16 When evening came, his disciples went down to the sea, 17 got into a boat, and started across the sea to Capernaum. It was now dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. 18 The sea became rough because a strong wind was blowing. 19 When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they were frightened. 20 But he said to them, “It is I; do not be afraid.” 21 Then they were glad to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat was at the land to which they were going.  John 6:16-22

A. Causes of Fear Hindering the Growth in Faith

1. Loss of Fellowship with God: John 6:16-17; Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:45-47; Genesis 3:8-10; 1 John 1:1-4

2. Circumstances beyond our control: John 6:18; Matthew 14:24; Exodus 14

3. Inadequacies in human abilities;

Physical and Spiritual Physical: John 6:19; Mark 6:48

Spiritual: John 6:20; Matt.14:27; Mark 6:49-50; John 17:13

B. Deliverance from Fear Hindering the Growth in Faith

1. His (Lord Jesus) Prayer Life: John 6:15; Matthew 14:22-23; Mark 6:46; Luke 22:31-32

2. His (Lord Jesus) presence: John 6:20-21; Psalm 16:11; Song of Solomon 3:1-4