1. Faith in the Storm Matthew 14:22-33

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6. 6 Faith in the Storm Matthew 14:22-33 6

7. 7 Storms of Life, Matthew 14:24 Challenge our faith Lord is with us, 2 Timothy 4:16-18 God sees, knows and cares, Mark 6:48; Psalm 11:4; 18:1-3 God calms life’s storms, Matthew 14:32 (Jno. 6:21); 8:23-27 I N THE M IDDLE OF THE S EA Matthew 14:24-27

8. 8 Unknown is Frightening, Matt. 14:25-26 Satan uses fear, Romans 8:35-37 God’s children put away fear, Romans 8:14- 15; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:17-19 Jesus gives us solid hope, John 14:1-4 I N THE M IDDLE OF THE S EA Matthew 14:24-27

9. 9 Calming Assurance from the Master gives Courage, Matt. 14:27 (Mk. 6:49-50) Do not fear tomorrow, Matthew 6:33-34 Do not fear sin, Romans 6:17-18; 1 John 2:1 Do not fear death, Hebrews 2:14-15 Do not fear men, Hebrews 13:6 I N THE M IDDLE OF THE S EA Matthew 14:24-27

10. 10 Desire and Trust the Commands of Christ, Matt. 14:28-29 (Psa. 19:10; 119:9-10, 172) Baptism in water to be saved, Mark 16:16 Give as prospered, 1 Corinthians 16:2 Do not love the world, 1 John 2:15-17 Be holy in an unholy land, 1 Peter 1:15-16 Be faithful even to death, Revelation 2:10 F AITH W ITHOUT F EAR Matthew 14:28-33

11. 11 Faith to Keep our Eyes on Jesus, Matthew 14:30 Must endure through the storms, Heb. 12:1-2 Keep living by faith, 2 Corinthians 5:7-11 F AITH W ITHOUT F EAR Matthew 14:28-33

12. 12 Doubt will Sink Us! Matthew 14:30-31 God’s way works! Jesus is reaching out – ready to save us, Isaiah 59:1-2 Must continue to “sow to the Spirit”, Galatians 6:7-10 F AITH W ITHOUT F EAR Matthew 14:28-33

13. 13 Jesus is the Son of God, Matt. 14:32-33 He walked on water and saved the sinking; He stopped the storm and safely harbored the boat They worshiped Him as the Son of God, 14:33 F AITH W ITHOUT F EAR Matthew 14:28-33

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