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  • Richard Jones avatar

    You Can Walk On Water

    Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 1, 2000
    based on 260 ratings
     | 40,478 views

    Keeping your focus (Eyes on Christ) in the midst of chaos.

    You Can On Water Matthew 14:22-33 (Mark 6:47-52, John 6:16-21) I read about an interesting scientific experiment conducted a while back. A group of behavioral Scientists put some rats in a tank of water. The tank had smooth sides so they could not escape or rest. The scientists observed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Complacency Vs. Taking Risks

    Contributed by Paul Kaiwi on Oct 18, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
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    The church is complacent, but God has called us to step out of the comfort of the boat.

    Aloha I Ke Akua Christian Fellowship Senior Pastor Paul A. Kaiwi, Jr. MD Sunday Morning Service 9:30 am June 9, 2006 Complacency vs. Taking The Risk Joke: Three psychiatric patients are eager to be released from the hospital, but the doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    Taking The First Step

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 30, 2006
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    Every Journey in life has to begin with the first step. Our first step when learning to walk was not easy (for most) we had a tendency to fall and get up and fall and get up again and again and again until we finally could keep our balance and walk. So it

    Taking the first step A grocer was down in the cellar of his shop when he noticed his small son standing at the edge of the open trap door. He called up, “Here I am, Sonny, jump down.” But the boy hesitated. “I can’t, Daddy; I can’t see you.” Up came the answer, “No, but I can see you; trust me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Get Out Of The Box

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 21,036 views

    Believers today need a fresh "out of the box" experience. Stepping out brings a new found freedom and experience for all.

    Get Out of the Box Text: Mt 14:28-29 Introduction: In our world today, most people fear stepping out into a new opportunity more than they fear missing out on a new opportunity. The longer we tolerate something, the longer it dictates our life experience. We will never change our system of beliefs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Attempting The Impossible

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 17, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,445 views

    Shows the inevitability of struggles in a believer’s life, and the faithfulness of Christ in those struggles.

    ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE - Matthew 14:22-33 Give background So the disciples did what Jesus told them. They got into a boat and headed out across the lake. When they did, a storm caught them. There are some who will tell you that if you encounter troubles, if you encounter difficulties, if ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Taking The First Step Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,722 views

    If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

    Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Releasing The Hostage Heart

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 9, 2006
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    Lessons from the Amish Shootings

    - In US since 99’ 48 Killed in 51 school shootings + Wed 9/27/06 Emily Keyes (16) Englewood, Colo. was killed when a 53-year-old drifter took six girls hostage (had sexually assaulted at least some of them) before turning the gun on himself as SWAT officers attacked.. Emily’s last words,(less ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If You Want To Walk On Water Series

    Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006
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     | 4,778 views

    What Peter’s experience teaches us about faith in God.

    If You Want to Walk on Water… Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, August 13th, 2006 The passage that we’re looking at this morning follows two very significant events in the book of Matthew. The first, in the beginning of chapter 14 is the death of John the Baptist. Herod had him killed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Jason Cole avatar

    Peter's Incredible Zeal Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 76,547 views

    Many people read the Bible and read of Bible characters and stand in awe of what they could do and how they could live. We must never forget that people like Peter, were real people, with real problems, simply living their faith.

    Introduction Just about every kid has a period in their lives where they love superheroes. The kids idolize the superheroes ability to do the impossible, to fly, their incredible strength or their x-ray vision. When I was growing up, I loved superman. I wanted to be just like superman. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Risk And Reward

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 159 ratings
     | 21,171 views

    is ther any risk that you will make for God?

    Risk and Reward Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Faith To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,044 views

    Stepping out

    Aboard - A piece of lumber that may be used to repair your boat. Adrift - A method of moving across the water when nothing on your boat works. Astern - A type of look. Your spouse gives you astern look when you attempt to buy things for your new boat. Bow - This is what you do in front of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derek Melanson avatar

    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on Jan 3, 2006
    based on 134 ratings
     | 36,961 views

    This is a brief ten minute sermon preached at a funeral and it focuses on how Jesus is the One we need to focus on during the inevitable storms we face in life.

    “The Storms of Life” Matthew 14: 22 – 33 The first thing I want to say is that storms are inevitable. As we consider what has been happening around our world over the last several months – with so many hurricanes causing so much devastation and damage – this seems more true than usual. And it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Lile avatar

    Time To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,416 views

    A sermon that teaches to not be frightened by the waves around you but to look at the savior. Too many times we are preoccupied with those things around us and we end up knee deep in turmoil.

    Time to get out of the Boat Text: Matthew 14:29-33 (MSG) 29 He said, "Come ahead. " Jumping out of the boat, Peter walked on the water to Jesus. 30 But when he looked down at the waves churning beneath his feet, he lost his nerve and started to sink. He cried, "Master, save me!" 31 Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sinking In The Storm Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,748 views

    WITH FOCUS FIXED ON JESUS, ONE CAN RISE ABOVE LIFE¡¦S WAVES. Three times in this passage, the word ¡§immediately¡¨ introduces something Jesus does. Each action reveals a need of the disciples that the Lord met in the time of storm. Here are Three indisp

    Lessons from Storms in the Scripture #6 -- August 5, 2001-- AM SINKING IN THE STORM -- The Storm Where Peter Walked on the Water -- Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: (1) When an important event has unexpected and undesirable shifts in circumstances, one normal outcome is a sinking feeling in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clayton Cullen avatar

    The Next Step

    Contributed by Clayton Cullen on Aug 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 7,582 views

    This sermon encourages people to take the next step necessary in following after God in every area of their lives.

    Matt 14:22-33 22 Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23 After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, 24 but the boat was already a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal