“Don’t Let Storms Stop Your Worship”

Dr. Rodney Mason, Instructor

July 15, 2025

“Don’t Let Storms Stop Your Worship”

Matthew 14:30-33

Job 14:1 reads, “Man that is born of a woman is of few days and full of trouble.” (KJV) This
verse reveals that no person, believer or unbeliever, can go through life without problems
and pain. The trick of the devil is to cause trials and tribulations to keep Christians from
expressing reverence to God. There are numerous accounts of individuals in the Bible
and throughout life who worshipped the Lord while facing difficulties. This lesson is designed
to share valid reasons to worship God even in the midst of storms.

Breakdown of Matthew 14:22-33

1. The by the Master Verses 22-24
2. The with the Master Verses 25-31
3. The about the Master Verses 32-33

1. Believers should worship the Lord in storms because of His .
Verses 22-23
“Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him
to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. 23) After he had dismissed them,
he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. Later that night, he was there
alone.” (NIV)

2. Believers should worship the Lord in storms because of His .
Verses 24-25
“And the boat was already a considerable distance from land, buffeted by the waves
because the wind was against it. 25) Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them,
walking on the lake.” (NIV)

3. Believers should worship the Lord in storms because of His .
Verses 26-27
“When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,”
they said, and cried out in fear. 27) But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take
courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” (NIV)

4. Believers should worship the Lord in storms because of His .
Verses 28-29
“Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
29) “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water
and came toward Jesus.” (NIV)

5. Believers should worship the Lord in storms because of His .
Verses 30-32
“But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord,
save me!” 31) Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of
little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” 32) And when they climbed into the boat,
the wind died down.” (NIV)