Walked on water lately? Matt. 14:22-33

Message by Glen Miller
February 17, 2008

Risk:

• The possibility of suffering loss or harm
• A factor, thing or course involving uncertain danger

• Something given or received in recompense for worthy behavior A satisfying return or result; profit

1. Get in the boat and expect adventure! 14:22
   • He sent them into the storm (anagkazo)
     • Storms of correction Jonah 1:4
     • Storms of perfection Job 42:5-6
   • God orchestrates Rom. 8:28-29
2. Look for Jesus in the darkest hour! 14:25
   • He saw them straining Mark 6:48
   • God waits 2 Cor. 1:9
3. Listen to His voice when fear paralyzes! 14:27
   • Discern between faith and foolishness
   • God speaks 1 Sam. 3:10
4. Step out of the boat! 14:29
   • Your faith needs to be exercised James 2:17
   • Your faith will be tested James 1:3-4
   • Your faith needs to grow James 2:17 Rom. 10:17
   • God calls Isaiah 6:8
5. Stay focused on Jesus! 14:30
   • Circumstances easily distract
   • God sustains Heb. 12:2
6. Cry out when you sink! 14:30
   • Remember - failure isn’t final
   • God reaches Mark 1:41
7. Step out of the boat again!
   • God gives Acts 16:6-10
8. Where do you need to step out?
   • Giving Luke 6:38
   • Forgiving Eph. 4:32
   • Forgetting Phil. 3:13
   • Ministry Eph. 2:10
   • Sharing John 1:41
   • Partnering Neh. 2:18