Just seen a video about Slade Evangelical Church where Wes McNabb is pastor who is ‘dynamic and young’. He’s telling a few jokes about how unqualified he feels to be speaking… a bad joke sadly about baloons.
We’re looking at Matthew 14:22-33, Jesus walking on water. Key verse 33 – we need to be worshippers of King Jesus – Christian men, do you love Jesus, has he captivated your heart? Does your wife, kids, friends know that you love Jesus? Your community needs you to be caught up with Jesus.
1. King of Authority v.22-23
Jesus’ authority is staggering, thousands are ready to crown Jesus king, he’s just fed all of them, but he dismisses them. Authority of Satan and demons, authority over my life and on the last day authority over everyone.
2. King of Knowledge v.24-25
Jesus knows exactly where the disciples are, he knows where you are! We are his children, so it’s his business to know where we are, the storm may be bad, but never beyond his care. Jesus steps in to work powerfully. King Jesus knows!
3. King of Love v.26-31
The disciples are scared, but Jesus says take courage, don’t be afraid, it’s me king Jesus! Jesus says come, he knows Peter’s gonna fail but he still says come – he invites us to come and receive his love, to be saved. Do you remember when you cried ‘Lord save me’? Cry out again, take heart, he’ll catch you.
4. King of Power v.32-33
The wind died down. He made the sea! We’re weak and helpless, but King Jesus has the power, power that brings us to our knees to worship. Time to get back to our first love, to be taken up with Jesus, to worship him. I’m passionate about the power of Jesus to change peoples lives, to transform people into worship. Get music, get books, read the word, spend time with God, get friends who love Jesus and ask tough questions. Go and worship him like never before and share him with a dying world. Have we forgotten how great King Jesus is? There’s no one who comes close to Jesus!
This guy is good – Jesus – but also Wes McNabb. He’s from Lancashire and sounds a little bit like Les Dennis. Jesus is the King!
