The Urgency of the Kingdom of God, Part 1 (Mat. 9:36-38)

Summary

Pastor Chris McCoo emphasizes the urgency of the kingdom of God, focusing on the visible church and the need for compassionate laborers to feed God's sheep. He contrasts misplaced urgencies—either trying to save the unsaved or assuming God will handle all without human effort—with the biblical call to faithfully preach and shepherd the elect. The sermon highlights the importance of pastoral oversight, unity in the church, and cooperation with God's providence in spiritual growth. Ultimately, believers are urged to share Christ's compassion and actively labor in the harvest while trusting God to give the increase.