The Prophetic Point
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Introduction:
As we come to the close of this powerful week of Holy Convocation, I’m reminded that every message we’ve heard has been a piece of one divine conversation. On Sunday, we talked about stepping out of the boat in faith. Bishop Coggins taught us that vision keeps us moving toward the promise. Apostle Musser reminded us that we were created for a purpose. Dr. Pitner showed us that greatness is found in serving. Pastor White declared that every promise of God is “Yes and Amen” in Christ. Pastor Banks stirred our hearts with the truth that unity releases power.
When you put it all together, it’s clear that God is calling us to step out in faith, pursue His vision, live with purpose, serve with humility, stand on His promises, and walk together in unity—because when we do, nothing can stop what God wants to do through His Church.
When I use the phrase “Prophetic Sentence,” I mean this: I believe that each minister who stood behind this pulpit during Holy Convocation heard from the Lord and delivered a message specifically for this house. Each word built upon the last, and together they form a single prophetic declaration—a sentence from Heaven—revealing God’s direction for the coming year.
Our focus for the year ahead is contained within that sentence. As each of us receives what God intended for us, and as we live out the application of those truths in our daily lives, the whole Church will grow—spiritually, relationally, and missionally.
Transition to the Text
That brings us back to where we started—Matthew 14, where Peter stepped out of the boat. It wasn’t just a moment of courage; it was a moment of revelation. Jesus wasn’t teaching Peter how to walk on water; He was teaching him how to walk by faith. Every lesson we’ve heard this week—faith, vision, purpose, servanthood, promise, and unity—meets us right here on the water’s edge.
Because before there can be vision, before we can serve, before we can walk in promise or unity, we first have to answer the call to come. Faith is always the first step.
So let’s look again at this familiar story—not as people safe in the boat, but as disciples being called to step out, trusting that the same Jesus who called us out will keep us from going under.
{Sunday Morning}I started this year with a message on faith.
{Sunday Morning}I started this year with a message on faith.
Matthew 14:22-33.
29 So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus.
30 But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!”
31 And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
My Point last week as it is today is that, as those who follow The Lord Jesus, we are to follow Him in faith.
My Point last week as it is today is that, as those who follow The Lord Jesus, we are to follow Him in faith.
all of us who believe want to walk in faith and not site, we find ourselves afraid of failure.
all of us who believe want to walk in faith and not site, we find ourselves afraid of failure.
Failure is not our biggest problem. In action is a bigger problem than failure.
Failure is not our biggest problem. In action is a bigger problem than failure.
Peter stepped out of the boat.
Peter stepped out of the boat.
When Peter stepped out of the boat his natural body was not supposed to be able to do that.
When Peter stepped out of the boat his natural body was not supposed to be able to do that.
Like everyone else, when he realized that he was doing the imposable he took his eyes off Jesus and began to sink.
Like everyone else, when he realized that he was doing the imposable he took his eyes off Jesus and began to sink.
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This is the message:
This is the message:
Jesus rescued Peter from his own performance! So, we should get out of the boat and trust that the same God that called us out of that boat is not as concerned with our performance on the sea. He is most concerned with our willingness to come.
Jesus rescued Peter from his own performance! So, we should get out of the boat and trust that the same God that called us out of that boat is not as concerned with our performance on the sea. He is most concerned with our willingness to come.
{Monday Night} Bishop Randy Coggins. “Walking on the Edge of your promise.”
{Monday Night} Bishop Randy Coggins. “Walking on the Edge of your promise.”
Proverbs 29:18 KJV Without Vision The People Parrish.
3 John 2:1 That you prosper even as your soul prospers.
{Tuesday Night Apostle Fritz Musser “Created for a Purpose.”
{Tuesday Night Apostle Fritz Musser “Created for a Purpose.”
14 This is now the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.
{Wednesday Night} Dr. Kim Pitner “Servoloution”
{Wednesday Night} Dr. Kim Pitner “Servoloution”
Matthew 23:11 The greatest among you is the servant of all.
{Thursday Night Pastor Shane White} “On the way to our promise.”
{Thursday Night Pastor Shane White} “On the way to our promise.”
2 Corinthians 1:20. For all the promises of God find their yes in Him that why it is through him that we utter out amen to God for his glory.
{Friday Night Pastor Ricky Banks} “UNI, Yo.
{Friday Night Pastor Ricky Banks} “UNI, Yo.
32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
This Years Sentence is All week long, the Lord reminded us that faith steps out, vision sees beyond, purpose drives us, servanthood grounds us, promise sustains us, and unity empowers us—together revealing that God is calling us to walk boldly toward His purpose with hearts fixed on Him.
This Years Sentence is All week long, the Lord reminded us that faith steps out, vision sees beyond, purpose drives us, servanthood grounds us, promise sustains us, and unity empowers us—together revealing that God is calling us to walk boldly toward His purpose with hearts fixed on Him.
Conclusion
So as this week reminds us—faith steps out, vision looks ahead, purpose gives direction, service reveals greatness, promise fuels endurance, and unity releases power. Like Peter, we may not always walk perfectly, but the same Jesus who called us out of the boat will always reach out His hand to lift us up. All He asks is that we keep coming.
