ARE YOU WORKING IN THE FIELD
TEXT: 1 COR. 3:5-7
Warren Wiersbe writes, “Paul was fond of agricultural images and often used them in his letters. “Ye are God’s husbandry” simply means, “You are God’s cultivated field, God’s garden.” In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus compared the human heart to soil and the Word of God to seed (Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23). Paul took this individual image and made it collective: the local church is a field that ought to bear fruit. (more…)
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Are You Working in the Field?
Come on In, the Door is Open!
TEXT:1 CORINTHIANS 16:9-22
INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a door slammed in your face? Have you ever gone to see someone who didn’t want to see you or welcome you? Most of us have had that experience. We have all had doors opened to us, too. Those are happier, inviting, welcoming, and pleasant doors. Paul spoke of an open door in our text today. He was speaking of the door of opportunity; the door of evangelism; the door of missions. Paul knew that the door was open no matter who opposed Him! So today God has given His church an open door! Doors are open abroad and here at home! (more…)
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