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  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    Waiting For God Takes Guts

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,988 views

    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

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brent Hutsell avatar

    Paddling The Boat Of Mediocrity

    Contributed by Brent Hutsell on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,738 views

    As Christians, some are aimlessly wondering around not accomplishing anything for the cause of Christ. I believe that’s because we’re paddling the boat of mediocrity!

    I. Introduction A. James 1:6-8 B. As God’s people we have become tossed to every wind of doctrine so much to the point that some are confused altogether. 1. When we are unstable and uncrontrolled by the Spirit of God, we become undependable to the cause of Christ. 2. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Togetherness

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 34,273 views

    This sermon shows the great power that people have when they work together and especially Christian people. Considering the events of Sept. 11 2001 "Togetherness" is a necessity.

    Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9 Title: “The Power of Togetherness” Introduction: God’s blessings was “Withdrawn” because the people were working to bypass God. Our nation has been blessed beyond any other nation on the face of this earth. We have been the nation to be desired to be a part of because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Hullah avatar

    Finding God's Presence Through The Storms/Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 31, 2003
    based on 106 ratings
     | 18,011 views

    Third in the series. The trials and storms of life are meant to bring us into a greater awareness of Gods Presence.

    The Presence Driven Church Finding Gods Presence through the Storms/Trials of Life Peter one of the disciples experienced many trials and temptations as a follower of Jesus as a result of this personal experience he was used to pen first and second Peter. In 1 Peter he gives three reasons for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    11 Bigger Failures

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,157 views

    Failure isn’t an event, it’s the reaction to an event

    Let’s start off with talking about the boat. What is the boat? Well, it’s safe, warm, somewhat dry, but most importantly it floats. The comfort that the boat brings is priceless in a storm. Secondly, the boat is where most of the passengers of this cruise had spent their whole life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Hawk avatar

    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Bobby Hawk on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 217 ratings
     | 30,174 views

    God has called each one of us to do great things. And it all starts when we get out of the boat.

    “Get Out of the Boat” Matthew 14:22-33 Opening: (The Disciples Version of the Story) It was the next night. They had gathered together as usual. Peter, of course, was running late. A crowd of friends had joined the group for dinner. Then Matthew brought up the story. “Last night Peter made a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Getting Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 18, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,810 views

    Jesus walked on water ,we should to.

    Getting out of the Boat by A.R.Smith This is one of the most important verses in scripture for me, Matthew 14:24-32. Getting out of the Boat, This may not sound like a normal service, but I think its time Christians got out of the boat. Matthew states, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Neal Gray avatar

    Jesus Needs A Boat--But Not Really

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,091 views

    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

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Treston avatar

    Get Out Of Your Boat

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,142 views

    inspired by John Ortberg

    GET OUT OF THE BOAT. I used to always think Simon Peter was nuts for getting out of the boat and thinking he could walk on water. The weather conditions The physical impossibility of it Then I realized that is the point of the exercise God calls us out of our comfort zones to do the impossible That ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lessons From A Storm Pt. 2

    Contributed by Robert Dyson on Jan 13, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,116 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage believers to respond positively when we face the difficulties of life.

    Into: The storms of life are liken unto a grain sifters, it matters not what you start with it but rather it is all about what is left when the shaking stops. Many of us are going through a lot of shaking, and some of the people we thought would be left when the shaking stops are gone. Some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Risk And Reward

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 159 ratings
     | 21,147 views

    is ther any risk that you will make for God?

    Risk and Reward Matthew 14:22-33 Many of you might remember the Lethal Weapons movies of a few years back. In these movies there was a good safe cop who did things conservatively, by the book, who wasn’t in to taking unnecessary risks. Then there was the character played by Mel Gibson who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tim Zukas avatar

    Faith To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,998 views

    Stepping out

    Aboard - A piece of lumber that may be used to repair your boat. Adrift - A method of moving across the water when nothing on your boat works. Astern - A type of look. Your spouse gives you astern look when you attempt to buy things for your new boat. Bow - This is what you do in front of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Becoming A Water Walker

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Jul 30, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,912 views

    A challenge to chruches to step out in faith bsed on thoughts from John Ortenberg's Book.

    Becoming a Water Walker (All my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and the scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) (This sermon was based on John Ortenberg’s Book and credit was given to the author) It takes great deal of FAITH to build God’s Church, especially ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Babatunde Olugboji avatar

    The Storms Of Life And The Saviour That Brings Life

    Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,869 views

    Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 when Jesus walked on the sea

    The Storms of Life and the Saviour that Brings Life Scriptural Keys from Matthew 14 Introduction This particular day was a gruelling day for Jesus and his disciples. John the Baptist was just beheaded and as the news reached Jesus, he had hoped to immerse himself in private prayer but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Living In The Spiritual Dimension

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010
     | 6,338 views

    We are used to the physical world with all of its limitations. But Jesus calls us to go beyond those limited dimensions, and faith is the key.

    Passage: Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Have you got your 3D TV yet? 1. have to wear those glasses, but we are moving into the 3rd dimension. Il) when one kid was asked what the 4th dimension of the physical universe was, he answered, “Weight?” 2. we are used to height, width, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free