Sermons on Matthew 14:15-16:

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

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

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

Minute Is Much With God

Contributed by Todd Stacey on Nov 28, 2009

How minute is much in the hands of Christ

Matthew 14:16-21 In the Hands of Christ what might seem as minute to us in actually much. When Christ asks us to do something he will make away for us to accomplish it. When we are in the will of Christ he will bless us and provide for us beyond what we can imagine. Here we see that the disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little Faith And Second Thoughts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

God wants us to be victors, not victims; to grow, not grovel; to soar, not sink; to overcome, not to be overwhelmed.

Little faith and second thoughts Matthew 14:13-31 It’s not uncommon to have total faith men. For example faith in a doctor’s skill, a airline pilots ability to safely and professionally perform his duties. Just think about the possibilities of a man with unlimited confidence in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Church Of God

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

"Are You A Basket Case?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 8, 2006

After the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus told his disciples to pick up the fragments and place them into a basket. Why? Three thoughts: To remind them of their miracle, their mission, and of their Manna from Heaven.

Title: “A Basket Case” After the feeding of the five thousand, Jesus told his disciples to pick up the fragments and place them into a basket. Why? Here are three simple, but profound, thoughts that God laid upon my heart to share with you today. 1. To remind them of the Miracle. In Mark 8, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

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

Give It All You've Got?

Contributed by Paul Collins on Jul 15, 2003

A sermon on the feeding of the 5000, giving all that you have to God (That will never be enough) but God will make up the shortfall, so in Him we can do amazing things.

I WANT TO START BY ASKING YOU THE SERMON TITLE Do you give it all you’ve got? Story about the soccer team and standing on the ball It made me feel really stupid, as if I couldn’t play to save myself. I just wanted people to see that I could play and had earnt my place on the 2nd 11 and at least ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Great Is Your Faith

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Having faith even in times of difficulty

"How Great is Your Faith?" Matthew 14 9/7/97 Intro: This week one of the topics of most conversations has been death and dying. The world mourned at the passing of Princess Diana and Mother Theresa. All the world seemed to stand still in a matter of speaking to grieve for these two notable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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