This week's sermon is based on Matthew's reading of the story of Jesus (and Peter) walking on the water in Matthew 14:22-36. It's noted that both Mark and John tell the story as well, but they both leave out the part about Peter. Here we see Peter challenging Jesus to prove who he says he is and in the process Peter begins to sing into the water. Jesus' 2 comments for the basis of this sermon. First he says "Take courage. It is I. Do not be afraid." Words of hope and a reminder that he is always with us, no matter what the circumstance and the chaos of the situation. He was with Peter at that moment and not back on the shore as Peter assumed. Jesus also says "Why do you doubt, o you of little faith." Most often we consider this to be refering to the moment when Peter sinks into the water. this sermon suggests that Peter's doubting is rather demonstrated when he tests Jesus "if you really are who you say you are, then..." These words are very similar to what Satan says to Jesus back in Matt. chapter 4. Let us remember Jesus is always with us. that's the promise of this story. (click here) http://www.seaviewbaptist.com/podcast/20070819.mp3

This sermon is about the way pride can get in the way of God's healing in our lives. It's also about how God uses whatever means possible to get his good news to us, even outside our normal channels of authority. Naaman, a genearl of a foreign power, seeks healing from a prophet of God, Elisha, and gets it, but not the way he expected. He learns a lesson in humility that we all need to learn. Read 2 Kings 5:1-19 for details. (click here) http://www.seaviewbaptist.com/podcast/20070813.mp3

Today' sermon is based on the parable of the Good Samaritan told by Jesus in Luke 10:25-37. Although it portrays a hated enemy in a positive light and thus confounds his hearers, Jesus makes his point that the definition of 'neighbor' is more about what you do than where you live. His techinque of questioning the questioner and of telling parables engages the reader and makes you want to hear how he brings it all together. 'Go and do likewise' challenges us to realize that we can be and ARE neighbors to anyone we help along life's journey. (Click here) http://www/seaviewbaptist.com/podcast/20070805.mp3