1. If you want to walk on water you’ve got to get out of the boat

2. 1  Jesus feeds 5000; from 5 loaves and 2 fish  Jesus sent His disciples across the sea, while He withdraw by himself to the mountain to pray  Disciples boat encountered wind & waves  Jesus came to them walking on water  They thought it was a ghost; were terrified and cried out.  Jesus said, “Take courage, it is I, don’t be afraid.”  Peter wanted to walk on water too.  Jesus ask Peter to come; Peter walk on water  But Peter saw the wind, became afraid, started sinking.  Jesus reached out and caught Peter.  When they climbed onto boat, the wind died down.

3. “Truly you are the Son of God”

4. couch potatoes

5. boat potatoes

6. 5 1.the gift is so valuable  you can’t risk to open and use it 2.the gift is so valuable  you must open and use it  Tragedy of unopened gifts

7. Why must I walk on water?

8. 7  Parable of the talents – Mat 25:14-30  Servants entrusted with great wealth  A chance of a lifetime  respond at once  Every one given gifts; different gifts  value and treasure them

9. 8  The “when – then” game 15 Be very careful, then, how you live –not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is. Eph 5:15-17

10. 9 His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!

11. invitation