Following Christ, Living By Faith

Following Christ, Living By Faith
The Gospel of Matthew 14.22-33

A. FAITH IS FOR THE REAL WORLD

            1.  A world of darkness

            2.  A world filled with waves

            3.  A world where the wind is often in our faces

            4.  A world where fear strikes

B. FAITH IS GOD’S CREATION

            1.  Faith begins with a Word from Christ

            2.  Faith opens our eyes to see what is possible

            3.  Faith is nourished and strengthened by the Word of Christ

            4.  Faith shows itself in our obedience

C. FAITH SOMETIMES FALTERS

            1.  Degrees of faith

            2.  A strong faith faltering

            3.  Sinking

D. FAITH CAN BE RESTORED

            1.  Through prayer:  Save me!

            2.  By Jesus:  LORD, save me!

            3.  With correction:  Why did you doubt?

            4.  Refocus:  Turn your eyes  back to Jesus

John Olson