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Walking On Water

Matt. 14:22-33. John 20:30-31. Walking On Water. Walking On Water. Walking on Water. Event occurred evening of day when Jesus fed 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fish (Matt. 14). About 3:00 AM, a storm arose; the boat was tossed by furious winds and waves (vs. 24-25).

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Walking On Water

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  1. Matt. 14:22-33 John 20:30-31 Walking On Water

  2. Walking On Water

  3. Walking on Water • Event occurred evening of day when Jesus fed 5,000 men with 5 loaves and 2 fish (Matt. 14). • About 3:00 AM, a storm arose; the boat was tossed by furious winds and waves (vs. 24-25).

  4. Reaction of the Disciples • Jesus went to them, walking on the water (25). • They were “troubled,” cried out in fear, “It is a ghost!” (vs. 26). • Jesus said: “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid” (vs. 27).

  5. Reaction of the Disciples • Peter was not so sure, and called back, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to you on the water” (vs. 28). • Jesus said, “Come.” Peter got out of the boat.

  6. Peter Walks on Water • Peter began to walk on the water toward Jesus. • When he took his eyes off Jesus he began to sink. • Peter cries out to Jesus “Save Me” • Jesus gets him by the hand

  7. Lessons from Walking On Water I. We are Sent on a Mission

  8. Jesus has a mission for us Matt. 28:19-20 Accomplished by A.D. 64 Col. 1:22,23

  9. Lessons from Walking On Water I. We are Sent on a Mission II. Our Lord is Praying

  10. In Heaven Praying for us “For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us:” Heb.9:24

  11. Lessons from Walking On Water I. We are Sent on a Mission II. Our Lord is Praying III. On a Troubled Sea

  12. Sea of life is troubled.... “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Ps.46:1 Eph.3:20-21 He is with us in every hour of need !

  13. Lessons from Walking On Water I. We are Sent on a Mission II. Our Lord is Praying III. On a Troubled Sea IV. Why We Begin to Sink?

  14. Peter looked at the waves and took his eyes off Jesus When we take our eyes off Jesus and look at the storms of life we begin to sink.

  15. Phil. 4:5-7 “peace of God” “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, Rejoice.” Phil. 4:4 “Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.” Matt. 14:27b

  16. Jesus is with us in every Storm of life ! “I am with you always” Matt. 28:20 “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Rom. 8:28

  17. “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” Heb. 13:5-6

  18. Lessons from Walking On Water I. We are Sent on a Mission II. Our Lord is Praying III. On a Troubled Sea IV. Why We Begin to Sink? V. Hand is Stretched Forth

  19. Peter needed help ! Jesus will help us immediately Psalms 78:19-22 Matt. 7:7-8 “You ask and do not receive, because you ask amiss, that you may spend it on your pleasures.”James 4:3

  20. Lessons from Walking On Water I. We are Sent on a Mission II. Our Lord is Praying III. On a Troubled Sea IV. Why We Begin to Sink? V. Hand is Stretched Forth VI. Stay In the Ship

  21. The ship represents the Church “to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen” Eph. 3:21 We can cross the stormy sea of life if we stay in the church.

  22. Lessons from Walking On Water I. We are Sent on a Mission II. Our Lord is Praying III. On a Troubled Sea IV. Why We Begin to Sink? V. Hand is Stretched Forth VI. Stay In the Ship

  23. Matt. 14:22-33 Are you in the church ? Walking On Water

  24. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 evanscoc@bellsouth.net www.evansgachurchofchrist.org Sunday Morning Sept. 7, 2008

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