Sermons on Food For The Body:

Sermon On The Cookhouse Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 21, 2026

A cookhouse is a dedicated, often small, detached building or specialized area designated for preparing meals.

Andrew Zimmern, an American chef and restaurateur, once remarked: "Everything happens in the kitchen. Life happens in the kitchen." John 21:9-13 reminds us: “When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:29, Matthew 6:11, Luke 15:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

What Does Dad Want For Fathers Day?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 25, 2003

What does dad want for fathers day?, stuff like that power remote control, well maybe, what dad’s really want is to know the kids are safe.. heavenly fathers included.

Let’s start with a little trivia this morning, What day of the year are the most phone calls made???…… Mothers day. It seems that on mothers day everyone wants to call home. What do you thinks happens on fathers day? Any one want to make a Guess? The most collect Calls. Personally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Congregational

There’s Always More

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 15, 2023

Even when we feel drained physically and financially, we still need to offer what resources we do have - and in so doing, find that we can do more than we thought.

I have a lot of fellow feeling for the disciples in today’s story. I expect all of us who have put so much time and effort into VBS do, too. It’s done! We can put our feet up and have something to eat, talk about how everything went, see how well we did, maybe get a stroke or two for the old ego. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Appeared: ‘his Purpose’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 29, 2019

The God Who Appeared: His purpose - Hebrews chapter 10 verses 1-14 - sermon by Gordon Curley. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request: email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Perfect Body (vs 5). (2). A Perfect Sacrifice (vs 5-9). (3). A Perfect Desire (vs 7-9). (4). A Perfect Conclusion (vs 11-12). SERMON BODY: Question: • Did Santa bring you the present you wanted? • How many of you received a book as a gift? Ill: • One popular book ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B: Food For The Journey

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 5, 2024

[Bless those] who…know the depths of [the] sacrament.

Elijah went a day's journey into the desert, until he came to a broom tree and sat beneath it. He was the last remaining Prophet of the true religion left. He had just stood his ground against four-hundred pagan prophets of the fertility god Baal. Today’s pagan fertility god is In-Vitro ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4-8, John 6:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

I Am The Living Bread

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 18, 2018

Spiritual Food, Understand God's Word, Sacrifice

I AM - I AM the Living Bread May 20, 2018 John 6:51 (p. 744) Introduction: Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats this bread they will live forever. This bread is my flesh which I will give for the life of the world.” (John ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrong Teachings (1 Timothy 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 7, 2024

Where to wrong teachings forbidding marriage and certain foods come from? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 4.

Do wrong teachings from demons and hypocritical liars exist in our churches? By what authority would any church promote a vow of celibacy? Are food laws still relevant for Christians? How should churches treat young preachers? Let’s find out in 1 Timothy 4. Will there be various teachings that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel - The University Years Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 12, 2023

The decision not to defile yourself is not made in the heat of passion or at the bar stool or in the twinkie aisle or at the office watercooler or at your computer when no one is looking. That decision must be made before the temptation ever presents itself.

May 13, 2023 Historical Housekeeping The book of Daniel is divided into 2 sections – the narratives (stories) and the prophetic visions. The central theme of the book is the Sovereignty of God over all the earth – including nations who do not acknowledge Him. Chapters 1:1-2:4a were written ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21, Habakkuk 1:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Got Milk? Get Meat Series

Contributed by John Mitchell on Sep 16, 2025

As Christian's God calls us to move beyond simple milk to a diet of solid food that leads to Spiritual Growth.

Hebrews 5:11 of whom we have much to say, and hard to explain, since you have become dull of hearing. 12 For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God; and you have come to need milk and not solid food. 13 For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

It All Begins Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 4, 2002

This is the 6th sermon in the series "The End". This sermon concerns the seven seal judments during the Tribulation.

Sunday Evening May 5, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: The End [#6] IT ALL BEGINS Revelation 6 Introduction: 1. This tired earth has come under cruel times of famine, catastrophe, dictatorship, and many other types of suffering; but Revelation 6 introduces an awesome period of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Up Short

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 24, 2009

Jesus’ disciples come up short when they come up with solutions for the lack of food. Jesus never comes up short.

-Have you ever come up short in your attempts to get something done? -Have you ever tried to pull something really cool together and it didn’t quite work out? -You are in good company. The disciples come up short, way short in their attempts to feed the thousands of people in today’s Gospel ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

What Can I Do? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 27, 2012

A lot of people can point out the problems in this old world, but there are a only few people who are doing something about the condition this world is in, that are trying to make a difference!

Verse 35-37-When the day was now far spent, His disciples came to Him and said, “This is a deserted place, and already the hour is late. Send them away, that they may go into the surrounding country and villages and buy themselves bread; for they have nothing to eat.” But He answered and said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Chick Fil A Christianity

Contributed by Barry Swain on Jul 27, 2012

If you have heard the news this week you probally have heard how Chick Fil A has comeunder attack after their leadership stated his view and the company stand on "Same sex marriage". This message speaks of how Jesus calls us to be stand up Christians, hon

Matthew 5:1-16 (Attitudes) focus on verse 6 “Chick Fil a Christianity” INTRO – If you’ve been watching news this week you know Chick fil a President, Dan Cathy was interviewed and said He and Chick Fila a supported Gods view of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fresh Bread

Contributed by Thomas Giddens on Oct 7, 2012

We need the Fresh Bread form the word of God.

Fresh Bread Text: Matthew 4:4 But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” (Matthew 4:4 NKJV) Intro: No one likes to eat stale bread. When you make that sandwich you like for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be More Concerned About

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 30, 2012

Paul writes that one should be more concerned about love, being saved, trusting the True God, getting close to God, and helping the fallen ones than being concerned about food sacrificed to idols.

I Corinthians 8: 1-13 “Be more concerned about” What was not so good at Corinth was some of the rascals there Corinthian Christians composed of converted idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes, thieves, drunkards, and swindlers (6:9-11). The church made up of people from such ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Methodist