Sermons on Foods:

Food And Spirits Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on May 8, 2015

a word to the wise

Food and Spirits Proverbs 23:20-21 1. The disturbing acknowledgement we cannot escape A. Food was involved in the fall of the human race - Genesis 3:6 B. Food is involved in the fellowship of God and people - Acts 2:42, 46; Matthew 26:216 C. Food is involved in the test of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

This Worthless Food

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 28, 2022

Complaints against the Lord contaminate the entire assembly, necessitating God's discipline if we fail to practise self-discipline.

“From Mount Hor [Israel] set out by the way to the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom. And the people became impatient on the way. And the people spoke against God and against Moses, ‘Why have you brought us up out of Egypt to die in the wilderness? For there is no food and no water, and we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Food That Endures

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 5, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 18

August 4, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church John 6:24-35; Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 The Food that Endures Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Strength Of That Food

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 12, 2024

A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year B, Lectionary 19

August 11, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 1 Kings 19:4-8; John 6:35, 41-51 In the Strength of That Food Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Author and historical researcher David Grann wrote the wildly popular book ...read more

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

Denomination: Lutheran

The Forbidden Food

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 12, 2023

The Forbidden Food - Daniel chapter 1 verse 1-21 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Conquest (vs 1-2) • Conscription (vs 3-7) • Courage (vs 8-16) • Choice (vs 17-21) SERMON BODY: ill: • I have a list of opposites, • I will give you a word and collectively shout out the opposite. • Happy x sad • Above x below • Broad x narrow • Ability x inability • Import x ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Brethren

Work For Food

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 13, 2025

Your cripple the spirit and soul of a person when you keep giving handouts instead of a hand up.

Lev 19:9  And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.  10  And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Food We Need Series

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 3, 2003

Christ is the Food We Need; all other food is perishing, as are those who trust in it; earthly food is merely a means to sustain life, while we need a food that will give life to the dead

The Food We Need St. John 6:22-35 Introduction Our Old Testament reading this morning recounts the story of the Lord’s providing manna for the Children of Israel as they made their way to the promised land. Have you ever wondered what manna must have been like? Unbelieving scientists and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:22-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Lord’s Prayer 8 - Food Glorious Food Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Oct 7, 2024

Give us our daily bread is not just about bread, its about sustaining life - our life. To be healthy means we also need spiritual food. Food glorious food in every sense of the word Food to maintain our wholeness of body, mind and spirit.

Food glorious food Christmas is not far away and if ever there was a song that described our activities over the Christmas period it must be that song from the musical Oliver – ‘Food glorious food’. We eat, drink and be merry as if tomorrow will never come. And then afterwards we have another ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14, John 6:35, Matthew 6:9-13

Should Work For Food?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 21, 2015

We have seen the signs. "Will Work For Food". Would it be unreasonable to suggest "Must Work For Food"?

Some have suggested that the able bodied poor should perform some sort of work or community service to receive benefits. Of course, others have opposed it. FDR created the CCC and WPA which were pretty much working welfare programs. Indeed, it was a fulltime job and not easy labor. Lev_19:10 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Perfect Food

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 9, 2002

Jesus is the only real spiritual food!

INTRODUCTION • Can you name me one food that you will find in most if not all countries in the world, a food that no one country can claim exclusive rights to? A food that you will find at the table of both the richest and the poorest people on earth. • BREAD • Bread is served everywhere; it has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work For Lasting Food

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2015

To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then what can we really give Him?

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a hard worker for the kingdom of GOD? Yes, because GOD works hard within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD works in and within us to show the world His Glory, all GOD needs is our availability, if we refuse to give this to Him, then ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Food, Folks, And Fun

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 25, 2001

What causes people to want to come to one church over another and what are they wanting in their church?

Sunday Morning May 27, 2001 Pastor Shawn Drake Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM FOOD, FOLKS, AND FUN Ecclesiastes 3:1, 9-14 Introduction: Most of you probably know that before I became the pastor of this church, I was a manager and supervisor for McDonald’s. Although our slogan changed several ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Genuine Food And Drink

Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 23, 2003

Jesus is our genuine Food and Drink; nothing else satisfies, but he both makles alive and sustains!

How can we receive: Genuine Food and Drink? Saint John 6:51-58 Introduction If you look through last week’s bestseller list under non-fiction books, you’ll find that three of them were from the same author: the late Dr. Atkins. In fact, diet books and cookbooks generally make up the greater share ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, Romans 10:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Food That Cannot Satisfy Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 6, 2004

Learning to walk by faith is one of the most difficult and yet one of the most rewarding concepts of the Christian life.

 200404.ser “Food That Cannot Satisfy” CLBC Jan. 25/04 a.m. Subject: Faith Theme: Learning to walk by faith Passage: John 6: 22 - 27, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Food That Really Satisfies Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Feb 6, 2004

When Jesus spoke about eating his flesh and drinking his blood, what is the real spiritual meaning he is trying to convey?

200406.ser “Food That Really Satisfies” CLBC Feb. 1/04 a.m. Subject: Salvation: Theme: The Provision of Salvation Passage: John 6: 28 - 65 Segment 1. We have come today to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-65

Denomination: Baptist