If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat

By: John Ortberg

Narrated by: Maurice England

Length: 7 hrs and 51 mins

Publisher's summary

You're one step away from the adventure of your life. John Ortberg invites you to consider the incredible potential that awaits you outside your comfort zone.

Deep within you lies the same faith and longing that sent Peter walking across the wind-swept Sea of Galilee toward Jesus. In what ways is the Lord telling you, as he did Peter, "Come"?

Out on the risky waters of faith, Jesus is waiting to meet you in ways that will change you forever, deepening your character and your trust in God. The experience is terrifying. It's thrilling beyond belief. It's everything you'd expect of someone worthy to be called Lord.

The choice is yours to know him as only a water-walker can, aligning yourself with God’s purpose for your life in the process. There's just one requirement: If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat.

In this Christianity Today award-winning listen, best-selling author John Ortberg pushes you to take the last step that separates you from the adventure of your life. And, as a result, you will learn to:

• Recognize God's presence
• Discern between faith and foolishness
• Not only expect problems, but field them when they come
• Reorient your thoughts about failure and see it as an opportunity to grow
• Wait on the Lord
• And, ultimately, connect more deeply with God

Features discussion questions at the end of each section to enhance your reflection and spiritual growth. Also perfect for small group discussion.

©2010 John Ortberg (P)2010 Zondervan

Very Motivational Book

If you could sum up If You Want to Walk on Water, You've Got to Get Out of the Boat in three words, what would they be?

I gave the entire book serious thought, applying it to my life.

What did you like best about this story?

It was real. You can apply this to your life immediately.

What about Maurice England’s performance did you like?

He's tone added inspiration

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

" Stepping outside the boat without fear"

Life changing book!

This book changed my entire thought process on what it means to find your calling and passion.

The stories he shared were funny and relatable with a solid moral at the end.

I laughed, took notes and bookmarked a bunch of clips.

I can't wait to apply everything I am taking away from this wonderful book!

My best nugget was we cannot try harder at faith, work harder to receive faith, Simply draw near to God seek and you will find!

Great Book

Enjoyed this book very much. Very inspiring, didn’t want it to end when it did.

Convicting

I love how Pastor John Ortberg wrote this book with bible examples and scriptures but also his own personal experiences (many made me laugh) which touched my heart and soul and has motivated my walk with my Lord. Also several chapters were useful for ministry to my children — they are getting the book for Christmas. I look forward to reading more books by Pastor Ortberg.

You Need to Listen to this book

The title drew my attention, the Writer and Narrator kept my attention? Excellent book.

Inspiring & Challenging

Loved this book! It's challenged my desire for a deeper trust in God. It's so interesting. The author discusses reasons for why we, as Christians, tend to stay in the comforts and security of our "boats." He discusses fear from a psychological point of view in its natural and God-given state and reasons for healthy fear. He also addresses unhealthy fear & anxiety and how to combat it work trust & faith in God. I love his descriptions of different personalities types and why some people can be more prone to fear. His examples and lessons are taken from people throughout Scripture. It's an incredibly intriguing perspective!!! Totally inspiring for me!

probably will read this book again!

great book. reader was great. glad my church recommend. stretched me. easy read. please enjoy.

Great narrator - Great book

I loved how Marurice England bought life to the book. The notes at the end of the chapters are great reflection tools. This is worth listening to again

Outstanding

Such an awesome study! Love the intensity of scripture, multiple ways to do the study also.

Looks at fears and also how wonderfully Big and powerful God is. Excellent small group study!

Walking on water...Bold moves.

I truly enjoyed the contents of this book. wWalking on water requires a special movement. The author gave an inspirational journey of making a bold movement from the boat to the water.