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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) ~~~~ This sermon was preached at Jireh Chapel Tenterden Harvest Thanksgiving service. ~~~~ *1/ The identity of the Lord of the harvest. 2/ What the Lord of the harvest controls. 3/ The means that the Lord of the harvest uses.* **Sermon summary:** This sermon explores the identity, control, and means of the Lord of the Harvest as presented in Matthew 9:37-38. It emphasizes that God is the sovereign master builder who governs every aspect of the spiritual harvest, from the eternal election of souls to the specific timing of their conversion. The preacher illustrates how God controls the preparation of hearts, the drawing of sinners, and the quickening of faith, ensuring that salvation is entirely His work rather than a human effort. Furthermore, the message highlights that God chooses to use weak means, such as the prayers of His people and the preaching of labourers empowered by the Holy Spirit, to accomplish His purposes. The sermon concludes with an encouragement to trust in God's perfect timing and authority, recognizing that He is actively gathering His people from all nations for His glory.

This lesson examines the historical reliability of the New Testament by presenting statistical and geographical evidence that distinguishes the canonical Gospels from later Gnostic texts & proves it contains high quality eyewitness accounts. It highlights how the Gospels accurately reflect first-century Palestinian naming conventions and disambiguation of common names, geographical details, and cultural contexts in ways that would be impossible to fabricate without direct eyewitness knowledge. The speaker argues that specific interlocking details, such as the location of and details given about the feeding of the five thousand serve as undesigned consequences that confirm the authenticity of the accounts. By contrasting the precise, organic consistency of the biblical narratives with the vague and inconsistent nature of alternative writings, the sermon aims to strengthen confidence in the Scriptures as truthful historical records. The tone is instructional and encouraging, inviting the audience to view these scholarly findings as evidence of divine orchestration and the integrity of the early Christian witness.

This sermon examines the final days of Joseph in Genesis 50, highlighting his blessed lifespan of 110 years and his confident faith in God's covenant promises. The central message emphasizes that God is faithful to His word, having preserved Joseph through suffering and now assuring the Israelites of their future deliverance from Egypt. Joseph's instruction to carry his bones to the Promised Land serves as a tangible testament to this hope, linking the Exodus to the ultimate fulfillment in Christ. The passage also illustrates the reality of the resurrection, where the body is kept safe by God until the final day. Ultimately, the sermon encourages believers to trust in God's sovereignty over their finite pilgrimage, finding comfort in the certainty of His eternal promises.