Sermons on Matthew 14:27-31:

Mission Possible

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 24, 2023

Peter could only do the impossible as long as he focused on Jesus instead of on his surroundings.

As sometimes happens, this sermon took a turn I had not expected once I really got into it. Not a very big one, mind you, but I would up focusing on the gospel lesson instead of Paul’s letter to the Galatians. I do like, when I can, to tie the three lessons together, and these three seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Matthew 19:21-26, Galatians 1:11-24, Genesis 37:1-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Water Walking In The Storms Of Life.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 27, 2023

Jesus is an ever present help in the day of trouble.

WATER WALKING IN THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. MATTHEW 14:22-24. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake while He dismissed the people. Then He went into a mountain to pray. By the time evening had come, the ship was in the midst of the lake, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time- How To Walk On Water.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2023

To walk on water means to perform a task where the challenge greatly exceeds one’s level of skills without becoming anxious and stressed.

How to walk on water. I saw a cartoon that showed a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “Walking on water”! Another person said, “I walk on water every time it rains. Thin water, but water just the same. [And] just so you know, I drive on water too.” To walk on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

God Will Help You In Your Desperation

Contributed by James Lowe on Jul 24, 2023

Desperation

God will help you in your desperation Matthew 14: 22-32 How many have ever been desperate? That’s what I want to talk about today, God will help you in your desperation. First of all I want to give you the meaning of the word “desperate.” Nearly hopeless, critical, extreme urgency, or as last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"the Power Of Hope: A Light In The Darkness"

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jul 26, 2023

Today, we come together to explore a topic that touches the depths of our hearts and souls—the power of hope. In a world often clouded by uncertainty and adversity, hope emerges as a guiding light that illuminates our darkest paths.

Introduction: Today, we gather to shed some light on a topic that's been in the dark for far too long—hope! Now, I know what you're thinking, "Oh boy, another sermon on hope. How exciting!" But trust me, folks, this one's going to be a real "bright" experience! So, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13, Hebrews 11:7, Romans 4:18-21, Job 13:15, Matthew 14:22-33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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 Adebayo Adefioye on Sep 26, 2022

In this world of uncertainty and distractions, fixing your eyes only on Jesus can guarantee a glorious end

TOPIC - FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS There was a game we used to play as a kid whereby you lock/fix gazes and the person that blinked first loses. The same with Christ. The moment you lose your gaze on Him, you begin to fall/sink. Check Matthew 14:15-33. Fixing your eyes on Christ means focusing your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-33

Is It Worth The Risk?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 7, 2022

There is a balance we live by every day, it is the balance of... risk vs reward. Every believer must ask themselves, is it worth the risk to follow Jesus into the faith zone? Or will you live the rest of your life sitting in the safe zone?

Sermon Text: Matthew 14:22-32 When Jesus Says Come: He has just opened a door for you to a greater life than you could imagine, but it will cost you something to get it. There will be a risk. Let me say this to you, life comes with risk. * Every time you get on the freeway, you are taking a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Mark 9:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

Tossed By…

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 7, 2023

Tossed by…

Tossed by… Scripture 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, let us start our homily with a funny story.   A visitor to the Holy Land wanted to take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee, the sea on which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Arrojado Por…

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 8, 2023

Arrojado por…

Arrojado por… Sagrada Escritura 1 Reyes 19:9, 1 Reyes 19:11-13, Romanos 9:1-5, Mateo 14:22-33. Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy, comencemos nuestra homilía con una historia divertida.   Un visitante de Tierra Santa quería dar un paseo en barco por el Mar de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Inihagis Ng…

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 8, 2023

Inihagis ng…

Inihagis ng… Banal na Kasulatan 1 Hari 19:9, 1 Hari 19:11-13, Roma 9:1-5, Mateo 14:22-33. Pagninilay Mahal na mga kapatid, Ngayon, simulan natin ang ating homily sa isang nakakatawang kwento.   Isang bisita sa Banal na Lupain ang gustong sumakay ng bangka sa kabila ng Dagat ng Galilea, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9, 1 Kings 19:11-13, Romans 9:1-5, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

"god Believes In Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2023

A sermon about not giving up.

“God Believes in You” (many ideas for this sermon were gleaned from Marty Soloman) Matthew 14:22-33 Growing up, my family had a cat named Snowball and a dog named Frisky. Snowball, a self-assured Siamese had been with us for approximately a year before Frisky came along, and as is often the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: United Methodist

"Finding Calm In The Storm”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 8, 2023

In life storms will come. A crisis comes. Anxiety will be your companion. . Bull markets go bear. Terrorists terrorize. Good people turn bad. The other shoe will drop. The disciples were in a storm till Jesus arrived.

In Jesus Holy Name August 13, 2023 Text: Matthew 14:32 Pentecost XIV - Redeemer “Finding Calm in the Storm” Think of the last storm that raged in your life. It may have been in your family—an illness you never saw coming or a divorce. Maybe it happened where you work—a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:32, Matthew 14:13-34

Denomination: Lutheran