Sermons on Feeding 5000:

You Give Them Something To Eat

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 2, 2014

“Now when it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘...send the crowds away to go into the villages and buy food for themselves.’ But Jesus said, ‘they need not go away; you give them something to eat" (Matthew 14:15-16)

Theme: You give them something to eat Text: Is. 55:1-5; Romans 9:1-5; Matt. 14:13-21 God as Creator created every individual with unique characteristics and no two persons are the same. They have different gifts to use to glorify God but this does not always happen. Many people are not even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Bread Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 8, 2022

What fills you up? What do you strive hardest to acquire? Jesus is truly the bread of life that meets all our needs.

* Introduction to Lenten season * Our understanding of Lent is likely limited to knowing people who give up something for the season or don’t eat meat on Fridays. * Season of preparation for Easter - the resurrection * A time to reflect on Christ and His sacrifice so that when we come to Good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40, John 6:11-13, Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 53: Will Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 25, 2024

Isaiah predicted Jesus’ single-minded devotion to the will of God prompting the same in us.

ISAIAH 53 SERIES: WILL OF THE LORD ISAIAH 53:10 | #Isaiah53 PERSON IN THE CONGREGATION READS ISAIAH 53 READ ISAIAH 53:1-12 (ESV) “Who has believed what he has heard from us? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? 2 For He grew up before Him like a young plant, and like a root out of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"In The Hands Of God"

Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 30, 2003

Five loaves and two fish illustrate for us the miracles that happen when place our lives in the hands of God

When I hold a basketball in my hands, it’s merely a basketball, but when you place that same basketball in the hands of Michael Jordan, it turns into collegiate and professional championships. Put a golf club in any of our hands, and it’s merely a golf club, but when you place that same golf club ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-13, John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Seen Him?

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 4, 2003

This sermon focuses on the many ways in which we can see Christ.

Scripture Ref: Genesis 3:14–15 Psalms 19:1–4 Isaiah 7:14 John 1:1, 14 Isaiah 53:9, 12 Romans 10:17 Luke 2:16, 40–52 Genesis 1:26 Luke 24:9–12, 13–24, 33–39 Galatians 5:22–25 John 21:1–13 Ephesians 5:8–10 1. Introduction a. In 1971, a pop group by the name of The Chi-Lites had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-12

Believest Thou This?

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Part 1 of a 2 part sermon on some of the beautiful lessons we can learn from the events surrounding the resurrection of Lazurus.

BELIEVEST THOU THIS? Jn. 11:25-26 INTRO. As a preacher of the truth of Jesus Christ, it is a disgusting thing, to me, to hear someone ascribe the holy power of God to the depraved weakness of man. That is to say, many in their spiritual ignorance and heretical teachings, attempt to attribute ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Is The Mighty God”

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 13, 2008

To show how God gave us a hero

“Jesus is The Mighty God” We want to understand the power of God available through the Christ Child, who is the “Mighty God?” Isaiah 9:6 Who is your all-time hero? Who is it that you look up to because of their character or accomplishments? Some may immediately think of a family member; a sports ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Giving Christ Credit For The Incredible

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on May 3, 2012

When what we have is not enough Christ will take what we have, if we give it to Him, and make the incredible possible.

GIVING CHRIST CREDIT FOR THE INCREDIBLE John 6:1-14 1 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Thanksgiving Sermon

John 6:25-6:35 Jn 6:25 And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jn 6:26 Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Christian Church

If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by David Parks on Oct 3, 2020

If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."

IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Times Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 13, 2025

You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time? (Luke 12:56)

The theme for today’s sermon is “knowing the times”. The first words of the Bible are “In the beginning (time) God created the heavens (space) and the earth” (matter). The relationship between time, energy, space and matter is a fundamental concept in physics to give us an understanding of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40, Luke 12:54-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's That In Your Hand?

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Motivate members to become ministers.

What's in your Hand Exodus 4:1-4 NASB Then Moses answered and said, "What if they will not believe me, or listen to what I say? For they may say, 'The Lord has not appeared to you.' " [2] And the Lord said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A staff." [3] Then He said, "Throw it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2001

Offer that which you have to God and He can use it to accomplish great things.

Moses was shepherd, tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro. He has been living such a life for 40 years when the Lord suddenly appeared before him in a burning bush. God spoke to him, and called him to serve Him. Exod 3:7-10 7 The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Purpose Of The Scriptures Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009

Why did God give us the Bible? Why did He feel that He needed to inspire man to write the words that lay before us. These are just a few of the questions that I believe are answered in the text for today.

God’s Perfect Word The Purpose of the Scriptures 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Intro: In our text tonight, Timothy is challenged to maintain a close relationship with the Word of God. Paul tells him of the benefits that come from such a relationship. He is reminded that it is the Scriptures which have taught ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Characteristics Of Good Ground Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

The Parable of the Sower

The Parable of the Sower – 10 “Characteristics of Good Ground” Mark 4:20 “But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” We are going to wrap up this series on the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal