Seed and Sickle Ministries

10/21/2026

🌾 THE STONY GROUND: NO ROOT

The Seed and the Soil — Part 3

Luke 8:13 (KJV)

“They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away.”

Not everything that begins with excitement ends with genuine faith.

In the parable of the sower, Jesus describes seed falling upon rocky ground. It begins to grow, but without sufficient moisture and deep roots, it soon withers away.

Jesus explains that some people hear God's Word and receive it with joy. They may be excited about Christianity, attend church, or even make a profession of faith. But when trials and difficulties come, they fall away.

The problem is not that they lost their salvation, but that their faith had no root.

There is a difference between being emotionally moved by the Gospel and genuinely trusting Jesus Christ as your Saviour.

John 3:3 (KJV)

“Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”

Salvation is not simply an emotional experience, a religious decision, or a temporary commitment. It is being born again through faith in Jesus Christ, who died for our sins, was buried, and rose again.

Ephesians 2:8 (KJV)

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:”

A genuine believer may struggle, stumble, or face seasons of spiritual weakness, but salvation rests upon Jesus Christ, not our ability to remain faithful.

🌾 Have you truly placed your faith in Jesus Christ, or have you only experienced the excitement of hearing about Him?

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10/19/2026

🌾 THE WAYSIDE: THE HARDENED HEART

The Seed and the Soil — Part 2

Luke 8:12 (KJV)
“Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved.”

Have you ever heard the Word of God, but allowed it to pass by without giving it another thought?

In the parable of the sower, Jesus describes seed falling along the wayside. This was ground hardened by constant travel, where the seed remained exposed and was taken away before it could grow.

Jesus explains that this represents people who hear God's Word, but do not believe it. The devil seeks to take away the truth they have heard, lest they should believe and be saved.

The danger is not that God's Word lacks power, but that a person can hear the truth of salvation and still walk away without Christ.

Romans 10:9 (KJV)
“That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.”

Salvation is not found in merely hearing a sermon, attending church, or knowing about Jesus Christ. Salvation comes through genuine faith in Him.

Perhaps you have heard the Gospel many times. You know that Jesus Christ died for your sins and rose again, but have you personally believed on Him for salvation?

🌾 The Word of God has reached your ears, but has it reached your heart?

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Bringing the Gospel where its light has grown dim.

10/16/2026

🌾 THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD

The Seed and the Soil — Part 1

Luke 8:11 (KJV)
“Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God.”

Every seed has the potential to grow, but first it must be sown.

In the parable of the sower, Jesus Christ teaches us something important about the Word of God and how people respond when they hear it.

The seed is the same, but the ground upon which it falls is different.

Today, the Word of God continues to be proclaimed. Some hear it and reject it. Others receive it gladly, but not all truly believe unto salvation.

Romans 10:17 (KJV)
“So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”

The Bible tells us that we are sinners in need of salvation. Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day (1 Corinthians 15:1–4). Through Him, forgiveness and eternal life are offered freely to all who believe.

Ephesians 2:8–9 (KJV)
“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.”

The question is not whether God's Word has the power to save, but whether you will believe the Gospel it declares.

🌾 The seed is the Word of God. How will you receive it?



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Bringing the Gospel where its light has grown dim.

10/14/2026

🌾 GO YE INTO ALL THE WORLD! 🌾

Mark 16:15 (KJV)

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”

Jesus didn't suggest that we share the Gospel. He commanded it!

The Great Commission isn't reserved for pastors, missionaries, or evangelists. Every born-again believer has a part in making Christ known.

You may never travel across the world, but there are lost souls right outside your door.

Your neighbour. Your coworker. Your friend. Even your own family.

You don't have to cross an ocean to reach the lost. Sometimes you only have to cross the street!

The Gospel is the good news that Jesus Christ died for our sins, was buried, and rose again the third day.

And that message is too important to keep to ourselves!

🌾 The question isn't whether the world needs the Gospel. The question is whether we're willing to share it!

Who will you tell about Jesus Christ today?

🌾 Seed & Sickle Ministries
Bringing the Gospel where its light has grown dim.

10/10/2026

🌾 WHO ARE THE LABOURERS? 🌾

Matthew 9:37–38 (KJV)

“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”

The harvest is plentiful, but where are the labourers?

Sharing the Gospel is not just the responsibility of pastors, missionaries, or evangelists. Every born-again believer is called to be a witness for Jesus Christ.

Some plant, others water, but God gives the increase!

All around us are souls who need to hear the Gospel. In our communities, workplaces, neighbourhoods, and even our own families.

The harvest is not lacking. The labourers are!

Jesus commanded us to pray for labourers. But are we willing to be the answer to that prayer?

🌾 Don't just pray for someone to go. Be willing to go yourself!

Will you be a labourer for Christ?

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Bringing the Gospel where its light has grown dim.

10/06/2026

🌾 𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 🌾

We often measure success by numbers.

How many came?
How many listened?
How many responded?

But Jesus spoke about a shepherd who had one hundred sheep—and when one was lost, he went after the one.

“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it?

And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.”

— 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝟭𝟱:𝟰–𝟱 (𝗞𝗝𝗩)

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

One person hearing the Gospel matters.

One conversation about Jesus Christ matters.

One opportunity to open the Word of God with someone matters.

We may never preach to thousands.

We may never fill a building.

We may labour and only see one person stop and listen.

𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

Jesus said:

“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth…”

— 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗲 𝟭𝟱:𝟳 (𝗞𝗝𝗩)

Never become so focused on the crowd that we forget the individual standing in front of us.

🌾 𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼𝗱, 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.

10/04/2026

🌾 𝗗𝗢𝗡’𝗧 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗟𝗗 🌾

Sometimes we sow and see no immediate results.

We share the Gospel.
We pray.
We serve.
We labour.

And sometimes it seems as though nothing is happening.

But God never told us to quit because we couldn't see the harvest.

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

— 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝟲:𝟵 (𝗞𝗝𝗩)

A farmer doesn't dig up the seed every few days to see if it is growing. He plants, tends the field, and patiently waits.

Our responsibility is faithfulness.

Maybe you've shared the Gospel with someone for years. Maybe you've prayed for someone who still hasn't turned to Christ. Maybe you've served faithfully and wondered whether it has made any difference.

𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘆.

We don't always get to see what God is doing beneath the surface.

Keep praying.
Keep serving.
Keep sharing.
Keep sowing.

🌾 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝗱’𝘀. 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗳𝘂𝗹.

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

🌾 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗟𝗬 𝗜𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗢𝗨𝗦 🌾

As the fields around us are being harvested, we are reminded of another harvest—one far more important.

Jesus looked upon the multitudes and saw people who were weary, scattered, and in need of a shepherd.

“Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few;

Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”

— 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝟵:𝟯𝟳–𝟯𝟴 (𝗞𝗝𝗩)

The problem was not that there was no harvest.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗿𝘀.

That need has not disappeared.

There are still communities that need to hear the Gospel.

There are still families that need to hear about Jesus Christ.

There are still individuals who may have never had someone sit down with them and clearly share the Good News.

We cannot save anyone.
We cannot change a heart.
𝗚𝗼𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲.

But we can sow the seed.
We can share the Gospel.
We can pray.
And we can go.

🌾 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀: 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿?

09/29/2026

🌾ARE YOU READY TO GO WHERE GOD HAS CALLED YOU TO GO?