Stay Focused - Pastor L. Winans Sr.

Main message: Keep your focus on Jesus in the midst of life's storms — faith (not reasonable doubt or pride) enables you to do what God calls you to do, and when you falter call on Jesus; he will catch, correct, and bring you through so you can finish the work.

Key points:

• The sermon centers on Peter walking on the water (Matthew 14): miracles can occur in the middle of the storm — the storm does not have to cease for God to act.
• Stepping out on God's word may lack approval, resources, or safety (you're "already doing it" before others sanction it); the storm is often part of God’s calling, not a sign to stop.
• Doubt (the reasonable-sounding voice of the intellect) is the enemy of faith and causes you to "begin to sink."
• Pride prevents people from calling for help; when you recognize you're sinking, call on Jesus — he will immediately reach out, catch you, correct you, and restore you.
• Expect opposition when God gives a directive; persevere and complete the mission — the wind (opposition) will cease when the work is finished.

Scriptures mentioned: Psalms 34, Matthew 14:29-33