Sunday Sermon

Water Walkers Dave Shaner February 23, 2003

Introduction: Anybody who gets anywhere in the kingdom of God has to travel by faith. Do you want to spend the rest of your life being in a boat?

25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 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." 28 "Lord, if it's you," Peter replied, "tell me to come to you on the water." 29 "Come," he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 30 But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!" 31 Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. "You of little faith," he said, "why did you doubt?" 32 And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. 33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, "Truly you are the Son of God."  - Matthew 14:25-33

I. Conviction - ___________________________________

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II. To be a Water Walker:

A. Invitation - The call ____________________.

1. His assignments often make you face one of your fears.

2. Fear is the #1 reason we avoid what God wants us to do.

B. Reservation - The boat _____________________.

1. Parable of the talents - Matthew 25

2. The rich young ruler - Matthew 19

3. I Peter 3:14-15

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. "Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened." But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect

C. Motivation - The water ____________________!

1. Water walkers desire to in the presence of God.

2. People who step out of the boat experience God's presence in a dimension that people who stay in the boat will never know.

III. What step would you take if you had more faith?

Conclusion: You just can't admire a story from the boat. You have to do something.

Lord, grant me more faith to _______________________________

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