Mission Church
Week 4 - GET OUT OF THE BOAT
THE DECISIONS WE MAKE TODAY, DETERMINE THE LIFE STORIES YOU TELL TOMORROW. #Stories #MissionChurch
THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE TODAY WILL DETERMINE THE GOD STORIES YOU TELL TOMORROW. #Stories #MissionChurch
Our passion here at Mission Church is to connect your story with God's purpose.
We Must have a WHATEVER it takes mentality. #Stories #MissionChurch
Matthew 14:22-33 NLT
God wants to give you a story to tell.
Peter had a story to tell.
1) He Got out of the boat.
2) When he faltered he called on God.
God is looking for people who will:
1. GET OUT OF THE BOAT
YOUR GOD STORY BEGINS WHEN YOU GET OUT OF THE BOAT. #Stories #MissionChurch
Matthew 14:28-29 NLT
Defy the odds, look different, set the pace.
What does it look like to be a follower of Christ?
Be the change you want to see!
Don't get stuck in the boat, get out of the boat.
Don't worry about what others will think.
Galatians 1:10 NLT
Your story is meant to please God, not people. #Stories #MissionChurch
God is looking for people who will:
2. OPERATE WITHOUT FEAR.
Fear is a liar and there is no room for fear in my story. #Stories #MissionChurch
Jesus called out to the disciples, "don't be afraid, take courage."
Joshua 1:9 NIVUK
1 John 4:18 NIVUK
You can look fear right in the face and laugh, because it has NO authority over you.
YOUR GOD STORY BEGINS WHEN YOU GET OUT OF THE BOAT! #Stories #MissionChurch
God is looking for people who will:
3. FOCUS ON HIM
Matthew 14:30 NIVUK
What do you do when you begin to sink?
James 4:8 come near to God, and He will come near you.
Don't allow distractions to become detours in your story. When you set your gaze on Jesus, distractions fame and your story is stronger than ever.
1Chronicles 16:11 Look to the LORD and his strength, seek his face always.
Complaining, Avoiding, Isolating, Complaining,
all get your focus Off what is true, what is right, and what is Holy.
Hebrews 12:2-4 NIVUK
When you fix your eyes on Jesus, your story can be filled with joy. His joy is set before you.
Despite your circumstances, despite what you may see, His joy is yours.
YOUR GOD STORY BEGINS WHEN YOU GET OUT OF THE BOAT! #Stories #MissionChurch
Peter went on to do some messed up things; he denied Jesus, he attacked people, he even tried to correct Jesus.
BUT, he was also instrumental in the start of the church, he performed many miracles. He got out of the boat!
What boat are you stuck in?
1) Comfort
2) Disbelief
3) Judgement
4) Isolation
Are you willing to ditch your boat today? To fix your eyes on Jesus, and allow your story to be fulfilled?
THE DECISIONS YOU MAKE TODAY WILL DETERMINE THE LIFE STORIES YOU TELL TOMORROW. #Stories