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The Growing Seed Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

based on 43 ratings

| 18,424 views

So what does this parable reveal about the Kingdom of God. It describes how the Word of God produces fruit (i.e., how the kingdom grows)

THE GROWING SEED—Mark 4:26-29 TEXT He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27 Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28 All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, 1 Corinthians 3:5-7

Denomination: Methodist

Rocky Ground Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

based on 98 ratings

| 13,205 views

A look at the parable of the sower

"I’ll Serve the Lord as Long as there are no Difficulties or Discouragements" Mark 4:1-9 According to John Gipson the following story was published in the Galveston, Texas paper. It concerned a woman and her parakeet named "Chippie." It seems that the woman was cleaning Chippie’s birdcage with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is This Man Jesus – A Parable Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 5,868 views

This is the fourth in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, we look at the only parable found only in the book of Mark.

Intro.: I am not a farmer. I have a black thumb. 1. I have a tough job growing grass 2. But God has called me to be a farmer – not of plants, but of lives 3. I plant seeds, I let God do the work, and I then I get to see enjoy the benefits of my work 4. This is the pattern that Jesus describes in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Methodist

That Magnificent Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Jul 31, 2003

based on 80 ratings

| 9,857 views

The joy of our faith is about much more than going to church. We don’t just have a building, we have a kingdom awaiting us. We don’t just have a leader, we have the King in Jesus.

That Magnificent Kingdom Mark 4:21-34 This past week I was getting my oil changed and I had a chance to present the gospel to the guy in the waiting room with me. For me, waiting rooms are the best places for evangelism because the people are sitting there with nothing to do. The oil change ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Fruit Is It? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003

based on 174 ratings

| 30,027 views

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

| 22,738 views

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

| 9,925 views

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

| 4,473 views

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

Are You Without Or Are You In?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 15, 2003

based on 25 ratings

| 3,103 views

Takes a look at are crowd pleasers or God pleasers? Are we in an intimate relationship with Jesus or do we just know him from the crowds and what we are told or maybe have seen?

Are you without or are you in? By: Pastor Ron Crandall Mark 4:1-20 1 And He began to teach again by the sea. And such a very great multitude gathered to Him that He got into a boat in the sea and sat down; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land. 2 And He was teaching them many things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 8,645 views

A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sigueme

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Nov 30, 2003

based on 159 ratings

| 7,551 views

Lo que mueve a una iglesia son los discipulos. Este mensaje esta diseñado para motivar a la congregacion a responder al llamado de discipulo.

Sigueme Pastor Amat Fernandez Mateo 4:16-20 16 El pueblo asentado en tinieblas, Vió gran luz; Y á los sentados en región y sombra de muerte, Luz les esclareció. 17 Desde entonces comenzó Jesús á predicar, y á decir: Arrepentíos, que el reino de los cielos se ha acercado. 18 Y andando Jesús ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:16-20, Matthew 4:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Leave Home Without Him

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

based on 9 ratings

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DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT HIM

TRAVELING WITH JESUS DON’T LEAVE HOME WITHOUT HIM MARK 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION:ON A CERTAIN DAY OF PREACHING AND TEACHING ON TOPICS AUCH AS THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER, THE CANDLE UNDER A BUSHEL, RHE COMING HARVEST, THE MUSTARD SEED.JESUS PULLED DOWN THE CURTIAN (ON A LONG DAY) WHEN THE CROWD HAD BEEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Holy One Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 7, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 3,685 views

Last in series. The demons feared him. The disciples trusted him. You know him. He is the Holy One of God and he is our friend.

The Holy One The Demons Feared Him Mark 4:21-26 21 Jesus and his followers went to Capernaum. On the Sabbath day He went to the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught like a person who had authority, not like their teachers of the law. 23 Just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-26, 1 John 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

La Fe Y El Entendimiento

Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on May 5, 2004

based on 64 ratings

| 3,306 views

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

Understanding Church Growth

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 19, 2002

based on 30 ratings

| 9,647 views

how church growth exploded on the scene

UNDERSTANDING CHURCH GROWTH 26He also said, "This is what the kingdom of God is like. A man scatters seed on the ground. 27Night and day, whether he sleeps or gets up, the seed sprouts and grows, though he does not know how. 28All by itself the soil produces grain--first the stalk, then the head, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29, Acts 2:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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