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Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020

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This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9, Mark 4:13-20, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Let's Be Good Ground For Jesus

Contributed by Randall Long on Apr 4, 2020

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This message uses Jesus' Parable of the Sower to encourage believers to face the obstacles that hinder us from spiritual growth in our lives.

ALL RIGHT, EVERYONE! PAY ATTENTION! THIS IS SOMETHING YOU NEED TO HEAR! Have I aroused your interest? Are you at least curious what I'm about to say that can justify such verbal arm-waving? Will you be upset (or at least disappointed) if I proceed to tell a story about some guy who has a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-9, Mark 4:13-20, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Satan - What We Know

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 10, 2020

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The Bible tells us quite a bit about Satan.

SATAN LUCIFER 1. Wise and Beautiful Cherub Ezekiel 28:11-15 The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, take up a lamentation upon the king of Tyrus (represents Satan) and say to him, ‘This is what the Lord God says; Seal up the sum, full of wisdom, and perfect in beauty. You have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9, Isaiah 14:12-16, Ezekiel 28:11-19, 1 John 3:8, Luke 10:18, Genesis 3:1-6, Genesis 3:14-15, Revelation 12:4, Acts 16:20, Zechariah 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:4, Ephesians 2:2, Hebrews 2:14, 1 Thessalonians 2:18, Jude 1:9, Mark 4:14-20, John 8:44 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Sower Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 6, 2019

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The seed: The word of God The sower: Anyone who shares the word of God

Sower Mark 4:1-20 The seed: The word of God 1 Peter 1:23; Romans 1:16 The sower: Anyone who shares the word of God 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 The focus of this parable is on the soil There is a direct correlation between the condition of the soil and the growth of the seed. What is the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Soil Samples

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 22, 2019

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The parable of the four soils applied beyond spiritual rebirth to spiritual growth & life change. (This message is from Luke 8, but could be adapted to the version of the parable in Matthew 13 or Mark 4.)

INTRODUCTION: [READ LUKE 8:4-8] 1) How many auto mechanics does it take to change a light bulb? One, but he thinks he’ll have to replace the whole socket. 2) How many procrastinators does it take to change a light bulb? One, but she’s gonna wait until the light in the room gets better. 3) How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:1-23, Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Word, The Good Seed

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 6, 2023

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Four different hearers and responses to God's Word

God’s Word, the Good Seed Mark 4:1-20 Good morning. How many of you have a garden? Those of you, who garden, know weeds grow faster and stronger than seeds you may plant. Some farmers say it takes 60 pounds of wheat seed to sow an acre of wheat; but, there’s 3,000 pounds of weed seed in an acre, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus And Parables Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

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Jesus was an excellent teacher and guru. He used all the available sources to teach the high values of the Kingdom of God. Every parable is unique and admirable to know the wisdom of God.

Mark 4:1-21 Parables in Mark Definition of the Parable: The Catholic Encyclopedia explains, “The word parable (Hebrew mashal; Syrian mathla, Greek parabole) signifies in general a comparison, or a parallel, by which one thing is used to illustrate another (ref: Aleteia). The Greek word Parabole ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

You Gotta Have Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 8, 2023

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In Mark 4, Jesus taught the parable of the sower, and then explained it. The parable challenges us to sow the word of God and to cultivate our hearts so that we can be the good soil that produces a great harvest.

A. Once there was a man who was having serious heart trouble, so he went to the doctor to see what his options were. 1. His doctor recommended that he have a heart transplant. 2. The patient asked if there were any hearts immediately available and told the doctor that he could pay whatever amount ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Hebrews 4:12, Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are The Seeds Still In The Barn Or Have We Taken Them Out For Planting? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 14, 2023

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In this passage of scripture, Jesus tells the parable of the four soils in Mark 4:1-9. Then in Mark 4:10-25, Jesus gives an explanation about the parable of the four soils.

Jesus used parables to instruct the people. Parables are brief tales utilizing recognizable scenes to clarify spiritual truth. This technique for educating urges the audience to think. It disguises the truth from the individuals who are excessively obstinate or biased to hear what is being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can The Church Be An Obstacle To Discipleship For Jesus?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

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Is it possible that some of the doctrine, rules, and regulations of the church be a stumbling block to becoming a disciple for Jesus? Yes, it was definitely one for me and I still struggle with it.

{You may want to read Mark 4:1-9, This is the actual parable that I am speaking about. } [Why parables?] 10 As soon as He was alone, 1 His followers, along with the twelve, began asking Him about the parables. 11 And He was saying to them, "To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-19

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Sower.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2021

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Different responses to the teaching of the Word of God.

THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER. Mark 4:1-9; Mark 4:13-20. There were great crowds pressing to see Jesus, straining to hear His words, or perhaps hoping for a healing touch. The Lord entered into a boat and sat and taught, whilst the crowds stood on the seashore. The boat served as a pulpit, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9, Mark 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#5 Farmer, Seeds And Soil Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 26, 2021

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We must be will to cultivate our lives for Christ if we long to be His tools bringing about the advance of the kingdom of God

This sermon was written and given by the leader of Mendingnets.org ministries on Sunday July 28, 2021 at The Center. Let me start off by saying I’m the type of person who tells it like it is, so parables drive me crazy!! Just speak in a straight line, Jesus. Cut to the chase and get to the point! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Lives Matter

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Aug 3, 2021

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We can learn how to treat one another by the example of how Jesus dealt with children. Jesus dealt with children in an anticultural manner.

To fully interpret and understand Jesus' words, one must understand the culture in which he lived. Children were treated differently than they are today. That does not mean that parents did not love their children as much as parents do today. Parents loved their children because they were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Where Do You Stand? Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

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This message looks at how our heart is like soil into which the gospel is planted, and we must be certain that our soil is fertile and ready to receive the Word. Otherwise, we will wither in our relationship with God; or worse, we will perish.

I have entitled our message, “Where Do You Stand?” This morning, as we look at what’s called the “Parable of the Sower,” we’re going to see how Jesus talks about four different soils, or four different types of spiritual ground, on which people may stand in relation to God. Something challenging ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Parable Of The Sower) #1

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 15, 2022

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Many ministers use poems, illustrations and humor to get across what they are wanting to teach. But a favorite tool of the Lord was parable

He used them frequently! The Bible says He taught them many parables. WHY DID THE LORD TEACH IN PARABLES? Notice, the Scripture explains the Scripture. Look at Mark 4:1-2, we read, “And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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