Sermons on Yochanan 6:56:

Faith Vs. Religion

Contributed by Rob Westlund on May 15, 2003

Faith sees Jesus and all that Jesus is. Religion sees what is comfortable and common

In Wyoming’s Fitzpatrick Wilderness at 11400 feet above sea level is the pristine shore of a nameless lake. This is where we join Mike Turner, a Presbyterian minister completing his sabbatical leave with a solo adventure with God. This adventure Mike called a “Wander in Wonder” was a 60 mile hike ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-60

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 11, 2002

This is a sermon on Communion, the Lord’s Supper based on John 6

Introduction: A. Satisfaction is a feeling that comes when a need, a desire or an expectation has been fulfilled or gratified. What a wonderful feeling that is. Time to celebrate. B. Eating and drinking. Hungry and then eat at the buffet. What a feeling that is after extremely hungry and we ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-66, Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Manna Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2002

Jesus promises to provide for our every spiritual need. He is ready and available to connect with you on a spiritual level and fill your life with holiness and love.

MORE THAN MANNA JOHN 6:32-58 INTRODUCTION READ JOHN 6:32-58 I. REFLECT ON THE HUNGER THAT IS PRESENT A. We see that Jesus is trying to teach the disciples some spiritual truth. He is doing this by using a basic physical example that we all have experienced: “hunger.” This shows Jesus to be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:32-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Satisfaction: The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 27, 2002

A reminder that true satisfaction is only found through faith in Jesus.

True Satisfaction: The Bread of Life (John 6—Communion) I. Christ Came To Meet Our Felt Needs A. Jesus recognized that the crowd was needy and He met their need B. He knows about our felt needs and came to supply them II. Too Often We Focus Only on Our Felt Needs A. We live as though our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-71

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Table Of Life

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2002

The remembrance of eternal life at the Lord’s Supper table.

Sunday Morning May 4, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE TABLE OF LIFE JOHN 6:51-58 Introduction: 1. Three old men, tired of being old, sneaked off from their retirement village on afternoon for a stolen dip in a nearby pool. It was an indoor pool, in one ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

Peter and Judas are very much alike! Both are apostles. Both rise up the ladder of success -- Peter the spokesman of apostles and Judas the treasurer. And both deny and betray Christ. The difference is -- to whom to they turn in their darkest moments?

The Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper is full of meaning. It is a spiritual food that nourishes our souls. It is a part of worship Christ commands of us. It is an experiencing of the presence of Christ in a real and tangible way. It is something we do as a community – we never ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eating The Bread Of Heaven

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 8, 2005

The Communion, the Eucharist, the Lord’s Table -- whatever we name it -- is, by the Lord’s teaching in John 6, the seat and center of our existential experience of intimacy with Christ.

Fourth Sunday in Lent Exodus 16:9-15, 1 Corinthians 10:14-22, John 6:10-58 “Eating the Bread of Heaven” Jesus’ feeding the 5,000 is understandably one of the most preached passages from John’s gospel. I am sure you have heard a great many sermons on it. I know I have. I’ve even preached a few ...read more

Scripture: John 6:10-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why People Follow Jesus

Contributed by George Rennau on Jul 1, 2005

Why are you a follower of JESUS? Is it because of His claims and promises. Is it because of His signs and wonders. Or is it because He is the only source to fill the need of your life.

Title: Why People Follow Jesus Text: John 6:35, 47-54, 60-69 Introduction: 1. Some because they like what he said Luke 6:20-23 "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-69

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Portrait Of The Bread - Communion - Lord’s Supper

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 8, 2005

For preaching prior to Communion/The Lord’s Supper. Link included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and Powerpoint Template. See Also: "A Portrait of The Blood."

A Portrait of the Bread John 6:31-35; 48-51; 58 [Israel is referring back to Exodus16: 1-21; 31] It’s a beautiful symbol of Jesus, come down from above. Christ is the bread of life. It’s how we live. Man alive! Where God guides, He provides. And where He leads, He feeds! He didn’t bring ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 21, 2004

As the bread of life, Jesus’ highest concern is our spiritual nourishment, not our physical appetites.

Who Is This Jesus? 6. The Bread of Life John 6:25-60 October 16/17, 2004 Don Jaques MAIN IDEA: As the bread of life, Jesus’ highest concern is our spiritual nourishment, not our physical appetites. Background: Jesus taught a large crowd of people on the eastern shore of the Sea of Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-60

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Is The True Manna Series

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 23, 2004

My intention in the sermon is to present one of the Great "I AMs" as Jesus used them in relation to Himself.

Note: I am deeply indebted to Mr. Herbert Lockyer in his Book “All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible for much of the material in my sermon. Jack D. Harris PROPHETIC PORTRAYALS OF CHRIST The Manna Int. Manna was a gift from Heaven, designed to sustain the people of Israel physically, to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:31-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by William Dority on Jan 6, 2004

This message is to show how we need to have Jesus as the Bread of Life if we are to have eternal life.

I am the Bread of Life John 6:1-66 Focus John 6:35-40 Intro: Exodus 3:13-14 And Moses said unto God, Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto them? ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-66

Denomination: Baptist

The Footballer's Kiss Series

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

When viewed from one angle, some things can look quite strange, but when viewed from another they can be quite different: as it is with the Mass. Given in a Young Offender’s Prison.

Given at HM Prison Moorlands, Doncaster, 20th August 2000 In the name of the +Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. There has been a bit of fuss and bother in the newspapers recently about goal celebrations. Have you seen it? Time was when a goal was scored there would be a polite round of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Why People Reject The Gospel

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Christ's became man to present the good news to the world. One aspect of this was to affirm who He was and why He came. We too are to be Christ's presence and affirm what we believe.

Introductory Considerations 1. This is the 4th message in a series. Peter says "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1Pet 2:2,9. We "declare the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-66

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Beyond The Ceremony

Contributed by Tom Buratovich on Oct 18, 2000

People sometimes tell me after officiating a wedding ceremony, "That was a very nice ceremony.

People sometimes tell me after officiating a wedding ceremony, "That was a very nice ceremony." Ceremonies (a formal act or set of acts performed as prescribed by ritual or custom) such as weddings are meant to be nice, but they are not intended to be an end in themselves. You and I know, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-57