Sermons on Ripe Harvest:

While We Wait

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018

We are commanded to pray for the Master to send forth harvesters into His harvest fields while we wait for His return. The message is a call for us to fulfil His charge.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Passion

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Feb 27, 2004

This is a response after viewing the movie "The Passion" and it’s call to reap the harvest af those who will be viewing it.

Sharing the Passion 2/26/04 John 4: 27-38 As I thought about what to preach on this morning I found myself all week thinking about the movie most of us went to see Tuesday night. Now I wanted to make sure that it was God giving me the message and not just the everyday talk. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-38

Denomination: *other

What Did Jesus Say About Evangelism? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

This message is designed to stir Christians toward evangelism using the words of Jesus. The message addresses how we should view unbelievers and how we are to respond to the opportunities that are before us.

Luke 10:1-4 11/20/16 Last Sunday I talked about an increased emphasis on evangelism. This morning I want to talk about three instructions Jesus gave His followers concerning the harvest. Let’s begin by turning to John 4:35. Here Jesus says to His disciples, “Do you not say, ‘There are still four ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-4, John 4:35-42, Psalm 14:1, Romans 10:14-15, Matthew 9:35-36, Matthew 28:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Protectiing Creation

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Oct 11, 2007

A Harvest Sermon on the theme of protection our God given environment

Creation is a tremendous mystery. You can begin to understand what a wonderful mystery creation is when you get asked a question like ’Where did God come from?’ Now an obvious answer to that question is ’well, God didn’t come from anywhere, he has always been here.’ Then you read the opening words ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Miracle Of Sharing

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Sep 24, 2007

A short sermon for a Harvest Festival Service broadcast on BBC Radio

Since moving to Rhos on Sea as minister of the Methodist Church two years ago one of the things that Janet and myself keep saying is that we’ll go out on one of the fishing trips that leave from the small harbour where we began our service. The fact that we get sea sick on a mill pond doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Sow Your Seed, Cast Your Net, And Let God Handle The Harvest

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Feb 10, 2007

WE DO NOT DECIDE WERE TO PLANT THE GOSPEL SEED BUT WE ARE CALLED TO SOW IT .

SOW YOUR SEED, CAST YOUR NET, AND LET GOD HANDLE THE HARVEST By Rev. Scott Epperson 2/2/07 (Mat 13:31) Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: (Mat 13:32) Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Due Season"

Contributed by Gregory Tucker on Jan 30, 2003

It time for the saint of God to realize, the blessing of God in now. We no longer should be waiting for our pie in the sky, but have my ham where I am.

"It Due Season" This year the church will move from words to actions, dreams to reality, from promises to possessions. This is the year in that we shall posses Canaan by taking back what the enemy has stolen from us and reaping a harvest that has been planted for years. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8

Denomination: Apostolic

Wanted: Willing Laborers For The Kingdom

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jul 20, 2001

There is much work to be done in the Kingdom, but few workers to do it.

WANTED: WILLING LABORERS FOR THE KINGDOM MATTHEW 9:35-38 As I continue along my journey up the King’s highway, I have witnessed some eye-opening situations in the church today… The Lord has allowed me to observe some troubling signs of the times… I’ve had the opportunity to see what I believe is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, 1 Peter 5:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devotion - The Seed Of Growth Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 15, 2010

Believers get really excited about the passages in Acts where a great number of people came to Christ and the church grew in miraculous leaps and bounds, however, what many beleivers miss in these passages are the previous verses that reveal what the chur

Sermon Brief Date Written: October 13, 2010 Date Preached: October 17, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Reaching Our Community Sermon Title: Devotion – The Seed of Growth! Sermon Text: Acts 2:44-47 [ESV] 42 And they devoted themselves to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Testimony Of A Fool!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The testimony of a fool! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 12 verses Ill: This week I read a little prayer that someone prayed… • “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my house, my home to keep. • I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. • That all the wine I sip is white, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

The Call Of The Ploughman

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 17, 2011

We know in farming & agriculture that long before a harvest is reaped there has been some ploughing of the soil. Any farmer can tell you that the idea of reaping a crop without ploughing the soil is ludicrous! Is it any different with the soil of the hear

Bunbury Sun am 17/07/2011 “The call of the ploughman” Intro: *** Yesterday at the in-laws I did something I had never done b/4 ….. at least not w/ a machine. I ploughed some ground for my father in-law w/ a rotary hoeing machine. At first I found it quite a task to control & ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey, Preacher. Leave Those Weeds Alone. Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 16, 2013

We live in a world where wheat and weeds live together. How we live can convert the weeds to wheat. This sermon looks at a four step program to accomplish this.

Last week we acknowledged the existence of two spiritual kingdoms. There is the kingdom of sin that established itself in rebellion against God’s rule. And there is the Kingdom of Jesus that is crying out for us to rise up against the kingdom of sin. We also acknowledged the fact that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Foursquare

Three Years To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015

To show that GOD placed a time even on our spiritual growth so don't waste time but use time for GOD's Glory.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD place a time on everything? Yes. Look at the creation, it's divided into 6 days of creation. GOD created a time and placed a time on everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Living Bible) 3:1 There is a right time for everything: 3:2 A time to be born; A time to die; A time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Laborer?

Contributed by Daniel Cruz on May 20, 2015

Laboring connects us to our purpose, we are expected to labor in the kingdom

ARE YOU A LABORER? (What every Christian must know) By Pastor Daniel Preached Sunday May 17th 2015 Let me begin today by saying Jesus was a laborer Laboring is not just a means by which we receive wages as a compensation for our labor But laboring is also a powerful connector to purpose. When ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Unique!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 27, 2015

Failures, disappointments, emptiness, hollowness, pain and betrayals are God’s tools for building! Don’t panic! Season of dancing would surely follow!

You are Unique! Psalm 126:5”Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!” Hey friend, God’s plan is unique in each one’s life! Others stay away when the Master is at work ! Don’t try to give your inputs and foil the plan! Job’s friends tried to give ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5

Denomination: Pentecostal