Sermons on John 6:42:

Great Crowds Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Feb 1, 2023

Before Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, the people began to gather around forming Great Crowds. Why did these crowds form? What kept the crowds satisfied? What drove them away?

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION I. CHILDHOOD a. Raised in a tough neighborhood. Parents taught us well but it didn’t prevent me from being picked on. Thankfully never really got into trouble. I don’t like bullies. In 1986 we moved to a much better neighborhood, but it was my job to walk my little ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Does He Think He Is?

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Feb 3, 2023

After feeding the 5000, the people want more bread. What happens when Jesus says that He's what they need for everlasting life?

Message: Bread of Life part 2 John 6:35-60 Theme: Who does He think He is? Date: Feb 5, 2023 ICEBREAKERS -Read John 6:35-60 and Matthew 11:20-24 -What exactly were the people grumbling about? -Luke 2:19 says that “Mary kept these things (Incarnation) to herself.” Why? -Were there any hurdles you ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-60

Our Passion Drives Our Change Readiness Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jul 10, 2022

Encounters with God can fail, if we are not prepared for the change that follows any encounter. In this concluding part of the series Dr. Madana Kumar explores the dynamics all of us face when we are faced with change.

Encounters With God Series Part 7 Our Change Readiness decides the outcome of the encounter on our lives For a video/ audio version of the message, please visit https://youtu.be/qzMm9hTdMNw Good morning. This is the seventh and concluding part of this series of messages on Encounters with God. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, 1 John 4:18, John 6:22-66, Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Feeds His Hungry People

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 15, 2021

When we go to God through Christ, we will never walk away hungry. When we draw near to God with our whole heart, we will never walk away, disappointed. Because for us, our faithful Saviour will always provide enough—more than enough.

If you’ve recently prayed the Lord’s Prayer, then you made the request to your Father in heaven that He would give you this day “your daily bread.” I wonder if that’s a petition we make with a lot of sincerity. Are we really concerned about getting what we need to maintain our bodies? Is there ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59, John 6:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power To Meet Needs

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

People may genuinely want to help others and because God is left out, they set out to do it in their own strength. It doesn’t take long when dealing with material wealth and/or material resources that limitations are soon reached.

THE POWER TO MEET NEEDS John 6:5-11, 26-31, 47-51 You’ve heard of having too much month at the end of the money. Our resources can run out before all the needs are met. For a lot of people this is an ongoing experience. They are like the person described in the song Sixteen Tons – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-51

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Jan 6, 2025

When God the Father draws us to Himself by reminding us of Home through the taste of Heaven's food, Jesus, the Bread of Life, we come to know that our Father is with us always

You heard me say last Sunday that our son left the nest in May and moved into his own house. We miss him very much at home. However, because he lives only about twelve minutes away, we do not experience the separation as much as we would have otherwise. About two times each week, he comes home in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-51, Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christ The True Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

John 6:35, "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger..." Are you hungry? Jesus will satisfy that spiritual hunger.

In chapter 5, we saw Jesus go after the multitudes. In chapter 6, we see the multitudes go after Jesus. He is made known as the object of their desire and as the only one who can meet the sinner’s need. The impotent man evidenced no desire for the savior. He portrayed the natural man. Dead ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27-59

Denomination: Baptist

Nourishment On Our Journey To The Mountain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2024

That story always reminds me of the critical scenes in book 3 of Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, when the lembas bread nourishes Sam and Frodo on their way to Mount Doom.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Saint Paul was one of the greatest Christian thinkers of his day or any other day, and we see it clearly in his letter to the Church of Ephesus. He has just told us to put off our old nature, prone to selfishness and sin, corrupted by uncontrolled lusts for money, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, Ephesians 4:30-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Psalm 34:2-9, 1 Kings 19:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

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

Drawn To God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024

If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-54, John 6:59, 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Heaven. Extended.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 11, 2025

That ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.

BREAD OF HEAVEN. Exodus 16:2-15; John 6:35-51. In this passage, we join the children of Israel just six weeks into their wilderness journey. The ten plagues, the first Passover, the deliverance out of Egypt, and the parting of the Red Sea all lay behind them. Yet now, here in the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15, John 6:35-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Third Year Of Ministry Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

I spent more time teaching disciples. “Come away with Me to a private place in the desert to rest awhile” (Mark 6:31). My emphasis – first year, miracles. Second year, sermons. Third year, parables/teaching.

Note: All Scripture references in this lesson are from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. THE THIRD YEAR OF MINISTRY My Ministry First year – introduction. Second year – popularity. Third year – preparing for My death. 1. I spent more time teaching disciples. “Come away with Me to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31, John 6:42, John 6:26

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024

We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life.

The Bread That Came Down From Heaven Intro: We often look for God in grandiose moments, missing the divine in the simple and everyday occurrences of life. Scripture John 6:41-51 Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The Gospel reading today revolves around the profound statement, “I am ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Other

El Pan Que Bajó Del Cielo N Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 22, 2024

A menudo buscamos a Dios en momentos grandiosos, perdiendo lo divino en los acontecimientos simples y cotidianos de la vida.

El Pan Que Bajó Del Cielo n Introducción: A menudo buscamos a Dios en momentos grandiosos, perdiendo lo divino en los acontecimientos simples y cotidianos de la vida. Sagrada Escritura Juan 6:41-51 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, La lectura del Evangelio de hoy gira en ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Other