Sermons on San Mateo 14:26:

Jesus Has Always A Corresponding Word

Contributed by Rocky Valera on Mar 16, 2022

Man said, Jesus said.

Matthew 14:26, 27 & 30, 31 (26) When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. (27) But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (30) But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:26, Matthew 14:27, Matthew 14:30, Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 15, 2023

While many Christians prefer to stay in their comfortable pews I think it is time to get out of the boat of self-reliance and complacency and with our eyes fixed on the pioneer and perfecter of our faith do whatever He asks for His honor and glory!

Getting out of the Boat Matthew 14:22-36 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The Britannica Dictionary defines risk as doing something that has the potential to have harmful consequences. There are many things in life that many people consider to be too risky in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Takes A Walk - Mark 6:45-56 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 21, 2023

Jesus behaves as God, treading on the water. It confuses the disciples because they misunderstood the miracle of the loaves.

Mark 6:45 Immediately Jesus made his disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to Bethsaida, while he dismissed the crowd. 46 After leaving them, he went up on a mountainside to pray. 47 When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on land. 48 he saw the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56, Matthew 14:22-36

Peter And Paul And Their Church-Building Witness

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 14, 2023

There's much to learn about building on the Foundation that is Christ, and Peter and Paul teach us much.

Saturday of the 32nd Week in Course 2023 Today we celebrate an anniversary that is important to the Catholic Church, with readings that should speak to all Christians. The anniversary is of the dedication of the Basilica of Ss. Peter and Paul in Rome, which is atop Vatican Hill and contains the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Acts 28:11-31, Psalm 98:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

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

Visionary View: When Your Vision Is Out Of Focus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

Our vision can become blurred by various distractions and challenges, but through God's Word, we can regain our focus. Let's delve into Scripture for guidance.

"Visionary View: When Your Vision is Out of Focus" Today, we explore a topic that affects us all at some point in our lives: "Visionary View: When Your Vision is Out of Focus." Our vision can become blurred by various distractions and challenges, but through God's Word, we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 14:22-33, Matthew 14:30-31, Hebrews 12:2, Proverbs 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Take Courage! It Is I. Don’t Be Afraid.”

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

1. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD. • He can walk on water. • 25Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. • Jeremiah 32:17 Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. 2. HE IS OUR GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

A Chapter Of Murder And Miracles (Matthew 14:1-36)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 16, 2025

This chapter describes the death of John the Baptist by Herod and the continuing ministry of the Lord Jesus.

The fourteenth chapter of Matthew opens with the death of John the Baptist, who had been imprisoned for preaching against the wicked ruler Herod Antipas. His father, Herod the “Great” had been the “ruler” of Judea from 37 - 4 BC at the behest of Rome and the emperor Augustus Caesar (ruled from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44, Luke 9:10-17, John 6:1-14, Matthew 14:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Anchored By Hope Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

As believers, we are encouraged to remain steadfast and committed in our faith through every trial and storm that life may bring. We are anchored by Jesus, our great hope, salvation, and savior.

Today, we're gonna talk about anchors: those big, heavy things that keep ships from drifting away. We're gonna see how anchors can teach us something important about our faith and our relationship with Jesus. Our main verse for today is Hebrews 6:19, which says: "We have this hope as an anchor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19, Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Resilience, Spiritual Strength, Faith Endurance, Overcoming Trials

Focus On Christ Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In life's storms, we must keep our focus on Christ, overcoming fear, distractions, and doubt.

Ever been so into your phone that you walked into a wall or a pole? Yeah, me too. That's what happens when we lose focus, or focus on the wrong thing. Same thing happens when we lose focus on Jesus, we start to trip up in life. Let's check out a story in the Bible where Peter lost his focus on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Salvation, Divine Guidance, Spiritual Growth

The Step Of Faith Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

Faith is about trusting in God even when things don't make sense. Overcoming fear can lead to great rewards and our faith can have a positive impact on others.

Today we're going to talk about faith. You know, that thing that makes us believe in God even when things don't make sense. It's like trusting your best friend with your deepest secrets. You can't see what they'll do with it, but you trust them anyway. That's faith. That's faith. Let's look at a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Divine Courage, Fearless Living, Trust In God

Staying Steady In The Storm SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The wind always blows around us. The mighty storm comes sooner or later. We have no choice or control over when the storm comes, so how do we keep our focus?

Today, we will explore the beloved narrative of Peter walking on water found in Matthew 14:22-33. This story holds valuable lessons on the importance of maintaining focus in our lives. Just as in various aspects of our daily activities, focus plays a critical role in our faith. Without focus, our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Topics: Faith, Focus

Get Out Of The Boat PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to step out in faith, embracing the unknown and trusting in God's promise to guide and support us through life's storms.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of God, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a passage of scripture that is as profound as it is poignant. It's a passage that invites us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Trust, Stepping Out, Faith

Crisis Vs Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon encourages embracing life's storms as opportunities to grow closer to and trust more deeply in Jesus Christ, our Savior who calms our fears.

Good morning, beloved family of faith. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are bound together by the grace that has been so generously bestowed upon us, and it is in this spirit of unity and love that we come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Topics: Crisis Response

Through The Noise PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2025

Trusting Jesus in life’s storms means refusing to panic, fixing our eyes on Him, and finding courage and peace in His presence above our fears.

If you’ve ever stood in a kitchen at midnight staring at a stack of bills, or sat in a hospital parking lot and felt your heart pound, you know what it is to feel like a thin boat on a thick sea. The wind rises, the waves talk loud, and worries whip across the surface of the soul like whitecaps on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-28

Topics: Faith, Distractions