Truly You Are the Son of God

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on January 18, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Jesus reveals himself as the Son of God who comes to his fearful disciples, saves them by his power, and receives their worship.

1. The King Withdraws to Commune with the Father [Mt. 14:22–23]

A. The Separation He Commands [Mt. 14:22]

B. The Solitude He Chooses [Mt. 14:23a]

C. The Supplication He Continues [Mt. 14:23b]

2. The Lord Comes to His People in Divine Power [Mt. 14:24–27] 

A. The Strain They Experience [Mt. 14:24]

B. The Spectacle They Encounter [Mt. 14:25–26]

C. The Self-Disclosure He Expresses [Mt. 14:27]

3. The Savior Sustains Weak Faith by His Grasp [Mt. 14:28–32]

A. The Step of Faith He Invites [Mt. 14:28–29]

B. The Shift of Focus That Undermines [Mt. 14:30]

C. The Saving Grasp He Extends [Mt. 14:31–32]

4. The Son Receives the Worship Due to God Alone [Mt. 14:33]

A. The Reverence They Render [Mt. 14:33a]

B. The Recognition They Confess [Mt. 14:33b]

C. The Result the Story Reveals [Mt. 14:33]

Conclusion