Sermons on Mattityahu 14:30:

Faith, Fear, And Failure

Contributed by David Hicks on Feb 1, 2007

There is no failure for those who step out in faith. The only failure is when we live in fear and do not follow God.

Faith, Fear, and Failure Matthew 14:22-33 How willing are you to take a step of faith into the unknown? Are you a person who like to play it safe, get all your ducks lined up in a row, do your pro-con sheet and then timidly step forward, or are you someone who enjoys the thrill of jumping out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Church Planting Out Of Our Comfort Zone

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Reasons why a stable older church took on the challenge of launchng a new church a nearby community.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Out of Our Comfort Zones Matthew 14:22-33 Hold that text in the back of your mind. We will come back to it later. Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come Out On The Water Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A look at how Jesus invites us to great things if we have faith enough to step out.

The Invitations of Jesus Come Out on the Water Matthew 14:22-32 As I was preparing sermons for this Easter Season, an old thought came to mind. Jesus was perfect and holy in every way, and yet, he was crucified for being that way. He fulfilled every prophecy of the Old Testament and yet, He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crossing The Lake

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 6, 2007

We can have faith in "Crossing the Lake" knowing that storms will be God Designed, God Involved, God Instructed, and God’s Victory!

INTRODUCTION Last week, we welcomed in the New Year. Later in the day as I was thinking about the service and our church family, I began to be puzzled and stressed for many in our church. A time that is supposed to be exciting, positive, and full of hope for some in our church family is covered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Series

Contributed by Lito Sacatropiz on Jan 14, 2007

Faith

Text: Matthew 14:25-33 Subject: Faith Theme: Walk by Faith Introduction: Proposition: How to maintain our Faith? Transitional Sentence: We can maintain our Faith by acting the four Principles from the below enlisted in… I. We must Trust Jesus (v. 25-28) A. Trust means reliance on other -Assumed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Storms Of Life

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Mar 10, 2007

We all go through storms but sometimes it takes a storm for us to get our eyes back on Jesus

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Waves Of Doubt

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

I believe it is a lot easier to demonstrate our faith on Sundays or when we ‘re surrounded by other faithful people; than it is to demonstrate our faith during the week or when we are alone. So it’s in those times that the quality of our faith is measured

The Waves Of Doubt; Matthew 14:22-32 Did you know that an impala can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance of greater than 30 feet. Yet they can be kept in any zoo with a 3-foot wall. The animals won ’t jump if they cannot see what’s on the other side. Hebrews 11:1 says, “Now faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Sacrfice: Risk Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

In order to sacrifice for God we will need to take a risk for God.

Last week we started our new series … ‘SACRIFICE’ … and we learned three principles about sacrifice – 1) Sacrifice requires love, 2) Sacrifice requires trust, and 3) Sacrifice requires obedience … Sacrifice is NEVER easy, but God has asked us to sacrifice our time, our talents, and our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No One Can Climb A Smooth Mountain

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Apr 7, 2007

God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Educate and Equip us, and Lead us into or help us Enter Into A Greater Level... Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with mankind are a cause for wonder…many times “His Signs and Wonders (miracle

No One Can Climb A Smooth Mountain Sermon by Evangelist Jennifer A. Mears November 2005 Main Text: Matthew 14:22-33 God Will Use Unusual Circumstances To Educate and Equip us, and Lead us into or help us Enter Into A Greater Level Introduction: God’s ways are not our ways. His dealings with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: *other

Breathing Deeply In The Ocean

Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 10, 2006

Deals with trusting in what faith believes is true

I was visiting with a friend of mine this week & he told me of a book he was reading. In the book, the author said something that has stuck with me all week. I haven’t been able to get it off of my heart. It goes along with what we talked about last week, when we looked at having faith in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-36

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The First Step

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 30, 2006

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

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unsinkable Saints

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

Jesus teaches us a lesson of dependence upon Him from the storm on the Sea of Galilee.

UNSINKABLE SAINTS Matthew 14:22-33 INTRO: There is a great lesson to be learned in this passage. Many have scoffed at this account, refusing to believe that God can walk on water. If man can fly through the air surely God can walk on the water! I have no problem believing the miracle (if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

"Truly You Are The Son Of God!"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 6, 2006

Message based on the story of Jesus’ walking on the water

“Truly You are the Son of God.” Matthew 14:22-36 November 5, 2006 NOTE: this sermon format is different from my normal style. I’m experimenting with some things, and this format is according to that suggested in "Communicating for a Change," by Andy Stanly. I can tell you that the book was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Baby Steps Part 3 - Belief Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Nov 8, 2006

This is the third in a 3 part series. Based on these statements; FAITH WITHOUT TRUST IS IMPOSSIBLE, FAITH WITHOUT RISK IS A CONTRADICTION FAITH WITHOUT BELIEF IS HOLLOW(empty).

Baby-steps / Part 3 – Belief Last week we took a second step on a journey of baby steps… taking one step at a time to find true faith. What is faith? Hebrews 11:1-3 1 Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. 2 This is what the ancients were commended for. 3 By ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Nov 14, 2006

A sermon on facing the storms of life with Jesus.

Get Out of the Boat!!! Matthew 14:22-32 In the summer of 1985, my father had to do a wharf job on Grand Manan Island. He was going to be on the island for a couple of days, and I really wanted to go with him. I always loved going to work with Dad. Mom would always make ham and cheese sandwiches ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene