Get Back in the Boat
What if the goal of following Jesus isn’t always to get out of the storm—but to learn how to stay faithful in the middle of it?
In this message, Get Back in the Boat, we take a fresh look at the familiar story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14. Rather than focusing only on Peter’s courage to step out of the boat, this sermon asks a different question: What if Jesus was teaching Peter the value of staying committed when things get difficult?
We often respond to hardship by trying to fix everything or by walking away. But Jesus offers another way: learning to sail through the storm. Real spiritual growth isn’t simply about escaping difficult circumstances; it’s about allowing God to transform us in the middle of them.
“God doesn’t want you to be free from your trials. He wants you to be free in them.”
This message challenges us to remain faithful in our relationships, our responsibilities, our churches, and our calling—even when the waters are rough. Because sometimes the miracle isn’t walking on water. Sometimes the miracle is having the grace to stay in the boat.
Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33
Message: Get Back in the Boat