Courage Isn’t the Absence of Fear | The Gospel of Matthew

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Pastor Matt flips his panicking wife upside down during a diving storm to drag her to safety.

Pastor Matt Brown teaches from Matthew 14 on trusting Jesus during difficult times, using the story of Jesus walking on water and Peter's attempt to illustrate courage amid fear. He shares personal anecdotes, like a scary diving experience with his wife, and discusses how storms can deepen faith and help others.

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A direct sermon on trust, suffering, and following Jesus through hard seasons.

Pastor Matt's Matthew 14 message centers on a blunt question: what happens to faith when life turns rough and Jesus seems to lead through the very things people would rather avoid?

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Need a straight-talk sermon about trusting Jesus when the water gets rough?

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