Sermons on Sowing Reaping:

How To Grow A Church

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. If we are to be obedient to our commission from Christ we must grow. Let’s look at what it takes to grow a church.

toHow to Grow a Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: God wants His church to be fruitful. He wants and expects growth, both spiritual growth and numerical growth. But the sad reality is that that according to one survey 81% of America’s churches reported stagnant or declining membership. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. We have seen how the beast and the false prophet have established Satan’s apparent rule on earth.

1. We have seen how the beast and the false prophet have established Satan’s apparent rule on earth. But then we saw that all this time the Lamb has been standing on Zion. In fact He is the one who is ruling. 2. Today we see that Christ is actually going to take complete rule. For He comes to us ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Revelation Of Palm Sunday

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 13, 2014

One thing is certain: nothing can escape the eyes of our Lord. We will either be harvested by the Lord of all creation (Jesus), or, by the lord of this Earth (Satan). The choice of who you will be reaped by is yours completely!

The Revelation of Palm Sunday Revelation, Part 22, Revelation 14:6-16 Introduction - Last time we saw Jesus offering the 144,000 to God as the first-fruit - Would you be willing to be honored and be offered as a first-fruit? -- Imagine for a moment, that Jesus is so proud of your life ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wicked Wicked. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jul 3, 2014

We live in a very wicked world which will soon be united under the Wicked One, who will foolishly oppose God and thus meet his doom, along with all who follow him.

Intro: 1.The word “wicked” is used 5 times in Psalm 10, it means “Morally wrong, bad, wicked, guilty, oppressor, apostate. It is an objective fact rather than a subjective phenomenon, point to the attitudes and intentions of people. Raw-shaw connotes turbulence, restlessness, what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Serial Seed Sowers Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

First in a series of messages that examine Jesus' parables from the perspective of a minor or unsympathetic character.

Several years ago I came across a book by J. Ellsworth Kalas titled Parables from the Back Side. The author’s introduction to the book begins with these words: Familiarity doesn’t always breed contempt, as the saying puts it, but it often breeds something potentially worse, the glazed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"He Has Ears, Let Him Hear"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 8 (A) - Everyone who has ears are to hear the living and active word of God. We hear God's word not in neglect but for respect.

“HE WHO HAS EARS, LET HIM HEAR” (Outline) July 18, 2010 - Pentecost 8 - MATTHEW 13:1-9; 18-23 INTRO: Listening to God’s word is absolutely vital to and for our Christian faith. The trouble today is that we are no trained to listen very well. If we do not pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Let's Throw Some Seeds!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 7, 2018

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Theme: Organic Christianity - Scattering Seeds of Growth I. There are some things that are under our Control II. There are some things that are totally under God's Control "Wisdom i

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Scripture: Mark 4:26-34 (cf. 26 - 29) Title: Let's Throw Some Seeds! Theme: Organic Christianity - Scattering Seeds of Growth I. There are some things that are under our Control II. There are some things that are totally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:26-34

Denomination: Nazarene

Harvest Time

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 14, 2022

The encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well creates somewhat of an awkward moment for the disciples which Jesus uses as a teaching moment to show the urgency of evangelism

Woman at the Well p3 (Jn. 4:27-45) Help Wanted: Harvest Time Oct 16, 2022 REVIEW -Worship in Spirit and Truth BIG IDEA: A Sense of Urgency. Harvest has begun. Work while you can. READ John 4:27-45 ICEBREAKERS -Do you have any awkward moments you can share? v.27 Awkward Moments Going for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Jesus The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2014

Looking at the Lamb of God ... Jesus

Text: “Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Scripture Reading: John 1:29 – 42 Introduction The gospel of John differs from the Synoptics in several ways. It was written later, about AD 85, and is more of an interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Sowers, Seeds And Soils

Contributed by C Vincent on Jul 6, 2009

The time to sow seeds, and various soil types of evangelism.

Sowers, Seeds and Soils Luke 8:5-15 A sower went out We are expected to go out We are expected to sow We cannot go out without seed Seeds have no life until they are sown Germination Need water, light and soil (can grow without soil) The seed is the word of God Mixed with the light of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seed Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020

What is the seed that the sower is sowing? Why is it so important?

1. The seed is the focus of the parable. a. The seed gives the sower his purpose. b. The seed is what brings new life. c. The seed is what has the potential to make life productive. d. The seed is man’s connection to the Kingdom of God. 2. The seed is God’s Word. Matt. 13:18-23, Luke 8:11. 3. Only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Come Into The Harvest

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 19, 2001

Every believer is called to reap the harvest by using spiritual gifts God has given.

What a privilege and honor to be called and used by God to do His will. Our calling is not to put our focus on this earth, nor is it to make the world a better place. Our calling is to follow Jesus Christ on a pilgrimage to heaven. In doing so, we will also fulfill God’s purpose for our life along ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-36, Luke 9:37-44

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom's Harvest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 27, 2009

This message on giving encourages believers to share, reap, and share some more because of our freedom in Christ.

Freedom’s Harvest (Galatians 6:6-10) On the wall of President Lyndon Johnson’s White House office hung a framed letter written by General Sam Houston to Johnson’s great-grandfather, Baines, more than 100 years earlier. Baines had led Sam Houston to Christ. Houston was a changed man, no longer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Should I Live Like A Christian?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 28, 2006

Living the real christian life is tough and thus requires the proper motivation to stay true: the cost, consequences, and character of salvation.

WHY I SHOULD LIVE AS A CHRISTIAN Introduction: Tonight I want to focus on one question. I used to think it was simple, until could never find an answer. I eventually decided that when I became a wise and all knowing senior pastor, I would discover the answer. Now that I’m a senior ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Time

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 29, 2001

Whatsoever one sews that shall he also Reap. Period...

HARVEST TIME Galatians 6:7 (7) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Good and or Bad things just don’t come to us. It’s usually because of something we did or didn’t do. Once saved not always safe…. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist