"If You Are Hungry and Thirsty... Then Don't Miss The Picnic" - Bishop John E. Putnam
Series: POSC Services
August 24, 2025
Bishop John E. Putnam
In a faith-filled and encouraging message titled “If You Are Hungry and Thirsty… Then Don’t Miss the Picnic!” Bishop John E. Putnam reminds us that the deepest longings of our hearts can only be satisfied in Christ. Preaching from Matthew 5, John 6, and the miracles of Jesus, Bishop Putnam paints a vivid picture of the spiritual feast God spreads before His people each time they gather in His presence. Just as Jesus fed the multitudes with five loaves and two fish, He still meets every hunger and thirst today—healing the sick, restoring the broken, and filling lives with peace, joy, and righteousness. Bishop Putnam challenges us to bring whatever we have, no matter how small, and place it in the hands of the Master, trusting that He will multiply it beyond what we could imagine. This message is not just an invitation to a church picnic—it is a call to never miss the opportunity to encounter Jesus, who is the Bread of Life and the Living Water. Whether you need healing, deliverance, encouragement, or simply a fresh touch of His Spirit, “Don’t Miss the Picnic” will remind you that in God’s presence, you will always leave filled. To hear more about what God is doing in Sheboygan County and around the world, visit us at posc.church!
Episode Notes
Main Point: Jesus invites us to His table—if we come hungry and thirsty, we will always leave filled.
- Just like a natural picnic satisfies hunger and thirst, Jesus provides spiritual fulfillment.
- Our true hunger is for righteousness, peace, joy, healing, and purpose—needs that only Christ can fill.
- Every service is a spiritual “picnic” where Jesus invites us to bring what we have and receive what only He can provide.
Key Scriptures:
- Matthew 5:6 – “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
- John 6:35 – “I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.”
- John 4:34 – “My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work.”
Major Themes:
- Spiritual Hunger and Thirst – We all long for peace, joy, and righteousness beyond the physical.
- Jesus Is the Source – He heals, restores, and satisfies completely.
- Bring What You Have – Like the boy’s lunch, God multiplies what we place in His hands.
- Every Service Is a Picnic – Weekly gatherings are opportunities to be fed and refreshed by God’s Word and Spirit.
- Don’t Miss the Invitation – Jesus invites us continually—our role is to show up hungry and willing.
Reflection Questions:
- Am I hungry and thirsty for the things of God, or just for temporary satisfaction?
- What am I willing to place in Jesus’ hands for Him to bless and multiply?
- Do I treat every service as an opportunity to be filled at the Lord’s table?
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