Sermons on The Hidden Manna:

What's The Beef?

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 1, 2002

It does not take much time or much trouble to get some folks to grumble. We certainly see this with the Israelites of old, and we can see it today.

------------------- 1 When the people complained it displeased the LORD. When the LORD heard it, his anger burned, and so the fire of the LORD burned among them, and consumed some of the outer parts of the camp. 2 Then the people cried to Moses; and Moses prayed to the LORD, and the fire died out. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Bread Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 8, 2022

What fills you up? What do you strive hardest to acquire? Jesus is truly the bread of life that meets all our needs.

* Introduction to Lenten season * Our understanding of Lent is likely limited to knowing people who give up something for the season or don’t eat meat on Fridays. * Season of preparation for Easter - the resurrection * A time to reflect on Christ and His sacrifice so that when we come to Good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-40, John 6:11-13, Matthew 6:31-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lords Table

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jan 1, 2007

TEACHES US NOT TO TAKE THE GIFT OF GOD AND THE LORDS TABLE FOR GRANTED

THE LORDS TABLE (1Co 10:15) I speak as to wise men; judge ye what I say. (1Co 10:16) The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? (1Co 10:17) For we being many are one bread, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning From The Great Teacher

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 16, 2017

Have you ever tried to obey God but at the same time you thought that you did not have the understanding or the strength to do so? If so, you’re not alone. The writer of the passage we heard from Psalm 119 felt the same way.

Have you ever tried to obey God but at the same time you thought that you did not have the understanding or the strength to do so? If so, you’re not alone. The writer of the passage we heard from Psalm 119 felt the same way. The theme of that reading is growing and walking in faith and not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-40

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Have An Issue?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 20, 2000

Give your issues to God by using the "3:16 Structure."

I. An Issue For God: Text: Luke 8:40-48 A. If you have an issue today for God, the Word gives you 5 virtues that you need in your life that will cause Jesus to stop along the way and touch you, along with two principles that you must avoid. B. I call these 7 principles the 3:16 Structure. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-48

Blinded By Stuffing

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

This thanksgiving open your eyes to God’s blessings

Sermon: "Blinded by Stuffing" Jn 6:25-35 November 18, 2001 I can’t believe how fast this year has gone. Can you believe it, it is only three days until thanksgiving - and for those of you with children that’s means its only 37 days to Christmas. Did you know that America’s first thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Craving Evil And The Lottery

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 12, 2002

Israel’s history helps us understand the dangers of sinful patterns today. Craving evil is a root that bears bad fruit. Only the cross can deliver us.

Bill Cosby once said, “I’m proud to be an American, because an American can eat anything on the face of this earth, as long as he has two pieces of bread.” As Paul approaches eating meat offered to idols here in chapter 10, he gets a running start by pointing to ancient Israel’s history. For our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-19, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Point Of Phineas

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 1, 2013

Phineas (Pinchas in Hebrew) made a significant "point" in his jealousy for God. He took initiative to honor Him.

1. [Doors of Opportunity Video Clip (Sermoncentral.com) 2. We Have the Opportunity to Become the Model for Someone "In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died; leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 25:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Longer A Slave To Sin! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

The Christian life begins with a death to sin.

1. Nicodemus was troubled. We meet him in John CH 3 • All of his religious upbringing. All of his religious training. All of his personal studies has been challenged by this man Jesus. • Am I obeying God? Do I really understand? AND… Who is this man Jesus? Is what He is saying really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One God, One Name, One Day Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 10, 2012

First of a two-part series on the Ten Commandments and how they relate to our lives

ONE GOD, ONE NAME, ONE DAY A young woman brought her fiancé to visit her parents. After a nice dinner, the father invited the fiancé to the library for a talk. "So what are your plans?" he asked the young man. "I am a seminary student," he replied. "A seminary student. Hmmm," said the father. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2002

When we really pray and mean these 7 words in the disciple’s prayer we are transformed in at least 6 awesome ways! (Praying Like Jesus - part 4)

Praying Like Jesus – part 4 “Give us This Day…” Skit…on Lord’s prayer For three weeks now we have been plunging the depths of the greatest prayer that was ever prayed. AND, during our study we have seen just like the skit illustrated, that there is so much more to this prayer then we had ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 7, 2016

Material things have a built-in mortality. No matter how much we exercise, how good our diet is, we’re eventually going to die. If you want something that lasts for eternity then you must partake of the one who alone is eternal.

The Bread of Life John 6:35-71 Rev. Brian Bill February 6-7, 2016 For my dad’s 80th birthday, my four sisters and I met in California two weeks ago to surprise him. I think we pulled it off. I came to the front door with a bunch of balloons so he couldn’t see my face and declared, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-71

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 8, 2024

I am the Bread of Life Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 3, 2024

I am the Bread of Life Series: Divine Declarations Brad Bailey – March 3, 2024 Note: The following notes were to long to share completely, so were moved through in slightly abbreviated fashion but still provide a what could serve teaching through the text. Intro In just 4 weekends from now… we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-15, John 6:25-35, John 6:38-40, John 6:48-58, John 1:14, John 8:42, Philippians 3:21, Luke 6:21, John 7:37, Luke 5:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Live Without Chains Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 21, 2007

Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1. Jesus released us from spiritual chains, but just like the Hebrew slaves in Exodus never learned to live as free people, many of us today struggle with that as well.

Learning to Live Without Chains Stuff Jesus Changed, part 1 – Bondage Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 8, 2007 Learning to live in freedom is one of the hardest things we’ll ever do. There’s a whole branch of psychology, called Existential Psychology, that’s based on the idea ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Building Consistency

Contributed by James May on Jan 16, 2005

Consistency is a key factor in successfully living for the Lord. Here are some practical keys to building consistency.

Building Consistency by Pastor Jim May If there is one thing that will help each of us to become the man or woman of God that God wants us to be, its “consistency”. I am convinced that the biggest reason that many people never grow into a place of spiritual maturity where they can be really ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible