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The Poor Economics Of Sowing

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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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

La Fe Y El Entendimiento

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on May 5, 2004

based on 64 ratings

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Un corto estudio sobre porque Jesus no queria que facilmente entendieran sus enseñanzas los que no eran sus discipulos.

Fe y Entendimiento Marcos 4:10-12 (Isaías 6:9-10) ¿Que esta pasando aquí? ¿Esta diciendo Jesús que no quiere que algunos entiendan y sean perdonados? Claro que no. Talvez nos ayuda leer Mateo 13:10-17 Parte del problema es que si alguien puede, por el entendimiento pero sin entregar su corazón ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:11-12, Isaiah 6:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Sower: God's Word Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 28, 2007

based on 75 ratings

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"He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” is dicussed in depth, with practical application. What type of soil are you? Don’t be so quick to say good soil, most in American Christians are rocky or weedy soil.

A middle-aged man was distraught over his wife’s stubborn refusal to admit she had a hearing problem. One day he asked his family doctor for advice how to convince his wife that she has a hearing problem. The doctor promptly told him that when he got home he could confirm the hearing problem by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Lamp, Seed, Mustard Seed: The Mysterious Principle

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 3, 2007

based on 30 ratings

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The three parables are examined in detail. These parables are eschatological in nature. These parables are written to give us reassurance in our faith right now and also to give us insight concerning the nature of the coming of the kingdom of God.

Today in our Scripture Jesus teaches us three short parables which all tie together to form a fuller understanding of who God is and how he operates in our lives. You’ll notice as we read the Scripture today there are some verses that are quite difficult to understand and on a first reading we may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Condition Of Your Soil?

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

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In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. We must be doers of His Word. We have to plant the Word by reading and meditating on a constant basis. We have to keep it before you

Introduction • How many of us want a harvest from God’s Word? • How many of us want to be blessed with all the promises of God? • In order to receive a harvest from God’s Word, we must become like a sower and plant the Word in the soil of our heart. • We must be doers of His Word. We have to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Fruit Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003

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Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20, Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Sower And The Soils Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

based on 161 ratings

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To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God.

The Gospel of Mark #11: The Parable of the Sower and the Soils Text: Mark 4:1-20 Thesis: To stress the importance of preparing your heart to receive the Word of God. Introduction: (1) Oftentimes, Jesus spoke in parables. (a) “The Gospels record some sixty different parables of Jesus, most of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Growth Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

based on 51 ratings

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To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power.

The Gospel of Mark #12: The Growth of the Kingdom Text: Mark 4:21-34 Thesis: To note the greatness of the Kingdom by looking at how it grows by God’s power. Introduction: (1) After stressing the importance of our preparing ourselves to receive the Word, Jesus now emphasizes the way that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 3: Growing Through The Seasons

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 15, 2003

based on 80 ratings

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Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. INTRODUCTION B. REVIEW OF FOUR SEASONS 1. Winter – Dreams and planning (childhood). 2. Spring – Planting and preparation (youth). 3. Summer – Growth and hard work (adult). 4. Autumn – Harvest and enjoying the fruits of your work (retirement). C. CONTINUATION 5.Each season has varying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

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

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2004

based on 35 ratings

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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

2005 A Repeat Of 2004? Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Dec 22, 2004

based on 48 ratings

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the challenge from Jesus to actually hear him speak.

MARK 4 V21-25 Here we are the first Sunday of 2005, the beginning of another year. Some of you may have made New Year resolutions – you are going to lose weight, get fit, give up some bad habit and be more disciplined in your spiritual life. It is the last of those I want to concentrate on this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Life Is Like A Box Of Jell-O

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 11, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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Sermon highlighting the impact of attitude upon successful Christian living.

LIFE IS LIKE A BOX OF JELL-O Mark 4:26 TEXT: Jesus also said, “Here is another illustration of what the Kingdom of God is like ..." (NLT) PROPOSITION: To motive the unsaved hearer and saved hearer to give his/her life fully to the care of God. INTRODUCTION: Have on display several boxes of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

The Thorny Soil

Contributed by Jonathan Goats on Nov 8, 2003

based on 14 ratings

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What to do when you find thorns choking the spiritual life out of you.

Mark 4:3 Hearken; Behold, there went out a sower to sow: 4 And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up. 5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:3-7, Mark 4:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Good Soil In You?

Contributed by Seowoo Choi on Dec 11, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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the word of God is spread to everyone, it is the good soil to be fruitful.

Illustration: Cup with half-filled water cup What do you see on hand? Describe this water cup! How we view the life is just like how we view this water cup. Some might say “It is half-empty.” The others might say, “It is half-filled.” The amount of water stays the same. The material or the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

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