Sermons on Five Loaves:

Seeing Clearly Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

Jesus' healing of the blind man in Mark 8 illustrates four points: 1) Some people just want to come out of the darkness. 2) Our ministry can sometimes only lift the darkness. 3) The religious expectations of others can be harmful. 4) There are times when

Seeing Clearly Mark 8:22-26 Seeing is a strange thing. An infant can see a john deer tractor and not benefit from it. A farmer can see a jar of smashed carrots and not be drawn to it. A doctor can see blurry images on a glass slide and be excited about what it tells him. A preacher can see three ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Bread And Cup

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

A SERMON ON THE MEANING OF COMMUNION

TAKING THE BREAD AND CUP 1 CORINTHIANS 11:23-34 SOMETIMES IT’S IMPORTANT FOR US TO LOOK TO THE REASON WHY WE CELEBRATE COMMUNION AND IT’S MEANING. IT IS A GREAT SYMBOLIC REMINDER OF THE LOVE AND GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST. WHAT WE REMEMBER IS THAT GOD WANTS A RELATIONSHIP WITH US AND TO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Denomination: Baptist

John And The Lord Of Life Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To introduce Jesus as the source of abundant life.

[S] My wife and I were talking on the porch the other morning about some of the trips we’ve taken to our childhood homes and how different they were compared to what we remembered. The house I grew up at in Downers Grove Illinois was a large three story brick home with a large separate two ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Count On Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 29, 2008

You can count on Jesus because he is compassionate, he knows your needs, and he provides.

How many different ways can you count the objects you see on the screen? You can count them one by one. You can count them in groups of twos or threes (2, 4, 6… or 3, 6, 9…). Counting in English isn’t so difficult. Counting in Japanese, however, is another matter. It’s not that adding up the total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Man Needs A Saviour (Sermon 2 Of 5) Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 26, 2023

This is the second in a series of five sermons on "The Five Greatest Teachings of the Word Of God"

Sermon Series: The Five Most Important Teachings of Scripture (Message 2 of 5) MAN NEEDS A SAVIOUR! (Sermon 2 of 5) Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ August 27, 2023 INTRODUCTION: 1) Last week we began a new series of messages titled the five most important teachings in the Word ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-37, Hebrews 9:11-14, Hebrews 10:4-14, James 2:13-14, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wise And The Foolish At The Bridegrooms Coming - Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2022

This is the first in a series on the ten virgins. Five were wise, five were foolish. Which are you?

The Wise and Foolish at the Bridegroom’s Coming (Part One) Text: Matthew 25:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING It seems like Eschatological talk (that is, talk about the end times) is ramping us these days. I’ve begun to hear more and more people talking about the rapture, and the 2nd Coming ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Most Often Worked Miracle

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

In feeding the 5,000, Jesus sets a pattern for his disciples’ future ministry.

Feeding the 5,000 Jesus’ miracles are commonly understood to prove his divinity. And without a doubt many of the miracles that Jesus performed were signs intended to validate his identity and his mission. We can think, for example, of the first miracles recorded in Mark’s gospel. They were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Food Of Faith Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011

Even when we don’t have much to bring to the table, God will make it work. His strength makes up for our weaknesses.

A Life Built on Faith: “The Food Of Faith” Matthew 14:14-21 An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragments Of Our Lives

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 12, 2018

Our God is concerned about the fragments about what is left. Yield to the will of God, Give him every portion every fragment of your life. Allow him to mold you, to refine you into the image of His Son. Our inadequacy makes room for His sufficiency! Updated July 2021.

Read one of the following Gospel Texts: Matthew 14:13-21 / Mark 6:30-44 / Luke 9:10-17 /John 6:1-14 We have a story before us ... in the Gospel text ...that has been told ... and retold. An event from which ... numerous lessons ... have been drawn. One of the blessings ... of having four ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:3, John 6:1-15, Romans 3:23, Romans 3:10, James 2:26, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-14, 1 Kings 17:13, Luke 21:1-4, Luke 9:10-17, James 2:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

A Disater And A Sea Cruise

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

where is Jesus when you really need him???

Now you’re probably wondering why I would call the feeding of the five thousand a disaster. Well I suppose on the surface, this feeding miracle seems to have been successful after all every one was fed, that in itself must give the miracle some level of success. But the point of this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Miracles In John: Lesson 5: Feeding The 5000

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 25, 2005

Principles and key ideas to learn from the miracle of feeding the five thousand

A.INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Like Sheep Without A Shepherd, Compassionate Giving

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 31, 2020

The 5000 were feed as an act of compassion, Jesus gave compassionately we should follow his example.

Like sheep without a shepherd Compassionate Giving: Mark 6:30-42 The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to developing further the work of the kingdom of God here on Earth by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14, James 2:14-19, Mark 6:30-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

Almost At The Gate

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Examples of people who were almost saved, but not saved.

December 11, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Premise—There is nothing in the Bible that says “Once saved always saved.” Salvation is not a one time event. It is a continuous growth. It is a lifetime process. B. What we are going to study tonight is a solemn reflection of where we are in our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Adventist

It's Hopeless

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 7, 2005

In the impossible situations of life Jesus is the only answer!

“IT’S HOPELESS!” Luke 8:22 ~ Luke 9:17 1. Introduction: Perhaps I should be bringing you a message of hope – but bear with me today as I share with you the truth – “It’s Hopeless!” Just looking at a short period of time recorded in Luke 8:22 ~ Luke 9:17 shows a number of situations that were ...read more

Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit

Contributed by Mike Turner on Dec 7, 2004

This message deals with the gifts of the Spirit, and their use in the church.

1 Cor. 12:1-31 Understanding The Gifts Of The Spirit The church at Corinth was a church filled with people who had Spiritual gifts ! 1 Cor 1:5-7 "That in everything ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist