10.03.2021 Sermon: DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE IMPOSSIBLE (The Kingdom Project #3)

First Christian Church of Malvern's message from October 3, 2021. The Kingdom Project is a four-part series about how God works the impossible. Today, is part 3 and we learn to not be afraid of the impossible.

Topic: Don't Be Afraid of the Impossible (The Kingdom Project #3)
Key Scripture - Matthew 14:22-25 NLT

Matthew 14:22-36 NLT Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself to pray. Night fell while he was there alone. Meanwhile, the disciples were in trouble far away from land, for a strong wind had risen, and they were fighting heavy waves. About three o’clock in the morning Jesus came toward them, walking on the water. When the disciples saw him walking on the water, they were terrified. In their fear, they cried out, “It’s a ghost!” But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” Then Peter called to him, “Lord, if it’s really you, tell me to come to you, walking on the water.” “Yes, come,” Jesus said. So Peter went over the side of the boat and walked on the water toward Jesus. But when he saw the strong wind and the waves, he was terrified and began to sink. “Save me, Lord!” he shouted. Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?” When they climbed back into the boat, the wind stopped. Then the disciples worshiped him. “You really are the Son of God!” they exclaimed. After they had crossed the lake, they landed at Gennesaret. When the people recognized Jesus, the news of his arrival spread quickly throughout the whole area, and soon people were bringing all their sick to be healed. They begged him to let the sick touch at least the fringe of his robe, and all who touched him were healed.

** Staying in prayer and connecting to God helps the impossible happen.
** Why are we afraid of the impossible? -Trouble will come.
** We are fearful of the winds of change.
** Fighting the heavy waves will get tiring.
** We are afraid to see the impossible.
** Fear of the impossible stops when we hear Jesus' voice.
** Fear of the impossible stops when we are courageous enough to step out.
** Fear leaves when we keep our eyes on Jesus.

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