Sermons on False Bread:

Transformed By Truth: Communion On The Seventh Sunday After Pentecost Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 28, 2024

The significance of Communion, its transformative power, and how it deepens our relationship with Christ and each other.

Transformed by Truth: Communion on the Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Introduction: Today, on the seventh Sunday after Pentecost, we gather to partake in Communion. The number 7 in the Bible is deeply intertwined with themes of divine perfection, completeness, and the fulfillment of God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:19, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17, Acts 2:42, 1 Corinthians 11:26, Revelation 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fleeing Persecution (1 Samuel 21)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2025

Should we walk away from those who don't want to hear the Gospel, or flee those who persecute us for it? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 21.

Are there situations to walk away from or even flee? What if people refuse to listen to the Gospel or worse, persecute us? Is mercy more important than sacrifice? Let’s begin in 1 Samuel 21. Did David understand that eating the shewbread, putting hunger ahead of the letter of the law, was innocent ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Is Right, But The Story Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 11, 2019

What do you do when facing false accusations? What do you do when accusers have "fact" to destroy you. Joseph taught us how to handle false accusation.

THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT, BUT THE STORY IS WRONG "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:10-16, Psalm 23:5, John 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corrupt Church

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 23, 2009

Thyatira is a corrupt church. They do many great works, but God does not even address them as His children. It’s still here today and is key to the end of the world. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL Thyatira: The Corrupt Church Rev. 2:18-29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Corrupt.html [map] In the 1700’s there lived a mighty evangelist that was greatly used of God to shake this country…his name was George Whitfield. Years before, at the age of 16, he came under ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Questionable Activities Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 13, 2022

When it comes to questionable activities, know the truth and love the weak.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson were camping. They pitched their tent under the stars and went to sleep. Then sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes woke Watson. “Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you deduce.” Watson says, “I see millions of stars, and if even a few of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 30, 2003

The Spirit of Expectancy is the breading ground for Miracles. If you want God to do something in your life you must expect it to happen.

“Great Expectations” Acts 3:5 “And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them.” I want to talk to you tonight about the Spirit of Expectancy. If I were to put a title to this message it would be the title of a book by Charles Dickens called “Great Expectations.” There is an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:5

Denomination: Apostolic

What Are You Hungry For? Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 13, 2006

While we often seek what the crowds were looking for, Jesus offers himself as the Bread of life that truly satisfies.

Introduction We’ve all had this experience. Every one of us has found ourselves in front of the TV a couple of hours after a satisfying and filling supper and seen a commercial – and not just any commercial. You know what I mean: One of those commercials. There it is: a delicious looking triple ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

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

Fast Food Of Feasting? Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 7, 2009

I am the Bread of Heaven... Christ satisfies, sustains and saves those who eat His flesh.. World Communion Sunday

Can you guess what Denver, Orlando, Palm Beach, Cleveland, and Las Vegas have in common? They all have passed ordinances to stop groups from feeding the hungry in public.1 You can have 24 hour gambling but you better not hand out sandwiches in a park in Las Vegas. You can party like mad on the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 29, 2020

“It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every Word, that comes from the mouth of God”. (Matthew 4:4)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon in “overcoming temptation”. The first temptation was in the Garden of Eden where Satan tempted Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. Eve blamed the serpent by saying “the Devil made me do it”. God had given man power and authority over all creation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17, Romans 5:12-19, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go! And Remember The Lamb - Maundy Thursday Communion Sermon Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 11, 2025

Maundy Thursday, the evening Jesus gathered with His disciples, washed their feet, broke bread, and spoke words that would echo into eternity.

Go! And Remember the Lamb - Maundy Thursday Communion Sermon Introduction: A Night to Remember Church, tonight is not just another Thursday evening. Tonight is a holy moment—a sacred pause in the middle of the Passion Week. It is Maundy Thursday, the evening Jesus gathered with His disciples, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-5, Exodus 12:13, John 1:29, John 13:34-35, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Luke 22:19-20, Hebrews 9:14, Exodus 12:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Inspiration By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To understand and embrace Jesus as the "Bread of Life," the spiritual sustenance that truly satisfies and sustains us, and to live our lives in faith in Him.

Good morning, church family. I'm excited to share a message with you today from the gospel of John, where Jesus gives us a beautiful metaphor that's as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago. He calls Himself "The Bread of Life." Now, I know we all love a good loaf of bread, but Jesus isn't ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Commentary On Widow Of Zarephath

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 8, 2017

In many cultures widows are never considered as strong, successful and influential women but God gives great honour to many widows in The Bible as they teach all humanity the deeper lessons of life by their simple acts of faith in God Almighty.

** INTRODUCTION ** The bible has many stories about widows: The widows oil of Zarephath - 1 kings 17:1-24 The widows offering – Mark 12:41-44 The widow of Nain - Luke 7:11-17 Jesus raises a widow’s son. Not sure why these ladies names were not given. But some were given the names of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24, 2 Kings 4:1-7, Mark 12:41-44, Luke 7:11-17, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lord, Use My Mouth To Make A Good Confession!

Contributed by Charles Degner on Jul 30, 2003

We are Jesus’ representatives to the world. Do we make a good confession? Or a false impression?

Mark 8: 27-35 Pentecost 17 Rev. Charles Degner September 14, 1997 How often have you prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer, “Hallowed be thy name?” But do you know what those words mean? Luther’s explanation in his catechism is excellent. What does this mean? God’s name is certainly holy by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Another Jesus

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Paul warned the Church at Corinth about false teachers who preached "another Jesus".

Another Jesus 2 Cor. 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational