Sermons on Matthew 14:23-33:

Rules For Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 21, 2004

How long has it been since you attempted something that seems humanly impossible? Dr. Charles Channey spoke to St. Louis Baptist Association and gave four rules for attempting the impossible.

RULES FOR ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE Matt 14:25-32 “And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were frightened, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Big Is Your Vision?

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2005

In order to acheive what God is calling us to do, we must be willing to get out of the boat and take the steps to follow him.

How Big is Your Vision? January 23, 2005 Intro: Today we are talking about vision. What is it we desire God to do in and through us in 2005? Is our vision of what God desires to do an accurate picture of what he wants to do? The Setting The setting for today’s talk is a boat. Here in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by Bill Burnett on Jan 30, 2003

Do you want to grow in your relationship with Christ? Are you having a hard time making that first step? This passage encourages you to put your trust in God and help you get out of the boat of your life.

#2343 Stepping Out Of The Boat: Daring To Live The Life That God Has For You! Going To The Next Level Series Matthew 14:22-34 Let me ask you a few questions today… How many would like to move forward in your relationship with Christ? How many have felt like you’ve been stuck in a rut? In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus Talks A Walk While Peter Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 3, 2003

6th of 10 Jesus Stories. This was preached by Steve Higgs. In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus an

In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus and began to be afraid. Fear is our constant companion in life but it doesn’t have to be our master. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking On The Word! Series

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 3, 2003

Peter did the impossible because of the WORD spoken by Christ to him.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC Peter didn’t walk on water but walked on the WORD! Matthew 14:22-31 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-31, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By The Sea Walker

Contributed by Jerry Mills on Oct 18, 2000

1. Expounding scriptures.

1. Expounding scriptures. Matthew 14:22-33 2. The setting is after the death of John the baptist,the voice of one crying in the wilderness. Saying, "repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." John sent a messenger before giving his head to king Herod’s choping block to enquire if Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Get Out Of The Boat!

Contributed by David Benge on Oct 18, 2000

The Sea of Galilee is 13 miles long and 7 miles wide.

The Sea of Galilee is 13 miles long and 7 miles wide. 2/3 of the ministry of Jesus was here. Jesus feed the 5,000 near this sea, He cast out demons at this sea, He healed the sick by this sea. The Sea Of Galilee plays a major role in Biblical History. *Verse By Verse* (v. 22) A.) Jesus told and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work In New Ways They Must Be Willing To Do New Things

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31)

Why Jesus Taught People If They Want To See God Work in New Ways They Must Be Willing to do New Things (Matt 14:29-31) Illustration:He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Exercise your faith

POV - Safety is an illusion - it kills - there is no such thing - you won’t get out of here alive Staying in the boat is no guarantee of safety. TITANIC. Everything has some risk ½ million hurt falling out of bed 10 a year hung in venetian blinds Listeners POV - Not convinced - EZ Boy, Serta ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Focused Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002

Keep focused and keep pressing on - Peter

November 3, 2002 Living a focused life – part 1 Show video clip from Runaway Bride (…focus on Maggie…focus on your eggs) Today we are beginning our discussion on “living a focused life”. As is demonstrated in the video clip we just say, it’s easy for some of us to become distracted and focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

"The Challenge Of The Coming Of Christ"

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Nov 28, 2002

The Post-Easter Appearances of Christ challenge us to take our faith-walk to a different level.

Perhaps, it is in between the Crowds, between Sunday and Sunday, that Quality and Quantity of our Faith and Walk with the Lord is most often Measured and Manifested for its Authenticity. Because some of us, who are serious about our growth in spiritual maturity, endeavor to put into practice those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Will Anyone Get Out Of The Boat When They See You?

Contributed by Cedric Portis on Nov 30, 2002

Jesus calls us to be light to the world. When others look at you do they see the light of Jesus or do they see the darkness of this dying world.

Will anyone get out of the Boat when they see you? Minister Cedric Portis 12/01/02 Matthew 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Matthew 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sinking Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 14, 2002

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Walking With Jesus". This sermon identifies 5 things that Jesus did for Peter and does for us.

Sunday Evening September 15, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Walking With Jesus” [#2] SLIDE 1 SINKING Matthew 14:22-36 Introduction: 1. As we continue in our study about Peter’s life it is important that we recall a few things from last week. Peter surrendered his possessions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

Revision Of An Earlier Sermon which deals with faith coming through trials and testing by looking at the prophet Elisha.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 7/04/2002 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34, 2 Kings 6:24-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping Your Head Above Water

Contributed by Larry Campbell on Sep 22, 2002

This sermon is to encourage and help everyone that is going through very trying times.

v.23 - Jesus had gone alone into the mountain to pray after being with a great multitude of people (5000 men not including all of the women and children). Public prayer is good at times but the most intimate prayer is the one you have with God when you are alone. We all need to have time with God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-32

Denomination: Baptist