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The Sower's Diagnosis

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000

based on 126 ratings

| 3,885 views

In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

(A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Taught That Everyone Reaps What They Sow

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 11 ratings

| 4,387 views

1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20).

1. Jesus taught the laws of sowing and reaping through the parable of the sower and the seed (Mark 4:1-20). The Lord asserted that what we sow will proportionately be credited to our account in its quantity and quality. Sowing involves what we give out in terms of our faith, obedience, and service. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Jesus Expects Us To Be More Like A Farmer Than A Bumblebee

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 29 ratings

| 3,487 views

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown.

1. Jesus equated the ministry of the His kingdom with farming in Mark 4:1-20 where He said, "The farmer sows the seed along the path, where the word is sown. Satan comes and takes away the word that was sown in them. Others, like seed sown on rocky places, hear the word and at once receive it with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Good Seed Sower - The Art Of Wise Investing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 51 ratings

| 5,995 views

Many intelligent farmers have reaped the benefits of studying the science of wise seed sowing. Farming is a like investing, you actually reap in quantity and in quality that which you sow. While some farmers continue to get small yields, others bring in h

Many intelligent farmers have reaped the benefits of studying the science of wise seed sowing. Farming is a like investing, you actually reap in quantity and in quality that which you sow. While some farmers continue to get small yields, others bring in huge harvests and prosper. Jesus likened ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Kind Of Dirt Are You? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003

based on 166 ratings

| 9,046 views

Identifing ourselves in the Parable of the Soils helps us to improve our relationship with Christ.

What Kind of Dirt Are You? Mark 4:1–20 INTRODUCTION It is often said that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The first of Jesus’ Parables is about the condition of human hearts. Jesus always emphasized that it is not a good sermon that makes for good worship but good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sowing Of Seeds

Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 17, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 14,396 views

Who are the characters in the parables and what each represents.

Sowing of Seeds Jesus taught the people using parables. He told short stories using terms that the people were familiar with. These short stories also caused the people to think and to try to reason what Jesus was telling them. Just like today some people were too lazy or too busy to stop and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 12,686 views

Good sowing is done with confident hope that God will give the harvest! Let us ask the Lord for wisdom, faith and guidance in knowing how to be the best spiritual farmers He wants us to be.

Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming (Mark 4:1-4:22) Illustration: Other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased, and produced. --Mark 4:8 John Chrysostom was one of the most captivating preachers of the early Christian church. However, he recognized that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Listening Well? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 4,360 views

We need to develop the virtue of listening to God by making time for the Word, and tilling the ground of our heart, so that we stay receptive.

In our Christian walk with God, one important virtue we need to cultivate is LISTENING. We must be serious about listening to God and what He is saying to us. HEARING PROBLEM A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005

based on 19 ratings

| 7,688 views

Good sermon to follow up to Easter, or another big evangelism day, launching an emphasis on spiritual growth, fellowship and discipleship. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Mark 4:3 "Listen! Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 "And it happened, as he sowed, that some seed fell by the path; and the birds of the air came and devoured it. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Holiness

Scattering Seed

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 6,656 views

The parable of the seed and the sower

Scattering Seed Mark 4:3-9 (NLT) "Listen! A farmer went out to plant some seed. [4] As he scattered it across his field, some seed fell on a footpath, and the birds came and ate it. [5] Other seed fell on shallow soil with underlying rock. The plant sprang up quickly, [6] but it soon wilted beneath ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Shall We Be Fruitful Or Unfruitful? That Is The Question."

Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jun 26, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 3,840 views

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Mark 4:2-9, 13-20 “Shall We be Fruitful or Unfruitful? That is the Question.” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Not too terribly long ago, one of America’s most successful newspaper publishers was forced to close its ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Truth Proof? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 3,167 views

Many people have bullet-proof armor around their hearts - so that God’s truth simply bounces off. Learn about how to have a soft heart and fertile soil to grow God’s truth

Have you ever heard the expression: “they only hear what they want to hear”? Its true – and its also very dangerous. Today Jesus is going to say things that just bounce off the hearers – the crowds, and His disciples. It involves accepting the truth – and in trusting the Lord at His word. I want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Growing An Abundant Harvest Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 20, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 10,622 views

God wants to produce a superabundant harvest in and through you. Will you believe it? Will you receive it? This message shows us what and how God wants to produce in and through us.

GROWING AN ABUNDANT HARVEST Mark 4:1-20 INTRO: This is the story of the sower and the superabundant harvest. A. A sower sows This is a story from everyday life. Its completely normal. Its about a farmer who puts on his long apron and fills it up with seeds. Then he walks over his field, scattering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passing Over To The Other Side

Contributed by James May on Jun 25, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 9,094 views

If we really want to experience the power, majesty and glory of God in our lives, we must be ready to pass over to the other side where most of Jesus’ followers won’t go.

Passing Over to the Other Side By Pastor Jim May Mark 4:1-41 Life is a wonderful journey for those who know Jesus as their Savior and Lord. With each passing day, there are new joys to experience, new blessing to enjoy and a new opportunity to love Jesus even more. Even in the midst of tests ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Poor Economics Of Sowing

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 5,571 views

Looking at the Parable of the Sower as a true parable, rather than an allegory.

We are a bit past the growing season here in NJ. But the farmers’ markets are still booming with the harvest of seeds that were planted back in the spring. We have had extreme weather this year – first wet, then dry, with a miserable heat wave in the middle. I’m not sure it has been a bumper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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