070708-0830-Paul Conn - The Life of Peter

2007-07-08-0830 Sunday morning 8:30 service. Dr. Paul Conn, president of Lee University is the speaker for this morning.Scripture Ref: Matthew 14:25-31Topic: RelationshipNotes:- Peter shows us a real authentic relationship with Christ- Peter had a special connection with Jesus- People learned from dialogue between Peter and Jesus- Famous for missing the point- We cannot be like Michael Jordan in the fundamental ways that made him great, but we can be like Peter in what made him great- Willingness to interact with Jesus as an approachable God- God allows us to define the distance between us and Him (social distance, helicopter parents)- Peter followed these simple principles: showed up, spoke up, acted on his feelings- We start in prayer with confidence and begin to feel no one's listening