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  • Michael Treston avatar

    Get Out Of Your Boat

    Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,179 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

  • Dwayne Brown, PhD avatar

    Taking The Risk

    Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Jun 2, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 23,557 views

    There are times in all of our lives when we must venture into the uncharted waters of life.

    Taking the Risk Mt 14:28-32 Giving honor to God, our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ; who calls us together, that we may lift our voices and praise His holy name. To the Pastor, I thank you for affording me this opportunity to do what the Lord has called me to do. To the other preachers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keeping Your Eyes On Jesus

    Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 53,648 views

    The one thing that we need to learn is to stay focused, We must always look to Jesus.

    Keeping Your Eyes On Jesus Sunday November 12, 2000 The one thing that we need to learn is to stay focused, We must always look to Jesus. We are going to take our text this morning from, Matthew 14:22-36 22 Immediately after this, Jesus made his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Help In The Storm

    Contributed by James Kelley on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,896 views

    God is able to help us in the difficulties of everyday life.

    In coming to the disciples across the water, Jesus had literally said, "It is I Am". This must have made a strong impression on Peter which the Holy Spirit pressed to his heart as evidenced by his bold profession just two chapters later in Matthew’s narrative. 1. The deity of Christ compels us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attempting Great Things With Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Beirne on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,315 views

    Let’s live our lives without regret. Let’s take a step of faith and risk seeing the power of God like we’ve never seen before.

    Attempting Great Things With Jesus Matt 14:22-33 Intro. Do you ever look back and wonder, if only I had taken the chance. Crankshaft is a comic strip about a grumpy old man. He often flashes back to his days as a minor league pitcher. He once struck out slugger Hank Greenburg in his prime. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking On Water

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 9, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    When the billows are tossing high and life seems at its worst, how can we manage to stay above water? Peter teaches us to Listen, Look, and Lean on Jesus.

    Walking On Water by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:1-3a Invitation Song: Faith & Praise #453 "Love Lifted Me" Claudia was a newlywed in her twenties when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and given only a fifty percent chance of survival. Quickly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Hagar Shuffle Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 18, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 17,151 views

    Doubt is terrible thing that can cause people to do things they would otherwise avoid. Examination of Sarai’s doubt and how to avoid the trouble it brought.

    OPEN: THE SINKING SODA Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks 1. Fill a pitcher about 2/3 full of water (you can also use a large bowl or aquarium). 2. Set a can of regular soda in one of the pitchers. It will sink to the bottom. If it doesn’t sink, tilt it to release any air bubbles caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Big Is Your Vision?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,900 views

    In order to acheive what God is calling us to do, we must be willing to get out of the boat and take the steps to follow him.

    How Big is Your Vision? January 23, 2005 Intro: Today we are talking about vision. What is it we desire God to do in and through us in 2005? Is our vision of what God desires to do an accurate picture of what he wants to do? The Setting The setting for today’s talk is a boat. Here in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 31, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 14,893 views

    This is a short sermon for a New Years Eve service that can be used anytime.

    Get out of the Boat Matthew14: 22-33 1. Peter asked the Lord to bid him to come (Vs.28) We need to be in prayer and ask God what he would have for us to do this year. James 4:2b, Yet you do not have because you do not ask. Sometimes we say I wish that God would let me do this or that. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Joy Of Walking By Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,497 views

    IT takes a lot to walk by faith. The rewards are worth it!

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE 1 „X Walking by faith. That sounds so good doesn¡¦t it. „X I think all Christians want to walk by faith. We want to walk the path God wants us to walk, we want to trust in Him to provide for and protect us. HOW MANY OF US HERE TODAY WANT TO WALK BY FAITH? „X Great, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Move With God Beyond Your Comfort Zone Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 18,190 views

    Sometimes it takes effort to move out of our comfort zone.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 26, 2003 Move with God Beyond Your Comfort Zone How to: Go for the Gulp Matthew 14:22-33 INTRODUCTION: Picture yourself at 4:00 a.m. out in a rowboat on a choppy lake with the wind blowing like crazy and the waves slapping up around the side of the boat. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • 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
     | 18,069 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
     | 2,200 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

  • Randall Bates avatar

    Breathing Deeply In The Ocean

    Contributed by Randall Bates on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,358 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Henry avatar

    Come Out On The Water Series

    Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational