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In Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus feeds the 5,000, and Father John examines how that event is all about the church. Download the service Bulletin here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XXL5JlNIBAls0AqGa9aiaVSMsr5jqcHQ/view?usp=drive_link

Read OnlineMoving MountainsA man came up to Jesus, knelt down before him, and said, “Lord, have pity on my son, who is a lunatic and suffers severely; often he falls into fire, and often into water. I brought him to your disciples, but they could not cure him.” Jesus said in reply, “O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you? How long will I endure you? Bring the boy here to me.” Matthew 17:14–17Before this encounter, Jesus had sent His disciples out two by two to preach, heal, and cast out demons in His name, preparing the way for His own visits. They returned amazed at how the power of God had worked through them. They preached with authority, commanded demons, and healed the sick.In today's Gospel, a man brings his demon-afflicted son to these same disciples for help, but this time they are unable to heal him. Jesus had gone up the mountain with Peter, James, and John where the three apostles witnessed His Transfiguration, while the other nine remained below.As Jesus returns, He is approached by a desperate father who kneels in reverence and pleads for mercy. The boy is described in Greek as selēniazetai, “moonstruck,” often translated “lunatic,” but more accurately referring to epileptic-like seizures. The word reflects the ancient belief that the moon could influence behavior. However, in this case, the Gospel makes clear the cause is demonic. The violence of the boy's symptoms—falling into fire and water—underscores the destructive aim of the evil one: to harm and destroy what God has made good.Jesus' response is striking: “O faithless and perverse generation, how long will I be with you?” This is a divine lament. His sorrow is not directed solely at the disciples but at the broader spiritual blindness of the people. Though the disciples had previously cast out demons, something had gone wrong this time. Jesus' words reveal the disciples' lack of spiritual depth and persevering faith. His frustration flows from love and a longing for His people to grow into the faith they are called to live.Still, Jesus does not withhold His power. He commands, “Bring the boy here to me,” and with a word, rebukes the demon. The child is cured instantly. What the disciples could not do by their own strength, Jesus accomplishes with ease. He alone delivers from evil, and He does so with divine compassion.Later, when the disciples ask why they failed, Jesus tells them it was “because of your little faith”—that is, a lack of true trust in God working through them. He then offers a powerful truth: “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”Do you long to cast out demons or heal the sick? Such charisms are not given to all, but every disciple is called to move mountains through faith. This is no magical power by which you can enact your own will. Moving mountains means cooperating with the will of God by bringing about His plan on earth as in Heaven.God always wills what is good, and He accomplishes it through those whose faith is strong enough to unite their hearts to His. The key is detachment from our will, unwavering trust in Him, and a love that seeks only His glory. Reflect today on the quality and depth of your faith. Do you trust more in God's power than in your own efforts? Are you willing to surrender your desires so His will may be done through you? Even a mustard seed of humble, trusting, selfless faith can accomplish what seems impossible when it is united to the God for whom nothing is impossible. He wills to do great things through each one of us, if we but let Him. Pray for the faith that moves mountains, for when we see mountains move by allowing God to use us, we will be amazed and humble before His greatness.God all-powerful, You desire to do great things through us—to move mountains and remove every obstacle to grace—so that Your most glorious and perfect will may be fulfilled. I pray for this depth of faith, so that through me, You may touch many lives and draw me into Your glorious and eternal Kingdom. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Julius Schnorr von CarolsfeldSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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YOU Give Them Something to Eat Pastor Mark Havel Matthew 14:13-21Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat to a deserted place by himself. But when the crowds heard it, they followed him on foot from the towns. When he went ashore, he saw a great crowd; and he had compassion for them and cured their sick.When it was evening, the disciples came to him and said, ‘This is a deserted place, and the hour is now late; send the crowds away so that they may go into the villages and buy food for themselves.' Jesus said to them, ‘They need not go away; you give them something to eat.' They replied, ‘We have nothing here but five loaves and two fish.' And he said, ‘Bring them here to me.'Then he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, he looked up to heaven, and blessed and broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And all ate and were filled; and they took up what was left over of the broken pieces, twelve baskets full. And those who ate were about five thousand men, besides women and children. This feeding of the 5,000 is one of Jesus' great miracles – maybe THE great miracle, if there were a popularity contest. (You've got water to wine, walking on water, lots of healing here and there, and this feeding of the 5,000, right?) We wonder about how in the world Jesus could take just five loaves of bread and two fish and feed that many people. We marvel at all those leftovers – 12 baskets full – and the idea that if there were about 5,000 men – not including women and children – how many people Jesus really must have fed at the end of that day.I also always marvel at the compassion Jesus mustered for the crowds that afternoon, when all he really wanted was to be alone, to grieve after learning that his cousin and friend, John the Baptist, had just died. It's amazing to think about all of the people he must have healed or taught or sat with and listened to, in the midst of his grief. And you have to wonder what it was that he said to himself when he looked up to heaven and blessed and broke that food, before making the miracle happen.But the disciples were there too. And while it's easy to wonder about all of the other stuff – to focus on the size of the crowds and the lack of food and the miracle of it all – I also think about those disciples.It had been a long day and they were probably tired, too. Their appeal to Jesus to let the crowd go get some food, was probably just as much about them getting the heck out of there, too. Never mind the 5,000 … those five loaves and two fish weren't all that much for 12 tired, hungry disciples, either.And in the face of their questions … in response to their doubts … in spite of their laziness … whatever it may have been … Jesus says, “YOU give them something to eat.”“What do you mean, ‘you'? You want US to feed THEM? Maybe you haven't noticed, Jesus, but there's like 5,000 people on this hill and all we brought with us is a couple of stinky fish and a few loaves of sourdough.”“Yes,” Jesus said. “YOU give them something to eat.”See, the miracle's a good one and it makes a great story, but if we only focus on what Jesus prayed or on trying to figure out how he did what he did, or on the crowds or the fish or the bread and the math – I think we miss the point. Just like the rest of Jesus' parables – and the ones we've been hearing the last couple of weeks – they really aren't about yeast or pearls or nets; they aren't about weeds, seeds, soil, or gardening. And today isn't really about fish or bread or a hillside picnic. For me, the Gospel – the Good News – in the story of the Feeding of the Five Thousand is found in Jesus' short and simple response to the disciples:“YOU give them something to eat.”Sure the disciples are skeptical. Yes Jesus does whatever he does to make the food go as far as it did. But, what he says and what the disciples do is even more profound and powerful: “YOU give them something to eat.” Don't send them away. Don't look for a way out. Don't hope for someone else to do it. Don't wait for tomorrow, even. “YOU give them something to eat.” “And do it now.”And don't we sound and act like the disciples too much of the time? We don't have enough bread – whether that means time, or money; energy, willingness, or ability; faith, love, compassion, or whatever. We're skeptical. We're pessimistic. We're preoccupied, distracted, lazy, uninspired, selfish, insecure, unconvinced, we have so many other, better things to do – maybe all the things those disciples were feeling that day. A lot of the time, if you're anything like me, you're just downright full of really good excuses.But just like the disciples in the Gospel, Jesus gives us something greater than even our best excuses. He gives us more than just another miracle, too. He gives us something better even then bread and fish to chew on. Jesus reveals to us just what a high opinion God has – not only of the lost and lonely; the sick and needy people on the hillside that day for whom he shows so much compassion – but Jesus reveals what a high opinion God has of those who believe in and who want to follow him so faithfully.What I hear Jesus saying is, “Don't pretend you don't have the time or the skills or the resources to do God's work in this world.” “Don't pretend you're not qualified or capable.” “Don't put it off for another day or time or moment when it might be more convenient.” “And don't wait for me to do it in your place.”“YOU give them something to eat.”Which is what I hope you notice and want to be a part of around here – doing the work of the Kingdom, I mean, in and for the sake of the the communities we serve at Cross of Grace. Of course, I think of our Food Pantry and Agape Ministries and Project Rouj in Haiti, that literally support and feed people in gracious, powerful ways.But I think about our CarePortal Crew, too, who does this in ways that continue to surprise me. Stephanie Smith sends an e-mail every couple of weeks with requests for everything from diapers to bed frames to clothing to swing-sets. Ostensibly, she's saying, “You give them something to eat – or somewhere to sleep, or something to wear, or whatever the need may be,” and before you know it diapers and clothes and all the rest start showing up – from so many of you – to be delivered to children and families nearby. It's as miraculous as it is simple, if you ask me.And I think about less-obvious things like our Summer Reading Program, too. Inspired by a desire to help English Learners in our neck of the woods, I proposed this idea with more hope than I had plans – a couple of stinky fish and some crumbs of bread, if you will. But we had dozens of Cross of Gracers sign up and show up to make it happen. We didn't pack a hillside every Wednesday, this summer, but we consistently gave about a dozen children a regular dose of patience, time, opportunity, and learning over the course of the last couple of months that I believe fed and filled them in some meaningful ways that will last and linger as they begin another school year.And, of course, I have in mind the fantastic week of our “Toy Story” themed Camp @ Church that we just pulled out of our behinds. When Lutheran Outdoor Ministries canceled our annual Camp @ Church about a month out, it was temping … it would have been easy – and reasonable – to just cancel the whole thing and try again next year. There wasn't enough time. There wouldn't be enough resources, ideas, hands-on-deck. These kids and families could have found other ways and places to fill their days, instead.But we decided to give them something to eat, after all. Day after day, there were crafts and songs and Bible Studies and games and – no loaves and fish – but plenty of good food, too. Every day, 45 kids – and a gaggle of men, women, and teens, too – were filled to overflowing with reminders of God's love for them, with the Truth of their value in God's eyes, with the promise of their call to love one another, with the hope of their place in God's story.This is all a reminder that there is some way each of us can help to feed somebody else – literally or otherwise – through the ministry we share here. Maybe it's helping with Sunday school this fall, sharing a meal, helping to clean, mowing the lawn, getting onto that CarePortal e-mail list, or showing up for the CrossRoads class to learn more. Let's not wait for someone else to do it. Let's not pretend we aren't capable or qualified or called, even, to respond to the needs around us, in this place or in our world. And let's not wait for Jesus to do it all by himself, either – that was never God's plan.No, let's be amazed by the story. Let's wonder about the miracle on that hillside. But let's think about our mission here – as a congregation and as individuals trying to follow the ways of Jesus. Let's hear the command to give the world something to eat. And let's realize that we have all we need to make that happen – that because of God's love for us, we are called and capable of doing the work of love and grace and generosity for the sake of the world. And let's trust that when we do, there will be more than enough of go around – with leftovers besides.Amen

Sermon from St Andrews Church, Slip End, UK. Given by our vicar Rev Lindsey Moss, recorded on the 2nd August 2026. Download Mp3 HERE! Sermon starts at 2:04 Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand 13 When Jesus heard what had … Continue reading →

Patrick explains that Jesus involves his people in his miracles.

Read OnlineGod's Providential Care“Five loaves and two fish are all we have here.” Then he said, “Bring them here to me,” and he ordered the crowds to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he said the blessing, broke the loaves, and gave them to the disciples, who in turn gave them to the crowds. They all ate and were satisfied, and they picked up the fragments left over—twelve wicker baskets full. Matthew 14:17–20In the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, there are two distinct miraculous feedings of large crowds. Today's Gospel depicts the first one, given primarily to Jewish people near the Sea of Galilee. Five thousand men (not counting women and children) were fed from five loaves and two fish, resulting in twelve baskets left over. This feeding of the five thousand is notably the only miracle of Jesus recorded in all four Gospels, underscoring its significance. Matthew and Mark also recount a second miraculous feeding—this time of four thousand people—in the largely pagan region of the Decapolis, using seven loaves and a few fish, with seven baskets left over.This first miracle takes place within the context of Jesus' sorrowful heart, as He mourns the death of His cousin, John the Baptist. Jesus knew that John's death occurred for the Father's glory and according to His permissive will. Yet this divine perspective did not eliminate His human sorrow. Holy sorrow is a profound expression of love in the face of suffering.Because Jesus' love was perfect, His sorrow was genuine and deep. The depth of His sorrow is evident from His deliberate choice to withdraw by boat to be alone, to fully embrace His grief. It is beautiful to note that Jesus' divinity does not overshadow or diminish His humanity. Rather, with divine love, He fully accepts John's death, and with a genuinely human heart, He properly mourns. In Jesus, humanity and divinity intertwine perfectly.Upon disembarking, Jesus finds that a large crowd has followed Him on foot, anticipating His arrival, hungry for His teachings and miracles. Here we encounter a second revelation of Jesus' divinity shining through His humanity. Seeing the crowd and perceiving their brokenness, sinfulness, and suffering, “his heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick.” The Greek word translated here as “pity” indicates a deeply felt, visceral compassion. This compassion, divine in origin, flows perfectly through Jesus' sacred humanity. His compassionate gaze vividly reveals God's merciful love: Jesus does not merely sympathize; He acts decisively, healing the sick and alleviating their suffering. His divine love compels Him to act for the good of His people.The miracle itself recalls God's providential care for the Israelites during their forty years in the desert, when manna appeared each morning, providing sufficient food for the day. That miracle, coupled with today's Gospel, teaches us a consistent truth: God always provides for us when we turn to Him, seeking Him earnestly as the crowd did.The multiplication of the loaves and fish also foreshadows the Eucharist, likely the reason it is recorded in all four Gospels. In the Eucharist, God provides abundantly for our spiritual nourishment. When received with faith and trust in God's providence, Jesus' Body and Blood nourishes every virtue within us, empowering us to flourish spiritually. The Eucharist prepares us for eternal life, where we anticipate sharing in the eternal Wedding Banquet of Heaven—a perfect, everlasting celebration free from all sin, sickness, and suffering.Reflect today on Jesus' tender care. He looks upon your needs with the same compassion He showed to the crowds in the wilderness. Consider especially how He desires to feed you daily through the Most Holy Eucharist, the true Bread from Heaven. Bring to Him whatever you have, even if it seems small or insufficient—your struggles, weariness, prayers, and hopes—and trust that in His hands, they will be multiplied for the good of your soul and the souls of others. Let this miraculous feeding stir within you a deeper faith in God's providence and a more fervent desire for the Eucharist, where Christ Himself is our sustenance, our healing, and our foretaste of eternal joy.My Eucharistic Lord, the Gift of the Eucharist is beyond my comprehension. Just as the crowds were amazed at the multiplication of the loaves and fish, astonish me with an understanding of the Eucharist and Your providential care that fills my heart with openness and gratitude to You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Main: Feeding of the Five Thousand, by Jozef SedmakSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 is a teaching moment, wherein Jesus foreshadows the miracle of the Eucharist. This gospel episode can lead us to contemplate the Holy Eucharist and the effects and fruits of Holy Communion.The image is the Feeding of the Five Thousand by Murillo If you would like to contact me to provide feedback, suggestions  or to ask questions you can do this via email:frpchandler@armidale.catholic.org.auAlso if you would like to support me in this work, please send me an email and I will provide details for how you can make a donation. Music by TheNonVisibles from Pixabay

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1. Crucifixion 2. Resurrection 3.Raising of Lazarus 4. Three Hebrew Children 5. Crossing of the Red Sea 6. Daniel in Lions Den 7. Paul's Conversion 8. Ascension 9. Book of Revelation 10. Feeding of The Five Thousand

1. Crucifixion 2. Resurrection 3.Raising of Lazarus 4. Three Hebrew Children 5. Crossing of the Red Sea 6. Daniel in Lions Den 7. Paul's Conversion 8. Ascension 9. Book of Revelation 10. Feeding of The Five Thousand

When Jesus feeds five thousand people, is the greatest miracle the multiplication of bread... or the transformation of human hearts? John Kennedy and Elizabeth Garnsey explore one of Jesus' most familiar miracles through fresh eyes. They discuss abundance versus scarcity, the meaning of compassion, connections to Moses and the Eucharist, and what this story reveals about the Kingdom of God. Whether you've heard this Gospel a hundred times or are encountering it for the first time, you'll discover new ways to think about generosity, trust, and what it means to truly be fed.Questions for Further DiscussionThemes & ApplicationThe conversation suggests that Jesus feeds more than empty stomachs. In what ways are people spiritually hungry today, and how does Christ continue to nourish them?How does the image of Jesus' compassion, literally "his heart going out" to the crowd, reshape your understanding of God's character?The discussion connects this miracle to the Eucharist. How does Holy Communion deepen your understanding of this Gospel story?Personal Reflection QuestionsWhat does it mean to live from a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity? Where do you most often find yourself slipping into scarcity thinking? Where in your life do you feel spiritually hungry right now?The disciples only had five loaves and two fish, yet Jesus used what they offered. What small gift, talent, or opportunity in your life might God be able to use in ways you cannot yet imagine? What fears make it difficult for you to share your time, resources, compassion, or attention with others?What would it look like this week to let your heart become more like Christ's, moved by compassion before judgment or convenience?Broader Spiritual ConsiderationsThe clergy suggest that the Kingdom of God moves humanity beyond a simple "winner versus loser" way of living. Where do you see signs of that Kingdom already emerging in today's world?The Feeding of the Five Thousand echoes Israel's story of manna in the wilderness and points ahead to the Eucharist. Why do you think Scripture so often uses meals to reveal who God is?If compassion is at the heart of Jesus' ministry, what might it mean for the Church to become known first and foremost for compassion rather than ideology, certainty, or institutional success?Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

In this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Kevin Van Hall sits down with Rev. Laura Johnson to explore one of Jesus' most well-known miracles: the feeding of the five thousand in Matthew 14:13-21.As the Small Things, Big Impact sermon series continues, Laura reflects on how Jesus responds with compassion in the midst of grief, provides for both spiritual and physical needs, and challenges his disciples with a surprising command: "You give them something to eat." Together, Kevin and Laura unpack the deeper meaning behind the miracle, its connection to the Exodus story, the Lord's Supper, and what it teaches us about generosity, abundance, and trusting God with the little we have.Could the greatest miracle be more than multiplying bread? What happens when ordinary people offer what they have in faith? And how might small acts of compassion become God's way of transforming communities today?Whether you've heard this story countless times or are encountering it with fresh eyes, this conversation offers practical insight into how Jesus continues to nourish, equip, and send his followers to care for the world around them.Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21Series: Small Things, Big ImpactGuest: Rev. Laura JohnsonHost: Kevin Van HallSubscribe to Behind the Scenes from North Raleigh United Methodist Church for weekly conversations that take you deeper into Sunday's scripture and sermon, helping you discover how God's Word speaks into everyday life.

This week in our Miracles series, John O'Donovan preaches in our 9.15am service on the famous miracle of the feeding of the five thousand.

This week in our Miracles series, Alex Drugan preaches in our 9.15am service on the famous miracle of the feeding of the five thousand.

The feeding of the five thousand is one of only two miracles recorded in all four Gospels, highlighting its unique importance. Why did every Gospel writer include it? In John 6:1–15, this miracle reveals who Jesus is. He is the greater Moses who delivers His people, the compassionate Savior who sees our needs, the Lord who tests and strengthens our faith, the One who uses small things to accomplish great purposes, the abundant Provider who satisfies His people, and the humble King who came to serve rather than be served. Join us as we discover six great truths about Jesus and why He alone deserves our trust and worship.Discussion QuestionsWhy do you think the feeding of the five thousand is recorded in all four Gospels?How does John present Jesus as the greater Moses in this passage?What comfort do you find in knowing that Jesus sees and cares for your needs?How have you experienced God using difficult circumstances to test and strengthen your faith?What "small" act of obedience might God be calling you to trust Him with this week?How does Jesus' miraculous provision point beyond physical bread to our deeper spiritual needs?Why did Jesus refuse to let the crowd make Him king, and what does that teach us about His mission?Which of the six truths about Jesus most encouraged or challenged you, and why?Sermon OutlineTitle: Six Great Truths About JesusText: John 6:1–15Jesus Is the Greater Moses (vv. 1–4)Jesus Sees Our Needs (v. 5)Jesus Tests Our Faith (vv. 5–7)Jesus Uses Small Things to Accomplish Great Things (vv. 8–9)Jesus Provides for His People (vv. 10–13)Jesus Is the Humble Savior (vv. 14–15)

In previous lessons, Jesus both cast our demons, healed the sick and raised the dead.In the passage before, Luke 9:1-17, the Lord gives this, His authority to His disciples to do the same things with an emphasis of proclaiming the kingdom of God.This mission journey had an effect on Herod who became aware of Jesus, but was perplexed about Him. When the disciples returned, Jesus took them with Him and when people saw them, they followed Him. Here is then recorded the only miracle found written in all four Gospels as Dr. Mitchell will share. It is the feeding of the 5 thousand men besides women and children with 5 loaves and 2 fish. The Lord provided a balanced meal which the disciples then gave the people. Let's join Dr. Mitchell in Luke 9:1 with the Unchanging Word Bible Broadcast.

Speaker: John Braithwaite on 12 July 2026

We hear people talk about little being much, when God is in it, yet many times when our circumstances seem bleak, we just throw up our hands in defeat. Join us in this program of Woman at the Well Ministries as Kim continues her discussion of God's presence in our problems. We will see that when God is added to the equation, things change. Things aren't always what they seem because God is not bound by natural laws. He is the law.   Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode John 6:1–14 (Feeding of the Five Thousand) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A1-14&version=KJV Sea of Galilee / Sea of Tiberias (John 6:1) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A1&version=KJV John 14:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A6&version=KJV Isaiah 64:6 ("all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+64%3A6&version=KJV Romans 3:10 ("There is none righteous, no, not one") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+3%3A10&version=KJV Ecclesiastes 1:9 ("there is no new thing under the sun") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ecclesiastes+1%3A9&version=KJV Revelation 3:20 ("I stand at the door, and knock") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+3%3A20&version=KJV Hebrews 11:6 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+11%3A6&version=KJV Matthew 6:8 ("your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+6%3A8&version=KJV Matthew 14:22–33 (Jesus walks on the water; referenced as Peter and the disciples in the boat) www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14%3A22-33&version=KJV Psalm 121:4 ("He that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+121%3A4&version=KJV 1 Samuel 17:47 ("the battle is the Lord's") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+17%3A47&version=KJV 1 Samuel 15:22 ("to obey is better than sacrifice") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Samuel+15%3A22&version=KJV Matthew 7:7 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+7%3A7&version=KJV Philippians 4:13 ("I can do all things through Christ...") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+4%3A13&version=KJV John 6:35 ("I am the bread of life") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+6%3A35&version=KJV Elijah and the widow of Zarephath (meal and oil) — 1 Kings 17:8–16 www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Kings+17%3A8-16&version=KJV Luke 6:38 ("pressed down, and shaken together, and running over") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A38&version=KJV Luke 15:3–7 (The Lost Sheep; "the ninety and nine...the one") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+15%3A3-7&version=KJV Acts 10:34 ("God is no respecter of persons") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+10%3A34&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:1 ("a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A1&version=KJV Psalm 121:1–2 ("I will lift up mine eyes...my help cometh from the Lord") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+121%3A1-2&version=KJV 2 Timothy 1:12 ("I know whom I have believed...") www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Timothy+1%3A12&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

This Sunday, Phil Miller walks us through Matthew 14:13-21, where Jesus feeds a crowd of five thousand with nothing more than five loaves and two fish. In this passage, we see that Jesus' power goes beyond what we can imagine and His miracles are what allow His disciples to carry out ministry.

Feeding of the Five Thousand, John 6:1-15

Have you ever asked yourself what Jesus is like? If you have, you are not the only one. It is a question asked throughout the centuries, and the search to learn more about Jesus has brought many men and women to encounter Him. In this episode, you will learn: What compassion truly means The Gospel account of the Feeding of the Five Thousand and its connection to the Eucharist. How small acts of love, like those modeled by Servant of God Dorothy Day, can spark hope. Continue Your Journey with Mary: Visit the official episode page. Jewel for the Journey: "Let us run to Mary, and, as her little children, cast ourselves into her arms with a perfect confidence." - St. Francis de Sales Do you like what you hear? Become a Missionary of Hope by sponsoring a week of Journeys of Hope. Click here to get started. Learn more at https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/media-and-resources/all-media-series/journeys-of-hope.html Help us spread hope! https://pilgrimcenterofhope.org/support

Jesus is depicted as the Great Prophet, the Davidic King, and the true Son of God who performs this sign. He is the One who feeds the soul perfectly and eternally. Do you know this satisfaction? Have you grown apathetic in enjoying Him? If so, run to Him and find Him to be worthy of your devotion once again. 

God wants to invite people to participate in His plan for the world. Sometimes what he asks us to do feels impossible in our own way of viewing the world. When Jesus was on earth he spent time intentionally trying to show his disciples that in order to live by faith they would need to expand their way of viewing the world beyond what they thought was possible.

Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Have you ever looked at what God was asking of you and thought, "I simply don't have enough"? In Episode 157 of 2 Minute Disciple, we meditate on Mark 6:35–44, one of Jesus' most beloved miracles—the feeding of the five thousand. Faced with a hungry crowd in a remote place, the disciples see only scarcity. Their resources are painfully inadequate: five loaves and two fish for thousands of people. The situation seems impossible. But Jesus doesn't ask them to create more food. He asks them to bring Him what they already have. What follows is a powerful reminder that the kingdom of God does not operate according to human calculations. Jesus takes what seems insufficient, blesses it, breaks it, and multiplies it until everyone is satisfied—and there is still more left over. This miracle reveals a truth many of us need to hear: God is not asking us to provide the multiplication. He is asking us for the offering. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why Jesus often begins with what we already have • The difference between our responsibility and God's responsibility • How feelings of insufficiency can become opportunities for faith • What the feeding of the five thousand teaches us about kingdom work • A practical way to surrender your limitations to Jesus today Scripture Mark 6:35–44 (NLT) Reflection Question What small, seemingly insufficient thing am I holding back from Jesus because it doesn't seem like enough—that He might be asking me simply to place in His hands? Today's Spiritual Practice Identify one area of your life where you feel inadequate, overwhelmed, or under-resourced. Instead of waiting until you feel ready, capable, or sufficient, bring that area to Jesus in prayer today. Offer Him your "five loaves and two fish." Then take the next faithful step and trust Him with the results. Pray: "Jesus, this is what I have. It doesn't feel like enough—but I place it in Your hands anyway. You fed five thousand with less than this. I trust You with my insufficiency. Multiply what I bring You for Your glory." If this episode encourages you, consider supporting the podcast and helping more people slow down, listen to Jesus, and walk with Him each day.

The Big Dog is back from his honeymoon and he expects the A.J. Brown deal to be done by 7:30 tonight. He also expects five thousand yards from Drake Maye this year if they get Brown.

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In this message, we'll learn about the sufficiency of Christ as Savior and Sustainer. Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

The Feeding of the Five Thousand

Today's Scripture passages are Numbers 21 - Numbers 22 | Mark 6:30-44 | Luke 9:10-17.Read by Ekemini Uwan.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPWORD40 for 40% off and free shipping on any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeTo reach the IVP podcast team, please use this form.Disclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

What would it have felt like to be in the crowd when Jesus fed the five thousand? In this episode, we practice Ignatian imaginative prayer by stepping into the Gospel story from the perspective of someone in the crowd—someone who followed Jesus because they were hungry to hear Him speak. If you're new to imaginative prayer, this episode will gently guide you through the process. And if you'd like to continue exploring this way of praying with Scripture, Kari's 15-day devotional Imagine offers daily invitations to step into Gospel scenes and encounter Jesus in fresh ways. >> Imagine Devotional (website | Amazon)   RELATED EPISODES: ·       Episode 174: Entering Into Scripture Through Imaginative Prayer ·       Bonus Episode 20: [Imaginative Prayer] Coming Back to God in Thanksgiving and Praise: The Grateful Leper ·       Bonus Episode 11: [Imaginative Prayer] Jesus, Have Mercy ·       Bonus Episode 10: [Guided Scripture Reading] When You Don't Get Picked ·       Bonus Episode 4: [Guided Scripture Reading] The Courage to Ask to Be Healed ·       Bonus Episode 2: [Guided Scripture Reading] When Someone Fights For You ______ >> Free Journaling Workshop: 3 ways to encounter God on the pages of your journal http://lovedoesthat.org/journalingworkshop >> Book Kari as a speaker for your next event: http://lovedoesthat.org/speaking

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Sunday 3.15.2026 10:30 AM Pastor Mark Jackson Miracles in the Gospel of John   Feeding the Five Thousand   Towne Church

Thadd McElreath preaches through Matthew 14:13-21.

What is the lesson of the loaves? Whatever the lesson was, the Disciples were not grasping it. Maybe it was that the God who had made the wheat, as well as the Sun to shine on it and the rain to fall on it, could just as easily make the loaves. Maybe it was that, if you give your little bit to the Lord, your next problem is going to be where to put all the leftovers. We're in Mark 6, looking at the Feeding of the Five-Thousand. Here's Jim to round out his sermon, He Sent the Twelve...with Power. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS02102026_0.mp3Scripture References: Mark 7

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The feeding of the 5,000 reveals how God's mathematics work differently than ours. When Jesus received news of John the Baptist's death, He moved from grief to compassion, seeing the crowd's needs despite His own pain. The disciples only had five barley loaves and two fish from a boy's lunch, but Jesus multiplied this humble offering to feed thousands with twelve baskets left over. This miracle teaches us that God doesn't need our abundance to work miracles - He specializes in taking small, faithful offerings and creating extraordinary impact. The key is surrendering what we have right now, not waiting for better circumstances or more resources.

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