Sermons on Matthew 14:21:

Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Feb 24, 2009

What do you do whaen you are faced with a seemingly impossible situation? This message gives practical hope and steps to take.

Facing the Impossible? It seems impossible... how could it be done? A small voice even tries to suggest that what is asked is more than unfair to even expect. Yet the challenge is unavoidable and the assignment is center stage. “Oh Lord, what do we do now?” Have you ever contemplated those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Nazarene

A Minister To Be Successful He Must Do These Five Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2009

We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her.

A MINISTER TO BE SUCCESSFUL HE MUST DO THESE FIVE THINGS! We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her. (Mat 14:19 KJV) And he commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:19-27

Right In Front Of You (Feeding Of 5000) Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Sep 19, 2009

This is a message based on the feeding of the 5000. It encourages people to look at what they already have. Give it over to the Lord and let him do amazing things with it.

Right In Front of You Feeding the 5000 | Dr. Marty Baker | September 20, 2009 Good morning and welcome to The Creek. I am so glad that you are here. I want to take this time to welcome all those in our Grovetown campus and all those watching across the world on the net. Today we are continuing our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Count On Jesus

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 29, 2008

You can count on Jesus because he is compassionate, he knows your needs, and he provides.

How many different ways can you count the objects you see on the screen? You can count them one by one. You can count them in groups of twos or threes (2, 4, 6… or 3, 6, 9…). Counting in English isn’t so difficult. Counting in Japanese, however, is another matter. It’s not that adding up the total ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 30, 2008

Jesus came back from His retreat after John’s death focused on the only power that could defeat evil.

Lectionary 18 A Matthew 14:13-21 In the past I have no doubt that most of you have heard the account of the “Feeding of the Five Thousand” and that you know that the story informs us of the miracle of how Jesus multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food to feed five thousand men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Miracles Do Happen....

Contributed by Thomas Wilson on Jul 30, 2008

An alternative view on the feeding of the multitude.

Some of you may remember that many years ago I, asked the children of this church to go around the congregation and gather whatever sweets that were in your bags or pockets. The kids went around and some of you gave quite generously the sweets you had, they were placed in the offering plates. Of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus Exemplifies Charity In Truth Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 2, 2009

Charity in truth is not something we summon up from ourselves; it is a divine gift essential for true human development

Monday of 18th Week in Course Caritas in Veritate The occasion for Jesus’ withdrawal to a “lonely place” was the news that John the Baptist, his relative and mentor, had been murdered by Herod. Jesus was no coward, so we should think that this withdrawal was to achieve some time for His humanity ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

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

Lord Save Me

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 4, 2010

The crowds followed Jesus into the wilderness without a second thought. Almost like children, they seemed to respond to Jesus in a manner that they truly believed that Wherever Jesus is; He will care for us. Do we feel that way about Jesus?

Remember the back country trip that we read about last week, when Jesus sought solitude after He received word of John the Baptist's arrest. The crowds followed Jesus into the wilderness without a second thought. Almost like children, they seemed to respond to Jesus in a manner that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:18-25, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Anglican

Listen More Than You Talk Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2010

We cannot leave unbelievers in ignorance, but in sharing the Gospel it is more important to hear what they need than to prescribe a treatment for a disease they don't even know they have.

Monday of 18th Week in Course August 2, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Jesus’s reluctance at the wedding feast of Cana, a reluctance summarized in His words to Mary, “woman, what is this to me and to thee, my hour has not yet come,” came from a deep understanding of human nature. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Catholic

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

Is That Your Final Answer?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

The fourth in a six-part series ‘Get Your Feet Wet.’

(Slide 1) You can probably tell by my sermon title how I am going to start this sermon this morning, right? Here we go! (Select one person to be the contestant they will answer 5 questions. They can ask the congregation for help, two times.) (Slide 2) Question number 1: A writing tool that you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:18-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Eye-Opening Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 3, 2010

Fear is destructive, so faith should be constructive. When faith is at work, it opens our eyes and enables us to do something about the need we see all around us.

Passage: Matthew 14:13-21 Intro: I remember when I got glasses in 4th grade. 1. we had a vision test every year at school, and apparently I failed. 2. so off we went to the eye doctor, and I got fitted with glasses. Wow! 3. individual bricks, leaves on trees, pins at the end of the bowling ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Looking Toward Heaven

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 18, 2010

We are in the middle of a spiritual war that many Christians are unaware of. We need to learn to look toward heaven as Jesus did in Matthew 14.

Looking toward Heaven Illustration: Current Event Headline: Judge declares NDOP Unconstitutional. US District Judge Barbara Crabb said the holiday violates the “establishment clause” of the First Amendment, which creates a separation of church and state. Comments- have nothing to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-23

Denomination: Charismatic

Our Gracious God Gives Good Gifts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 11 (A) - The Lord God Almighty who is also our gracious God and loving, heavenly Father gives good gifts with compassion and always more than enough.

OUR GRACIOUS GOD GIVES GOOD GIFTS (Outline) August 8, 2010 - Pentecost 11 - MATTHEW 14:13-21 INTRO: Everyone likes to get gifts. It rarely makes any difference at all if the gifts are big or small, ex-pensive or simple. Gifts come from people who care for us. Family and friends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran