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  • The Sower's Diagnosis

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 126 ratings
     | 5,173 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

  • Why Jesus Taught That Everyone Reaps What They Sow

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,464 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

  • 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
     | 4,299 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

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

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 51 ratings
     | 7,097 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

  • Using Biblical Parables To Craft Compelling Accounts Across Cultures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES

    USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Everyone craves an experience when they can listen to an account that will make the illusion of anothers’ reality seem like their own. Africans particularly appreciate a teacher who can heighten their sense of ...read more

  • It Wasn't The Pacific Ocean Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 5,231 views

    Jesus’ handling of and interpretation of His witness at the seashore is a parable of our witness in shaky, stormy circumstances.

    A few weeks ago I caught the TV show, “America’s Funniest Videos.” You may know that on that show there are clips of poignant scenes from the human drama, as captured by someone’s home video camera. This particular clip caught my attention. A father was trying to show his small son how to fish, ...read more

  • How To Help Your Audience Improve Their Listening Skills

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,052 views

    HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS

    HOW TO HELP YOUR AUDIENCE IMPROVE THEIR LISTENING SKILLS Jesus often said, ``He who has ears to hear, let him hear.’’ (Mk.4:9) He also understood that some people would continually hear but never understand. Some people need help in sharpening their listening skills. Here are several suggestions ...read more

  • Scattering Seed

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,592 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

  • Are You Listening Well? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,432 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

  • How To Sustain Spiritual Momentum

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on May 27, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,640 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

  • La Fe Y El Entendimiento

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on May 5, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 3,390 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

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

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,668 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

  • Sowing Of Seeds

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,141 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

  • Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 14,494 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

  • Are You Truth Proof? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,255 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