Sermons on The Potters Field:

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

Inspired Giving Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 11, 2021

This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and experts in various fields. Giving is inspired. The Lord inspired the contributors and labourers for his ministry. He prompts and performs through people.

Theme: Inspired Giving Text: Exodus 35: 4-29 Greetings: Dearly beloved in Christ, I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. This passage gives the mandate to give. The Lord inspires the donors, the skilful labours and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:4-29

Denomination: Methodist

Until He Comes, Go!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 22, 2024

As a Christian, you are not only expected to tell lost people of Christ's free gift of salvation, but you are expected to pray, asking him to send forth labourers to work in the fields of lost humanity.

“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

The Scarecrow And The Pelican – Very Apt Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 3, 2022

The message begins with the insanity of idolatry. Idols are no more than scarecrows in a cucumber field. In great distress David resembled a pelican in the wilderness. Applications are drawn from these two objects to Christian living and personal affliction.

THE SCARECROW AND THE PELICAN – VERY APT PART 1 - A SCARECROW IN A CUCUMBER FIELD {{Jeremiah 10:1-5 Hear the word which the LORD speaks to you, O house of Israel. Jer 10:2 Thus says the LORD, “Do not learn the way of the nations, and do not be terrified by the signs of the heavens although the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 10:1-5, Jeremiah 10:6-10, Psalm 102:1-13, Jonah 2:5-7, Psalm 61:1-4, Psalm 77:1-10, Psalm 102:19-28, Psalm 107:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Godliness Over Gain

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 18, 2025

You want a deeper walk with Jesus? That will mean persecution, not prosperity. It may mean sacrifice of health to walk in holiness. Remember, He was rejected and crucified. Apostles often lived in jail or the open field, not mansions.

Matthew 5:11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you,and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Someone forgot to tell ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, Matthew 10:24-25, Romans 8:16-17, 1 Timothy 6:3-9, Philippians 1:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

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

What Am I Looking For?

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 29, 2008

"The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure hidden in a field...The kingdom of heaven is like ... finding one pearl of great value, .... the kingdom of heaven is like a net that was thrown into the sea and caught fish of every kind"

A certain man went to Church one Sunday. He frowned when the organist missed a note during the opening hymn. He gave a mean stare at two teenagers talking to each other when the congregation was at prayer. During the Scripture Readings he kept looking impatiently at his watch. When the collection ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Methodist

What It Takes To Have A Great Harvest

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 19, 2011

God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest?

What It Takes to Have a Bountiful Harvest Matthew 9:35-37 God has commanded us to work in His field, the world, to produce a great harvest of people brought into His kingdom. He said the harvest is plenteous. But what does it take for us to have a bounteous harvest? I. We must envision the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Corn In The Ear Series

Contributed by Rev.v.p Isaac on May 13, 2016

IT WOULD BE WRONG FOR A FARMER TO LEAVE A HARVEST STANDING IN THE FIELD. "IF YOU WANT TO TASTE IT, YOU HAVE TO HARVEST IT." THIS IS THE PRINCIPLE GOD TAUGHT ISRAEL BEFORE HE BROUGHT THEM INTO THE PROMISED LAND.

The above scriptures will form the basis of this wonderful study I am about to undertake with you for the next four months. I have been extensively teaching on the laws of God’s harvest for the last couple of years on a weekly basis at Christ Chapel and I have seen a vast difference in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Charismatic

How Is Your Garden? Series

Contributed by David M Venkat on Oct 8, 2021

I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding (Pro 24:30). How is your garden? How is your Spirit, Soul and Body? Are they producing fruits of righteousness or choked with cares of this world?

A man who lived in Detroit for years and years was forced to travel to a foreign country very urgently. He left Detroit and he could not get back due to various situations (legal issues and the like). He stayed away for a couple of years and he did not give any forwarding address and he did not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:30, Proverbs 24:31, Lamentations 3:40, Proverbs 4:23

Beautifying My Environment Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2022

“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” (Matt. 6:28-29)

Introduction: The theme for today’s flower week sermon is “Beautifying my environment”. The Scriptures begin with the words “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth”. God created a perfect world and placed man in a perfect environment with everything he needed. He was given ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11, Romans 8:21-24, Matthew 6:26-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good New For The Shepherds Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2024

Of course, the first announcement at the time of Jesus birth was made to the shepherds who were out in the fields keeping watch over their sheep at night. This was an interesting choice that God made. It was not to kings and priests. The announcement was given to shepherds.

Alba 12-15-2024 GOOD NEWS FOR THE SHEPHERDS Luke 2:8-20 What is the good news at Christmas? More toys for the kids? More time with each other? More things to do and more travel to take? What is the good news? It is the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Candy Chand tells of her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Zion To Harvest

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 27, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 65 describes how God, in His power and goodness, forgives the iniquities of His people and provides for the earth, moving from a scene of spiritual worship in the temple to a universal symphony of praise in the fields and valleys.

Today, we turn our attention to Psalm 65, a magnificent hymn of thanksgiving that takes us on a journey. It begins in the quiet halls of the temple, in the very presence of God, and then expands to encompass the entire globe. It is a psalm that celebrates God's power and His goodness, moving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The 'a' Team Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 16, 2011

A study of the Gospel of Luke chapter 6 verses 12 to 16

Luke 6: 12 – 16 The ‘A’ Team 12 Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. 13 And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve whom He also named apostles: 14 Simon, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Harvest Festival

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2001

The fields are white unto harvest. Harvest stands in a 4,000 plus year tradition, yet Jesus took it to a higher plane - the call to reap a spiritual harvest. The three keys to this harvest are: The Seed, the Season and the Servants.

Harvest Festival Stiffkey 07-10-01 Hunworth/Bale 14-10-01 Take my words, Father and use them to give us a deeper appreciation of the Harvest in which you have such a great interest. Amen Harvest Festival is a time when we give thanks to God for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:1-17, John 4:27-42

Denomination: Anglican