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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Walking On Water Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 10,993 views

    The first of a four part series based on Matthew 14:22-32.

    WALKING ON WATER Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: R. Kent Hughes, in his book, James—Faith That Works, shares this story. "It is said that Napoleon, while looking at some papers, let slip the bridle of his horse, which reared so that the Emperor was in danger. A corporal of the grenadiers leaped ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Winds & The Waves Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 10,790 views

    This is the second in a series based on Matthew 14:22-32

    The Wind and The Waves Matthew 14:30 INTRODUCTION: A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of the cliff a few feet down. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Boat Potatoes Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 110 ratings
     | 12,811 views

    This is the third in a four part series based on Matthew 14:22-32

    BOAT POTATOES Matthew 14:22-32 INTRODUCTION: Charles Swindoll, in his book "Three Steps Forward, Two Steps Back," tells the story of a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. So, he bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find and he trained this dog to do things no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Master's Touch Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 24, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,750 views

    The fourth and final lesson in the series Walking on Water based on Matthew 14.

    THE MASTER’S TOUCH Matthew 14:30-32 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the most common command in Scripture? It is not for us to be more loving, even though that may be the core of God’s desire for human. It is not about pride, even though that is the root of mankind’s fallenness. It is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do I Do When I Doubt? Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 25, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,838 views

    Doubt is one of those things that if not dealt with, will rob the joy of the Lord from our lives.

    “What do I do when I doubt?” 6-23-01 New Community Church OPENING ILLUSTRATION: As a kid I always looked forward to celebrating my birthday. I mean for that one day you were like a Hollywood superstar and you wanted everyone to know about it. I remember one birthday though in high school that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attempting Great Things With Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    Let’s live our lives without regret. Let’s take a step of faith and risk seeing the power of God like we’ve never seen before.

    Attempting Great Things With Jesus Matt 14:22-33 Intro. Do you ever look back and wonder, if only I had taken the chance. Crankshaft is a comic strip about a grumpy old man. He often flashes back to his days as a minor league pitcher. He once struck out slugger Hank Greenburg in his prime. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Stay With The Boat"

    Contributed by Bobby Touchton on May 10, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,678 views

    Among the interpretation’s of Peter’s attempt to walk on water, one in particular is that he should have stayed with the boat, much like Christians should stay with other Christians and allow them to minister to one another.

    Submitted by Dr. Bobby J. Touchton Ashland, Kentucky “Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "How To Fail Successfully"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,761 views

    Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

    “How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 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: ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Distracted Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 8,574 views

    This is the 12th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

    Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨ [#12] DISTRACTED? Matthew 14:22-34 Introduction: „© {Stand at back.} „© {Have everyone get up and move one pew up or back.} „© {Begin reading Psalm 23 and have Chris call on cell phone. Stop and talk to him.} Matthew 14:22-34 Distracted By The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sometimes You Just Have To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by James Stone, Sr on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,599 views

    Today we need to be willing to get out of the normal operating procedures and just step out on faith.

    Intro: Many people have criticized, ridiculed, and made fun of Peter for not being able Keep his eyes off the waves and storm and failing in his attempt to walk out to Jesus. However, Peter is the only one that was willing to get out of the boat on That ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    A Walk On The Wild Side

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Mar 2, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,281 views

    As Peter stepped boldly from the boat to walk on water, so we can step Boldly in our walk with Jesus

    Scripture: Matthew 14: 21 - 30 A Walk on the Wild Side It had been a long hot day. Not much ground had been covered as far as distance was concerned, but much had been accomplished. Every step of the way there had been people to talk too or move out of the way. The Men were tired of running ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Bobby Hawk avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,175 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • James Kelley avatar

    Help In The Storm

    Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,867 views

    God is able to help us in the difficulties of everyday life.

    In coming to the disciples across the water, Jesus had literally said, "It is I Am". This must have made a strong impression on Peter which the Holy Spirit pressed to his heart as evidenced by his bold profession just two chapters later in Matthew’s narrative. 1. The deity of Christ compels us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living A Focused Life Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,415 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist