Sermons on Harvest Season:

Sowing And Harvest Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 31, 2017

The heart must be prepared by the Spirit to receive the Word and yield a spiritual harvest. Jesus discussed the four types of soil and their impact on the Kingdom. One tiny seed sown in the right place has unbelievable potential.

Sowing and Harvest Mark 4: 1-20 Today we come to the first parable of Jesus, recorded in Mark’s gospel. This approach to teaching marks a definite shift in Jesus’ teaching style. We have discussed many accounts of the intense opposition Jesus faced while expounding truth. Along with the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep & Harvesting

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 13, 2017

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church?

Intro What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Purpose Let’s look at some farm lessons that apply directly to the local church. Plan Let’s look at two agricultural metaphors for the church’s work in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Matthew 9:35-36 Shepherdless Sheep In Matthew ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Waiting Harvest

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 24, 2021

Next in sermon series through John

The Waiting Harvest - Read John 4:27-38 Last week we saw Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. He asked for a drink. Spoke with a woman, a woman of the world, when societal norms said He shouldn’t. Because of His encounter, that woman’s life was changed. Because of His encounter, many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

Gathering The Harvest

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

The church needs to have as much anguish for the lost as Christ

I. The church needs to regain its anguish for the lost. (v.31-36) - This is a word you do not really hear much use of in our churches today - Anguish! - What interferes with our anguish 1. Narcissism 2. Lack of prayer-instead of praying over things in the church that bother us we gossip and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Shepherds And Harvests

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 3, 2020

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8.

What do tending sheep and harvesting crops have to do with church? Let’s look at some important farm lessons that apply to our local church in Matthew 9:35-10:8. Then Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Law

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 15, 2020

God rewards us as we participate in his deliverance and establishment of his kingdom

Today, we move to the book of Obadiah. The only one chapter book in the Old Testament. It's a story of a distant cousin rivalry. They were warring cousins much like the hatfields and the McCoys. Their feud begins at the moment His brother, Essau also falls prey to his brother’s swindle for a ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21, Luke 6:38, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harvest At First

Contributed by Bud Rose on Sep 15, 2021

We are living today in the most exciting time in all of history. Why? Because there’s more people alive today than there’ve ever been. And before Jesus comes back (which could be at any moment), the Church has the potential for bringing literally millions of souls into the Kingdom of God.

Harvest @ 1st Introduction: We are living today in the most exciting time in all of history. Why? Because there’s more people alive today than there’ve ever been. And before Jesus comes back (which could be at any moment), the Church has the potential for bringing literally millions of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, 1 Corinthians 2:4, Mark 16:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Harvest Is Plentiful

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 12, 2025

Jesus modeled how we should be sensitive to the needs of others, be moved with compassion, and see people as ready for the harvest. Rather than praying for others to do the job, we should be engaged too.

Allow me to open our message with an illustration. In his book entitled The Kingdom Focused Church, Gene Mims shares the following account: “After Marco Polo returned from the magnificent imperial court of Kublai Khan in 1926, he wrote that the mighty Khan asked him to request that the Pope send ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023

What are you sowing? What will your harvest be, on the Day of the Lord?

One of the things I loved about living in South Jersey, where I served my first church, was the fresh peaches. I love peaches even more than I love sweet corn. So as soon as they started appearing, I started buying. And every time I went into the local farmer’s market (Puglia’s) I would just wander ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12, Matthew 13:24-39, Luke 6:43-44, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Harvest Is Plentiful

Contributed by Gary Holt on Feb 24, 2024

Do we see people as God sees people?

The Harvest Is Plentiful, the Laborers Few Matthew 9:35-8 (introduction is from Roger Thomas sermoncentral.com) Take a look around right now? • What do you see? • We all know that it is possible to hear and not listen. • But did you know that you can all see but not see all. We have each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest Time

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 14, 2022

The encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well creates somewhat of an awkward moment for the disciples which Jesus uses as a teaching moment to show the urgency of evangelism

Woman at the Well p3 (Jn. 4:27-45) Help Wanted: Harvest Time Oct 16, 2022 REVIEW -Worship in Spirit and Truth BIG IDEA: A Sense of Urgency. Harvest has begun. Work while you can. READ John 4:27-45 ICEBREAKERS -Do you have any awkward moments you can share? v.27 Awkward Moments Going for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

The Urgency Of The Harvest SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Encourage people to work the fields for the harvest

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to be gathered here together, in the house of the Lord, on this beautiful day that He has made. As we come together in fellowship, let us take a moment to pause, to breathe, to feel the presence of God amongst us. Before we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Topics: Taking Advantage Of Opportunities

The Urgency Of The Harvest SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

Increase your witness for Jesus, enhance your relationship with Jesus, solidify your relationship with God.

Good morning, family of God. As we gather here today, we find ourselves in the presence of the Almighty, our hearts beating in rhythm with His divine purpose, our spirits yearning for His divine wisdom. We are here to immerse ourselves in His Word, to drink from the fountain of His truth, and to be ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35

Topics: Taking Advantage Of Every Opportunity, Develop A Habit Of Daily Harvesting

Multiply The Harvest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

To reach the unreached with the gospel, we need to shift our attitudes, actions, alignment, abundance, and anointing.

Hey guys, have you ever wondered why we're here on earth? Well, Jesus gave us two big jobs. First, the Great Commandment: Love God with everything you've got and love your neighbor as much as you love yourself. Second, the Great Commission: Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Missionary Work, Power Dynamics, Cultural Sensitivity, Spiritual Leadership

Patient For The Harvest Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 6, 2023

In the story of the weeds, Jesus wants us to focus on how we live our lives, not just what we say we believe. God is patient because He wants everyone to turn away from their wrong ways and come to Him. And because God is patient, we should be patient too.

Hey guys! Today we're going to chat about a cool story Jesus told about a farmer, some good seeds, and some bad seeds. It's all about how God is super patient with us and wants us to live our lives in a way that reflects His love. Let's dive in! It's all about how God is super patient with us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Divine Patience, Human Response, Spiritual Growth, Faith Journey