Sermons on Matthew 14:17:

Rich Believer, Poor Believer Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Apostles, Pt. 6

RICH BELIEVER, POOR BELIEVER (MATTHEW 14:6-21) Are you rich or poor? Do you have a lot or a little? Do you have too much or not enough? Here are some Internet quotes on what makes a man or a person poor: “A person is poor when he or she has fallen below a standard of living which public opinion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Winning Perspective

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 20, 2007

Jesus gives us a new and winning perspective for life

A Winning Perspective Matthew 14:13-21 December 2007 Introduction Vince Lombardi once said: Winning isn’t the most important thing, but the will to win is everything Our society seems to be obsessed with winning. If you doubt me, go watch a little league ball game or junior soccer. The parents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Supersized Happy Meal

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2007

The Feeding of the 5,000 is a miraculous example of how our God can take what little we have and make much of it, if only we place it in HIS hands! Link included to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint Presentation.

the SUPERSIZED Happy Meal Matthew 14:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HappyMeal.html Our God is a God of miracles, and nothing is impossible with Him! He can meet every need that arises. Feeding tens of thousands with a couple of fish and chips was a small thing for Jesus. How did He do it? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

All You Can Eat!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 22, 2008

Jesus feeding the 5,000 is not only about sharing, but added value. All you can eat means: you can get all life has to offer

"By the breaking of the bread, he makes it into a seedbed of food--for if the bread had been left intact and not pulled apart and broken into pieces, they would have been unable to feed the great crowds of men, women, and children....Mysteries are made manifest, so that what did not feed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Feeds 5,000 Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 8:The Great Commission - Jesus feeds 5,000+ through the miracle of God’s Provision.

The Great Commission Part 8 – Jesus Feeds 5000 Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org : www.TruthDigest.org WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS Feb 23rd @ 6:00PM Family Movie Night – “The Time Changers” Mar 16th Morning Service Palm Sunday – Special Service that morning (not series) Mar ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Bible Church

Miracle Bread

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 23, 2008

Only Jesus can bring muiltpication, and He can do it today for you if you are a first fruit-giver!

Miracle Bread Text: Matthew 14: 15-21 15 When it was evening, His disciples came to Him, saying, “This is a deserted place, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages and buy themselves food.” 16 But Jesus said to them, “They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Goddess Of Reason

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Sep 8, 2006

So often we rely on reason to explain and give us hope but faith moves beyond reason

INTRODUCTION On July 18th 586 B. C. Nebuchadnezzar breached the walls of Jerusalem and totally devastated the city, the temple and everything therein. When they left the city, it laid in ruins. The beautiful temple that Solomon built was no more. The icon of the Jewish religion was gone, totally ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10, Numbers 11:21-23, Isaiah 55:11, Psalm 33:9, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Matthew 14:17-19, Joshua 6:1-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

The Compassion Of Christ Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 29, 2007

Do we believe that we are the hands-feet-arms-mouth-body-wallet-ride-smile-kind word-gentle touch-shelter provider-etc.-etc of Jesus Christ now that He is in heaven? Then how should we respond when we see a need? Mull this over as we continue.

Peter Ustinov said, “Charity is more common than compassion. Charity is tax-deductible. Compassion is time consuming.” What we are going to talk about today is compassion – godly, Christ-like compassion. Compassion in the midst of our own wants, our own needs, our own limitations. Compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcome Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 1, 2010

How does suffering affect our ability to minister? As Jesus is overcome with grief how is it that He ended up with compassion, not bitterness?

Back in 2006 my wife and I were presented with an opportunity—go to Kenya and minister to folks who have been unreached by other organizations. On one hand it was an obvious opportunity and a way to serve God by spreading the gospel. On the other hand I was scared to death. We were going to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Watch God Work

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we take what Christ has blessed and give to others in His name that we can really stand back and Watch God Work. Let's be His hands extended and truly "feed" the multitudes the bread of life.

WATCH GOD WORK MATT. 14:13 21 This morning I want us to look at one of Christ's most important miracles...the feeding of the multitudes. This miracle is important because all four gospel writers tell about it. It is important because it happened before such a large crowd of people. Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Loaves And Fishes A Plenty

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 28, 2011

sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost. Relying on God nothing is impossible.

Matthew 14: 13 – 21 / Loaves And Fishes A Plenty Intro: A business man needed $1 million to clinch a deal. He went to a church and knelt in prayer beside another man. He overheard the may praying for $100 to pay an urgent debt. The businessman took out his wallet and pressed $100 into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Feeding Of The 5000

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 28, 2011

Isn’t it an oxymoron to call Jesus Lord and then tell Him what to do? However if we allow him really to be Lord, our Impossibilities are his possibilities

Our Impossibilities become His Possibilities Story: I have to tell you that, in continental Europe, the reputation of the Swiss is such that the Scots seem generous. At the turn of the 19th Century, the roof of the a little Swiss church hall was in serious need of repair. So the congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Anglican

Satisfied

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 31, 2011

Jesus is more than enough to satisfy our needs

INTRO News flash: I like food! You know — with a dash of seriousness — it doesn’t take a master chef to see that I’ve had a love-affair with food for some years. I’m like a lot of Americans, I often eat more than I need, in order be “satisfied.” A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Loaves And Fish

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 1, 2011

A look at the feeding of the 5,000 and the lessons it has for us today.

Someone wrote a few years back: “A basketball in my hands is worth about $19. A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth about $33 million. It depends whose hands it’s in. A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. A baseball in Mark McGuire’s hands is worth $19 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Big Faith For Big Problems

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 17, 2011

We can have hope as we face challenges because Jesus is with us.

Big Faith when you have Big Problems Matthew 14:13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. 15 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran