Playlist: Ground, Fertile (topic)
Seedtime and Harvest
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsLike the farmer waiting patiently for the rains, we must wait patiently for the yield of the implanted seed, the fruit God will harvest from us.
Words Versus Images
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSpiritually, relying on images leads to shallowness of thought at best and idolatry at its worst. Virtually everything we know about God comes through words.
Continuing on to Completion
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause of God's grace, those who are called late will reap as much as those who are called early. Whenever we are called, we must continue faithfully.
Still Producing Fruit?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe fertile ground consists of those who receive the word with a noble and good heart. These individuals keep the word. They observe it. They obey it. They follow its teachings. They bear fruit with patience or endurance. Luke uses two Greek words to describe the hearts of these people. They have a kalos or noble heart. This …