John 6

"Dear Child of God, Don't miss the heartbreak of the events described in the Scripture below. Despite all I had said and had done, people turned away...."

"Dear Disciple, Some of you will be frustrated and hurt because people you know and love will choose not to believe in Me as Savior. Some will talk..."

Where can you go when there's no place left to go? Tom Norvell reminds us that we have a person to go to, when we have no place to go, and his name is Jesus, our Lord.

One story that shows God’s desire to empower us is when Jesus took five small loaves of bread and two fish to feed a large crowd. This is what constantly amazes me about the efficiency with which God is able to solve our problems. It's not that I have any doubt concerning his power to create solutions; it's just amazing that he completes His plans using us! God is a master at solv

Maybe the goal in life is not to arrive at our goals, but to invite Jesus into the journey and let him get us where we need to be. Phil Ware continues his series called "I Doubt It" and this week focuses on Jesus coming to his closest followers through the storm when they were exhausted, afraid, and uncertain.

Just how hungry are you? Phil Ware continues his series on the I AM statements in the Gospel of John focusing on Jesus being the bread of life.

What are you going to hang onto during these storms? If Jesus isn't made the center of our marriages and families, our failure is assured.

"That evening Jesus' disciples went down to the shore to wait for him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn't come back, they got into the boat..."

"Then the people began arguing with each other about what [Jesus] meant. "How can this man give us his flesh to eat?" they asked. So Jesus said..."

"The next day the crowd that had stayed on the far shore saw that the disciples had taken the only boat, and they realized Jesus had not gone with..."

"[Jesus said to the crowd of people,] "But you haven't believed in me even though you have seen me. However, those the Father has given me will come to..."

"[Jesus said,] "The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life...."

How in the world do I obey that command? Phil Ware continues his series on I AM from the Gospel of John and focuses on Jesus' statement that he is I AM and so we should not fear.

Will we hold a miracle in our hands? My experience says, “Yes!” Phil Ware continues his series on 'I Doubt it' focusing this week on Jesus' challenge to the apostles to feed the five thousand.

"Jesus soon saw a huge crowd of people coming to look for him. Turning to Philip, he asked, "Where can we buy bread to feed all these people?" He was....."

"[When many of Jesus' disciples deserted him, he] turned to the Twelve and asked, "Are you also going to leave?" Simon Peter replied, "Lord, to..."

"[Jesus said,] "Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. Anyone who eats the bread from heaven,..."

"[The disciples] had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but he called..."

"Many of [Jesus'] disciples said, "This is very hard to understand. How can anyone accept it?" Jesus was aware that his disciples were..."

"[Jesus said,] "I live because of the living Father who sent me; in the same way, anyone who feeds on me will live because of me. I am the true bread....."

"Jesus told [the people in the crowd], "This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent." They answered, "Show us a..."

Do you feel too far from the shore, too long in the struggle, and too small against the waves, with Jesus is nowhere to be seen. Max Lucado reminds us that we are not alone in our storms, but Jesus comes to us in the storms before he stills the storms.

Thanksgiving is over; so what do we do now as we return to the challenges of life? Phil Ware reminds us that Jesus gave us a great example on how to deal with the challenges we face after a great thanksgiving feast.

"After [his confrontation with the Jewish leaders], Jesus crossed over to the far side of the Sea of Galilee, also known as the Sea of Tiberias. A huge..."

"[Jesus said,] "The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world." "Sir," [the people] said, "give us that....."

"But Jesus replied [after he said he came down from heaven and the people complained that he couldn't be anyone special since they knew his family],..."

"Then Jesus climbed a hill and sat down with his disciples around him. (It was nearly time for the Jewish Passover celebration.)"

"[Jesus] said to them, "It is I; don't be afraid." Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were....."

"After everyone [in the crowd of more than 5,000 people] was full, Jesus told his disciples, "Now gather the leftovers, so that nothing is wasted." So...."

"[When Jesus told the people in the crowd that he had the Father's seal of approval, they] replied, "We want to perform God's works, too. What should....."

"[Jesus said,] "As it is written in the Scriptures, 'They will all be taught by God.' Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to....."

"Then the people began to murmur in disagreement because [Jesus] had said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." They said, "Isn't this Jesus,....."

"Then Jesus said, "I chose the twelve of you, but one is a devil." He was speaking of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot, one of the Twelve, who would later...."

"[To the crowd that had said Moses gave their ancestors bread from heaven,] Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, Moses didn't give you bread from heaven...."

""Tell everyone to sit down," Jesus said [after being told that a boy in the crowd had five barley loaves and two fish]. So they all sat down on the..."

"[After Philip said that even wages from months of work wouldn't be sufficient to feed the crowd following Jesus] Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke...."

Inspirational illustration of John 6:20-21 they were frightened. But he said to them, “It is I; don’t be afraid.” Then they were willing to take him into the boat, and immediately the boat reached the shore where they were heading.

The question the Holy Spirit left on my heart after reading this whole chapter was as convicting as it was clear. Phil Ware discovers a verse in Luke 19 that the Holy Spirit uses to confront him about an important question.

Sometimes we get to touch what Jesus has done and it is breathtaking! Phil Ware writes about Compassion international and seeing the incredible things God is doing through the projects in Fortaleza, Brazil using the help of sponsors and ground personnel to free children from poverty in Jesus' name.

You know the paralyzing fear that surfaces when the information is too much to learn, the change is too great to make, the grief is too deep to survive, or the crowd is too numerous to feed. Max Lucado reminds us with Jesus' feeding of the crowd with five barley loaves and two fish that it is his job to make what we have sufficient for the moment.

"When Jesus saw that [the people who witnessed his miraculous sign] were ready to force him to be their king, he slipped away into the hills by..."

"[Jesus said,] "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life.""

"Jesus replied, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.""

"Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of..."

"Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: To believe in the one he has sent.""

"Jesus answered, "The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.""

"Jesus declared, "I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty." "

"From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him."

"Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.""

"[Jesus said,] "The Spirit can make life. Sheer muscle and willpower don't make anything happen. Every word I've spoken to you is a Spirit-word, and so it is..."

"[Jesus said,] "The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you — they are full of the Spirit and life.""

"[Jesus continued,] "But don't be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man can..."

"Many have forsaken Christ, and have walked no more with him; but what reason have YOU to make a change? Has there been any reason for it in the past?...."

"This declaration involves the doctrine of election: there are some whom the Father gave to Christ. It involves the doctrine of effectual calling:..."

"No limit is set to the duration of this promise. It does not merely say, "I will not cast out a sinner at his first coming," but, "I will in no wise....."

"When the people saw [Jesus perform the miraculous sign of feeding more than 5,000], they exclaimed, "Surely, he is the Prophet we have been..."

"[Jesus said,] "For it is my Father's will that all who see his Son and believe in him should have eternal life. I will raise them up at the last day.""

"[Jesus said,] "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so....."

Inspirational illustration of John 6:27 -- Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. On him God the Father has placed his seal of approval.

Sonscape - Everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life.

Inspirational illustration of John 6:68 -- Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."

Inspirational illustration of John 6:35 -- Jesus declared, I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.

Inspirational illustration of John 6:29 -- Jesus answered, The work of God is this: To believe in the one he has sent.

Inspirational illustration of John 6:66 -- From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.

Inspirational illustration of John 6:68 -- Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life."

"Dear Beloved, There are times when life is very hard. Remember when I fed 5,000 people out of five loaves and two fish (Matthew 14:13-21)? The people..."

"Dear Friend, There are many voices that call out to you and seek to win your heart. There are many distractions in your busy and high-tech culture..."

Because of our faith in Jesus and what he has done to save us, we can endure, stand fast, hold on, and let nothing deter us as we live fully for Jesus. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to truly believe that Jesus is the Holy One Whom God sent for us.

"Dear Beloved, There are times when life is very hard. Remember when I fed 5,000 people out of five loaves and two fish (Matthew 14:13-21)? The people..."

So what's the point of it anyway? Should we give up when things look hopeless? Of course not, because the point may not be in winning in the eyes of others, but having God accomplish in us what he wants.

Why do you have some problems? And where did they come from? You sought Christ for salvation and hoped your problems would at least get better. But, have you ever thought of him as someone who would give you even more problems to solve? After all, where do our problems come from, God or the devil? Ever since the en

Do I aggressively pursue Jesus because his words reveal the truth and the heart of God? Phil Ware focuses on Luke 5 and a few key phrases that reveal what it means to be JesuShaped!

Can we really find genuine nourishment and satisfaction in Jesus? Phil Ware continues his series on doubt focusing on Jesus' statement that doing the Father's will was the basis of finding fullness in life.

The story of the Tower of Babel is a reminder of the confusion that ultimately results from refusing to obey God's will. James Nored and Phil Ware share in thought and video several important truths about the Tower of Babel story and the human resistance to the will of God.

What does it take to keep your battery charged? Keeping us going in ministry, keeping our lights shining, requires us to spend time alone with God.

What is your fear keeping you from doing? Fear can keep us from many things, but mostly fear keeps us from life!

The Lord is not finished surprising us with His grace and power if we live for His purposes. Phil Ware takes time to reflect on twenty years on the web and to give thanks for those who got them there and for the Lord who continues to do miracles among us.

Don’t believe the voice in your head that says that it’s up to you to do it or to overcome it. Max Lucado reminds us that we can believe in Jesus and that Jesus can handle whatever we bring Him.

Beyond Google to God? We can search Google and the Internet for all sorts of things, but the truth is going to be found in Jesus and His Word.

Our approach to people must focus on helping them believe God values them and that Jesus came to serve, love, and help them find life in him Phil Ware shares a study of John 9 and reminds us how Jesus viewed people so he could share the life and light of God with them and save them.

The Lord is not finished surprising us with His grace and power if we live for His purposes. Phil Ware takes time to reflect on twenty-five years on the web and to give thanks for those who got them there and for the Lord who continues to do miracles among us.

God knows how to use broken things God gathers broken things and puts them back together, including broken people.

Is there really any hope to address our deepest fears? Phil Ware continues his series the Big Four fears we have, Deep, Demonic, Disease, and Death and reminds us that Jesus has been here, will not abandon us or forsake us, and will see us through.

What rock are you striking? Learning to make arrowheads is a lesson in perseverance and how we must keep trying!

Are you still thirsty? We try to slake our thirst but only Jesus can truly satisfy.

What are you connected to the most? We are connected to our iPhones, iPads, iTouch, iTunes, iMac, iChat, but have we lost the connection to the I AM?

Are you really full with all that you have been eating? Have you found real nourishment? Not unless you know Jesus.

So how do we get to what really matters? Phil Ware finishes his series on the I AM sayings of Jesus with the focus on the way, the truth and the light.