Sermons on Seedtime And Harvest:

Are You A Sower Of Discord

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 28, 2020

God has called us to unity, but too many thinking they are sowing in His fields are actually tearing up the field causing malnutrition in the Body because there is no fruitful harvest only wasted seed.

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19, Romans 15:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanksgiving Meal—in The Springtime! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 22, 2022

Barley harvest--springtime--may not be the time when people think about Thanksgiving Day meals. During Elisha's day, a pair of miracles made a small meal into a real feast!

(Full disclosure: Sermon Central has accepted two of my different illustrations based on this text. This message is not merely a combination of those illustrations.) Introduction: What do you think of when you’re pondering a Thanksgiving Day meal? For many years, it’s a more or less American ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-44, Ruth 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Results Of Revival

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

We should not forget that we are called to be God’s servants and instruments in His hands. We are called to sow the seed and water it, only God can give the produce and bring the harvest.

Opening illustration: Play PRAYER video. Introduction: Often to make further decisions and the move forward, we tend to retrospect on the results of our past endeavors. For the things we do as a team to pursue the call of God, many a times we cannot weigh and determine the results the way the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Jan 7, 2003

Through this sermon we will define what the rich fool did with the harvest God filled his barns with. We will also uncover three steps you can take to get rid of greed.

Text: Luke 12:13-21 The Misfortune Of The Rich Fool A. People invest their money in… a. The Stock Market b. Stocks and Bonds c. Retirement Funds B. There is no greater place to invest your money than the Kingdom of God C. We must beware of becoming greedy with what God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Endure Hardship

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jul 10, 2014

The apostle Paul charges Timothy to endure hardship like a 1) Good Soldier 2) Striving Athlete & 3) Hard-working Farmer. And at the end of it all there will be a crown and a harvest if we do not give up.

How to Endure Hardship 2 Timothy 2:3-6 Introduction: Ill. The story is told of a king in Africa who had a close friend with whom he grew up. The friend had a habit of looking at every situation that ever occurred in his life (positive or negative) and remarking, "This is good!" One day the king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Pray For You? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jan 13, 2014

This is part two of my 2014 New Year's Message for Christ Church Billericay. I look at mission and pray and whilst doing say consider the harvest field, hostility, hospitality, healing and heaven's kingdom!

Last week was part one of my New Year’s message and today is part two. Last week I summarised the final words of Jesus to the disciples as this: “Go, make disciples, baptise them; teach them to obey.” I also quoted David Watson from thirty years ago and related it to our locality ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Firstfruits

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

Firstfruits are the first and best portion that is set aside and given to the Lord as a sign that the remaining harvest, yet to come, is holy and blessed of the Lord. Firstfruits are a sacrificial faith offering of the first and best fruit of any increas

Introduction: God established a principle in His Word for blessing and increase for his people and that was the giving of ‘firstfruits’. Today we often do not understand this principle and hence fail to get the full increase that God has promised. Firstfruits are the first and best portion that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Motivating The Complacent Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

When a ministry grows, there will be those who will hear of the great harvest taking place; but when they see the work that it entails, they will wait for someone else to do the job, hoping to benefit from the hard work of others.

When we communicate a compelling vision for our church and community, we will start seeing people join our fellowship. They will hear of the blessings of the Promised Land and want to become a part of it; however, not everyone will partake of the rewards. It won’t just happen automatically ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

You Gotta Have Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023

In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lay Up For Yourself Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 13, 2001

Give stragetically and tactically so that your gifts will be multiplied by the many ministries of Christ’s church around the world in fields that are ripe for the harvest. How to Lay Up for Yourself Treasures in Heaven Matt 6:19

How to Lay Up Treasures for Yourself in Heaven - Matt 6:19,20 Illustration: Ritual Requirements Mary and Joseph Fulfilled at the Temple. First, there was circumcision, which is the mark of the covenant God made with Abraham. It is then that a male child receives his name and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scattering The Seed Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 13, 2008

Farming in the days of Jesus wasn’t like today. But the church that Jesus began, and the way Jesus set it up haven’t changed over the ages.

OPEN: A man walked into a flower shop and asked for some potted red geraniums. "I’m sorry," said the clerk in flower shop, "we are completely sold out of all of our potted geraniums. But I’d be more than happy to give you a deal on something else. Could you use African violets instead?" Replied the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying For Lost Friends Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025

God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44, Matthew 13:19, Matthew 9:36, Acts 9:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Symbolism Of Numbers In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

GIVES IN FULL DETAIL THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS GENERALLY AND ESPECIALLY IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION

THE SYMBOLISM OF NUMBERS IN THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION Note: For a study of the symbolic meaning of numbers see W. A. Criswell, Expository Sermons on Revelation, Volume 1, pp. 56-84. Study the following materials which give Biblical illustrations of what seem to be symbolic uses of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Shall Reap, If We Faint Not

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on May 22, 2003

How often do people quit just before receiving the answer to a request? How many times have we stopped working for the Lord only to find out that someone else reaped the harvest after us?

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism We Shall Reap If We Faint Not By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Text: Galatians 6:7; "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Fire

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007

It is clear from our Jewish roots and the early church that Pentecost is about a new spiritual experience. It is about a promise and it is about how we are changed when we receive this promise of the Holy Spirit. It is also about a harvest.

The Divine Fire We look back today at the first evidence of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in the early days of the Christian Church. This movement by the Holy Spirit is a promise fulfilled by Jesus and a promise fulfilled by prophecy as St. Peter tells us from Joel Chapter 2 . Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed