SERMON TITLE: “Belly Bread or Soul Food?”
SCRIPTURE: John 6:22-35, 48-59, 66-68 / Mt. 16:5-12 / Mt. 4:1-4 / Rom. 16:17-18 / Phil 3:17-
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THEME: Spirit vs. Flesh / Priorities
DATE: February 1, 2026 – Sun. AM
BY: Ed Clevinger, Minister

I. INTRODUCTION – Bread
A. For The Belly [Flesh]
B. For The Soul [Spirit]
II. CHANGING APPETITES (John 6:22-35)
A. The Bread [Jesus]
1. The Real Need
2. The Real Nurture
B. True Life
1. Words of Sadness (John 6:66)
2. “Words of Life” (John 6:67)
a. Peter Speaks
b. Jesus Speaks (Mt. 4:1-4 / Deut. 8:3)
III. CHANGING PRIORITIES (Mt. 16:5-12)
A. The Belly [Flesh]
B. The Soul [Spirit]
IV. CONCLUSION – Wanting What You Need
A. The Belly [Wants]
B. The Soul [Needs]