Podcasts about feeding the five thousand

Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today's readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Witness the miraculous feeding of thousands with only fish and bread.Jesus miraculously feeds a crowd of over four thousand with just seven loaves of bread and a few fish, demonstrating His divine provision and compassion. As the people experience both spiritual and physical nourishment, the disciples marvel at the abundance and power of Jesus' miraculous acts.Today's Bible verse is “I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.”, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John 6 records Jesus' fourth miracle in John's gospel. By feeding over 5,000 with only five loves and two fish, with twelve baskets full of fragments remaining, Jesus displayed His power over quantity.

On this episode we are looking at Jesus miraculously feeding about 15,000 people, counting the women and children. And there's quite a lesson we can learn from it.  To purchase Pastor Steve's newest book Understanding Romans: Life-Changing Lessons from Paul's Greatest Letter, visit Amazon.  Also check out our website at lifelessonspublishing.com for additional resources for pastors and leaders. We have free recorded classes and other materials offered at no charge.  And check us out on Instagram as well!

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God's call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today's readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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This Sunday we continue our series on Jesus' 7 signs in the Gospel of John. As we learn about the feeding of the five thousand men, Pete stirs us to bring what we have to Jesus, to expect him to us us for his glory, and reminds us that he is the bread of life.Join us as we continue our series next week, and are back to two services - 10:30am at UWL and 6:30pm at The Hub. Find out more at redeemerlondon.org

While Jesus was tired and grieving, he had compassion on the crowd. Not only did this compassion lead him to speak good news to them, but his compassion led to feeding and nourishing their bodies as well as their souls. But Jesus chose to do this in a powerful way, by inviting the people into the miracle. The food came from among the crowd, the act of service and distribution from the disciples, and the power from God.

This week's program looks at Mark 6:37-44. What is the answer when your needs are greater than your resources? 

Jonah, Karen, Roy and Jeff discuss the miraculous story of Jesus feeding five thousand people.

This week's program looks at Mark 6:30-32. What is Jesus' advice when you're tired and hungry? 

Jesus performs a miracle, feeding thousands with just five loaves and two fish.In a display of divine provision, Jesus feeds a massive crowd with a small boy's offering of five loaves and two fish. This episode delves into the themes of faith, abundance, and the miraculous power of Jesus to meet the needs of his followers.Today's Bible verse is John 6:33, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feeding the Five ThousandMark 6:30-44With Pastor April ManningWatch our livestream Sundays 9:30am Pacific time here, or at www.wenatcheenaz.org

Subject: John Speaker or Performer: Bro. Cody Roberts Scripture Passage(s): John 6:1-15 Date of Delivery: April 21, 2024

Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today's readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

03/03/2024 Mark Forrest | I Believe | Part 5 | Feeding the Five Thousand

Talk 18   Mark 6:30-44   Feeding the Five Thousand Welcome to Talk 18 in our series on Mark's Gospel. Today we'll be looking at Mark 6:30-44 where we read of the amazing miracle of how Jesus fed over 5000 people with five small loaves and two small fishes. Mark tells us that these people were, as so many are today, like sheep without a shepherd, and today I want to concentrate on what the passage shows us about the people, about the disciples, and about Jesus.   But first let's read the passage to remind ourselves of the details of what happened.   30 The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to him all they had done and taught. 31 Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." 32 So they went away by themselves in a boat to a solitary place.   33 But many who saw them leaving recognized them and ran on foot from all the towns and got there ahead of them. 34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.   35 By this time it was late in the day, so his disciples came to him. "This is a remote place," they said, "and it's already very late. 36 Send the people away so they can go to the surrounding countryside and villages and buy themselves something to eat."  37 But he answered, "You give them something to eat." They said to him, "That would take eight months of a man's wages! Are we to go and spend that much on bread and give it to them to eat?"   38 "How many loaves do you have?" he asked. "Go and see." When they found out, they said, "Five – and two fish." 39 Then Jesus directed them to have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. 40 So they sat down in groups of hundreds and fifties. 41 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. He also divided the two fish among them all. 42 They all ate and were satisfied, 43 and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces of bread and fish. 44 The number of the men who had eaten was five thousand.   The people So let's begin by considering the condition of the people. Verse 34 tells us that they were like sheep without a shepherd (34). To understand what this means we need to remember that the role of a shepherd was to lead and feed his sheep. This is well illustrated in Psalm 23 where David says: The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul. But these people were like sheep without a shepherd. Notice the word like. We're not told that they were sheep without a shepherd. The Greek literally says they were like sheep not having a shepherd. But surely they had a shepherd. Wasn't the Lord their shepherd? Didn't Psalm 23 apply to them? Of course it did. The Lord was their shepherd, but, as so often with Israel of old, they were acting as though he were not, some because they were ignorant of it and others because they were unwilling to be led by him. And if you're not willing to be led, you can't expect to be fed! A sheep without a shepherd will probably find food somewhere, but it won't find the green pastures and quiet waters that only the shepherd can provide.   What's more, one of the great things about being led by the Lord is not just that he takes care of you and meets your needs, but that he gives you a sense of direction in life. He leads you. But the people in this passage, like so many people today, were aimlessly running to and fro, without any clear purpose in life other than to get their needs met. They ran on foot from all the towns (33). They were constantly coming and going (31). The word going here literally means departing. Why didn't they STAY? Of course, some did. The disciples did. But many were departing. They were in a constant state of flux.   The key to understanding the root cause of this is found in verse 34, where we're told that Jesus began teaching them many things. This shows very clearly that they had a lot to learn. Of course they would have known well enough about the current political situation with the occupying Roman forces as a constant reminder. They would have known about the history of their nation and of God's deliverances in the past, and they were well aware of the religious laws of their Bible as they were interpreted by the rabbis in their synagogues. But there was still much that they needed to learn, that only Jesus could teach them. Only Jesus could show them the way to Heaven.   And it's just the same today. Most people know something about politics and history and law. Some even know something about the teachings of the Bible, but there is still much coming and going, still no clear understanding of truth. Despite all the advances of science and our knowledge of the natural world, people are still living in uncertainty, with no real sense of direction and purpose in their lives. Refusing to be led by the good shepherd, they are failing to find the green pastures to which only he can take them. But that's where our role as Jesus' disciples is so important. It's our responsibility to make sure that everyone at least has the opportunity to know the truth. It's by knowing the truth that people are set free (John 8:32). So let's now see what we can learn about the disciples in this passage.   The disciples At the start of our passage the disciples have just come back from the mission Jesus sent them on. They were excited to tell Jesus all they had done and taught (30). They had preached that people should repent and they had cast out demons and healed many who were sick (12). And by the end of the passage they had become instruments in one of the greatest miracles Jesus ever performed. They were truly a privileged group of people.       But they were also in many ways quite ordinary people, and our passage reveals some of the weaknesses that are sometimes seen in our lives as Christians, and perhaps especially of those God uses in miraculous ways like healing. It's clear from verse 31 that the apostles were under pressure from the demands of the people. So many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat (31) and, when Jesus suggested they go somewhere quiet to get some rest, it must have been frustrating for them to see that the people had got there ahead of them (33).   I can't help wondering if the disciples were irritated by this. I know from personal experience how easy it is for this to happen. Just when we think we might have found a solution to a problem, it can so easily crop up again when we're least expecting it. Problems do sometimes seem to get there ahead of us. And the ‘problem' on this occasion was the very people whose problems they were there to deal with! They wanted Jesus to send the people away (36). The reason they gave might suggest that they were genuinely concerned for the people:   …so they can go …and buy themselves something to eat.   But was this really their motivation, or were they more concerned for themselves than for the people? After all, hadn't Jesus told them that they needed a rest? Of course, we can't be sure what the disciples' real motives were, but if we're honest we know how easy it is to think of a good reason for doing what's most convenient for ourselves. Only Jesus was entirely selfless, putting the needs of others before himself.   But before we turn our attention to Jesus, we need to point out another weakness in the disciples that we often find in ourselves as well. Despite all the miracles Jesus had already performed, and indeed the healings and exorcisms they had experienced in their own ministry, the disciples still had a tendency to doubt when the problem they were confronted with seemed insoluble. When Jesus told them to give the people something to eat (37) they responded by saying, That would take eight months of a man's wages!   It seems they thought that Jesus was making an unreasonable demand. And at a natural level it probably would have been. It's unlikely that they carried that much money with them, so how could they possibly feed a crowd of several thousand? Their mistake was to forget that when there was no natural solution, with God there might aways the possibility of a miracle. And, of course, with the benefit of hindsight, we know that that's exactly what Jesus had in mind.   So is it wrong to seek a natural solution to our problems when we know we have a miracle working God? By no means. We mustn't limit God to working in one way only. We certainly mustn't limit him to working naturally, but neither must we limit him to working supernaturally. For example, he may heal by natural means, or he may heal us supernaturally. Proclaiming the kingdom of God means proclaiming that God is king. That means that he decides! We should never forget that he is able to work a miracle, but that he may choose to work through natural means. When looking for a miracle the important question is, Have you heard from Jesus? The disciples had the benefit of hearing directly from him and when they followed his instructions they discovered that on this occasion his purpose was a miracle rather than a natural solution to the problem. But that brings us to the person of Jesus himself. What does this passage teach us about him?   Jesus Perhaps the most important thing we learn about Jesus in this passage is his compassion for the people. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.   They were like sheep without a shepherd, so he began to teach them. We were all like sheep going astray (1 Peter 2:25), but like the shepherd in the parable of the lost sheep (Luke 15:1-7), Jesus sought us and found us and has rescued us by laying down his life for the sheep (John 10:11). That's what Jesus is doing for the people here in this passage, and Matthew and Luke tell us that he was not only teaching them and feeding them, but he was also healing them. Jesus was giving his life for them even before he died on the cross. And if compassion is not our motivation, then any words that we may say or any miracles we may perform will be of little value.   And Jesus' compassion is evident not only in his care for the crowds. It is also seen in his concern for his disciples. They had just returned from a mission of preaching and healing and he knew they needed rest. So he says in verse 31, Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.   It's interesting that he does not say, go away and get some rest. He says, Come with me… He knew that they needed to be alone with him. In Mark 3:14 we read that he chose twelve that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach… Now, as they return from the mission he sent them on, it's just as important that they spend time with him even as they rest. It's vital that Christian workers learn this lesson. We all need time to rest, and to rest in him.   And Jesus' concern for his disciples is also seen in the training he gives them. He tells them, You give them something to eat. He involves them in one of the greatest miracles he would ever perform. He guides them step by step through a lesson in faith that so far they have never experienced. Notice the following six things:     1.     He asks them to assess the seriousness of the situation. "How many loaves do you have? Go and see." 2.     He directs them to prepare for the impossible. …have all the people sit down in groups on the green grass. 3.     He prays. …looking up to heaven, he gave thanks. 4.     He acts in faith. He broke the loaves.   5.     He involves them in the miracle. Then he gave them to his disciples to set before the people. 6.     He does not allow anything to be wasted the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces  (cf. John 6:12 Let nothing be wasted). Perhaps for them to eat later? He was not expecting this kind of miracle every day. Neither should we.   So in this passage we have seen Jesus' compassion for the people and his concern for his disciples. But before we conclude we need to take note of Jesus' confidence in his Father. He did nothing except what he saw the Father do (John 5:19) and so before he breaks the loaves and the fish he looks up to Heaven – unlike the disciples who looked around for the solution (36). He has already organised the people into groups ready to feed them although as yet he had only five loaves and two fishes. But his eyes were not on the paucity of natural resources, nor on the immensity of the multitude. His eyes were on Heaven.   And the qualities we see in Jesus in this passage are qualities that are seen over and over again throughout his life. He lived and died because of his compassion for us sinners who were like sheep without a shepherd. He was able to do this because of his complete dependence on and obedience to his heavenly Father. And he is still training disciples and involving them in miraculous provision to demonstrate his love and compassion for a world that is lost without him.   So let's be aware of the condition of the people around us, let's try to avoid the mistakes the disciples made, and let's follow the example of Jesus and love those who reject our testimony, even if necessary by laying down our lives for the sake of the gospel.  

A new MP3 sermon from Let the Bible Speak Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Message of Feeding the Five Thousand 1 Subtitle: Life of Christ Speaker: Dr. Alan Cairns Broadcaster: Let the Bible Speak Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 1/1/2024 Bible: John 6 Length: 27 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Let the Bible Speak Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Message of Feeding the Five Thousand 2 Subtitle: Life of Christ Speaker: Dr. Alan Cairns Broadcaster: Let the Bible Speak Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 1/2/2024 Bible: John 6 Length: 28 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Let the Bible Speak Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Message of Feeding the Five Thousand 3 Subtitle: Life of Christ Speaker: Dr. Alan Cairns Broadcaster: Let the Bible Speak Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 1/3/2024 Bible: John 6 Length: 28 min.

A new MP3 sermon from Let the Bible Speak Radio is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Message of Feeding the Five Thousand 4 Subtitle: Life of Christ Speaker: Dr. Alan Cairns Broadcaster: Let the Bible Speak Radio Event: Radio Broadcast Date: 1/4/2024 Bible: John 6 Length: 27 min.

One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Step into the captivating world of Matthew 14-16 in today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible. We begin with the miraculous feeding of the five thousand and Jesus walking on water, illustrating His divine power and the disciples' journey of faith. Moving forward, we uncover the profound truths in Jesus' dialogue with the Pharisees and His teachings to the disciples, culminating in the pivotal confession of Peter. These chapters are a treasure trove for understanding Jesus' ministry and the growing faith of His followers. Whether you're delving into the Bible for the first time or continuing your daily scripture journey, join us as we explore these pivotal narratives and their implications for our modern spiritual lives. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Matthew 14-16 follow us at www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Partner with us! Click HERE to give! Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured ______        

One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Embark on a fascinating journey in today's episode of the Daily Radio Bible, as we delve into Matthew 11-14. We begin with John the Baptist seeking confirmation of Jesus as the Messiah and Jesus' profound response. Then, we explore the parables and miracles that define Jesus' ministry, including the Parable of the Sower and the Feeding of the Five Thousand. These chapters are a blend of deep theological insights and inspiring miracles, offering a rich tapestry of teaching and narrative. Whether you're seeking to deepen your faith or explore the Bible in its entirety, join us in uncovering the profound messages and lessons in these pivotal chapters of Matthew's Gospel. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Matthew 11-14 follow us at www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Partner with us! Click HERE to give! Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God's call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today's readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

"The only one who didn't need a miracle had to surrender what he had so that the miracle could take place". In "Feeding the Five Thousand," Pastor David Grobler preaches on the cycles that we expect God to restore miraculously—but that is our responsibility to maintain.

One of Jesus' most well-known miracles – actually the only miracle during his ministry recorded in all four gospels – is the feeding of the five thousand (men). We find the disciples' initial unbelief in Christ's ability to provide food for such a large number in the wilderness. Despite their unbelief, the Lord uses them […]

