Sermons on San Mateo 14:28:

Peter-A Daring Disciple Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Peter dared to do what the others never dreamed of doing. Safety first was their motto. But Peter was an impulsive risk taker, and his impulse in this very unusual setting was to step out onto the water.

Back in 1959 Ford Motor Company admitted they made a big mistake in making the Edsel. It cost 250 million to bring it to market, and they lost 200 million during the 2 and 1/2 years they produced it. It was the number one lemon in the history of the U. S. auto industry. But smart owners turned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Stormy Weather Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 23, 2020

When Jesus sent his disciples across the lake into the storm he was aware, prayed for them, went to them, and took care of them. What a picture for us in the COVID-19 Crisis!

1. Pessimist: A farmer had a neighbor that was just absolutely negative, no matter what. If it was raining, the farmer would say to his neighbor, "Boy, look at it rain, we sure need it." The neighbor would say, "Yeah, but if it keeps up it’s gonna flood." Then the sun came out ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-32, Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That Sinking Feeling

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 27, 2020

Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

Matthew 14:22-33 [22] Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. [23] And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, [24] but the boat by this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other

Being Stable In Times Of Instability

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 30, 2020

We like the comfort of normalcy. But what happens when your normal is turned upside-down? We' re all having to deal with a new normal. Many people are panicking. It's important that we don't get caught up in it. What can help us to stay stable in times of instability?

BEING STABLE IN TIMES OF INSTABILITY Although spontaneity can be exciting, I think most of the time we like structure and routine. Unless we're watching a suspenseful movie, we like to know what's expected to happen. We like the comfort of normalcy. But what happens when your normal is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7-8, Psalm 94:18-19, Matthew 14:28-32, Job 15:11-13, Isaiah 32:17-20, Philippians 4:4-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

19a Perform In The Storm

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 13, 2017

I saw a cartoon that showed a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “walking on water”!

19A Beginning to sink….! I saw a cartoon that show a lady walking on some cases of bottled water and the caption read, “walking on water”! In Mathew 14:30, from today’s Gospel text we hear……beginning to sink Peter cried out, "Lord, save me.”” If he had prayed a longer prayer, he would have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

Taking A Risk

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 18, 2017

getting out of the boat is where all the action is... it is also where all things of purpose in our lives happens.

Taking a risk Matthew 14:22-14:36 Introduction- Prayer- I want to talk about one of Jesus many miracles. • The miracle of Jesus and Peter walking on the water. • THAT IS SO… COOL! Can you imagine walking on water? People love a miracle. Most people root for the underdog because it would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Pedro Pudo Caminar Sobre Las Aguas Mientras Tenía Sus Ojos Puestos En Jesús

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 19, 2017

En Mateo 14:30, leemos: “Pedro comenzó a hundirse y gritó: "¡Sálvame, Señor!" Si la oración de Pedro hubiese sido más larga, el hubiera terminado 29 pies bajo el agua antes de verbalizer su pedido.

19A Vi una vez una tira cómica que mostraba una dama caminando sobre cajas de agua embotellada con el subtítulo que se leía, “¡Caminando sobre el agua”! En Mateo 14:30, leemos: “Pedro comenzó a hundirse y gritó: "¡Sálvame, Señor!" Si la oración de Pedro hubiese sido más larga, el hubiera ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Catholic

Don't Jump Ship!

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016

"Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection.

"DON'T JUMP SHIP!" Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: Intro: A very familiar story. "Walking On Water" has become synonymous with perfection. Most of us have admired Peter's courage. Just to step out of that boat took a great deal of something. Call it courage...faith...reckless ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Caminando Sobre El Agua Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Apr 6, 2016

Los discipulos fueron enviados al otro lado del Mar de Galilea y, en medio de la tormenta, Pedro camino 2 veces sobre el agua.

I – Introducción 1. Deportes extremos y locuras • Baseball, basquetbol, tenis... convencionales • Esquiar, surfear, paracaidismo, skateboard... extremos pero ya no satisfacen. • Super-extremos: Paracaidismo base, luge en las calles, escalada a pulso • ¿Por qué no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Forerunner Of Fear Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 15, 2016

Don't let doubt into your life. Learn how to overcome this horrible attack of the enemy

Fear vs. Faith – 5 The Forerunner of Fear Matthew 14:25-31 We must understand that fear always brings bondage. Fear’s opposite, faith, always brings liberty. The way that we stay out of fear and into faith is something very simple. It is by not fearing. If I had the time today to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story Of Faith

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 20, 2015

A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!

Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Favorite Word

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 29, 2018

I want to share with us this morning what I believe to be ‘Jesus Favorite Word.’ We find this word throughout the Old as well as the New Testament. I lift up for your consideration Jesus Favorite Word was and is “COME.”

TITLE: JESUS FAVORITE WORD SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 14:22-33 I want to share with us this morning what I believe to be ‘Jesus Favorite Word.’ We find this word throughout the Old as well as the New Testament. I lift up for your consideration Jesus Favorite Word was and is “COME.” • In ST MATTHEW ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

To Walk On Water, You Must Get Out Of The Boat Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2018

The Christian life is supposed to be an adventure in which we walk by faith and step into the unknown. But we can't do that if our lack of faith keeps us in the boat.

Introduction: A. Once there was a tourist who was taking a tour of biblical sites, when he came to a beach on the Sea of Galilee, he saw a boat and a sign advertising, “FREE BOAT RIDE TO THE EXACT PLACE WHERE JESUS AND PETER WALKED ON WATER!!!” 1. He boarded the boat and enjoyed the ride to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - 19th Sunday, Year A -- Walking On Water

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 30, 2020

There is an element of test in Peter’s condition, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” Peter asking Jesus “to command” him suggests the alignment of Peter’s will with the will of the Lord.

IN THAT BOAT, which the church has always identified as herself, is where we want to be because it can provide the sure way for us to get to the other shore, to heaven; and, in this life, take us to new horizons. But along the way we are caught in a storm and face danger. 1.We need to pray ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2019

1. Lord of His crown (vs. 14-15). 2. Lord through every crisis in life (vs. 16-18). 3. Lord over His creation (vs. 19-21).

Jesus Is Lord! The Gospel of John John 6:14-21; Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 5, 2016 (Revised August 9, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6, as we focus on the lordship of Jesus Christ. Remember that at the beginning of this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist