Sermons on Seed Planting:

Seeds Grow And So Do Christians Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

God moves powerfully and lovingly in our lives to give us faith and to nurture that faith.

Mark 4: 26-29 “Seeds Grow and So Do Christians” INTRODUCTION When does a miracle become invisible? It becomes invisible when it becomes commonplace. This parable talks about the miracle of growing seed. A farmer plants a hard, dead seed in the ground, and a few months later returns and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Potential Of A Seed---- God Has A Plan

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2025

This is a 4 part lesson on the potential of the seed. God hides an oak tree in an acorn.

THE POTENTIAL OF A SEED? THE GIFT OF GOD. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (This is a 4 part lesson) We purchased a difficult 1,000 piece puzzle. For several services we set up a table near the altar. Two or three weeks I gave each person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31, Matthew 17:20, Genesis 1:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Influential Mothers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 13, 2006

Many a Christian mother has been used by the Lord to plant spiritual seeds that the Holy Spirit has used to bring many to Christ.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 1:5 Title: Influential Mothers Theme: Biblical Principles to Capturing the Spiritual Hearts of Children Listen as I read 2 Timothy 1:5, “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sowing And Reaping Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

Paul encourages us to consider our choices as seeds we plant that will one day come back into our lives in the form of a harvest.

Standing in the midst of the congregation reminds me of living in Missouri and driving the roads between various crops. Some cornfields were growing and healthy while others were unkempt and very unproductive. Each one of us here is a living Harvest based upon our decision of the past. Our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

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

Learning How To Plant And Grow Village Churches

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism

Learning How To Plant and Grow Village Churches A Case Study in Village Evangelism Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to describe four ways to plant a church in a village setting. 2. The students will be able to explain how Malam Maudi overcame the forces of evil in village ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus's Simple Plan For Evangelism And Church Planting Series

Contributed by James Smith on Nov 19, 2001

This is a sermon based on my testimony of how the Lord called me to start a church, and our biblical pattern for ministry & evangelism. Practical points are made on how we are called, how God fullfills that calling, and suggestions for church planting.

Introduction: It’s funny how the Lord has us in the palm of His hand. How he knows what we can do, and plans the future for us. Some times this even involves what seems like catastrophe. We were in the middle of a cell group barbecue at our friends the Grants. The children are playing, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Universal Elements Of Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Ten universal elements of church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Universal Elements of Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) After surveying Church Planting Movements around the world, we found at least 10 elements present in every one of them. While it may be possible to have a Church Planting Movement without them, we have yet to see this occur. Any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Common Factors In Church Planting Movements

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Ten common factors in church planting movements by David Garrison

Ten Common Factors for Church Planting Movements (David Garrison) Beyond the 10 universal elements found in every Church Planting Movement, there are at least 10 frequently, though not universally, found characteristics. These are not listed in any particular order of priority or frequency. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obstacles To Church Planting Movements By David Garrison

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 1, 2003

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements

Obstacles to Church Planting Movements by David Garrison Church Planting Movements are acts of God, but it’s amazing how much mankind is capable of interfering with them. As with most of God’s works among us, He allows us to actively cooperate with Him or become obstacles—consciously or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Church Planting Out Of Our Comfort Zone

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

Reasons why a stable older church took on the challenge of launchng a new church a nearby community.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Out of Our Comfort Zones Matthew 14:22-33 Hold that text in the back of your mind. We will come back to it later. Old time evangelist Vance Havner used to tell the story of an old fisherman. Ol’ Clem amazed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Planting Trees You Will Never Sit Under

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2014

To build a church, or to build the Kingdom of God, requires a vision that permits others to carry on the work you have begun.

“David said, ‘Here shall be the house of the LORD God and here the altar of burnt offering for Israel.’ “David commanded to gather together the resident aliens who were in the land of Israel, and he set stonecutters to prepare dressed stones for building the house of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Grow Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2022

This is the 81st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#81] A LETTER OF CONCERN- GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Introduction: We have discussed this before; but it is still an important point- No one chooses where they are born or who their parents are. You are in this town, in your house, and in this Church for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Planting In Your Spiritual Garden?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 25, 2019

WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GARDEN? Here are some suggestions with a small play on words. We should all plant in our spiritual garden. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

WHAT ARE YOU PLANTING IN YOUR SPIRITUAL GARDEN? Here are some suggestions with a small play on words. We should all plant in our spiritual garden. Matthew 7:20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. I. Let us first plant some rows of 'Lettuce'. A. Let us be Faithful. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:20, 2 Peter 3:18

Bloom Where You're Planted Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

It's not always easy to see your environment as part of God's mission... but, one way or another, whether you like it or not, it always is! This series was given to a group of believers in an assisted living facility.

I. Intro: A. Pandemic Panic? 1. In the early days of the COVID pandemic, we watched our ministry opportunities almost immediately and completely evaporate—no assisted living/nursing home concerts, no home concerts, no church concerts, NOTHING 2. Rather than respond in fear (but after a little ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14