1. And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them: Deuteronomy 28:13 October 30, 2011 Rev. David B. Hanson Deaf Liberty Baptist Church Overland Park, Kansas

2. Take Risks in Trusting God in All Things II Corinthians 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:) 1. Put our belief in God whom we cannot see 2. Put our faith in His promise to work all things 3. Put our faith in the love of God to transform us

4. Jesus’ Disciples Faced the Storm Matthew 14:24-33 24 But the ship was now in the midst of the sea, tossed with waves: for the wind was contrary.

5. Jesus Walked on the Sea Matthew 14:24-33 25 And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.

6. Jesus’ Disciples Were Scared Matthew 14:24-33 26 And when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, It is a spirit; and they cried out for fear.

7. Jesus Told His Disciples Not to Worry Matthew 14:24-33 27 But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

9. Peter Walked on the Sea Matthew 14:24-33 28 And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. 29 And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.

11. Peter Was Scared and Began to Sink Matthew 14:24-33 30 But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me. 31 And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?

13. Jesus Calmed the Storm Matthew 14:24-33 32 And when they were come into the ship, the wind ceased. 33 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.

14. Jesus’ Challenges Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. 1. Jesus always gives us opportunities to face the challenges. 2. Jesus always calls us to do the challenges. 3. Jesus always gives us the blessings. 4. Jesus always confirms His presence. 5. Jesus always promises to help us.