Sermons on John 6:20:

Finding Encouragement In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Brian Oberg on Oct 18, 2000

I. Storms Are In Jesus’ Plan (vv.

I. Storms Are In Jesus’ Plan (vv. 16-18). (Jesus’ Private Actions Behind the Storm) 1. He is watching (v. 15 compared w/Mk. 6:48) 2. He is praying (compare Mk. 6:46) 3. He is delaying (for a reason - v. 17) II. Storms Are Under Jesus’ Power (vv. 19-20) (Jesus’ Public Actions in the Storm = word ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Focus

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

The Christian must focus her attention on Christ.

Focus John 6:16-21 Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, [17] and after getting into a boat, they started to cross the sea to Capernaum. And it had already become dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. [18] And the sea began to be stirred up because a strong wind was ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracles In John: Lesson 6: Calming The Storm

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 3, 2005

“Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it” (Heb. 12:11).

“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Church In A Troubled World

Contributed by Rule Digal on Nov 28, 2005

We are in chaotic world. But the promise of the Lord to come again to take us into his heavenly home is worth struggling. The church must not allow any compromise!

Theme: The Church in A Troubled World Text: John 6: 16-21 Intro. A. For our message this morning, let’s open our Bible in John 6: 16-21. This passage tells us of the disciples’ experience when they rowed the Sea of Galilee without the physical presence of Christ. This incident depicts the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weathering Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 15, 2005

Life preservers for the storms of life based on Christ’s miracle of walking on the water.

(NLT) When the people saw this miraculous sign, (the feeding of the 5,000) they exclaimed, "Surely he is the Prophet we have been expecting!" 15 Jesus saw that they were ready to take him by force and make him king, so he went higher into the hills alone. 16 That evening his disciples went down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

More Then Enough

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 12, 2005

God is more then enough FDR John 6 1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 3 And Jes

God is more then enough FDR John 6 1 After these things Jesus went over the sea of Galilee, which is the sea of Tiberias. 2 And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

...but Jesus Walked On Water Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Mar 28, 2006

5th of 7 signs Jesus performed in the Gospel of John whereby he revealed something of his person to the world.

…BUT JESUS WALKED ON WATER When I attended Seminary 10 years ago I had no idea that there was a great divide between the College and the Seminary. Apparently the College students had the notion that we Seminarians thought more highly of ourselves. They perceived that we thought of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Mennonite

Simple Promises For Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

Third sermon in a series that looks at dealing with life’s storms from a biblical perspective.

Simple Promises for Life’s Storms John 6:15-21 I. We are Governed By His Providence “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before Him…” – Matt. 14:22 A. Our storms are never incidental B. Our storms never surprise our Lord II. We Have the Potential to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Head Above Water Series

Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005

The Christian life cannot be lived apart from Christ!

John 6:16-21 Keeping Your Head Above Water I. Leaving Without Jesus - v. 16 V. 15 says that "he departed again into a mountain himself alone." Yet v. 16 says that the disciples left in the boat by themselves. Matt. 14:22-23 - Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Walking On The Water Series

Contributed by John Stevenson on May 6, 2005

Expositional sermon on John 6:16-21

WALKING ON THE WATER John 6:16-21 Have you ever gotten a pop quiz? It is the sudden, unexpected test which takes you by surprise. It isn’t like the final exam for which you spend the previous night cramming. There is no warning. You walk into class and the professor says, "Take out a sheet of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Are You Hungry For? Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Feb 13, 2006

While we often seek what the crowds were looking for, Jesus offers himself as the Bread of life that truly satisfies.

Introduction We’ve all had this experience. Every one of us has found ourselves in front of the TV a couple of hours after a satisfying and filling supper and seen a commercial – and not just any commercial. You know what I mean: One of those commercials. There it is: a delicious looking triple ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

What Happened To The Crowd Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

This sermon examines the crowds reaction to Jesus’ miracle of feeding the 5000 and his teaching that followed. Their transition from an "excited" crowd to a "grumbling" crowd to an "offended" crowd is traced.

What Happened to the Crowd? Fortifying the Foundations #15 John 6:14-70(1) In John 6 a large number of people begin a journey with Jesus. They have experienced His goodness. They are among the 5000 men plus women and children who enjoy loaves and fishes courtesy of the King of Kings. Can you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-71, Deuteronomy 18:15

Denomination: Charismatic

Making Much Of Little

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 22, 2003

A sermon about feeding the 5000 A sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Proper 12 John 6: 1-21 Making Much of Little 6:1 ¶ After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 And a multitude followed him, because they saw the signs which he did on those who were diseased. 3 Jesus went up on ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Undeniable God Centered, God Powered, God Miraculous!

Contributed by Marianne Unger on Jul 23, 2003

How God uses ordinary people to perform miracles.

I admit that more times than not, I have stood in this position confessing my favorite scripture passages, but beyond a shadow of a doubt, this is one of my very favorites. This story is undeniably God centered, God powered, God miraculous! Jesus Christ takes what little we have…a simple lunch ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21, 2 Kings 4:42-44

Denomination: *other

God Will Make A Way, Where There Seems To Be No Way

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 23, 2003

The three principles from the Feeding of the 5,000

Saxlingham 27-07-03 “God will make a way, where there seems to be no way.” (Don Moen) Don Moen wrote a famous Christian song, "God will make a way, where there seems to be no way" – and I think this could well sum up this evening’s Gospel reading -"The Feeding of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-21

Denomination: Anglican