Podcasts about good ground

DeVonne Jackson Perez left a decade in television production to become an urban farmer — and she has never looked back. In this conversation, the founder of Good Ground Farm takes us from a childhood spent collecting worms and studying insects, to an illegal fire escape garden in Brooklyn during the pandemic, to a 17-acre farm in Argyle, New York, where she and her family are growing callaloo, heritage peppers, pink eye beans, and other Afro-Caribbean heritage crops that remain largely inaccessible to her community in Brooklyn. DeVonne speaks to the soul of this work — the right to farm and who actually has access to it, what soil teaches us about reciprocity and grace, the food supply chain's deep lack of diversity, and why right now is the most important moment for Black, queer, and Indigenous farmers to get on the land.

When Sha'ul lists the fruit of the Ruach in Galatians 5, we often read it as something new, a gift of the Brit Chadashah laid over an old law. But look closer. Every fruit he names, love, joy, peace, longsuffering, and the rest, is already sung over Israel in the Torah and the Prophets, long before Galatians was written. This teaching traces all nine fruit from their Greek words back through the Septuagint to their Hebrew roots, and finds each one waiting in the Tanakh. Ahavah. Shalom. Emunah. The fruit of the Ruach turns out to be the oldest harvest of all, the very character of Yahweh Himself. We begin where Scripture does, with the fruit of our lips, and we follow the seed from the soil of the heart to the vine. For Yeshua, the Living Torah, bore this fruit without one defiled seed, and He reproduces it in every branch that abides in Him. "Against such things there is no Torah." Come and see why. The fruit was here all along. We explore the spiritual metaphor of "bearing fruit" from a Hebraic perspective, connecting New Testament teachings back to their Old Testament roots. The core message is that individuals are meant to produce good fruit—representing their character, actions, and impact—which stems from a genuine relationship with God rather than a mere pursuit of knowledge. Jones emphasizes that producing fruit is a process requiring time, care, and abiding in Yeshua (the vine), which means living according to Yahweh's Word (Torah). He distinguishes between good fruit reflecting the Father's character and bad fruit stemming from the "works of the flesh," such as division and contentious behavior. The lectures methodically examine various types of fruit, including the "fruit of our lips" (the power of words) and the "fruit of the Spirit." The fruit of the Spirit is presented as one singular fruit with multiple facets—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, meekness, and self-control—all of which are attributes of Yahweh found throughout the Hebrew Scriptures. Jones refutes the idea that walking in the Spirit is contradictory to the Torah, arguing instead that the "carnal mind" is defined by its refusal to submit to God's law. He posits that God gives His Spirit to empower obedience, write the Torah on believers' hearts, and produce righteousness. The overall message is a call to repentance, cultivating a life that yields positive, life-giving fruit, walking as children of light, and living as a set-apart (holy) people through the transformative power of the Spirit. Knowledge Points 1. The Principle of Bearing Fruit Producing Fruit as a Life Purpose: The lecture introduces the concept that people are meant to produce and bear fruit in their lives. This is a process analogous to spiritual growth, where the "seed" of the Word takes time to mature and may require "tending to," such as pruning (correction). The Purpose and Perpetuation of Fruit: The principle of bearing fruit is a consistent scriptural theme. Good fruit is not just for one's own benefit but to give to others. Fruit contains seeds, illustrating the idea of perpetuating good and spreading the "heart of the Father." The Nature of Good Fruit: The type of fruit one bears reflects whether they are pursuing the Father's character. Bearing the Father's fruit means showing His character and personality. Good fruit is desirable, while bad fruit is not. Fruit Grows, Not Manufactured: Fruit is the result of a process; it begins with a seed and requires time to mature. Good seed is the start of good fruit; bad or mixed seed yields defiled or poor fruit. 2. The Source and Purity of Spiritual Fruit The Two Trees: Life vs. Knowledge: Referencing the Garden of Eden, the lecture questions whether our pursuit is of a relationship with the Father (Tree of Life) or merely knowledge about Him (Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil). True pursuit of Him gives birth to knowledge from a relationship. Guarding Seed and Avoiding Mixture: Deuteronomy 22:9 is cited to illustrate the principle of purity: "You shall not sow your vineyard with two kinds of seed; lest all the fruit be defiled." This principle protects the purity of offerings to Yahweh. Firstfruits Given to Yahweh: The first and best of the harvest was given to God. If the firstfruits were pure, the rest of the crop was sanctified. This principle applies to offerings and even income, as God desires integrity (Deuteronomy 23:18, Malachi 1:11). Good Ground, Watering, and Hospitable Hearts: Citing Matthew 13:23, the lecture emphasizes that good ground receives the Word, understands it, and bears fruit. Believers must cultivate hospitable hearts, "water" the seed with the Word, and trust God for the harvest. 3. The Fruit of the Lips: The Power of Words The Power and Consequence of Words: Proverbs 18:20-21 teaches that a person is filled by the "fruit of his mouth" and will experience the consequences of their words, as the tongue holds the power of life and death. Speaking Words of Life: Referencing Hebrews 13:15 and Isaiah 57:19, the lecture encourages speaking words of life, peace, and hope. Words have the potential to bring healing or cause lifelong struggles (Proverbs 12:18-20). Repentance as Words and Offerings: Hosea 14:1-2 frames repentance as "taking words with you" and offering the "bulls of our lips." This connects speech to sacrificial offerings, emphasizing that our words should produce good fruit. Weighing Words and Fulfilling Vows: Ecclesiastes advises letting words be few and considered. Yeshua's teaching to let one's "yes" be yes and "no" be no is presented as a principle of integrity reflecting the Father's heart. 4. Fruit of the Spirit vs. Works of the Flesh A Tree is Known by its Fruit: Luke 6:43-44 is cited: a good tree produces good fruit, and a rotten tree produces rotten fruit. The Works of the Flesh Defined: Galatians 5:19-21 lists deeds such as sexual immorality, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, rivalries, divisions, and heresies. Those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom. Heresy, Division, and Contention: "Heresy" is defined from its Greek root as "to choose yourself"—prioritizing one's own opinion over truth, leading to division. The lecture warns against this contentious behavior (Acts 20:30, Titus 3:10) and highlights that sowing discord is an abomination to Yahweh (Proverbs 6:19). The goal should be reconciliation, not winning arguments. The Fruit of the Spirit: One Fruit, Multiple Expressions: Scripture speaks of the "fruit" (singular) of the Spirit, which is one fruit with multiple facets: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). This reflects the unity of God. 5. Hebraic Roots of the Fruit of the Spirit The Fruit of the Ruach is an Established Concept: The attributes listed in Galatians are not new but are rooted in Hebrew scripture, reflecting Yahweh's character. Love (Ahava): The first mention of "love" in scripture is Yahweh's instruction to Abraham to offer Isaac, foreshadowing the Father's love in John 3:16. Loving God is defined as keeping His commandments (1 John 5:2-3). Joy (Simcha): Distinct from fleeting happiness, joy is a constant state found in the Father's presence (Psalm 16:11), which can exist even in sorrow. Peace (Shalom): More than tranquility, shalom means complete restoration and wholeness, actively destroying chaos. Long-suffering (Erachapaim): This is connected to keeping commandments, which brings "length of days, years of life and peace" (Proverbs 3:1-2). Kindness/Goodness (Tov): Tov signifies things functioning in their created order. Yahweh's goodness is laid up for those who fear Him (Psalm 31:19). Faithfulness (Emunah): The word "Amen" is a declaration of faith, meaning "faithful," and can be an acronym for El Melech Ne'eman ("Elohim is the faithful King"). Meekness (Anav): Meekness is not weakness but strength under control. Yeshua is the prime example. Self-control (Hazak): Related to the Hebrew word for "to be strong," this strength comes from Yahweh and is linked to following His commandments (Deuteronomy 11:8). 6. The Spirit, The Law (Torah), and Righteous Living Torah Defines Sin; Sin is the Enmity: The lecture clarifies that sin, not Torah, is enmity against God. Torah reveals sin. The problem is humanity's failure to follow Torah. Life in the Spirit vs. the Flesh: Romans 8 teaches that the "carnal mind" is hostile to God because it does not submit to His law (Torah). Being "spiritually minded" involves living according to the Torah through the power of the Spirit. The Spirit is given to empower obedience (Ezekiel 36:24–27). Abiding in the Vine to Bear Fruit: John 15:5 is central: "Apart from me, you can do nothing." To bear fruit, one must "abide in the vine" (Yeshua), which means staying in the Word and moving from hearing to doing. Reconciliation through Messiah: The cross dealt with the debt of sin (Colossians 2:13-15), enabling reconciliation. What was abolished was the "enmity" and the record of our sin, not the Torah itself (Ephesians 2:14-16). Walking as Children of Light: Believers are called to walk as "children of light," letting their righteous conduct be visible to others. This involves living as a holy, set-apart people, as commanded in 1 Peter 1:14-16: "Be holy, for I am holy."  

By the time Jesus describes the fourth soil He has already told you everything you need to know about why the other three fail.The wayside person heard but could not grasp — the word arrived in a territory where understanding had not yet been opened, and before it could take root the enemy snatched it. The rocky ground person received with genuine joy but never allowed the word to complete its journey from the ear to the heart's deposit — emotion fired but meditation never crystallised it into conviction. The thorny ground person had real faith, real growth, but competing agreements were running alongside the word and making equal claim on the heart's allegiance — the word was present but it was not governing.Three soils. Three different points of failure. Three different places where the four-stage process broke down before it could complete.And then Jesus says this:But these are the ones sown on good ground — those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.

The Folly's End Podcast 2026 - The Life Of Jesus - 06 - The Parable Of The Sower - The Solutions to the Good GroundIn this episode, Gareth and Jessi continue exploring the meaning of “the good ground” which represents a receptive heart that hears, understands, and applies God's Word, producing visible spiritual fruit. They discuss the importance of abiding in scripture, challenge beliefs and personal shortcomings resulting in spiritual growth that occurs when we consistently read the scripture and let it shape our lives.References: Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:20, Luke 8:15, John 8:31–32, Psalm 91, Matthew 7:3–5, James 1:23–24, Luke 8:15, 1 John 4:17, Romans 8:29, Galatians 6:9, Galatians 6:7, Galatians 5:22–23, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 10:4–5, Mark 4:20

Mark stresses the importance of remaining teachable, humble, and open to God's will for spiritual growth. He warns against the subtle distractions of modern life that can choke spiritual development, urging a return to focus on divine priorities.

Text: Mark 4.1-9 Speaker: Lance Williams Date: May 3, 2026

We share a personal story that leads into a bigger truth: mission starts with God, and Jesus sends us with his authority to make disciples as we go. We get practical about what it looks like to share the good news in real conversations with people carrying grief, anxiety, and anger. • Why being sent is different than simply going • Matthew 28 and the non-optional call to make disciples • Trading quick spiritual fixes for slow discipleship and obedience • How distraction keeps us from noticing the harvest • Redefining “believe” as trusting a person, not knowing facts • Two simple practices for evangelism: look up and join God's conversation • Bringing Scripture, prayer, and the presence of Jesus into pain • Why a life centred on self feels small and mission restores purpose 

Ironically enough, patience is a virtue that you build up over time. Especially in today's society, it's too easy to get anything you want exactly when you want it. If you look hard enough, the next thing you want or need is available with free two-day shipping. But Pastor Jeff reminds you that the patience that the Lord gives you is built slowly over time. Learning to follow Jesus is a deliberate process that can't be rushed. But the good news is that every day you stick with it, that process becomes easier.

Did you know that you have something in your heart that Satan wants? It's not something that he wants for himself; it's something that he wants to rip out of you and destroy. Pastor Jeff teaches you today that the moment that God's Word took root in your heart, you became the enemy's target. You may face demonic attacks in this life because the enemy's goal is for you to allow the blossoming Word of God to die in your heart. It's something that you need to protect with everything you have.

In this episode, Lauryn talks about how she keeps herself grounded while interpreting and Jonathan give the secret to great interpreting.For more information on getting great church interpreting, buy Jonathan's new book: https://missionbooks.org/products/multilingual-church?_pos=1&_sid=96f301dde&_ss=r Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part four of the "Seed Life" series. Pastor Richard completes the series showing how MIGHTY our SEED is on the Earth. We need to look UPWARD then OUTWARD to become GOOD GROUND for GOD'S SEED to IMPACT OTHERS.

We celebrate a powerful healing testimony and let it rebuild hope for anyone stuck in discouragement or the in-between. We walk through Luke 10 and the Good Samaritan, then take the challenge personally: stop asking who deserves love and start becoming a neighbor. • Giving God the glory instead of chasing credit • A testimony of healing that strengthens faith • The lawyer's question and Jesus' reframe toward becoming a neighbor • Compassion as action instead of distance • The danger of passing by and ignoring the Holy Spirit • Busyness as a spiritual distraction that looks like obedience • James 2 and practical faith that meets real needs • The kingdom advancing when we move toward wounds • Honduras stories that clarify mission and mercy • Matthew 25 as a mirror for how we treat people • Kindness as evangelism and a simple next step through invitations 

We open the Bible to Matthew 6 and 2 Corinthians 9 and let them expose the real fight behind our finances: trust in the Father or trust in fear. We challenge mammon as a rival master, then pray for courage, repentance, and open-handed obedience that makes room for God's provision and purpose. • Abundance as a blessing meant to bless others • Priorities in the kingdom shaping every dollar • Stewardship mindset that refuses self-made pride • Treasure as a heart indicator and a practical audit • Serving God versus serving mammon as a real tension • Sowing and reaping as worship rather than pressure • Planned generosity instead of accidental generosity • Provision posture purpose as the order of kingdom giving • Cheerful giving that offers God our best • Jewish covenant lens in Matthew 6 and the shock of deifying mammon • Roman patronage culture and the temptation to give for credit • Kingdom versus mammon as two systems of security • Repentance as the fastest way back to trust • Dismantling stored security and self-protection agreements • Faith that works and refuses laziness 

We share stories from India that turn into a lesson on honor, legacy, and why we are never the first ones in the field. We open Matthew 9 and 10 to show how Jesus responds to desperate faith, why prayer keeps our motives clean, and why every Christ follower is sent to pray for the nations. • Honor as a two-way exchange that blesses the giver • The mango grove lesson about harvesting what others planted • Refusing to take credit for fruit you only picked • Prayer as a spiritual transaction with the Creator • Jairus kneeling in desperation and bold faith • The woman with the issue of blood and faith over labels • Noticing divine interruptions instead of rushing past them • Jesus rejecting spectacle and choosing sacrifice • The danger of doing right deeds for wrong reasons • Matthew 10 and being sent with prayerful dependence • Praying for persecuted pastors and the global church • Passion defined as patient endurance 

How do you prepare your heart for God?  This week the Reverend Kahlil Carmichael shows us how to cultivate healthy soil for our hearts. We begin in Mark 4 and Ezekiel 36 with the message, “A Receptive Good Ground Heart.”Live Well, your spiritual family, gathers every Sunday at 11 a.m. at 51 Church Street, Robbinsville, Windsor, NJ. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this faith journey with you.Thank you for givingpushpay.com/g/itiswellchurchVisit our website at livewellchurch.orgFollow us on Facebook @pastorkahlilFind us on Instagram @livewellwithpastorkahlil

It's a battle to guard your heart. This week the Reverend Kahlil Carmichael shows us what gets in our heart, good and bad, shapes our lives. We begin in Mark 4 and Psalm 119 with the message, “A Good Ground Heart.”Live Well, your spiritual family, gathers every Sunday at 11 a.m. at 51 Church Street, Robbinsville, Windsor, NJ. We look forward to welcoming you and sharing this faith journey with you.Thank you for givingpushpay.com/g/itiswellchurchVisit our website at livewellchurch.orgFollow us on Facebook @pastorkahlilFind us on Instagram @livewellwithpastorkahlil

We press into a simple claim with big consequences: we are stewards, not owners. Through Luke 16, we draw a straight line from money habits to eternal impact and call our church to thoughtful, urgent, and joyful generosity aimed at people.• The mindset of stewardship over ownership• Luke 16's shrewd manager and eternal awareness• Faithfulness with little leading to true riches• Intentional generosity that builds relationships• Rejecting cynicism and resourcing real impact• Testimony: funding a girls' home in Israel• Planting harvest, not building portfolios• Allegiance to Christ rather than money• Practical rhythms for giving and formation

We teach through Matthew 13 and trace how the seed of the kingdom multiplies when our hearts become surrendered soil. We move from hard, shallow, and thorny ground to generous trust, deeper roots in community, and a communion moment where perfect love casts out fear.• Why the seed is the message of the kingdom• How God shares secrets with the hungry• What hard, stony, and thorny soils look like now• Why roots form through discipleship and community• How mammon deceives and chokes fruitfulness• First and best giving as worship, not transaction• Practical stories of prayer, generosity, and trust• Good ground as surrendered, not perfect• Communion as an exchange of fear for love

We kick off our new series, Good Ground | Good News, sharing why God prospers people for purpose, not excess, and how a posture of open hands changes families, cities, and nations. Stories of revival, provision, and healing point to a good Father who meets real needs and invites bold faith.• Abundance as assignment not accumulation• John 10:10 and Psalm 23 on superabundance• Almolonga's transformation from crime to productivity• Seven reasons God wants believers to prosper• Sowing and reaping through generosity and mission• Creation's built-in pattern of plenty• Abraham's blessing applied to modern life• Personal healing testimony from hospice to health

Jordan Wall

Sermons from Old South Church in Boston

1/4/2026, How to be Good Ground, Mark 4: 1-9, 14-20, Mike Miller by Northern Heights

Do you feel that your heart is good ground for God's word?

Repent - The Parable of Good Ground by Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Midlands, United Kingdom

10.26.2025 | Sowers, Seeds, and Soils | Part 5: The Good Ground | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Just as a running back protects the football with five points of pressure, we must guard God's Word in our hearts to bear lasting spiritual fruit. What's trying to steal the Word from your heart today? Join us in committing to be 'good soil'.

10.26.2025 | Sowers, Seeds, and Soils | Part 5: The Good Ground | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Just as a running back protects the football with five points of pressure, we must guard God's Word in our hearts to bear lasting spiritual fruit. What's trying to steal the Word from your heart today? Join us in committing to be 'good soil'.

On Sunday we asked some questions about Jesus' parable in Mark 4:1-20.

On Sunday we asked some questions about Jesus' parable in Mark 4:1-20.

Good ground I. Wayside II. Rock III. Thorns IV. Good ground V. Fruit  

Message preached by Pastor Kevin Borders on Sunday, August 31, 2025

Do You Want Your Heart to Be Good Ground? A cultivated heart is one that hears the Word and keeps it consistently. Discover how to make your heart good ground on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/yd_Q9qJEEREBecome a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

LIFE Fellowship welcomes Faith Fellowship, Whole Heart, Good Ground, and even the Jr. High class for a superheated Super Fellowship Sunday. Pastor James Fyffe preaches.

Part 4 The Good ground

Part 4 The Good ground

Part 4 The Good ground

Brother Dan MacLeod, May 25, 2025 - Sunday

Good Ground | Pastor Aaron Stepp | 05/18/2025 by Bethesda Church

Justin Taylor, one of Pastor Dawn's spiritual sons, gave us a deeper understanding of the Parable of the Sower and how to cooperate with Jesus in tending the garden of our life. The key to a fruitful life is having deep roots, but every garden has weeds and stones hidden beneath the surface that must be dealt with so we can grow in God! Weeds in our garden of life are the cares and pleasures of life, things that might not be evil but they separate us from God and choke our roots and fruitfulness. Stones represent sin or compromise that hinder root development in your relationship with God. Justin gave us very practical ways to deal with the weeds with God's help, and to uncover the stones and choose to do the work to dig them out and live stronger for God!  Once you choose to be free for your roots in God to go deeper, then you realize God helps you and you don't have to do it in your own strength. It is God's will and pleasure to fulfill you and release the greatness He has hidden inside you!

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