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Are we reaping what we sow? But maybe the question is are we reaping what we didn't sow?

This sermon explores the dual responsibilities of the believer in evangelism, emphasizing that while God guarantees the ultimate harvest, humans are called to the faithful act of sowing. Drawing from Psalm 126, the message outlines six truths: the necessity of going, the emotional weight of groaning for the lost, the active giving of the gospel, the divine guarantee of results, the joy of seeing conversion, and the final gathering of souls. The preacher uses the example of Adoniram Judson to illustrate that faithfulness often precedes visible fruit, encouraging listeners to trust God's promises rather than immediate outcomes. The tone is both convicting and encouraging, urging the congregation to move beyond comfort and actively share the gospel with their neighbors and communities. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a heart that is moved by the lost condition of others, motivated by the certainty that God will bring about salvation in due season.

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.

If we are to invest our material gifts, is it more valuable to invest in things that bring earthly rewards, or in things that bring heavenly rewards? This sermon explores the theological and practical implications of financial stewardship within the church, grounded in the apostle Paul's defense of ministerial support in 2 Corinthians. The central message contrasts temporary earthly rewards with the enduring value of heavenly investments, urging the congregation to view giving not merely as a duty or a means to sustain a budget, but as a joyful profession of faith and trust in God's providence. By examining the biblical principle that those who sow spiritual things reap material support, the text emphasizes that the church's resources are best used to equip believers for the proclamation of the gospel and the care of the community. The tone is pastoral and instructional, encouraging members to align their values with eternal purposes and to actively participate in the church's vision for growth and service. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a unified approach to giving that reflects a deep love for God and a commitment to building a healthy, effective congregation that shines as a beacon of hope.

This sermon examines the biblical principles of church polity and the proper support of pastoral ministry, drawing primarily from 1 Timothy 5 and 1 Corinthians 9. It argues that elders and pastors are called to labor in the Word and doctrine, and that the congregation is responsible for providing for their carnal needs so they may focus on spiritual work. The message contrasts the mindset of a career-driven employee with that of a called servant who is willing to suffer for the sake of the gospel, citing the example of the Apostle Paul. It warns against the carnality of undervaluing spiritual labor and emphasizes the principle of sowing and reaping, urging believers to prioritize the will of God and the legacy of faithfulness over temporal concerns.

"Where are You in Christ's Parable of Sowing the Seed of the Word" Luke 8:1-16 Rev. David Cummings Sunday 6:00PM 10-11-2026 https://gracechurchpca.org.

Jesus is making a change of focus that results from a judicial act of judgment against Israel. They have refused to listen and respond to His calls for and invitations to salvation. Now, He is acting on God's warnings that though they see, they would not see truly, and though they hear, they would not understand. The understanding of the parables is limited to those who believe...at this point, the disciples. The point of this parable revolves around the seed (gospel message) and the hearer's hearts (soil). The sower is not Jesus, in this case. Rather, it is anyone who is sowing (preaching) the gospel message. The quality of the preaching is not at issue here. Rather, it is the condition of the hearts of those who hear. Today's message focuses upon those who initially receive the seed/gospel with joy and whose lives seem to quickly sprout and show signs of growth. But they quickly lose the signs of a maturing faith. Were they emotionally seduced into faith but then awaken to find they don't want to actually put their effort into trusting Christ alone. Or maybe they did it to make someone think they were a believer now. Or, maybe their profession of faith was insincere so that they could tell someone "I tried it and it didn't change anything." Whatever the reason for their initial acceptance, there is no lasting fruit to show that they were truly of the faith. The condition of their heart was unable to accept the gospel and put their trust in Jesus Christ.

This sermon examines the parable of the wheat and the tares to distinguish the popular narrative of an earthly, political kingdom from the spiritual reality revealed by Jesus. It explains that the Son of Man sows good seed among the world's lost sinners, while the devil sows tares, resulting in a mixed community that persists until the end of the age. The text emphasizes that final separation occurs at the harvest, where angels remove all offenses and lawless offenders, casting them into eternal judgment, while the righteous shine in the Father's kingdom. The preacher urges listeners to urgently examine their own hearts to ensure they are true citizens of God's kingdom rather than secret hypocrites, highlighting the necessity of continuous faith and repentance. This message serves as a sobering call to verify one's standing before God, particularly in the context of the Lord's Supper, by relying on God's grace rather than human merit.

BREAK UP THE HARD GROUND. [WHEN REVIVAL REACHES THE HEART] HOSEA 10:12; JOEL 2:12–13; Galatians 6:7-8 KJV God's command through Hosea is direct: "Break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the LORD." Fallow ground is ground capable of producing a harvest but left uncultivated until it becomes hard and unproductive. The same can happen spiritually when pride, bitterness, complacency, hidden sin, or repeated resistance hardens a believer's heart.Hosea contrasts sowing righteousness and reaping mercy with plowing wickedness and reaping iniquity. The message closes with Hebrews 3:15: "To day if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts." The revival prayer is: "Lord, break up the hard ground in me. Let Your plow go deep, and when the ground is ready—send the rain."

This sermon examines the counsel of Eliphaz in Job chapter 4, contrasting his logical, retributive worldview with the biblical truth that the righteous often suffer. The speaker highlights how Eliphaz's advice, while rooted in some biblical principles like sowing and reaping, fails to address the reality of innocent suffering and the mystery of God's sovereignty. By exploring the theological implications of suffering through passages like Colossians 1:24 and Romans 8:28, the message affirms that God uses trials to deepen faith, fulfill the body of Christ, and conform believers to the image of Jesus. The tone is pastoral and instructional, encouraging listeners to move beyond simplistic explanations of pain and instead trust in God's unchanging love and divine purpose. Ultimately, the sermon invites the congregation to view suffering not as a sign of divine abandonment, but as a means by which God works for the good of His people and the glory of His name.

Let the Bible Speak - TV Recording 414. Preacher: Rev John Woods. Bible reading: Genesis 8 : 15 - 22. Subject: God's Promise, Provision and Power in Harvest. Hymns: Sowing in the Morning & Sing to the Lord of Harvest.

This sermon explores the parable of the growing seed in Mark 4, emphasizing that the kingdom of God operates through the sowing of God's Word rather than human effort or immediate visible results. The preacher highlights the distinction between the sower's responsibility to cast the seed and God's sovereign power to cause growth, a process described as mysterious and automatic. Listeners are encouraged to find rest and peace after faithfully sowing the Word in their homes, workplaces, and churches, trusting that the increase belongs to the Lord. The message concludes with a call to patience and perseverance, illustrating through historical examples like Adoniram Judson that the harvest is certain even when growth is slow or invisible.

In the parable of the wheat and the tares, Christ speaks of the world, and the reality that even as God's Kingdom grows, so too does evil in opposition to it. We see the sowing, both by God and the devil; the growing, as good and evil grow together; and the showing at the harvest which is the end of the age.

Jesus is making a change of focus that results from a judicial act of judgment against Israel. They have refused to listen and respond to His calls for and invitations to salvation. Now, He is acting on God's warnings that though they see, they would not see truly, and though they hear, they would not understand. The understanding of the parables is limited to those who believe...at this point, the disciples. The point of this parable revolves around the seed (gospel message) and the hearer's hearts (soil). The sower is not Jesus, in this case. Rather, it is anyone who is sowing (preaching) the gospel message. The quality of the preaching is not at issue here. Rather, it is the condition of the hearts of those who hear.