Sermons on Loaves And Fishes:

Jonah Runs - God Follows Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 23, 2008

Jonah rebels against God’s will. God disciplines Jonah and teaches us all a lesson in obedience

SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:1-17 TITLE: “JONAH RUNS – GOD FOLLOWS” OPEN: A. William Sherwood Fox wrote: We ask a simple question And that is all we wish: ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes You Pray? Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

Jonah’s in the tough place where he learns to pray.

"What makes you pray?" Jonah 2 Last week we left Jonah sitting in the belly of the fish at the bottom of the sea. So here he is in a crisis situation and he does what most of us would do. He prays. There’s something funny about this situation from the standpoint that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah Finds A Calm Place In The Storm Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

Jonah like the rest of us is ready to pray as he sees the end at hand.

Jonah finds a calm place in the storm. Jonah 3 As I read the account of Jonah I can’t help but wonder exactly what happened that day. I mean it almost seems from what the scripture says that the second Jonah hit the waters the raging sea became as calm as glass. It doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Plus

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Dec 9, 2000

This message draws upon several texts in the Epistle of James and shows how prayer accompanied by a relationship with God is powerful and effective.

This morning we are going to be looking at the book of James. The theme of the James’ letter in the Bible is “Faith Plus”. It’s good to have faith, but that faith must also make a difference in the life of action and in the works we do. The key verse of the entire letter of James would ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, James 1:6-7

Denomination: Holiness

Time For A Break Out

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon describes the revolution that occurs when God’s people are inspired by the Holy Spirit and break out to be fruitful in God’s service.

Introduction: Several months ago I was reading the words of a college football expert. In this article he said he anticipated certain players, whom he named, to have break out seasons. He described a break out season. A player having a break out season is one who moves to a new level of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Revival

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 18, 2006

Throughout Psalm 119 David calls on God for revival. As we look at this psalm we will discover the promise, the path, the pattern, the provision, and the parameters of revival

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart it belongs to Him. REVIVAL PSALM 119:153-160 Throughout Psalm 119 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Baptist

Your God Is Too Small

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Sep 9, 2003

Takes into consideration some ways that we try to limit God in our lives.

How big is God?? Is he as big as me? (or maybe as small as me) Is he as tall as brother Mathis? Or as wide as . . . ? [Just kidding. You know I’m not going to finish that sentence, and keep my job] What if we said that God was the size of this church building? That’s pretty big isn’t it? We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Wants Disciples Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Dec 22, 2005

What God really wants for Christmas is disciples. Therefore all people should respond to his desire and give Him absolute control of their lives.

INTRO: Have you ever considered how backwards Christmas is? What if I invited you all to a birthday party for Bethany, and instead of giving gifts to her, you all came and gave gifts to each other? There would be one disappointed 9 year old, I’ll tell you that. Whose birthday is it that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 28, 2004

Pacifism and Passivism can be serious stumbling blocks to our progress as members of the Body of Christ. If we are to grow both need to be eliminated from of our lives and our church.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 2 1 PETER 2:9-15 INTRODUCTION: Last week we considered three obstacles that hinder Christian growth. Today I want to examine another pair of obstacles that impede individual and corporate growth and spiritual development – Pacifism and Passivism. Both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Difficulties Of Evangelism

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 5, 2011

Jesus models Evangelism for us with the woman at the well

THE DIFFICULTIES OF EVANGELISM JOHN 4:1-26 INTRO: I’ve heard about a little six-year old boy who restlessly struggled to listen to a rather lengthy sermon. After the service, the little boy asked the question that sooner or later most "church kids" ask. "Dad" he said, "what does the preacher ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Facelift Ii

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012

With God Nothing is Impossible

Mat 17:15 Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore (kakos diseseased misearable) vexed: (patho feeling suffering) for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water. Mat 17:16 And I brought him to thy disciples, and they could not cure him. Mat 17:17 Then Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Lost" Series

Contributed by Nicolas Campbell on Jun 2, 2012

inductive sermon on the parable of the lost coin.

Nicolas Campbell “Lost” Luke 15:8-10 June 3, 2012 Intro A. Story about Candaice finding my stuff I lose. B. I’m constantly losing my stuff. I’m telling you if I didn’t have Candice to find something of mine I would probably lose my left arm. In our story today we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Designed Dilemmas

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Jun 21, 2012

Just as earthly fathers sometimes allow their children to face dilemmas so they can grow and mature, Jesus allowed His disciples to face the life-and-death dilemma of a huge storm at sea, so that He could show His power and inspire them to trust Him.

I think it’s safe to say that the drought in Minnesota is over, don’t you? The pictures and video of the flooding in Duluth are stunning. The good news is that our lakes and rivers are filling up, and most of our farmers are happy with the rain. The bad news is that Donna and I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

What In Hell Are You Talking About?

Contributed by Tracy Clark on Jul 22, 2019

Oftentimes, we look around, and things seem deplorable and devastating. Sickness, disease, and limited finances consume our thoughts.

WHAT IN HELL ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? Jonah 1:17, 2:1-2 (King James Version): Now the LORD had prepared a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights. Then Jonah prayed unto the LORD his God out of the fish’s belly, And said, I cried by reason ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17, Jonah 2:1-2

#1 When God Says It Is Not Good! Loneliness.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 4, 2021

There a times we need we need to get alone with God... But the is a spirit or attitude of loneliness that is not healthy. Building walls of isolation can be dangerous.

#1 WHEN GOD SAYS: NOT GOOD? THE BUILDING OF ISOLATION WALLS… THE FEELING OF ISOLATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In the last days we will face the giants of isolation, fear and loneliness. I was teaching school. The staff at the school were so nice and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God