Sermons on San Mateo 14:16:

"Overwhelming Need?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 4, 2014

A sermon about the feeding of the 5,000 and how that relates to stress.

"Overwhelming Need?" Matthew 14:13-21 I don't know about you, but there are times when I can get so overwhelmed, that, at least for a brief period of time--life becomes almost more than I can bear or deal with. Perhaps I'm dealing with 1,2,3 or 15 stressors at work and then something is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

The Meal, The Message, And The Miracle

Contributed by Mari Larson on Jul 28, 2014

The Feeding of the 5,000 is a great miracle story, but it wasn't the only miracle that happened that day.

The Meal, the Message, and the Miracle Proper 13A – Matthew 14:13-21 -- August 3, 2014 Food! Be it blessed or tempting, it is filled with meaning that may not have anything to do with the food itself. Kringla, with its subtle hint of nutmeg, reminds me of grandma, who not only made these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

8th Sunday After Pentecost

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Aug 1, 2014

Jesus feeds five thousand with five loaves and two fish. Apostles are overwhelmed when Jesus directs them to feed the people in a remote area where no food is available.

8 Sunday after Pentecost Matthew 14:14-22 Have you noticed that it’s always the busy people who are more likely to accept additional responsibilities rather than those who have more time. And, why is it that poorer people are more likely to donate to charitable causes, sooner than rich ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-22

Denomination: Catholic

"Don't Just Send Them To Burger King"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 6, 2011

A sermon about being the hands and feet of Jesus in a needy world.

Matthew 14:13-21 “Don’t Just Send Them to Burger King” by: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org Think back to a time when you were really, really sad. For some of us this will not be a difficult exercise. Perhaps we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: United Methodist

“ye Canny Change The Law Of Physics”! Jesus Did, And He Did It For Us.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

“Ye canny change the law of Physics”!!! Here in the story of the loaves and the fishes, Jesus did. Recorded on all four gospels, it is a miracle with more powerful than credited; a miracle that is the basis of our lives being changed.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 3rd August 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: “Ye canny change the law of Physics”!!! Here in the story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal

The Food Of Faith Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011

Even when we don’t have much to bring to the table, God will make it work. His strength makes up for our weaknesses.

A Life Built on Faith: “The Food Of Faith” Matthew 14:14-21 An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

A Life Built On Faith: “the Food Of Faith”

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012

When God tests your faith... When He challenges you to do more than you’ve ever done with your life... I want you to see what a great opportunity He’s given you. I believe that our greatest work is just around the corner… This sermon was adapted from a

An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

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

Have You Had A Lonely Year?

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 27, 2010

Have you every felt alone? A little Depressed and felt like maybe it disqualified you from the work god wants to do in your life?

Have you ever been in a place where you felt like time was running out? It’s as if someone had to provide or You might not make it. Have you ever been alone? Deserted? Well in a common bible story; The feeding on the 5,000 we all have heard many times, the Lord began to speak to me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-16

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

Feeding 5,000+

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Feeding 5,000+ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 13-21. Ill: • Bread Test • Bread (in some form or other) is the basic diet of people all over the world; • Two reasons: first it is cheap & therefore accessible for the poor. • Second it satisfies it fills you up. Ill: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

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