took her to the kitchen and picked out 3 pots. He put water in all three of them and turn the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:43, Matthew 14:22-33, John 18:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible