Sermons on Earthly Food:

The Tabernacle (Hebrews 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2024

What did the earthly tabernacle symbolize in Jesus and in heaven? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 9.

Was the earthly tabernacle a picture of heaven? Did Christ enter through the greater and more perfect tabernacle into heaven? Does the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, cleanse our conscience from dead works to serve the living God? Is a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Parables Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

During His earthly ministry, as Jesus went about preaching and teaching, He frequently used parables

Introduction To The Parables Series: The Parables Of Jesus (Mt 13:1-3,10-17) INTRODUCTION There are so many great parables told by Jesus Christ in the Bible. These parables are still very relevant to us as modern Christians. All the parables of Jesus Christ teach us, encourage us, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-3

Sermon On Every Inch Of The Way

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 4, 2026

Earthly human life, in a metaphorical sense, could be considered to represent the span of a tape measure with a finite end.

Abraham Kuyper, a former prime minister of the Netherlands once remarked: “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” Psalm 37:23-24 reminds us: “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 3:5-6, Philippians 1:6, Matthew 28:20

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that has to do with following God by faith even if it doesn’t make sense in our flawed earthly sense of thinking.

When God Doesn’t Make Sense I Kings 17:1-16 I. Go Where God Says Go (v. 1, 3-9) A. Be faithful where God has planted you (v. 1) 1. Be faithful to God when it is popular 2. Be faithful when it is not popular B. Be faithful when it is plentiful and when it is dry (v. 2-7) 1. God is the God of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of The King

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Oct 16, 2001

God overrules all the plans of earthly rulers, be they righteous or wicked, for the accomplishment of his own wise and good designs.

The Heart of the King "The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will." -- (Proverbs 21:1) God overrules all the plans of earthly rulers, be they righteous or wicked, for the accomplishment of his own wise and good designs. A good king’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1, Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

#3divine Possibilities: Starving At A Feast? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

When people sit around and do nothing God’s people starve. God has a plan of deliverance and there is food a plenty!

SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: STARVING TO DEATH AT A FEAST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. When an unforgiving preacher preaches forgiveness; 6. Rising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:23-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Slowly-Moving Ship

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 21, 2003

A sermon for my friend’s induction service, it uses a long analogy of a rescue ship with food and medicine, unwilling to share with others.

Ephesians 4:1-16 – A Slowly-Moving Ship A ship rocked slowly upon the greasy seas. Its sails were tattered, its masts spliced, and its hull leaky with worm-eaten planks, but it still stayed afloat. It had been sailing for many years – for generations, actually. Many years ago it had been loaded ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up Call To Weariness

Contributed by Al Edmonds on Dec 26, 2005

"Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare. Proverbs 20:13 NIV.

The text we read, was spoken by Malachi to Israel, a defeated nation. Malachi was God’s last mouthpiece to Israel before the four hundred years of God’s silence to his people. It is a shame that any people should lower themselves so much that they would put God last in their lives, and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

In Jesus, The Word Is Flesh

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 17, 2006

A sermon for the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 15, Series B Jesus is the Bread of life, whose flesh is food indeed

11th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 15) August 20, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks for your gift of creation and for establishing life on this planet we call earth. We ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Lutheran

Is Your Life Governed By God's Word? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 27, 2006

God’s word is spiritual food you must take in daily to enjoy God’s plan and purpose for your life.

2Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, (1 Peter 2:2 NIV)* 2You must crave pure spiritual milk so that you can grow into the fullness of your salvation. Cry out for this nourishment as a baby cries for milk, (1 Peter 2:2 NLT)* 2Like ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vomit The Morsel, Lose The Sweet Words

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2016

There are food that can't be eaten but will make our stomach sick and vomit it up. There are sweet words that need to be hidden and not say it to others.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saying the right words? No, only GOD'S WORDS are right. Proverbs 10:19 (Amplified Bible) In a multitude of words transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: There are food that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Famine Of The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Carpenter on Jan 4, 2014

Jesus' meat (food) was to do the will of God. Today we have a famine of the will of God, but the Lord has prepared a feast, if we will but be obedient.

Matt 6:9-13 (KJV) (9) After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. (10) Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (11) Give us this day our daily bread. (12) And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. (13) And lead us ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Love Freebies

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 24, 2012

To help get us prepared for our free market as we give freely our material items, food, and time to the community.

Next Saturday we will be hosting a fantastic all day event that I am sure will be a blessing to our community. We are hosting a Free Market!! Who doesn’t like to hear the word fee? For most of us, the word free is almost a magical word that has power over us. It seems to draw us near and captivate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:35

Denomination: Other

Holy Communion: Better Than Manna

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 19, 2017

Holy Communion is a better super food than ancient grains like teff and fonio. It's even better than manna!

Teff. Kamut. Fonio. Freekeh. What are they? Islands in the South Pacific? Lesser known classical composers? Inuit words for various kinds of snow? The answer is none of the above. Gourmet cooks and health nuts will tell you that teff, kamut, fonio, and freekeh are ancient grains that are much ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship - Satisfy Yourself Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

You had enjoyed food and friendships and being productive and investments and vacations and hobbies and reading and shopping and sports and TV and travel … but not God.

Today, we launch a new series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This series fits nicely after talking through Creed for the summer. First, we discussed our creed and now our deeds. Beliefs always precede our behavior. You can find today’s sermon notes on YouVersion and go to “Live event.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Psalm 63:8, Psalm 63:1-5, Psalm 34:8, Habakkuk 1:14-17, Matthew 22:37-38, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Habakkuk 3:17-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist