Sermons on Loaves And Fishes:

The 12 Apostles: Philip

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2015

Looking at the 3rd apostle, chronologically.His unique call, witnessing to a skeptic, asked to feed 5,000, introduced Greeks to Christ, asked to see the Father & more Philip had unique challenges & opportunities. So do we!

THE 12 APOSTLES: PHILIP INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CLIMB THE WALLS 1. “Oh, I sure m happy to see you,” the little boy said to his Grandmother on his mother’s side when she came to visit. 2. “Maybe now Daddy will do the trick he’s been promising us.” 3. The ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Together We Win! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 10, 2009

If we as God’s family will follow Christ together, we can win in the life struggles we face.

Together We Win! Text: Acts 18:1-11 Intro: Patrick Henry once said, “United we stand, divided we fall.” This slogan proves true in politics, business, and many other areas. Even the animal kingdom understands the strength and safety in staying together. Predators generally go after the stragglers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Barriers

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2013

Instead of removing barriers to faith, Jesus erects them. Why?

The story we have read together today is surprising in many ways. The way Jesus handles this situation is confusing, because some of the things Jesus are saying are upsetting his followers, and it seems that he does not make it easier, but harder for them. Our natural instinct is to take down ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44-69, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

My God Shall

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2013

Many people serve a God who can't do the miraculous. Paul's God could do anything. I recommend, if your God can't do what you need done, that you abandon it and try Paul's God. "MY GOD SHALL!"

MY GOD SHALL Phip. 4:19. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: A HAIR CUT LESSON 1. A man went to a barbershop to have his hair cut and his beard trimmed. The man & the barber talked about various subjects. 2. When they eventually touched on the subject of God, the barber said, "I don't believe that God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passionate Spirituality

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jul 8, 2008

Encouragement to give your all to God all the time in all you do.

How many of you here today feel as though any fire that could be considered a passion has been extinguished? Your love for the activities you like to do has been wiped out and now you are working with an emptied and tired slate. Survival may be the only way of life that you reach for because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Came To Do The Father's Will Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO DO THE FATHER’S WILL” JOHN 6:37-40 INTRODUCTION Today we finish our Christmas series. It’s not been the typical Christmas series where we look at the traditional scenes about Jesus’ birth – Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Time In The Trenches Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2009

What does it mean for us to "take up your cross" and deny ourselves. I signed up for the benefits! I didn’t sign up to die.

OPEN: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!" The man replied, "I’m already in the Army of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Descriptive Greeting Continued - Preserved By Son Of God Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

Kept by the Lord Jesus Christ.

Intro: 1. IN ONE of the Superman movies, Superman saves a man from a burning building. He rescues him from the top floor and is carrying him to safety by flying through the skies. The man looks at Superman and then looks down to the ground. "I'm scared, Superman. Look how far down that ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Too Late For Sarah Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 4, 2009

This is sermon 4 in the series: IT’S NOT TOO LATE. This message deals with SARAH & how that at 90 years of age she believes GOD for a son.

Sermon for August 09, 2009: Sermon Series: It’s Not Too Late: Sermon # 04: It’s Not Too Late For SARAH: Scripture Ref: Genesis 11:30 Introduction: This morning I want us to look at ONE of the GREATEST WOMEN found in the BIBLE, her name is SARAH. The BIBLE INTRODUCES us to SARAH with this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:30

What Do We Labor For? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Basket Case

Contributed by Ron Kelly on Apr 28, 2011

There are time in our lives where we've all been pushed to that breaking point! The point where we've tried everything, but nothing seems to be working out...

2 Corinthians 11:32-33, 32 In Damascus the governor, under Aretas the king, was guarding the city of the Damascenes with a garrison, desiring to arrest me; 33 but I was let down in a basket through a window in the wall, and escaped from his hands. TODAY’S SERMON TITLE: “A BASKET ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Savior Of Love! Follow Him!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 9, 2011

Our Savior and Lord has given us an example practical Christianity that we should follow his steps in a submission, service and sacrifice of love.

Mat 20:20-28 Then came to him the mother of Zebedee’s children with her sons, worshipping him, and desiring a certain thing of him. 21 And he said unto her, What wilt thou? She saith unto him, Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Jesus The Son Of God? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 2, 2010

Is Jesus really the Son of God?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Who is Jesus? • The 2004 release of the movie, “The Passion of The Christ” has stirred up a lot of controversy. The movie has also touched the lives of many people in a profound way. • There have been over 100 known movies made about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trading The Natural For The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 23, 2019

Peter had a choice. Stay in the boat getting no-where. Or get out and come to Jesus who walks on the waves. We have a choice. Stick with what's natural or trade it for the Super Natural.

Illustration/Story/Quote/Statistic- A new Barna research study where more than 5,000 were interviewed found that while a majority of Americans identify as Christians, only a minority are "practicing Christians." In fact, as many as 73 percent of the Americans say they are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Follow Jesus!

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018

As kids we sang: "I have decided to follow Jesus. No turning back!" But is that the reality of our adult lives? Are we willing to deny and sacrifice ourselves and all we have for Christ's sake?

[Sermon preached on 3 June 2018, 2nd Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] When I was a kid—I think I was eight years old at the time—I attended a Summer Bible Camp. I will never forget it, for many reasons. In particular, I remember how at the end of the day’s program, we always ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran