I. SERMON NOTES​

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The sermon began by observing that the world today tends to focus on the “here and now” rather than eternal matters. People often prioritise temporary and earthly concerns over things of spiritual and eternal significance. This short-sightedness was clearly illustrated by the crowd in John 6.

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After Jesus miraculously fed the five thousand (John 6:1–15), the crowd searched for Him along the Sea of Galilee. Although some recognised Jesus as “the prophet who is to come into the world” (v14), many followed Him simply because they wanted more food. Jesus exposed their true motives in verse 26:

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“Very truly, I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves.”

 

This reflected humanity’s tendency to live for immediate gratification rather than eternal purposes. Before trusting Christ, and sometimes even afterwards, people often live by sight rather than by faith, pursuing temporary satisfaction while neglecting spiritual realities.

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Jesus then declared in verse 27:

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“Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For it is on him that God the Father has set his seal.”

 

From this, two truths were highlighted:

1. What matters most is that which “endures for eternal life”, not things that perish.

2. Eternal life is received as a gift from the Son of Man, the One approved and sent by God.

 

However, the crowd misunderstood Jesus and asked:

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“What must we do to perform the works of God?” (v28)

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This question revealed their self-righteousness. They believed they could please God through their own efforts and merit. Jesus corrected them in verse 29:

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“This is the work of God, that you believe in him whom he has sent.”

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This emphasised that the life pleasing to God is one of faith in Jesus. Salvation is not achieved through human effort, pride, or religious performance, but through trusting in Christ alone.

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Despite witnessing miracles, the crowd still demanded more signs. They referred to Moses and the manna in the wilderness, saying:

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“He gave them bread from heaven to eat.” (v31)

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This explained that the crowd wrongly glorified Moses instead of God. Jesus corrected them firmly:

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“It was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven.” (vv32–33)

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God alone was the true provider. The “true bread from heaven” is that which gives life to the world.

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Even then, the crowd remained spiritually blind and materialistic, asking Jesus:

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“Sir, give us this bread always.” (v34)

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Jesus then made the first of His seven “I am” statements:

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“I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (v35)

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Jesus was declaring Himself to be the answer to the deepest needs of the human heart. Whoever truly comes to Him in faith will never spiritually hunger or thirst again because Jesus fully satisfies.

 

An illustration from the film Ratatouille was used, where Colette describes how truly good bread can be recognised even by the sound of its crust. However he stressed that Jesus is “the BEST BREAD ever”.

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Bread was a staple food in the Middle East and essential for daily life. Likewise, Jesus is essential for spiritual life and well-being. The preacher contextualised this for Singapore by referring to rice, noodles, prata, pasta, potatoes, and naan as staple foods people depend on daily. In the same way, believers must depend fully on Christ.

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Jesus further explained in verses 37–40 that all who come to Him will be fully secure in Him:

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“Anyone who comes to me I will never drive away.” (v37)

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Jesus promised never to reject, abandon, or lose those who belong to Him. This was described as Jesus’ “keeping ministry”, carried out in obedience to the will of the Father. Noted that the “will of God” is mentioned three times in verses 38–40, highlighting that salvation is entirely God’s gracious work.

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An illustration was drawn from Rick Astley’s song Never Gonna Give You Up to describe Christ’s faithfulness:

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“Never gonna give you up 

Never gonna let you down 

Never gonna run around and desert you 

Never gonna make you cry 

Never gonna say goodbye 

Never gonna tell a lie and hurt you”

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Jesus will never give up on those who place their faith in Him, and He will raise them up on the last day to eternal life.

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The sermon concluded with two key applications:

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1. Do not focus on temporary and worldly matters, but on spiritual and eternal realities. Be spiritually minded.

2. Place your faith and trust in Jesus, the Bread of Life, for only He can truly satisfy, save, and secure us eternally.

 

As believers trust in Christ together, they will grow in confident faith in Jesus as His disciples. Alleluia! Amen!

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