First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Cambridge, Massachusetts

The Lord’s Day March 28, 2004 Anno Domini

Matthew 14:22-33

Walking on Water

If we doubt the Lord’s power, we lose the ability to do what the Lord has enabled us to do.

  I.  Preparation.
 

      A.  Jesus is preparing his disciples for their calling.
      B.  Prayer and restoration alone with God.
        

Luke 18:1; Matthew 26:41; 9:38; John 17:9, 15.

      C.  The gospel of Christ: mission and messengers.
        

Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 12:2; 5:7-8; John 17:3; Luke 22:32.

  II.  On the sea.
 

      A.  The wind and the waves.
        

Google: roman boat sea of galilee

      B.  Jesus walks to the disciples.
        

Job 9:8; Psalm 77:19.

      C.  Their fright and Christ’s comfort.
     

   III. Close to Christ.
 

      A.  Peter’s assurance and boldness.
      B.  Peter’s doubt and rescue.
        

Matthew 8:26; 21:22; James1:6.

      C.  Calm.
      D.  worship and testimony.
        

Matthew 8:27; 14:33, 61.

  IV.  Walking on water.
 

      A.  Do you see a ghost or the Lord Jesus?
     

      B.  What are the possible impossibilities in your life?
     

      C.  How do you prepare to walk on water?
         1.  Prayer alone to God.
         2.  Watch out what you ask of the Lord.
         3.  Living by faith in the Son of God.
         4.  Jesus will never let you sink.
        

Pastor Christian Adjemian, Dipl.Div., Ph.D.

phone: 617.864.3185