1. “Faith That Goes Beyond Fear” Matthew 14:22-33 …So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water...

2. Matthew 14:22-33  Matt. 14: 22 - 25 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away.  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.  But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.  Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea.

3. Sea of Galilee (also Sea of Tiberias also Sea of Gennesaret) Sea of Galilee

4. There is not a fear that exists that cannot be conquered by Faith  Matt. 14:26-29 And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear.  But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid."  And Peter answered Him and said, "Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water."  So He said, "Come." And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water… to go to Jesus.

5. There is not a fear that exists that cannot be conquered by Faith  Matt. 14:30-33 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, "Lord, save me!"  And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, "O you of little faith, why did you doubt?"  And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.  Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, "Truly You are the Son of God."

6. There is not a fear that exists that cannot be conquered by Faith  God has given to every believer the same starting level of faith. It is a Gift, a spiritual Gift.  Eph. 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God,  Rom. 12:3 … as to each God did deal a measure of faith,

7. There is not a fear that exists that cannot be conquered by Faith  Faith …is the Language of Heaven and is what Heaven responds to.  Faith grows and can be increased 1) by Hearing the WORD of God; 2) and by exercising your faith.  There is not a fear that exists that cannot be conquered by Faith. You need to face the fear head on, not shy away or try to go around it.  It is really up to you what you do with the measure of Faith (Rom 12:3) that God has given to you.

8. There is not a fear that exists that cannot be conquered by Faith  “Faith” – the God kind of faith is already within you.  Rom. 10:8 But what does it say? "THE WORD IS NEAR YOU, IN YOUR MOUTH AND IN YOUR HEART" (that is, the word of faith which we preach):  Faith is a living seed in side you. Mustard seed that is small. Matt 3:31  Baby seed (Saving faith); Growing seed (Active Faith); Mature seed (Powerful faith)  Faith is also like a muscle also. You are born with it, it is there, but if you never use it, it will never be strong. If you use it suddenly and it is not strong it will not hold up and needs to be healed. 10 Ft. high Mustard seed plant

9. There is not a fear that exists that cannot be conquered by Faith  Faith …is the power connection cord to the Holy Spirit.  Do not pray for God to give you faith! He has.  Sometimes, you will need to pray about a situation, until faith rises and then you stand with your faith.  Peace and Faith - Powerful faith…operates in complete and perfect Peace. Isa. 26: 3  Isa. 26:3 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.  Isa. 26:4 Trust in the LORD forever, for the LORD GOD is an everlasting rock.  Start exercising your faith in small ways, and then increase in increments.  Faith..is a force that overcomes things! When you begin overcoming, you will enjoy overcoming.