Sermons on Joyful Harvest:

Jesus Speaks Plainly About His Father

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Easter 6 - Jesus speaks plainly to his disciples about his heavenly Father. Our heavenly Father answers us joyfully. Our heavenly Father provides for us lovingly.

JESUS SPEAKS PLAINLY ABOUT HIS FATHER (Outline) May 29, 2011 - Easter 6 - JOHN 16:23b-30 INTRO: The time of Jesus’ crucifixion is coming closer and closer. Jesus is teaching his disciples as much as they can bear before the time of his death and resurrection. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-30

Denomination: Lutheran

An Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 26, 2020

When we look at how God instructed the Israelites to celebrate TWO harvest festivals we find there is a lot we can apply to how we thank God for his goodness to us. There are some surprises!

Today we’re celebrating Harvest Festival. This year, coronavirus restrictions have resulted in a rather muted celebration. We aren’t meeting at church and we don’t have the usual piles of food to give to the food bank, or a beautiful harvest loaf. I’m going to take a look at some passages and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:9-13, Exodus 23:16, Deuteronomy 16:13, Deuteronomy 16:16

Denomination: Baptist

When The Harvest Isn't Just About Food Series

Contributed by Dave Williams on Nov 9, 2000

The most solid picture of evangelism is still the agricultural picture of planting, waiting and harvest. In this sermon, you will see a fuller development of the harvest.

I have to finally confess that I am not, nor have I ever been a farm boy. Yes, I grew up in Kansas, in a small town the size of Livingston, surrounded by hundreds of acres of wheat fields, but I never lived or worked on a farm. My dad spent his early childhood on a farm in Missouri, but his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-37, Revelation 14:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Part And God's Part In Seeing A Spiritual Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 21, 2008

Do our modern evangelistic techniques match up to God’s plan?

- I don’t recall ever hearing a sermon on this passage, which is ironic because when you dig into it, it’s a pretty important one. Harvest Job Assignments: Our job is to sow seeds and bring in the harvest; God’s job is the growth. - Mark 4:26-29. A. We sow seed. - Going back to the four soils ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

An Overlooked Key First Step Toward Spiritual Harvest

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 6, 2014

A look at the evangelism prayer that Jesus told us to pray (but we don't) as well as five of the reasons we need this prayer.

THE SIMPLE, OBVIOUS, PATHETIC, MYSTIFYING TRUTH: We do not pray this prayer. - Matthew 9:38. - I do not have an explanation for this. - It’s not hard to do. It’s not hard to understand. It’s not controversial. Yet it’s rare that any of us pray this prayer at all. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

Enlarge Your Harvest (7 Laws Of Sowing And Reaping)

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Biblical principles of giving

Enlarge Your Harvest (7 Laws of Sowing and Reaping) When I was in high school, my parents were divorced and I lived with my mom near Chicago, but my dad had a farm in Antigo Wisconsin, So during the summers a couple times I went up there and worked on his farm. Sometimes it was fun when I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2022, It's My Year Of Harvests!

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Jan 1, 2022

Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year

2022, It's my year of Harvests! Prayer and Fasting to open up the New Year Sun Jan 2, 2022 Prayer focus: Gratitude Today, we are going to take a pen literally, look back with deep thinking and count our blessings in the outgone year, name those blessings one by one, and praise God for his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5, Exodus 33:13-14, Numbers 13:30, Matthew 8:17, Proverbs 16:3, 2 Samuel 24:14, Psalm 60:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Action: Isaac's Hundredfold Harvest Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 31, 2024

This sermon delves into the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 exploring the profound insights into how we can exercise faith, obedience, and trust in God, even when our circumstances seem dire.

Introduction: In times of difficulty and uncertainty, it is easy to lose hope and retreat from action. But the story of Isaac in Genesis 26 teaches us a powerful lesson about faith in the face of adversity. Isaac’s decision to plant during a drought—when the conditions were unfavorable—resulted ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Tares, The Wheat & The Harvest."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Mar 24, 2023

This message discusses the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares, found in Matthew 13:24. It focuses on the coexistence of good and evil in the world. This message holds a deep spiritual meaning and provides insights into the nature of God’s kingdom, human behavior, and changing times.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 13:24-25) (24) "Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is likened unto a man which sowed good seed in his field:" (25) "But while men slept, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-25, Matthew 13:26-28, Matthew 13:29-30, Matthew 13:36-38, Matthew 13:39-40, Matthew 13:41-43, Romans 8:35-37, Romans 8:28, Romans 5:17-21, John 12:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Shifts - How Can We Multiply The Harvest? Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

"Power Shifts" is a sermon series that explores the reasons behind the church's failure to fulfill the Great Commission, and offers strategies for personal transformation to help multiply the global Christian harvest.

Mission work is at the heart of God. God wants every people group and person to hear about a heavenly Father who loves them and sent His son to die for them. The church is God’s agent to accomplish this goal. The only way this can happen is for the church and individuals to obey the Great ...read more

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

Topics: Mission Work, Great Commission, Power Shifts

Sermon Series: Power Shifts

Shavuot: The Feast Of Weeks (Pentecost)

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 1, 2024

Pentecost foreshadows that during the church age, a new phase in God’s program has emerged: Jewish and Gentile believers are united in one body through the Holy Spirit -- and God uses them to labor in His harvest field.

Shavuot: The Feast of Weeks (Pentecost) (Leviticus 23:15-23) 1. A Christian man and a Jewish man were debating which faith was best. The Jewish man argued, “We gave you the 10 Commandments.” The Christian responded, “Yes, but you can’t say we’ve kept them!” Many Christians are surprised to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:15-23, Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gonna Get Me One

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Jan 20, 2026

Jesus, in His tremendous love & compassion for souls was willing to go thru whatever He had to so that one soul could be rescued.

Matthew 9:35-38 NLT https://youtu.be/yzKighUf4UY?si=m48Ez_ib2n_R1Tqb From that one short scene I began hearing the heart of Jesus as He was making this journey personal & individual. This scene gives us just a glimpse into the price that was paid to reach people who are lost. People who are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persisting In Mission Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 5, 2025

“The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few; therefore, pray the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into His harvest.”. (Luke 10:2)

A basic pattern of life is learning and putting it into practice what has been learnt. A baby listens and observes what is happening around him or her and soon begins to talk and walk. Every person follows the same pattern in life. He or she learns by listening, reading, studying and observing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Luke 10:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Dec 29, 2001

How christians can be joyful.

Rejoice in the Lord! Sometimes, you make the most amazing discoveries when you are preaching. When I received the preaching plan for this quarter and discovered which passage I was to preach on, I was reminded once again, about how God listens and remembers all that goes in this place. The last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Near

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

The Lord Is Near. Be joyful. Be peaceful.

As I was talking to my five-year old nephew this past week I wondered out loud how many more days it was until Christmas. Without hesitation Sheldon said: “Fourteen.” Hmm, you don’t suppose he’s excited for Christmas do you? This is the interesting thing about Christmas, as it draws closer it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran