Sermons on Feeding Of The 5000:

Take The Boat Out Jesus

Contributed by Byron Martin on Jun 15, 2009

This sermon came together after spending a week in Canada fishing so it’s about fish, water and boats.

Three men were out fishing one day & caught a mermaid. The mermaid said she would grant them each a wish if they would let her go. So the 1st man said, “make me twice as smart as I already am." The mermaid said, your wish is granted & immediately the man started quoting Shakespeare & had this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Exhausted Series

Contributed by David Smith on Aug 7, 2009

Jesus said to them, "Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while." For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat! (Mark 6:31)

We’re in Mark chapter 6 this morning, dealing with a long and rather spectacular reading, where we see Jesus heal the sick, feed 5,000 hungry people with only a few loaves and fish, walk on the water, and preach to the lost - all in a day’s work, or so it seems! I’ve had days like that (indeed, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Release Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

When we release what we have and who we are to Jesus, wonderful things happen.

Release Luke 9:10-17 August 20, 2017 Action: We’re here. Background: All that we have, Jesus entrusted to us. Crisis: Our resources are not enough to meet the demand. Resolution: When we release what we have and who we are to Jesus, wonderful things happen. Consequence: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Four Thousand Fed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 12, 2024

Our compassionate Lord.

FOUR THOUSAND FED. Mark 8:1-10a. We have had occasion before to comment on Jesus’ compassion (cf. Mark 6:34). Now we see it in relation to another hungry crowd of worshippers, who had been willingly following Jesus for three days (Mark 8:1-3). How like us the disciples were, who could ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Paul Werling on Dec 26, 2020

Jesus is the bread of life born in Bethlehem the house of bread. We need to learn to believe, trust and obey even when we don't understand.

So you know I really like to give a course rationale when I begin a new series. So keep this in mind as we pursue the purpose of these sermons over the next few weeks. I know I usually would be preaching a sermon on New Years' and time. But this year I want to keep the Christmas theme going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:6-33, John 6:47-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunities Right In Front Of You

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 24, 2008

If you want to understand the Lord’s will, be wise by looking for the opportunities He sets before you, especially in difficult circumstances.

“Opportunities Right in Front of You” Luke 9:10-17 When NASA began the launch of astronauts into space, they found out that the pens wouldn’t work at zero gravity (Ink won’t flow down to the writing surface). In order to solve this problem, they hired Andersen Consulting. It took them one decade ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty God Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 18, 2018

Second of a 4 part series on the Names of the Messiah found in Isaiah 9:6

Mighty God December 10, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus performs mighty miracles because He is God Almighty! Focus Passage: Matthew 14:13-33 (Pew Bible page 1128) Supplemental Passage: And the blind and the lame came to Him in the temple, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2014

Nazareth would seem to be an insignificant backwater town. That's how most scholars have painted it. The city didn't even seem to make much difference in the life of Christ. But is there more to its story?

OPEN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGlEte0qPFM What you just saw was the opening celebration for last year’s “Christmas in Nazareth”. It’s a 5 day festival that begins with the lighting of a Christmas tree and fireworks. In the following days there are parades, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message 10 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-14 – Church Leadership Positions And Practical Matters For Christians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

In church government there are 5 words translations use for the leadership positions, looked at briefly and then we consider a verse of great practical support. It covers busybodies, disorderly people, the fainthearted, helping the weak Christians, and patience in opposition.

MESSAGE 10 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:12-14 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND PRACTICAL MATTERS FOR CHRISTIANS RESPECT YOUR SHEPHERDS We will continue with the studies in 1Thessalonians, and today we will look at the governing of a church and the shepherd role within the leadership. PART A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28-29, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Romans 15:1-3, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Acts 11:22-26, Romans 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"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

Minichurch

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Oct 18, 2009

This message is for all the smaller ministries and churches out there: I hope it encourages you to know small is not a bad thing when it comes to church and ministry - God is more interested in testimonies than attendance.

God loves doing the big with the small God loves doing big things with small things. 
 A great example of that is the story of Gideon. 
 Judges 6-8 The Midianites oppress Israel for 7 years. God tells Gideon that He will use him to defeat the Midianites. Gideon is scared and doubtful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Big Is Your Problem?

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

I know that some of us came to the church this morning with a thousand problems at home or at work. How big or how many problems do you have? Give Jesus your problems because he can handle it. Claim his promise because he is the promise-keeper. Don’t be a

Luke 8:26-39 26 Then they arrived at the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite Galilee. 27 As he stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. 28 When he saw Jesus, he fell down before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Give God Your Lunch

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 20, 2003

Disucsses the importance of Christian Giving.

Sermon: My son has got to the wonderful stage where he has begun coming out with the funniest of things to say. Children can be exceptionally funny and yet with their brutal honesty can at times show us things about ourselves that we don’t like to admit. I came across a story the other day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:1-8, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Lesson Of The Loaves

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Oct 19, 2000

In the miracle of the loaves and fishes there are five valuable lessons applicable for daily Christian living.

Lesson of the Loaves Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: Lessons learned from the feeding of the Five Thousand Text: John 6: 1-13, (KJV) "After these things Jesus were over the sea of Galilee which is the sea of Tiberius. And a great multitude followed him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52, John 6:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does God Have To Throw A Brick

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 22, 2006

How does God get our attention?

NR 23-07-06 Story: A young and successful executive was travelling through a rough neighbourhood, going a bit too fast in his new Jaguar. He was watching for kids darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Anglican