Sermons on Hunger:

Insatiable Craving Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: INSATIABLE CRAVING ILLUSTRATION: Can you believe that next year will mark 20-years since Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans? We all saw the news stories—the DESTRUCTION, the DEATH TOLL, the HUMAN AGONY and MISERY. Hurricane Katrina is the COSTLIEST natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 8, 2024

I am the Bread of Life Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 3, 2024

I am the Bread of Life Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 3, 2024 Note: The following notes were to long to share completely, so were moved through in slightly abbreviated fashion but still provide a what could serve teaching through the text. Intro In just 4 weekends from now… we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15, John 6:25-35, John 6:38-40, John 6:48-58, John 1:14, John 8:42, Philippians 3:21, Luke 6:21, John 7:37, Luke 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exclusive & Inclusive (Deuteronomy 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2025

Are our ideas of exclusive and inclusive very different to God's? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 23.

Are our ideas of inclusion and exclusion very different from God’s? How exclusive was crop ownership? Did Jesus rob a grainfield on the Sabbath or did the law require that some of it be available to hungry passers by? For whom did Jesus' death atone? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 23. Who could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"jesus' Theology Of Abundance"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2023

A sermon about asking God to change our perspective on generosity.

“Jesus’ Theology of Abundance” Matthew 14:13-21 This is a remarkable passage of Scripture, so remarkable that it is the only miracle story that is found in all four Gospels. The feeding of the 5,000 (which was probably closer to 15-20,000 because they only counted the men) takes place ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Free Lunch

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 5, 2023

The only way back to God is through the way God has provided for us.

This is the third Sunday in Lent. This forty days is traditionally a time of reflection and repentance, a time to acknowledge our own sinfulness and need for God’s grace. And traditionally, too, pastors temporarily drop whatever track they were on and preach a series of special sermons just for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Healthy Appetite

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Oct 24, 2006

Often times we are driven by our hunger, which is probably why there are so many fast food joints. We have hunger for a great many things in this life, but are we most hungry for the things that permanently satisfy?

This morning I am going to talk about appetite. Now I know that some of you are already thinking about lunch, but my theme this morning is not food. Often times we speak about being hungry or thirsty for the Lord because they are terms that everyone can understand. Do you long for God like a cold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

A Dialogue With God

Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Oct 19, 2002

A contemporary sermon in first person exploring the character of Moses as he hungers for the presence of God.

(This sermon is preached standing in the chancel, with the preacher’s back to the congregation during all but the closing of the message. It is an animated dialogue - almost a monologue - between the preacher [representing Moses] and God. A second person, by way of wireless mic and in an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Be Fruitful Series

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Aug 21, 2012

Human hunger cannot be removed by leaves.Jesus desired to eat one or two figs.

Mathew 21: 17-20 Jesus saw a fig tree Characteristic of that fig tree 1. They overlap the ordinary rule of growth the rule is first fig afterwards the figleaves. 2. People usually catch the eye of others according to Marks Gospel our Lord saw this tree "afar off" Note: Easy way to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:17-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteousness Leads To Fullness Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Sep 3, 2024

Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied

For the past several weeks we have been going through Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. The first section of His sermon is the Beatitudes—or the Blessings. First Jesus blessed the poor in Spirit—those who recognize they are nothing without God, followed by the mourners—those who recognize their great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 12, 2021

Jesus the Bread of Life gives the spiritual food required so that we never need to hunger or thirst. As those who are filled with the bread-of-life character of Jesus our heart overflows into a heart for the spiritually hungering community.

Message John 6:35 I Am The Bread Of Life When Jesus describes Himself with a phrase beginning with “I am” He is identifying an aspect of his character and ministry. Today we are looking at Jesus who is the Bread of life. In the context Jesus, the day before, had fed 5000 men – a crowd of at least ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Soul Cravings Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

We hunger and thirst after many things in our lives but what does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness? Why are those who do so, blessed, and how is it that they will be filled? What is it that we are filling our lives with?

Soul Cravings - Matthew 5:6 - August 14, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – Living in a World Turned Upside Down #4 Dr. Samuel Palmer Brooks was president of Baylor University in Texas from 1902 until his death in 1931. On his deathbed he wrote a message to the senior class of 1931. He wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

Come And Get It

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Mar 5, 2009

The need for the Church to develop a hunger for the presence of God to be able to carry out the mission of Christ in the world.

Scripture: Psalms 34:1 – 8 Title: “Come and Get It” Introduction: David had been on the run many times during his life time. Each time he had discovered how wonderfully God had taken care of him. / In 1 Sam. 21 David was being chased by King Saul and He and his men sought refuge in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Satisfaction Guarantee Series

Contributed by Allen James on Feb 14, 2010

A challenging message in our series through the Beatitudes which explores hungering and thirsting after righteousness and the satisfaction that God provides.

God’s Satisfaction Guarantee • Matthew 5:6 Introduction: The challenge of this Beatitude is rooted in the reality that it is possible for a Christian to be DISGUSTED and DISTRESSED by the world while VOLUNTARILY clinging to the world. Example: If you consider the life of Lot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Thirsty For Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Just what is this righteousness that we are to hunger and thirst for? The Bible speaks of three kinds of righteousness.

WHAT ARE YOU THIRSTY FOR? Matt 5:6 D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones wrote, "If every man and woman in the world knew what it was to ’hunger and thirst after righteousness’ there would be no danger of war." We live in a world that is hungry and thirsty. The problem is that people are hungry and thirsty for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Rewarding Treasure

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 12, 2009

Seek God, not things! Fasting is an investment that brings spiritual dividends. Thoughts on hunger, reward, and treasure.

The Most Rewarding Treasure Matthew 6:16-21 Intro: Aunt "Emma" was married to a tightwad who was also a little strange. He made a good salary, but they lived frugally because he insisted on putting 20 percent of his paycheck under the mattress. (The man didn’t trust banks.) The money, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God