To Walk on Water

Thesis: To Walk on Water you better get out of the boat.

1. Context

• Could have been a very difficult day for Jesus and His followers.
  a. Jesus heard John has been murdered.
  b. He retired to Pray
  c. He feeds 5000 + people
  d. He retired to Pray
  e. He sends his disciples to Gennesaret on a boat

2. A Ghost

• Disciples are convinced Jesus is a ghost walking on the water.
• He comes to us in our darkest hour.
• Jesus walking on water reveals His divine presence and power.

3. Do not be Afraid

• Jesus said' "Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid"
• I am with you. I AM!
• They knew their Lord, do you?

4. "COME"

• Jesus said "come" so Peter got out of the boat.
• To walk on water - you need to recognize God's presence in your life.
• This is a story of faith and obedience.
• What is your boat?
• If you want to walk on water, you better get out of the boat.

5. Expect Problems - "LORD, SAVE ME!"

• Peter left the boat and walked towards Jesus, "He saw the wind".
• He began to sink and cried out "Lord, save me"
• Cry to Jesus when we are going down

6. The Hand that Saves

• Out of the boat is where we meet Jesus
• Jesus took hold of him
• Christ saved him
• If you know Christ call out to him when going down and he will reach out to you.
• If you don't know him all you have to do is call on to him -LORD SAVE ME!! Jesus will take a hold of you.

7. Little Faith

• "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"
• Peter took his focus off of Christ.
• Are you focusing on Jesus or the storm raging around you?
• Bring Christ in to your boat
• Back in the boat with Jesus the storm ceases.
• Truly you are the Son