Sermons on Fading If Not Feeding:

Nothing To Fear

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 25, 2015

All of us have been afraid at one time or another, even adults. Being scared is nothing to be ashamed of. When we invite Jesus into our lives, we don’t have to be afraid, because we aren’t alone

Good morning boys and girls! Have you ever been scared? Would anyone like to tell me about a time when you have been scared? Has there ever been a time when someone told you to do something and you were scared to do what they told you to do? You know, even people in the Bible were scared from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Rest Interrupted

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 22, 2023

Feeding of the Five Thousand

Rest Interrupted Mark 6:30-44 Good morning. I want you to think about the kind of rest you hope to get when you have nothing urgent to wake up for, the next morning. You think, tomorrow is a day with nothing planned, so you go to bed with little to dwell on, thinking you are going to get good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bread For The Gentiles

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 22, 2023

Feeding of the 4,000

Bread for the Gentiles Mark 8:1-10 I heard a story of a first grade class, where a number of the students were recently-arrived refugees from other countries and the topic being taught in class was fractions. The teacher defined what a half and what a quarter was, and after teaching on fractions, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hope Of Life

Contributed by James Jack on Dec 14, 2005

The hope we have in Christ is a living hope that will never perish, spoil or fade.

1 Peter 1:3-12 You might have heard the old saying “where there’s life, there’s hope”. That saying tells us how important hope is to people, because if we reverse it, it says “where there’s hope, there’s life” – which means that where there’s no hope, there’s death. As humans, we live on hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Flesh Profiteth Nothing Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 18, 2017

We have to be all about Jesus and we have to feed the Spirit as opposed to feeding the flesh

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE FLESH PROFITETH NOTHING John 6:63King James Version (KJV) 63 It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. Beloved all the Words spoken by Jesus and all the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Jesus Picks Up The Tab

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 10, 2018

After the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus offers a spiritual feeding: The Bread of Life and the Cup of Salvation

Weekend Message/Devotion John 6:35, 41-51 August 12, 2018 Jesus Picks Up the Tab Today’s gospel reading begins with Our Lord introducing Himself to the throngs that have followed Him, seeking more food – loaves and fishes that is. As we talked about last Sunday, Jesus recognized right away ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Allowing The Extraordinary To Become Ordinary

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 3, 2012

Walking in the light, do not let your extraordinary relationship with Christ fade.

Allowing the extraordinary to become ordinary. 1Thes 5:1-11 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Jesus is coming again. Are you tired of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 31, 2018

Are we really the church or a faded glory of a church which once was?

Faith in Action Acts 4:32-35 It has been said: Preach the Gospel; if necessary use words.” This is one of those statements that are pretty self-explanatory. There is all too often a wide gulf between what we preach and what we do. We find preachers and teachers who can explain the text in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Good Shepherd Is Not A Hireling

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 22, 2018

The Pastor/Shepherd feeds and protects his flock.

Weekend Message/Devotion April 22, 2018 John 10:11-18 A Shepherd Is Not A Hireling Today’s gospel reading brings us right back to the reference to Jesus as The Good Shepherd. I’ll bet everyone remembers the last message about the Good Shepherd. We shared that message November 27, 1917, how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4, Ephesians 4:11-12, Ezekiel 34:20-24, Ezekiel 34:11-16, John 10:11-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Be Devoted In Prayer - Colossians 4:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 22, 2025

Prayer is the breath of the believer. When prayer fades, spiritual vitality fades. When prayer is absent, spiritual power disappears. When prayer becomes mechanical, our hearts become mechanical too.

Go! And Be Devoted in Prayer - Colossians 4:2 (NLT) INTRODUCTION – “WHEN THE CHURCH FORGETS TO BREATHE” Church, imagine walking into a hospital ward and discovering that the oxygen supply had been switched off. Patients would struggle. Nurses would panic. Doctors would rush to reconnect the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2, Acts 2:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew 26:41, 1 Peter 5:8, Philippians 4:6, Hebrews 10:19-22, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pastor And The Flock

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

Have you ever received one of those chain letters that tells you to send a copy of the letter to several other people, add your name to the list, and so on?

We call these letters chain letters and most of the time included in the letter is a curse of some kind if you break the chain. Illus: There’s a story about a church that decided to include in their newsletter something similar. It had some tongue-in-cheek suggestions for church members that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Expectant Faith: Embracing The Miracles In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 11, 2024

We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew.

Expectant Faith: Embracing the Miracles in Our Lives Intro: We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew. Scripture John 6:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Other

Greater Satisfaction Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Mar 31, 2025

Part 3 of "Greater Love: An Easter Sermon Series from the Gospel of John"

Introduction Good morning. Please open your Bibles to John 6. How many of you are hungry, like right now? I realize that’s an awful way to start a sermon. Probably every professor of preaching that’s ever lived is rolling over in his grave right now, because now all you are going to be thinking ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Slamming The Door On Fear.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 11, 2022

One of the greatest enemies to the progress, and success of every believer is this insidious and destructive spirit called fear. Evil spirits are recognized by what they do, and this demon is no different. To walk in the victory purchased by our Lord Jesus Christ, we must slam the door on fear.

Slamming The Door On Fear Facing the future fearlessly Read Psalms 23:1-6 We love this passage of scripture, it has been and will continue to be an amazing source of comfort and assurance in so many different circumstances ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"jesus' Theology Of Abundance"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2023

A sermon about asking God to change our perspective on generosity.

“Jesus’ Theology of Abundance” Matthew 14:13-21 This is a remarkable passage of Scripture, so remarkable that it is the only miracle story that is found in all four Gospels. The feeding of the 5,000 (which was probably closer to 15-20,000 because they only counted the men) takes place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist