Sermons on San Mateo 14:26:

Walking On Water - Living In The Now Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 8, 2020

The Miracles of Jesus Walking on water and what we miss when we get distracted by the storm.

Title: Living in the Now Theme: To show the miracle of Jesus walking on water and what we miss when we get distracted by the storm. Text: Matthew 14:22 – 33 Introduction Wedding at Cana – Jesus Invitation Healing the Leper – Jesus Touch Healing the Blind – Laying aside the garments Feeding the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Comes To Us

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020

In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Way Is Long And Hard

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 10, 2020

Our lives can feel like those of the disciples in the boat, battling headwinds where we barely make any headway. But Jesus will come to us across impossible circumstances. His presence strengthens our hearts.

August 9, 2020 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 When the Way Is Long and Hard Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. There is a lot of fatigue and exhaustion going on in today’s gospel story. To begin with, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

"faith Vs Distractions" Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 14, 2020

This sermon is about the contrast between Peter's faith when he was distracted when walking on the water. He took his eyes off Jesus. The Canaanite woman faced many distractions but refused to take her eyes off Jesus. some comments from Ray Pritchard Matthew 15

In Jesus Holy Name August 16, 2020 Text: Matthew 15:28 Pentecost XI - Redeemer “Faith vs. Distractions” Part II Matthew has another great story for us this morning. Matthew tells us about the faith of a Gentile woman. It is a lesson for us about over coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Ninguna Pandemia (Covid-19) Puede Dominarnos

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 17, 2020

Covid-19, una pandemia de la siglo XXI, no sólo es mortal, pero ha despertado el individuo, la familia, la comunidad, la sociedad y el mundo a un nuevo orden.

Ninguna pandemia (Covid-19) puede dominarnos 1 Reyes 19:9, 1 Reyes 19:11-13, Romanos 9:1-5, Mateo 14:22-33. Reflexión Covid-19, una pandemia de la siglo XXI, no sólo es mortal, pero ha despertado el individuo, la familia, la comunidad, la sociedad y el mundo a un nuevo orden. ...read more

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

Denomination: Other

Overboard

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Oct 25, 2019

SOMETIMES WE JUST NEED TO GO OVERBOARD WITH OUR FAITH!

I. THE SETTING – V. 22-23 Jesus and the disciples had just spent all day in ministry where Jesus taught and did a creative miracle with the feeding of the five thousand. The disciples had facilitated the miracle and were rightfully exhausted. A. Jesus drew away to pray 1. There is so much to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Changes In Character 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 26, 2022

When we have an encounter with God, our character will change. One of the character changes is when our fears get replaced with God grounded confidence.

Encounter with God Series Part 5 Character Changes (Continued): Fear to confidence A video version of this sermon can be found at https://youtu.be/IcnSfC6a_pA Good morning. We have reached the fifth part of this series where we are studying Encounters with God. We have seen several important ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:17-19, John 13:1, Matthew 14:25-30, Matthew 26:69-74, Proverbs 29:25, Luke 22:61-62, Galatians 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Want More Faith In Jesus Christ. . . Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2022

If you want more faith in Jesus Christ. . . 1. Don't be surprised by storms in your life (vs. 22-24). 2. Remember that the Lord works in mysterious ways (vs. 25-26). 3. Receive the truth of God's Word (vs. 26-28). 4. Focus on your Savior more than your storm (vs. 28-33).

If You Want More Faith in Jesus Christ. . . The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared July 13, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Would you like to have more faith in Jesus Christ? -- Sure we would! Any right-thinking Christian would say "yes" to that question. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 29, 2021

Life often has some hard hits and bad hurts. We must not allow obstacles to cause us to lose sight of the goals before us.

FOCUS ON JESUS NOT THE STORM… THIS HURRICANE SHALL PASS… OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF THE GOAL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I LOVE WISE STATEMENTS. The French have a motto: WRITE HURT AND INJURIES IN THE SAND AND WRITE LOVE AND KINDNESS IN MARBLE. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15, Matthew 13:45, Matthew 14:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Steps To Walking On The Water

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on Dec 1, 2021

Someone has said, only Jesus can walk on water. We need to remember Simon Peter walked on water also.

Steps to Walking on the Water (Matthew 14:22-32) Introduction: Someone has said, only Jesus can walk on water. We need to remember Simon Peter walked on water also. I have a sermon on this text called "The Storm" that I have preached almost everywhere I went. Not because it is that good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Believe Big And Expect The Great! (The Life Of Faith Is A Daring Adventure -Let's Walk On Water) Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 13, 2023

Jesus can use whatever means and make whatever way he pleases to save his people. God shows up in unexpected ways, with an unfamiliar appearance, to deliver his people. His acts of deliverance sometimes trouble and perplex His people. He is the "I AM that I Am!"

Sermon: Believe Big and Expect the Great! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 “Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Psalm 37:4, Isaiah 58:14, Mark 9:35

Denomination: Methodist

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