Sermons on Fishes Loaves:

The Gospel- No More, No Less

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The gospel is God-made and God-revealed, is a gospel of grace, and should not be added to with works-righteousness.

Galatians 1:11-2:16 Intro- no other gospel 1. God-made object (1:11,12) • Truth about God can only be revealed not deduced or calculated • Jesus is God’s self-revelation (Hebrews 1:1-3) • Why should Paul want to reiterate this? 2. Gamekeeper turned fisher (1:13-24) • Paul’s previous ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Amnesia

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 24, 2016

We must not forget what God has done for us.

Faith Amnesia August 21, 2016 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not forget what God has done for us. Focus Passage: Mark 8:1-10, 13-21 Supplemental Passage: "Hear, O Israel! The LORD is our God, the LORD is one! "You shall love the LORD your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God Still Moves Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on May 27, 2023

God still moves despite the evil of others

In 1 Kings, we have read about the different kings of Israel. It starts with King David's later years and ultimate death. Solomon takes the throne and as the chapters continue, we learn that not every king followed God. Israel had a major problem with idolatry. Idolatry is when you put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 16:29-32

Understanding Our Brokenness: A Path To God's Love SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Brokenness is a spiritual state that draws God's attention. This condition allows us to better understand ourselves and Him. However, we often resist this process as it's challenging to let go of our personal goals, ambitions, and interests. But it's through this surrender that we truly experience God's provision.

Brokenness is a spiritual state that captures God's attention. It provides us with a deeper understanding of ourselves and our relationship with Him. Although we may resist this process, surrendering our own desires and interests, it is through brokenness that we truly grow. Just as a broken ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Topics: God's Love, Understanding Self

Finding Strength In Small Things SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

The world often values the big, the many, the rich, and the famous. However, this sermon explores the idea that less can be more, and that there is strength and importance in the small and few when God is involved. It challenges the belief that bigger is always better, and encourages finding value in simplicity and smallness.

The world often promotes the idea that bigger is better and smaller is not good. The unbelievers believe that more is always better and less is not valuable. They believe that there is strength in numbers and that the few are unimportant. They prioritize the rich and famous over the poor and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:25-29

Topics: God's Presence In Hardships, Value In Simplicity

Your Life As Bread Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Our ordinary lives, like bread, can be blessed, broken, and given by Jesus to serve a greater purpose. We are called to see our lives as more than just ordinary, but as a means to serve and bless others.

Ever thought about how bread is like, everywhere? Seriously, think about it. In France, they've got baguettes and croissants. In Mexico, they've got tortillas. In India, they've got naan. And here in the US, we've got good old sliced white bread. Bread is like the most ordinary thing ever, right? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-12, Luke 9:13-17

Topics: Spiritual Nourishment, Divine Provision, Life Transformation, Faith Journey

Ask, Seek, And Knock

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 14, 2019

Jesus encourages us to pray regularly and faithfully. Why? How?

8.18.19 Luke 11:6-13 “Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and tell him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves of bread, 6 because a friend of mine who is on a journey has come to me, and I do not have anything to set before him.’ 7 And the one inside replies, ‘Don’t ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:6-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Heart Bypass (1996)

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 15, 2009

If we do not understand what God does for us every day, then we will not receive what He wants to do when we really need Him. Sometimes He must withdraw from us because our abundance blinds us. (Communion message)

If we do not understand what God does, every day, then we will not receive what He wants to do when we really need Him. If with both minds and hearts we do not grasp that it is God who provides for us, day after day, even when we don’t think we need Him, then our minds will be closed and our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

Ready..set..."Rest"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 20, 2015

We may not always realize it, or be ready to accept it...but when He tells us that He will do it... you better believe God always stands ready in every situation..to deliver us and to deliver his promises that he's made to us

Ready..Set..."Rest" When were young were taught growing up..about competition and about striving and doing our best... And we learned about playing sports and games… Were taught that everyone gets ready, everyone gets set to participate... and everyone exerts their self and tries their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Food And Water Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015

One of the challenges this passage lays upon us is to trust in God to provide for the little things. To pray just as earnestly that God would ‘Give us this day our daily bread.’ And we’re to look out for God working in little ways in our lives.

Sermon by Rev George Hemmings It’s good to be back, after our little trip to Queensland. We had a great time away, visiting family and enjoying lots of fantastic weather. I can’t say we’ve returned well rested, as Micah & Joshua decided that since the sun rises sometime around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13, Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Anglican

Overcoming The Problem Of Procrastination

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2006

Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." Procrastination is the fertilizer that makes difficulties grow.

Overcoming the Problem of Procrastination Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." "A diet is what you keep putting off while you keep putting on. No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind. The kindness planned for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36, John 10:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

City Of Man - City Of God

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 1, 2009

Ordinary Proper 13 - Just as Augustine writes about the perils of the journey on the way to the City of God - the Israelites also took their eyes off the prize. But God accompanied them and fed them - just as He does for us.

Augustine of Hippo – or simply, St. Augustine – is one of the great thinkers with which the Church has been blessed. His influence on Christian thought has been profound. Since Martin Luther was first an Augustinian monk – St. Augustine’s influence even touches us today as 21st century ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Hard Sayings: How To Accept Them

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 21, 2024

The problem with “nice” religion is that it isn’t religion at all, and today’s three Scriptural passages are proof of that reality.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Hard Sayings There’s a very popular opinion about religion, and I think you may be already aware of it. Folks often think that religion ought to be “nice.” In other words, religion should make you feel good about yourself, first, and then, if possible, about other ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69, Ephesians 5:21-32, Psalm 34:2-3, Psalm 34:16-21, Joshua 24:1-2, Joshua 24:15-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

12 Disciples - Andrew Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Series on the lives of the 12 Disciples

12 Disciples – Andrew – Monday 2nd October 06 Whenever you find Andrew in John’s Gospel, he is bringing somebody to Jesus: his brother, the lad with the loaves and fishes (John 6:8), and the Greeks who wanted to see Jesus (John 12:20-21). No sermons from Andrew are recorded, but he certainly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Miracle

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on Jesus' feeding of the 5000

“More than a Miracle” A Reflection on Jesus’ Feeding of the 5000 Matthew 14:13-22 Introduction: The story is told of the late Pope John Paul II... Who was due to visit a local hospital on one of his international trips, but was running a little late – of course everyone had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed