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May 25, 2025

Peace in the Pieces

Peace in the Pieces

Passage: Matthew 14:22-32

Speaker: Seth Bundy

Category: Sunday Sermons

Keywords: how to find peace in chaos, matthew 14 jesus walking on water, what does it mean to walk by faith, how to trust jesus in anxiety, why did peter sink, what is true peace in the bible, how to overcome fear biblically, christian response to stress, sermon on jesus calming storms, burnt hickory peace message

This message explores Matthew 14 and what it means to trust Jesus when life feels chaotic. As Peter steps out in faith, he quickly learns that peace isn't about calm circumstances but about keeping our eyes on Christ. We’re reminded that the storms of life don’t mean God has left us—and that surrender, not control, is the way to lasting peace. If you’re carrying burdens or wrestling with fear, this message offers encouragement to lay it down and walk in freedom.

Peace in the Pieces

 

May 25, 2025

John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you.
Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
Matthew 14:22
Immediately he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
Matthew 14:23
And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went up on the mountain by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone.
Matthew 14:24
But the boat by this time was a long way from the land, beaten by the waves,
for the wind was against them.

PRINCIPLE: doesn't exempt us from storms.

Genesis 50:20
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.
John 16:33
In this world you will have tribulation. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
Matthew 14:25–27
25 And in the fourth watch of the night he came to them, walking on the sea. 26 But when the disciples saw him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” and they cried out in fear. 27 But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”

PRINCIPLE: Jesus is with us in our .

Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Matthew 14:28–29
28 And Peter answered him, “Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.” 29 He said, “Come.” So Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water and came to Jesus.

PRINCIPLE: doesn't guarantee calm circumstances.

Matthew 14:30
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out,
“Lord, save me.”

PRINCIPLE: Peace comes when we meditate on instead of .

Matthew 14:31
Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him,
“O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
Matthew 11:28–30
28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 14:32
And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.

PRINCIPLE: Peace comes from the Of Jesus, not the absence of storms.

Matthew 14:33
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
4 Quick Walkaways 

1. Keep your on Jesus

Matthew 14:30
But when he saw the wind, he was afraid, and beginning to sink he cried out,
‘Lord, save me’.

2. to God

Philippians 4:6–7
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

3. Make time to .

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God.

4. Stay close to .

Ecclesiastes 4:9–10
9 "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up!"
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