Can We or Can’t We? | Peter Walks on Water | Matthew 14:22–33 | Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

Can we truly do great things for God—or can’t we? In this sermon for the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost, we examine the story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14:22–33 and discover the tension between faith and doubt, zeal and humility, human ability and divine grace. Peter steps out of the boat at Christ’s command and experiences something miraculous. Yet when his faith falters, he begins to sink. Immediately, Jesus reaches out his hand and saves him. What does Peter’s experience teach us about Christian discipleship? We are neither called to trust in our own strength nor to believe that we have no part to play in the work of God. Instead, Christ calls us to respond faithfully to his commands while recognizing that everything we accomplish depends upon his grace. The faithful Christian cries out both, “Lord, command me!” and “Lord, save me!” This sermon explores faith, doubt, Christian discipleship, divine grace, and the steadfast love of Jesus Christ.

📖 Gospel: Matthew 14:22–33

⛪ Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost

✝️ Anglican Church of the Good Shepherd