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Sowing Spiritual Seed
Contributed by Nick Scarpa on Nov 28, 2017 (message contributor)
Summary: God calls us to bear fruit that will last. Sowing seed as in a garden will bear either good or bad (rotten) fruit. We must bear good seeds, to reap good fruit.
We should be praying regularly for God to lead us to those who have
“good soil” in their hearts.
Just like a backyard garden needs good soil and fertilizer, etc.
God prepares our hearts so that we are ready for the seed when it is sown!
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (2 Cor 9:6)
Where do we start?
Just like we would in planting a garden, we start in our own backyard!
What do I mean by that?? The Woodlawn community!
Springvale, Madison, Spruce, Jefferson, Calhoun, Jackson, Elm and all the other streets in this neighborhood - there is good soil here! God is preparing hearts.
This area is crying out for God’s love, hope and direction. But they will never find it unless we sow spiritual seed in their lives!
How do we do it?
It must begin with a Vision! The vision of reaching this community for Christ!
Proverbs 29:18 Where there is NO VISION, the people perish!
35 Years Ago Elm Street Church celebrated it’s 50th Anniversary!
This church, although made up of some different members was a church of Vision! A church that was active in evangelism, outreach and caring!
Last night I read through the Bulletin which was handed out back in 1968 at that 50th Anniversary Celebration, and I read these words from Pastor Hatch:
(READ BOOK)
That VISION must be renewed in order for us to continue to grow!
I BELIEVE THAT WITH GOD’S HELP, WE CAN FULFILL THE WORK OF REACHING THIS VINEYARD FOR CHRIST!!
DO YOU BELIEVE? WE MUST NOT DOUBT!!
A bountiful harvest as scripture promises is only possible if we believe!
CATCH A VISION - Look around you. Those seats are going to be filled! Lives are going to be changed! GOD is going to be GLORIFIED!
In Closing
If we want to see our church filled with new believers, we must be ready to do some sowing!
Don’t believe Satan’s lies - We will only reap what we sow
God provides the seed - we must do the sowing!
Pray for Good Soil
Let’s not become weary - The harvest is just around the corner!
Grab ahold of the VISION that GOD has for ELM STREET
Pray
Benediction -
And now may the giver of Spiritual Seed, God our father, provide you with everything you need to produce a bountiful harvest in Christ Jesus, our Lord! Amen
Rev. Nick Scarpa
01/07/2003
Elm Street Baptist Church
Everett, MA