Sermons about Matthew 8:23-16:12

Jesus Needs A Boat--But Not Really

Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 19, 2001

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God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He chose to use a boat. He will use us for His work, if w

"Jesus Needs a Boat--But Not Really" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Matthew 14:22-33 Purpose: God has chosen to limit His work, not according to His resources in Christ Jesus, but according to the availability of His people. Jesus could have walked all the way across the Sea of Galilee, but He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Talks A Walk While Peter Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 3, 2003

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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

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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

"Hold Me Jesus"

Contributed by David Washburn on Feb 4, 2003

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There are times when life just doesn’t make sense, and the best thing we can do is cry out, "Hold Me Jesus."

Rich Mullins sings a song in which part of the lyrics say, “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all. The mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small. Hold me Jesus, for I’m shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.” I can’t tell you how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Greenhouse Pt 3

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 6, 2003

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Jesus calls us to deny ourself completely, and to lose our lives. But He also promises that when we do, we will find them...

What Color Is Your Thumb? – Becoming A Greenhouse pt. 3 Matt. 16:24-28 January 26/27, 2003 Context: These last two weeks I’ve been talking about the vision of the church as a greenhouse – as a place of discipleship. We talked 2 weeks ago about the call and command of our Lord Jesus to “make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Pearl Of Great Price! Series

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

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A look at the measure of a disciple of Christ who is sold out to the Lord

"The Pearl of Great Price" Matthew 13:44-52 & 1 Chronicles 13:8-14 MY HEART HAS BEEN EAGERLY AWAITING THIS TIME WITH YOU THIS MORNING TO SHARE A MESSAGE FROM GOD THAT CONTAINS WITHIN IT THE POWER TO TRANSFORM SOMEONE’S LIFE THIS MORNING. THE CHALLENGE WILL BE FOR YOU TO BEAR WITH ME EARNESTLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Baptist

John In Doubt

Contributed by Michael Greer on Feb 9, 2003

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Trusting in God in times of doubt

John In Doubt Matthew 11:1-5 (February 9,2003) Intro: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Rx For The Soul - Relieving Stress Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 9, 2003

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Stress is a common emotion in every person’s life, but God said we should not allow it dominate our lives and gave us, in the life of Jesus, an example of how to deal with the anxieties and worries that bring stress into our lives.

OPEN: An elderly mountain farmer had been involved in an accident between his mule-drawn wagon and an car driven by another man. Now, the farmer was suing the driver, claiming personal injuries as a result of the accident. When the farmer was on the stand, the attorney for the driver of the car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are Your Expectations Of The Messiah?

Contributed by Philip Gill on Feb 9, 2003

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If John the Baptist had to make sure Jesus was the Messiah it may well have been because there were several examples upon which the expected messiah could be modelled. What are our expectations of the Messiah?

When John heard in prison what the Messiah was doing, he sent word by his disciples and said to him, "Are you the one who is to come, or are we to wait for another?" Jesus answered them, "Go and tell John what you hear and see: the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-5

Denomination: Anglican

Beware Of Bad Seed

Contributed by Chris Bridges on Feb 10, 2003

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In today’s Church there are so many bad seeds. Too many seeds are fake. The Lord tells us to beware of the fake seeds which the devil plants.

In verse 37 of chapter 13 Jesus is speaking of the parable of the true and fake seeds. He tells us in verse 38 who plants which seed. In today’s Church, there are so many fake seeds, and we must be on the watch continually for the fake seeds. The Bible teaches us that we will know a believer by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:37-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Fear Is Foreign To The One Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

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Though there are plenty of things in the world that worry us, Jesus shows us how to overcome fear: by trusting him!

Pentecost 5 Matthew 10:24-33 You know that your company is downsizing, and your boss asks to see you in his office. This is the first year that you fill out your income taxes by yourself, and the I.R.S. informs you that you are going to be audited. You go into a routine check-up at the clinic, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Storms Yes: But We Have A Miracle Worker.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 14, 2003

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Mark’s account of this incident says in chapter 6:48 “and he saw them toiling in rowing.” He saw! Hallelujah he sees.

Storms yes: but we have a miracle worker. Matthew 14:22 -- 33. 11/16/03 Our text this morning comes right on the heels of another miracle of Jesus feeding over 5000 with just five loaves and two fish. Because of that, the multitudes wanted to crown him King. Not for who he was as much as for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Saw In The Crowd

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Nov 14, 2003

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In Jesus’ ministry he was often times surrounded by crowds. What did Jesus see when he was among the crowds? Do we see the same things?

As you probably know I’m a big fan of the NFL. Of course you know I’m a huge Dallas Cowboy fan. Three weeks into the season I’m just glad that they have a winning record so far. But last Monday night on Monday night football the Green Bay Packers came to Soldier Field to play the Chicago ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Waiting For God Takes Guts

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

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Too much safety is a "bad" thing... We need guts to grow and growth is what’s demanded by our Lord

Too much comfort is dangerous. Literally. Apparently researchers at the UC Berkeley did an experiment some time ago that involved introducing an amoeba into a perfectly stress-free environment: ideal temperature, optimal concentration of moisture and constant food supply. The amoeba had an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Merciful Sacrifice

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jun 4, 2002

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The religion of sacrifice vs. the way of mercy. God made the sacrifice and shows the mercy!

Have you ever received an apology that wasn’t sincere? Somebody does something to hurt you, and in order to win you back, they say they’re sorry. In spite of their good-sounding words, you know they don’t mean it. You can tell by the tone of their voice and the look in their eyes that they aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

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