Title: Faith to the Nth Degree

Text: Matthew 14:31

I. When Little Faith is Bad.

A. ...when it is supposed to be bigger Matt. 14:31.

B. ...it is dependent on appearances Matt. 14:30.

C. ...it is affected by surrounding circumstances Matt. 14:30.

D. ..it fears peril more than God.

E. ...it is unreasonable.

II. When is Little Faith Graced and Commended?

A. ...it is at least faith—the weakest faith is still faith Matt. 14:31;17:19-20;6:30.

B. ...it attempts to get to Jesus 14:29.

C. .. it turns to prayer in time of trouble 14:30.

III. Christ Commends Great Faith.

A. He was amazed when it found in unexpected people Matt. 8:9,10.

B. He taught the importance of great faith and its persistence toward God Luke 18:5.

C. Big faith looks toward a big reward from a big God 1 Pet. 1:8,9.