Sermons on Sowing Crops:

Having A Heart For Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 19, 2024

This sermon explores our daily choice to follow Christ, the importance of nurturing a receptive heart, and the consequences of neglecting God and His Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this hallowed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come not as strangers, but as members of one body, each one of us a unique, cherished part of the divine tapestry that God has woven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8, John 10:7-10, Proverbs 16:18, Philippians 4:7, Matthew 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Listen To God: The Good Soil - Mark 4:20-25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 16, 2023

Why is Scripture hard and why so many different conclusions about Jesus? Because he hid the truth in hard sayings. Why make it so hard? This passage explains.

Mark 4:14 The sower sows the word. 15 Some people are like seed along the path, where the word is sown. Immediately Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. 16 Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with joy. 17 But since they have no root, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:20-25, Matthew 13:12, Luke 8:16-18

How's Your Heart For God's Gardening Series

Contributed by Kevin Cummins on Jun 12, 2007

Christ talks about 4 different soils, each representing a heart and how receptive it is to God’s Word. How receptive are you to God’s Word?

Here is one for the teachers in the crowd today! It was at the end of the school year, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her pupils. The florists son handed her a gift. She shook it, held it overhead, and said, "I bet I know what it is. Some flowers." "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Sower Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the transient nature of the four types of people described in the Parable of the Sower, emphasizing the transformative power of the gospel and encouraging believers to actively spread the word of God.

Hello Church! Did you know that according to the book, The Millionaire Next Door, most millionaires are neither flashy nor drive expensive cars? They tend to shop at JC Penney and live below their means. Also, not long ago, a study showed that 95% of millionaires are first-generation wealthy, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Topics: Parable Of The Sower, Gospel Response, Kingdom Of Earth

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

The Purpose Of Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 17, 2022

The goal of the Christian life is to be more like Christ. God gave us the most precious gift possible in sending Jesus Christ. If we want to become Christ-like it will involve learning to freely and generously give our financial resources.

Henry Parsons Crowell contracted tuberculosis when a boy and couldn't go to school. His Father and brother died of tuberculosis, and he should have died of it too. He made a contract with God. If he were spared he would use his abilities to amass large sums of money for evangelism. For the next ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting Needs!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 18, 2011

That’s why us Christian are left on this old earth is to make a impacted on people’s lives!

Mark 8:1-9-In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, Jesus called His disciples to Him and said to them, “I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with Me three days and have nothing to eat. And if I send them away hungry to their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Beware: Danger Ahead! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 12, 2012

In his attempt to keep us on the Highway of Wisdom, Solomon warns us of the dangers that lure us to exit, including alcohol abuse, provoking anger, and procrastination.

Beware: Danger Ahead! (Proverbs 20:1-4) 1. An angel appears at a faculty meeting and tells the dean, “In return for your unselfish and exemplary behavior, the Lord will reward you with your choice of infinite wealth, wisdom, or beauty.” “Give me infinite wisdom!” declares the dean, without ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Gifts Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 4, 2009

1) The Proverb 2) The Word 3) The Provision& 4) The Harvest of giving

What do Bill Gates & Mother Teresa have in common? Generosity. Being generous is a godly motive for ministry. In Corinth, False teachers were questioning Paul’s motives for ministry. Evidently they were suggesting that Paul was pocketing contributions earmarked for the poor believers in Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Other

The Rewards Of Giving Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Many people wonder why Paul ever wrote “God loves a cheerful giver.” Is there really such a thing?

The Rewards of Giving 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 David Yarborough tells the story of a church in the deep South where the preaching style was “talk back” as the congregation responded to and encouraged the pastor in their preaching. The pastor was excited about their prospective future and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Methodist

How To Hear From God: The Deaf Heart - Mark 4:1-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 9, 2023

Life and joy come from hearing from God. But to hear his voice, we must listen the right way.

Mark 4:1 Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered around him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. 2 He taught them many things by parables, and in his teaching said: 3 “Listen! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-15, Matthew 13:1-19, Luke 8:4-12

Plutonium At Iconium

Contributed by Kent Simmons on May 22, 2002

The gospel message like the potential of Plutonium represents enormous power for those who will receive it.

Sermon Notes “Plutonium at Iconium” Acts 14:1-7 Kent Simmons Scripture Passage: AC 14:1 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. [2] But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Give The Church A Penny...

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Sep 15, 2008

This stewardship sermon is a play on the children’s book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." Main idea of the sermon is tithing our TIME.

If You Give the Church a Penny… 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Laura Joffe Numeroff is the author of a beloved pre-school classic entitled, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie.” Now, some of us may be quite familiar with the book, but others may not… So, let me begin this morning by reading this classic to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Heavenly Rains : Enjoying The Showers Of Blessing In Our Lives

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 9, 2009

1. RAIN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 2. RAIN OF THE TRUTH 3. RAIN OF THE SPIRIT 4. RAIN OF PROVISION 5. RAIN OF LOVE 6. RAIN OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD 7. RAIN OF ANSWERED PRAYER

HEAVENLY RAINS : ENJOYING THE SHOWERS OF BLESSING IN OUR LIVES ***************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. RAIN OF RIGHTEOUSNESS 2. RAIN OF THE TRUTH 3. RAIN OF THE SPIRIT 4. RAIN OF PROVISION 5. RAIN OF LOVE 6. RAIN OF THE FEAR OF THE LORD 7. RAIN OF ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calculating Character

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 22, 2007

Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted in all things.

Title: Calculating Character Text: Luke 16:1-13 Thesis: Integrity marks the lives of those who may be trusted. Introduction A pastor was walking down the street when he came to a group of about a dozen boys between 10 and 12 years of age. The boys surrounded an old dog. Concerned that the boys ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational