IMPACT Recap

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone

September 5, 2022 · 0:37:59

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Recap

Pastor Travis Hearn opened with prayer and taught from Matthew 14:25-33, the story of Jesus walking on water and Peter stepping out of the boat. He titled the sermon 'Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone,' emphasizing that one of the greatest enemies to God's purpose for our lives is our own comfort. The message challenged listeners to recognize that God often calls us to get comfortable being uncomfortable, to take courageous steps of faith where His miraculous power is found. Pastor Travis outlined three main takeaways: first, that our miracle is on the other side of our step of faith; second, that staying in our comfort zone comes with a cost, potentially causing us to miss God's calling, as illustrated by the stories of Esau and Jonah; and third, a call to go 'all in' for Jesus, moving beyond a lukewarm, comfortable faith into a wholehearted, disciplined relationship. He concluded with an invitation for everyone to pray and commit to stepping out of their personal boats of comfort and into the full calling God has for them.

Main Points

  • Your miracle is on the other side of your step of faith; to walk in the supernatural, you must step out of the natural.
  • There is a cost that comes with comfort; staying comfortable can make you miss God's calling, purpose, and miraculous work in your life.
  • Go all in for Jesus; move beyond a comfortable, lukewarm faith into a disciplined, wholehearted relationship where He is truly Lord.

Verses Mentioned

  • Matthew 14:25-33 - "Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. 'It’s a ghost,' they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: 'Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.' 'Lord, if it’s you,' Peter replied, 'tell me to come to you on the water.' 'Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, 'Lord, save me!' Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. 'You of little faith,' he said, 'why did you doubt?' And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, 'Truly you are the Son of God.'" (NIV)
  • Joshua 3:15-16 - "Now the Jordan is at flood stage all during harvest. Yet as soon as the priests who carried the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, the water from upstream stopped flowing." (NIV)
  • Jonah 1:3 - "But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that port. After paying the fare, he went aboard and sailed for Tarshish to flee from the LORD." (NIV)
  • Jonah 1:4 - "Then the LORD sent a great wind on the sea, and such a violent storm arose that the ship threatened to break up." (NIV)
  • Jonah 1:12 - "Pick me up and throw me into the sea,' he replied, 'and it will become calm. I know that it is my fault that this great storm has come on you.'" (NIV)
  • Jonah 2:2 - "He said: 'In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.'" (NIV)
  • Revelation 3:15-19 - "I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. You say, ‘I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see. Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.'" (NIV)

Daily Action Plan

Monday

Scripture Reflection: Matthew 14:29 - 'Come,' he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

Focus Point: Identify your 'boat'—a comfort zone God is calling you to leave.

Action Plan: Write down one area of your life (e.g., a habit, a fear, a relationship) where you feel God prompting you to step out in faith.

Deep Prayer: Lord, give me the courage to see where I am too comfortable and to trust You enough to take the first step out.

Tuesday

Scripture Reflection: Joshua 3:15-16 - ...as soon as the priests... their feet touched the water’s edge, the water... stopped flowing.

Focus Point: Faith requires action before the miracle.

Action Plan: Take one small, practical action today toward the step of faith you identified. It doesn't have to be big—just a move of obedience.

Deep Prayer: God, I choose to act in faith today, trusting that You will meet me and make a way as I obey.

Wednesday

Scripture Reflection: Jonah 1:3 - But Jonah ran away from the LORD...

Focus Point: The cost of running toward comfort and away from God's call.

Action Plan: Reflect: Is there a 'Tarshish'—a place of comfort or escape—you are running toward instead of obeying God? Commit to stopping that pattern today.

Deep Prayer: Father, forgive me for the times I have run from Your call. Help me to turn my heart and my steps back toward Your purpose for me.

Thursday

Scripture Reflection: Jonah 2:2 - In my distress I called to the LORD, and he answered me.

Focus Point: God hears our cry from any place, even rock bottom.

Action Plan: Be honest with God in prayer. If you feel in a 'dark place,' tell Him. Write out or speak a prayer of honest distress and trust.

Deep Prayer: Lord, I cry out to You from my situation. I believe You hear me. Thank You for being my rescuer and hope.

Friday

Scripture Reflection: Revelation 3:16 - So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

Focus Point: Rejecting lukewarm, comfortable faith.

Action Plan: Evaluate one area of your spiritual life (prayer, Bible reading, sharing faith, serving) where you've become complacent. Intentionally 'turn up the heat' by dedicating extra time to it today.

Deep Prayer: Jesus, I repent of being lukewarm. Set my heart on fire for You again. I want to be all in, not just comfortable.

Saturday

Scripture Reflection: Matthew 14:33 - Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, 'Truly you are the Son of God.'

Focus Point: Worship is the response to experiencing God's power.

Action Plan: Spend time in worship, thanking God for the times He has shown His power in your life and for the courage to step out of the boat this week.

Deep Prayer: God, I worship You. You are the Son of God, mighty to save and faithful to meet me when I step out in faith. I surrender my comfort to Your calling.

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