The Lord of the Harvest
In this week’s sermon from Matthew 9, Pastor Rick explored how Jesus’s ministry both unites and divides people, examining the contrasting reactions to Christ’s miraculous healing of a demon-possessed man. While the crowds marveled at what they witnessed, the Pharisees accused Jesus of casting out demons through demonic power. Pastor Rick emphasized that Jesus was always motivated by compassion for people’s needs, seeing them “like sheep without a shepherd.” The message concluded with Jesus’s call for laborers in the harvest field, highlighting the abundant opportunities to reach people in our growing community. Pastor Rick challenged the congregation to pray for God to raise up workers and to consider how they can personally get involved in ministry, particularly through the upcoming Ministry Fair on September 7th.
Listen to or watch the full sermon and be encouraged by this powerful message about joining Jesus in His harvest work.