Sermons on Plant Seed:

Faithful Patience In Witnessing To Mormons And Jehovah's Witnesses Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Dec 28, 2004

Witnessing is frustrating when we water and plant more than we harvest. We get more glory harvesting a soul or walking down the aisle with a new Christian than in spending months/years planting and watering the seed of faith. We do not witness for our glo

“I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God made it grow.” 1 Corinthians 3:6 (NIV) Witnessing can be frustrating when we find ourselves watering and planting more than we harvest. There is more personal glory in harvesting a soul than in planting a seed. There is more personal glory in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Faith

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 8, 2007

Even with the simple faith of a mustard seed, God can do incredible things through us.

Simple Faith Luke 17:5-6 October 7, 2007 There was a great story in the September 2007 issue of Reader’s Digest. It goes like this: “What’s that?” asked my young patient’s father as I hung a bag of IV fluids over her bed. “Since your daughter isn’t allowed to eat or drink anything right now,” I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Is Good Soil In You?

Contributed by Seowoo Choi on Dec 11, 2006

the word of God is spread to everyone, it is the good soil to be fruitful.

Illustration: Cup with half-filled water cup What do you see on hand? Describe this water cup! How we view the life is just like how we view this water cup. Some might say “It is half-empty.” The others might say, “It is half-filled.” The amount of water stays the same. The material or the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Is Like...

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2005

Signs of the kingdom are found in some moments of life that seem to be the most insignificant.

The Kingdom of God is Like… Matthew 13:31-32 July 24, 2005 Toni and I like to get away for a couple of days every once in a while, just to get reacquainted with each other. It often happens over our anniversary in the middle of July. We like to go to Chicago to do all the tourist stuff: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

Will You Pray With Me? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 26, 2013

This message challenges us to evaluate our prayers. We need to remember the sovereignty of God, the supremacy of Christ and the sanctity of the church.

June 23, 2013 Church Planting Will You Pray with Me? Acts 4:23-31 Opening words: You know the story. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his tomb to pay their final respects. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Methodist

Is God Really In Control? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

It is a question for the ages. Is God really in control. The answer is YES!

August 4, 2013 Church Planting Is God Really in Control? Acts 8:2-8 Opening words: This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy Spirit was unleashed on the world and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:2-8

Denomination: Methodist

Burn The Plow And Roast The Cow

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 5, 2017

Elisha stayed faithful to his obscure assignment, nowhere near where other prophets hung out. But God saw his dedication. 330 miles away, God spoke his name to the greatest O.T. prophet. God hasn't forgotten you. Do your best too!

BURN THE PLOW & ROAST THE COW I KGS. 19:19-21 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A farmer decided he knew as much as any doctor, so he opened a doctor’s office. He charged $500 a visit, but would give you $1,000 if he couldn’t cure you. 2. The town’s regular doctor decided to show him to be a fraud and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

People will respond to Jesus in one of three ways.

July 26, 2015 Church Planting The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Acts 13:42-51 Opening words: I love this story. D.L. Moody once spoke with a woman who didn't like his method of evangelism. He replied, "I don't really like my method either. What is yours?” She answered, “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-51

Denomination: Methodist

They Continued Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Aug 8, 2015

The church must continue to proclaim the good news!

August 2, 2015 Church Planting They Continued Acts 14:1-7 Opening words: Bob Woods tells the story of a couple who took their son, 11, and daughter, 7, to Carlsbad Caverns. As always, when the tour reached the deepest point in the cavern, the guide turned off all the lights to dramatize how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

"Where Do You Stand?”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Every day is a day full of choices.

Intro: Every day is a day full of choices. I. The hour of decision. 2Timothy 3:1 ¶ This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2Ti 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-21

Pathway Ground Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

A look at the Parable of the Sower

I believe that it is the work of the preacher to preach and teach things that will cause us to grow and stretch our belief and faith in God. I hope that in the time that God gives us to work together here in this community that I will be able to do just that. I want to challenge you, teach things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Decides The Season, No Seed Is Wasted

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026

Church, harvest is proof that God never forgets. You may forget where you sowed. People may forget what you sacrificed.

• Psalm 65:9–13, • Hosea 10:12, • Mark 4:26–29 INTRODUCTION Church, harvest is proof that God never forgets. You may forget where you sowed. People may forget what you sacrificed. But God keeps perfect records of every seed. There is a set time when God says, “Enough waiting. Enough struggle. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Key To Understanding The Gospel

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus said that if we understood this parable we would understand all parables.

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL LEARNING AT THE FEET OF JESUS Mark 4:10. “And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.” There is an obvious difference between those who hear Jesus on a shallow or cursory level and those who hear from him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by James Parker on Nov 16, 2007

An illiterated sermon on the Sower & the Seed.

The Parable of "The Sower" Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Seedy Christians

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

The Parable of the Sower - Who are you?

SERMON: Seedy Christians Matt 13: 1-9, 18-23 July 14, 2002 I. Introduction A. People love to define themselves 1. look at magazines a) Teen magazines (1) Survey: Are you boy crazy? (2) Answer these 50 simple questions and you will know whether it is true love or not? b) Other (1) Test your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: United Methodist