Matthew 14:22-33

Mat 26:26 And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is My body." Mat 26:27 Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. Mat 26:28 For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. Mat 26:29 But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."

Making It Through the Storms of Life

Matthew 8:24-27Matthew 14:22-33John 6:15-21

Making It Through the Storms of Life

Mat 14:22-33 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. 23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. 24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. 25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid." 28 And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water." 29 So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. 30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!" 31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?“ 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

We Are Going to Have Storms!

James 1:2; 1 Corinthians 10:13

Enjoy the good times and be thankful!

Prepare for storms before they come!

Storms often come on the heels of success!

Beware of shallow theology!

Remember six things …

Jas 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials,

1Co 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you except such as is

common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with

the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to

bear it.

Remember Who Is in Control• When storms arise—we

need to turn to the sovereign Lord.• Matthew 8:25-27• Psalm 89:9

• God may not have appointed the storm—but He does allow it.• Job 1:9-12• Ecclesiastes 9:11

Mat 8:25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!" Mat 8:26 But He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. Mat 8:27 So the men marveled, saying, "Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"

Psa 89:9 You rule the raging of the sea; When its waves rise, You still them.

Job 1:9-12 So Satan answered the LORD and said, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. 11 But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!" 12 And the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person." So Satan went out from the presence of the LORD.

Ecc 9:11 I returned and saw under the sun that— The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all.

• Jesus told the disciples to get into the boat.• Matthew 14:22

• Storms can bring about growth, strength and patience.• Psalm 4:1• James 1:2-6• Romans 5:3-5

Remember There Is a Purpose

Mat 14:22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.

Psalm 4:1 Hear me when I call, O God of my

righteousness! You have relieved me in my

distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.

Jas 1:2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

Rom 5:3 And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; 4 and perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 Now hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.

•Through faith, storms can refine us, purify us, and bring about the salvation of our souls!•1 Peter 1:6-9

Remember There Is a Purpose

“In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been

grieved by various trials, that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found

to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ.”

Remember There Is a Purpose

“Whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet

believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, receiving

the end of your faith--the salvation of your souls.”

Remember There Is a Purpose

Things I Learned That DayI walked a mile with Pleasure,

She chattered all the way; But left me none the wiser

For all she had to say! I walked a mile with Sorrow, And never a word said she;

But, oh, the things I learned that day from her When sorrow walked with me!

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Remember There Is a Purpose

• Jesus had gone up into the

mountain to pray.• Matthew 14:23

• Sometimes we may wonder

where Jesus is. • John 6:17

Remember Jesus Is Our Intercessor

Mat 14:23 And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there.

Joh 6:17 got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and Jesus had not come to them.

• We need to know that Jesus is

working for us.• Hebrews 7:25• Romans 8:34

• He will never leave us—

NEVER!• Hebrews 13:5,6

Remember Jesus Is Our Intercessor

Heb 7:25 Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

Rom 8:34 Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.

Heb 13:5 Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU." 6 So we may boldly say: "THE LORD IS MY HELPER; I WILL NOT FEAR. WHAT CAN MAN DO TO ME?"

• The disciples rowed for three or four miles against a strong and contrary wind.• Matt 14:24,25• John 6:19

Remember, You Can’t Make It on Your Own

Mat 14:24 But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. 25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

Joh 6:19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid.

• Can’t you hear the disciples saying, ”row harder;” ”work harder.”• Ephes 2:8-10

• We need Jesus!• Matthew 8:25• John 14:6

Remember, You Can’t Make It on Your Own

Eph 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Mat 8:25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!"

Joh 14:6 Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

• He is always close by.• Matthew 8:24,25

• We may not recognize Him.

• Matthew 14:26• John 6:19

• Jesus will come to calm our fears.

• Matthew 14:25-27• John 6:19,20

Remember, Jesus Is Near

Mat 8:24-25 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. 25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing!"

Mat 14:26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.

Joh 6:19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid.

Mat 14:25 Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. 26 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid."

Joh 6:19 So when they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and drawing near the boat; and they were afraid. Joh 6:20 But He said to them, "It is I; do not be afraid."

• He has power over the wind and the sea.• Matthew 8:26,27

• When Jesus is in our lives, there is peace.• Matthew 14:31-33

Remember, Jesus Has Power Over Storms

Mat 8:26 But He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. Mat 8:27 So the men marveled, saying, "Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"

Mat 14:31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?" 32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. 33 Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

• We will reach our intended destination if we, by faith, trust and obey the Lord.• Matthew 14:22• John 6:21

• I may not know your problem, but I know the answer!

Remember, Jesus Has Power Over Storms

Mat 14:22 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.

Joh 6:21 Then they willingly received Him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land where they were going.

• Remember who is in control.

• Remember, there is a purpose.

• Remember, Jesus is our Intercessor.

Riding out the Storms of Life

• Remember, you can’t make it on your own.• Remember, Jesus is near.• Remember, Jesus has power over the

storms.

Riding out the Storms of Life

We are going to

have storms!

The real question is

how will we face them?

Riding out the Storms of Life

God has not promised us a storm- free journey, but He will provide the faithful with a safe

landing!

Riding out the Storms of Life

The greatest storm of all is coming for those who fail to trust and obey the Lord!

2 Corinthians 5:102 Thessalonians 1:7-9 Are you ready?

2Co 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

2Th 1:7-9 and to give you who are troubled rest with us when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels, 8 in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power,

The Preparations Needed

• Hear the word of God—Romans 10:17• Believe—John 8:24• Repent—Acts 17:30• Confess—Acts 8:37• Baptism—Colossians 2:12• Continue to grow—1 Corinthians 15:58• Erring Christian—James 5:16