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Feeding the Five Thousand: Have you ever needed God to provide? We're all needy in certain ways. In the well-known miracle of feeding the five thousand, Jesus proves he can provide immeasurably more than all we could ask or imagine. But this only foreshadowed how God would provide for our greatest need in Jesus. Recorded on Sep 24, 2023, on John 6:1-15 by Pastor David Parks. Finding Life in Jesus' Name is a sermon series on the gospel according to John in the Bible. Have you ever felt unsatisfied with your life? Or, even when things were going well, something was still missing? Many people sense there must be something more. But what?? John, one of the closest friends of Jesus, believed that Jesus came into the world so that we may have life and have it to the full. Jesus turned John's life upside down, and John claims this new life — marked by God's power, presence, and purpose — is available for all who believe. Sermon Transcript All year, we're going through the gospel according to John in a series called Finding Life in Jesus' Name. And today, we're moving on to John 6 and one of the most famous signs/miracles of Jesus' ministry: the feeding of the five thousand. If you missed any of the sermons from this series so far, you can always go back and watch or listen online. You can watch on YouTube or on the church app or listen to the audio podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. But today, in the fourth of the seven miraculous signs in John's gospel, we have a sign of provision — to show that Jesus knows what we need and loves to provide above and beyond anything we could ask or imagine. Have you ever needed God to provide? Have you ever prayed and prayed for something that only God could do? I have. Does anyone remember 2020? What a year. Well, some of you might remember that we had finished most of our remodeling of this place and were finally able to move in fully in Feb of 2020, one month before the Covid shutdown. Going into the pandemic, we still had $20,000 of bills we needed to pay, but with the shutdown, some were not able to give what they had pledged for the building project. We had enough money to keep operating as we scrambled to figure out how to stay connected with everyone in isolation, but we didn't have enough to pay off those bills. Our vendors were very gracious, as we were far from the only ones in that situation. But for almost a full year, I prayed and prayed and prayed for God to provide. But it wasn't until the end of 2020, at Christmas, when we had an incredible outpouring of generosity by our members, that we not only had enough to completely pay off our debt, but we had enough to start building back our savings, as well. It was a miracle of God's provision. On top of everything else happening that year, the financial pressure I felt was so heavy. That year, I prayed almost every day that God would provide the money we needed. But also that he would help me trust in his provision. Have you ever needed God to provide? Maybe you have a need today? Well, if you have a Bible/app, please take it and open it to John 6:1. Let's consider together the feeding of the 5,000. John 6:1–6 (NIV), “1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), 2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the signs he had performed by healing the sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples. 4 The Jewish Passover Festival was near. 5 When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, “Where shall we buy bread for these people to eat?” 6 He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.” Let's pause here. So, the feeding of the five thousand is a very famous story, in fact, it's the only miracle (besides the resurrection, of course) repeated in all four gospel accounts. Matthew, Mark, and Luke all reference the death of John the Baptist r...

September 10, 2023: Cole Deike

Hey, y'all! Welcome to the Gary Church Podcast . . . from Gary Church, here in Wheaton, IL. We would love to have you worship with us! You may find more information about our next worship service at www.garychurch.org. This is the scripture and sermon from August 20, 2023- Our Annual "Worship in the Park" Sunday! Our scripture is read by Maddie Westcomb (00:05) and the sermon by Rev. Dr. Daniel Cochran “Feeding the Five Thousand” (01:16). At Gary Church our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world!Matthew 14:13-21Revised Common Lectionary

Who is Jesus? I. Jesus is the kind discipler, v13. II. Jesus is the compassionate healer, v14. III. Jesus is the long expected prophet, vv15-21. IV. Jesus is the new and better Moses. V. Jesus is better than Elijah. VI. Jesus is better than Elisha. VII. Jesus is the Good Shepherd of Psalm 23. 

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Sermon from Vintage Church Pasadena on Sunday July 2nd, 2023.

As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today's readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today's readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Fr. Mike discusses our call to deny ourselves and take up our cross, specifically focusing on God's call to renounce all that is ours and trust in him. He also highlights the story of Mary and Martha and encourages us not to allow the cares of life to choke the life of God out of our lives as Martha allowed her troubles and anxieties to do. Today's readings are from Luke 9-10 and Proverbs 26:4-6. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Feeding the Five Thousand

As we continue to read about Jesus' ministry, Fr. Mike focuses today on Jesus' power to cast out demons and reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle for our souls. Today's readings are Mark 5-6 and Psalm 21. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Today we read about Jesus' powerful teaching about the Eucharist. Fr. Mike invites us to believe that the Eucharist is truly the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord Jesus Christ because Jesus said it himself. Today's readings are John 4-6 and Proverbs 5:7-14. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.