Sermons on Gleaning The Harvest:

A Sober Warning

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 20, 2014

From the 'fig tree' we can glean four warnings which are sobering!!

A Sober Warning Mark 11:12-14, 20-21 * As I read this text I am reminded once again of why I love to preach through books the Bible and why I believe God leads me to preach through books of the Bible. It is because messages like this get overlooked if you just preach on subjects. In this message ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Neighborly Advice

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 17, 2010

This sermon examines the parable of the Good Samaratan and gleans principles that are pertinent for Christian living.

NEIGHBORLY ADVICE LUKE 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION Sam Ross, a writer and traveler, was taking a trip through England. Weary and thirsty, he came upon a small unpainted house standing on a hill. Near one side of the road was a signpost that pointed to a path and also a sign that read: “Come in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth, The Unlikely One Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 31, 2023

The Lord is using all the circumstances to bring forth his salvation history. Through the hand of God Boaz, a “worthy man” is brought into Ruth’s life.

The Lord uses the unlikely. In Corinth Paul told the believers not many of you were influential or of noble birth when you were called. That was true for Ruth also. She was the furthest thing from nobility, and she had no influence. She was a cursed Moabite woman. Being one of the unlikely ones was ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Lazy Man’s Vineyard

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 12, 2020

A little laziness would ruin a great harvest. It is time for us to be busy for Christ and reap a mighty harvest.

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. When I saw it, I considered it well; I looked on it and received instruction: A little ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-12

The Death Of Death

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

Easter sermon on the source and cure of death with thoughts gleaned from Glen Schaumberg’s 2000 Easter sermon.

April 11, 2004 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are to be pitied more than all men. 20 But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. 21 For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Denomination: Lutheran

The Field Is The World

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 28, 2013

There is no separating out, until the harvest.

THE FIELD IS THE WORLD. Matthew 13:24-30; Matthew 13:36-43. The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (Matthew 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation (Matthew 13:36-43). One modern preacher applies this passage to the heart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Crowning Of The Year.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 1, 2022

A Psalm Song for harvest-time.

THE CROWNING OF THE YEAR. Psalm 65:1-13. 1. God in the Place of Sacrifice (Psalm 65:1-4). PSALM 65:1. “Praise waits for thee, O God.” Praise is not entertainment, but the grateful response of a thankful people to our gracious God. In some church gatherings you can just feel it: an awesome, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Weeds.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 11, 2024

There is no separating out until the harvest.

THE PARABLE OF THE WEEDS. Matthew 13:24-30. The interpretation of the parable of the wheat and the tares (MATTHEW 13:24-30) should not be a matter of contention, as Jesus Himself gives the interpretation in Matthew 13:36-43. MATTHEW 13:24. “The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ruth 2: God Provides Generous Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Ruth has 3 strikes against her: a widow, a foreigner, and fatherless. God provides by the law of gleaning, and the righteousness of Boaz.

Ruth 2: God Provides GENEROUS JUSTICE ***My father told me about his great-grandfather, a farmer who emigrated to America, along with many from his church in the Netherlands. Unfortunately, the man’s wife died, leaving him with three young children. He hired a teenage girl to watch the children, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Psalm 146:5-9, Deuteronomy 10:17-18, Leviticus 19:9-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christmas Bread

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

The relevance of Bethlehem, with thoughts gleaned from other sources. Good for a Christmas communion service.

Matthew 2:1-12 – Christmas Bread A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is full." The Jewish lady said, "But your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Barrenness Of Unfaithfulness

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Mar 2, 2016

This sermon examines Numbers 5 and the application that can be gleaned from the test of an unfaithful spouse.

Numbers 5:11-31 The Jealousy of a Lover vs. 11-15 The situation here involves how does a husband deal with the issue when he thinks his wife has cheated on him? Now this passage only gives instructions for the man, not the woman. If you will notice it also grants the man the ability to have the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 5:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Elementary??? Well, Mostly !!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2015

Gleaning some obvious and some "not-so-obvious" lessons from the First Christmas!!!

IT’S ELEMENTARY??? WELL, MOSTLY !!! Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson went on a camping trip. After sharing a good meal and a bottle of Petrie wine, they retire to their tent for the night. At about 3 AM, Holmes nudges Watson and asks, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-9

Denomination: *other

It Takes More! Hunting Sermon ( A Call To Prayer)

Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004

God Gave me this one while I was hunting deer. At the end of the day, the sun was going down and still I had not harvested an animal? It takes more than you think to have a successfull harvest! hunting (physical harvest VS the church (Spiritual harvest)

Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Mt 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Mt 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Concentrated More On Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 (Pressing on for the upward call of God in Christ Jesus)

Why Jesus Concentrated More on Harvest Than Maintenance Ministries - Matt 9:36-38 Illustration:The noted English architect Sir Christopher Wren was supervising the construction of a magnificent cathedral in London. A journalist thought it would be interesting to interview some of the workers, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Corinthians 9:10 - God, Seed And Harvest Time

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2011

2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.

2 Corinthians 9:10 - TITLE: GOD, Seed And Harvest Time 2 Corinthians 9:10 Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. Parallel Verse: Isaiah 55:10-11 10 As the rain and the snow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal