Flawed but Faithful “Peter’s Impressive Courage”
Pastor Lee Faust
Part of Sermons
April 21, 2024

For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7 NLT

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18 NIV

PETER’S

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But the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves because the wind was against it.
Matthew 14:24 NIV

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
James 1:2-4 NIV

Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
Matthew 14:25-26 NIV

PETER’S

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PETER’S

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But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to SINK, cried out “Lord, save me! Matthew 14:30 NIV

And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshipped Him, saying “Truly you are the Son of God.
Matthew 14:32-33 NIV