Sermons on Loaves:

Jesus Prayed Before Everything Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 20, 2016

Prayer reflected His relationship with the Father.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist

Big Results Not A Big Fanfare Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 2, 2014

Why do we bring up the bread and wine from the back of church at the offertory? What is heaven like? Does God prefer a big splash and fanfare or big results done quietly?

If you are picking up an Agatha Christie and you are impatient you’ll turn to the last page of the novel to find the answer. But of course first of all you have to know the question, which in an Agatha Christie book is “Who was the murderer”.By the end of this morning sermons I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

God Comes To The Party

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 20, 2014

A perspective on John 15. Where is God to be found? He can be found with his disciples, with his followers, with all believers of Jesus Christ. He is with them.

John 15: 26, 27; 16: 4b-15 God comes to the party We’ve had the millennium party, Easter, and now we’ve come together for the P2K celebrations (Pentecost 2000). We’ve come together to celebrate Pentecost. Christians have been celebrating Pentecost for 2000 years. The people of Israel continue to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Expectant Faith: Embracing The Miracles In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Jul 11, 2024

We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew.

Expectant Faith: Embracing the Miracles in Our Lives Intro: We reflect on the deeper truths about our own spiritual journeys and the nature of divine intervention in our lives through the stories of Philip and Andrew. Scripture John 6:1-15. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, In the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Other

The God Of Multiplication PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

Explores how trusting in God can transform our perceived scarcity into sufficiency and help us transcend limitations through faith.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, enveloped in His love, ready to share in the wisdom of His word? We are indeed privileged, for we dwell in the house of the Lord, basking in His divine light, and nourishing our souls with His eternal truth. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Put It In His Hands

Jesus Is Aware

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 29, 2020

Jesus shares with us his awareness of our issues in the text he is aware of everything, aware of His compassion for us, he is so aware he touches us, and he so aware he provides.

Matthew 14:13-21 “Jesus is Aware” 1. Today’s reading tells us • Jesus has just heard that his cousin, John, had lost his head. • He's trying to find a solitary place. So he may grieve for a while. 2. Our text reminds us of Jesus’s Awareness • He is aware of the tragedies ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

What Draws Humans To Christ And His Church?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2020

Christians the world over will reimagine a world that is based on the teachings of Christ and the Church.

Tuesday of the third week of Easter 2020 Whenever authorities take exception to a popular movement, and try to stamp it out, if the movement is actually doing good they end up squishing it out all over the place. A few days ago our reading from the Acts of the Apostles featured the warning of Reb ...read more

Scripture: John 6:30-35, Acts 7:51-60, Acts 8:1, Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Catholic

Stock Taking

Contributed by Paul Cull on Jul 3, 2005

Jesus’ request for us to do stock taking - the reason, the reaction, the resources, the result

Matthew 15:29-39 Stocktaking If you have been in business of any kind, I am sure you will have had to be involved in stock taking. I am told that even with modern bar-coding sometimes a manual stock take is required. You sometimes need to know just what you have got. I can venture a fairly safe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Compassion - Compassion - Compassion

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 26, 2016

A sermon that looks at Jesus compassion and how the believer can also exress compassion.

compassion - compassion - compassion Mark 8New International Version (NIV) Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand 8 During those days another large crowd gathered. Since they had nothing to eat, Jesus called his disciples to him and said, 2 ¡°I have compassion for these people; they have already been with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Provision For You

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

God cares about our natural needs as well as our spiritual needs. Using Jesus’ feeding of the 5000, the author examines God’s wisdom in the way He meets our needs.

God’s Provision for You Luke 9:10-17 July 5, 2009 Intro I take as my subject this morning, “God’s Provision for You.” God is not only concerned about your spiritual wellbeing; but He cares about your natural needs as well. We are talking about the God who clothes the lilies of the field. Our God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Charismatic

A Lesson In Trusting

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Mar 6, 2001

We’re sometimes slow to trust God even though He has always come through in the past.

A LESSON IN TRUSTING “Be careful”, Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod”, (Mark 8: 15). Here we have one of those recurring occasions that take place in the ministry of Jesus - the feeding of a large crowd of people. The people came from near and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:9-21

Denomination: Holiness

Let's Go To Dinner Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 11, 2021

How much is enough? What do we do and where do we turn when we're afraid we don't have enough of (fill in the blank)? Jesus confronts his disciples with an enormous challenge to feed 5,000 people. But there's not enough. Now what?

You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/7808947 Follow The Leader - Feeding the 5,000 “What’s for Supper?” • We’re having lunch together after services this morning. My wife is back in the kitchen right now checking on the preparation. • Right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:11, Mark 6:34, Matthew 14:15, 1 John 3:17, Luke 9:13, Matthew 17:20, Luke 9:14-17, Luke 18:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Will The Kingdom Of Heaven On Earth Be Established?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 13, 2022

When will the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth be Established?

When will the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth be Established? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 8:1-10 Mark 8:1 In those days, when there was again a large crowd and they had nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples and said to them, 2 “I feel compassion for the people because they have remained ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

God Our Provider

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001

Only God can (and does) meet our needs. He does this for the purpose of displaying the gospel in our lives.

32Jesus called his disciples to him and said, "I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat. I do not want to send them away hungry, or they may collapse on the way." 33His disciples answered, "Where could we get enough bread in this remote ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Our Met Need - John 6

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 6, 2011

Sometimes we can be surprised by needs. Often our needs hit our lives with such fury that it leaves us breathless or fearful. Unexpected bills come , poor health strikes without warning. Crises often arrive unannounced and unplanned. It might be helpful

The miracle of our met need - John 6 John 6:5-23 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel