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Bold Moves

Get Out of the Boat

Sunday, March 22, 20269am
📖 Matthew 14:22-33 (NLT)
Peter stepping from the boat shows us that real faith takes intentional risk. Jesus may allow divine disorder to stretch us, reveal more of who He is, and call us beyond the comfort that once felt secure. We are challenged to respond when Christ says, “Come.” Wind and waves may remain, but we can keep our attention on Jesus and take the next faithful step into God’s adventure.
Key Points
1.
Bold moves may start in “divine disorder”—Jesus may insist you enter a situation that stretches your faith; being obedient doesn’t exempt you from storms.
2.
Bold moves require seeing Jesus differently; God may show up in unfamiliar ways that don’t match expectations, and missing that can keep you in disorder longer than necessary.
3.
Faith begins when you hear Jesus’ voice, not when you understand his method; Jesus’ presence is enough even if the storm hasn’t changed.
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Triggered faith asks for permission to do what seems impossible (“tell me to come”), not just relief from circumstances; Jesus’ instruction is simple: “Come.”
5.
Stepping out on Jesus’ word is faith (not mere risk); even if you falter, every step out of the boat is a step closer to Jesus and destiny.

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Sermon Summary

Peter stepping from the boat shows us that real faith takes intentional risk. Jesus may allow divine disorder to stretch us, reveal more of who He is, and call us beyond the comfort that once felt secure.

We are challenged to respond when Christ says, “Come.” Wind and waves may remain, but we can keep our attention on Jesus and take the next faithful step into God’s adventure.

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