Sermons on Effort Vs Harvest:

A Goal Worth Of Effort!

Contributed by Joanna Rose on Jan 2, 2010

This sermon speaks to a goal worth our time and effort, a goal we see modeled by the appostle Paul himself. That God would have all there is of... (fill in your name).

Although I don’t always make New Year’s resolutions I do love moments in our lives when pause and evaluate who we are and who we would like to become. It is very easy in the busyness to keep on trekking along without ever stopping to examine where it is that we are headed. There are times when I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Holiness

Make Every Effort Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 9, 2011

Just as those brave rescue workers dashed back into the burning twin towers to try to rescue those in peril we too must be willing to help rescue a brother or sister in Christ who is wandering from the truth/

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • One of the things I will never forget about the 9/11 attack was seeing brave firefighters, first responders, and other personnel rushing back into the burning twin towers making every effort to try to save those who were in danger. • From what I understand about the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Challenge: Greater Effort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 3, 2022

This is a 3 part lesson of on EXERTING MORE EFFORT. Little effort? Little satisfaction!

THE CHALLENGE: EFFORT: STRETCH YOURSELF… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YouTube Wade Hughes. (This is a 3 part lesson.) Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; 24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Matthew 24:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

16 The Futile Effort Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Nov 5, 2020

This is the 16th of 31 devotions in a series called 'The Church Called Jonah.' This devotion is about the futile effort of the sailors to row through the tempest.

# 16 – The Futile Effort Jonah 1:13 – “Nevertheless the men rowed hard to return to land, but they could not, for the sea continued to grow more tempestuous against them.” Nevertheless The word, ‘nevertheless,’ gives us a glimpse that they are going to pursue something other than what Jonah had ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:13, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intentionally Kinder/Effort

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 22, 2018

Bettering the human spiritual condition is the greatest good any individual can achieve. Are you intentionally growing and being kinder?

INTENTIONUALLY KINDER --- A LITTLE EXTRA EFFORT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have asked many people what is their purpose in life? They always say: I DON’T KNOW? Then I ask them what is GOD’S PURPOSE FOR GIVING US BREATH? I receive the same answer? Ask them a year later? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 3:15, Philippians 2:5, Colossians 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Effort And Universality Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 17, 2014

Wisdom is worth the work!

The Effort and Universality of Wisdom (Proverbs 22:17-22) 1. A German Shepherd can take down a skunk at any time, but is it worth it? 2. It is possible to grow kale and other vegetables in the snow, but is it worth it? 3. I make homemade sauerkraut about 10 times a year. I begin with cabbage, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Harvest

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 8, 2002

Is our inheritance in this life, the life to come, or both?

The Harvest What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-44, John 4:34-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 28, 2002

Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to the heart of God. In this passage Christ shares His burden with His Disciples.

Introduction: · This account is repeated in Mark 4, Luke 10 and John 4. · Jesus is trying to impress upon the hearts of His Disciples the importance of world-wide missions · Missions is the nearest and dearest thing to God’s heart · He had been preaching, teaching and healing all day · He shared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 7, 2005

The significance to Christians fo the three major Jewish Festivals with regard to Harvest

NR 09-10-05 Harvest Festival Story: One day Bill went out hunting in the woods just outside Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. It had been a slow day and he hadn’t found any game to shoot. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Harvest

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

The sermon focuses upon my expereinces in India

It all began for me last May when God began to direct brochures and flyers about a vision trip to South Asia. Over time God clearly showed me that I was to go, but throughout the months of preparation and even the mission experience itself, one question still seem to haunt me. Why? Why was I going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest

Contributed by John Harvey on Jan 4, 2006

Jesus has called his followers to participate in the harvest of souls in our community.

“Harvest” January 8, 2006 Introduction: Today is a message of vision. What is your vision for Countryside in 2006? What is it that God has called us to do and how are we going to move forward to accomplish that task? Our mission is set. We are a church that does not have many different visions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by Charles Sabin on Jun 11, 2008

We are an answer to Jesus requested prayer to send Labourers into the harvest. This sermon gives seven ways to do that.

Growing up on a farm taught me many fine lessons, but one of the great lessons of my life came every late summer when it was time to harvest. There was no time to waste, no time to delay, everything and everyone was moving at top speed to bring in the crops that we worked so hard to produce. It was ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Harvest

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

THE HARVEST

THE HARVEST Jeremiah 8:19 Behold the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people because of them that dwell in a far country: Is not the LORD in Zion? is not her king in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with strange vanities? 20 The harvest is past, the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:19-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Harvest

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 1, 2010

While Scripture is clear about our responsibility to those in need, we cannot forget the harvest, and we cannot forget that "If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men."

The Harvest TCF Sermon July 25, 2010 Many of you know that before I was on staff as church administrator and an elder here at TCF, I had a public relations business for about 15 years. One of the things I did for my p.r. clients was go to trade shows or conventions. This is where companies that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 30, 2013

All who proclaim salvation in Christ must be 1) Content with the Lord’s Provision (Luke 10:2-4), 2) Faithful to the Lord’s Message (Luke 10:5–9), and 3) Diligent to declare Judgment (Luke 10:10–12).

For those who were eagerly awaiting the latest birth to the British royal family, there was an unusual stealth campaign. Members of the family and staff were tight lipped as to the gender and name of the child until birth. The announcement of the birth was through a combination of posted notices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12

Denomination: Other