Sermons on Mateo 13:7:

The Property Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

The five sermons in this next series are going to be about building your spiritual house. We heard Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount that we need to build it according to his instructions or it will not last. So these five weeks are geared toward showi

The five sermons in this next series are going to be about building your spiritual house. We heard Jesus say in the Sermon on the Mount that we need to build it according to his instructions or it will not last. So these five weeks are geared toward showing us how to build this house so that it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:4-8

Four Soils And The Gospel

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 30, 2012

A sermon dealing with the different types of "soil", or hearts, in which God plants His Word, and the evidence of faith the seed produces.

Text: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 Title: Four Soils and the Gospel Date/Place: NRBC, 1/29/12, AM Opening illustration: the college Physics profession and the student’s responses. Background to passage: Only instructional passage to the crowds. Palestinian farming practice of sowing seed, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed And The Soil

Contributed by Jose Trevino on Feb 18, 2012

THE SEED NEEDS THE SOIL TO HIDE, NURISH & ANCHOR ITSELF. WE ARE THE SOIL AND THE WORD OF GOD IS THE SEED. THE SEED NEEDS THE SOIL JUST AS THE SOIL NEEDS THE SEED TO ENURE GOWTH AND PURPOSE.

THE SEED AND THE SOIL MATTHEW 13: 1-8 DEEP IN THE REMOTE FROZEN TUNDRA OF NORWAY, JUST 800 MILES FROM THE NORTH POLE, LIES A GUARDED FACILITY. THIS FACILITY IS BURIED 430 Ft DEEP IN THE SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN PLATEAU. STORED AT A BONE CHILLING 0 DEG FAHRENHEIT BEHING A SERIES OF KEY CODED AIR LOCKED ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - Dungeons And Mansions? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 28, 2011

Whether I live in a DUNGEON or MILLION DOLLAR mansion I can still be stupid about what really matters in life.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 6 - DUNGEONS AND MANSIONS? She is not deaf but her heart is a fortress, cold, hard, defensive. The gates are huge, old and impenetrable, bolted with fear and pride that slide across into their iron brackets at the mention of Christ. She sits in a dungeon of her own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A Return On The Investment Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 4, 2011

In the midst of this devastation a harvest of another kind is ripening and producing an incredible return.

Matthew 13:1-23 – Part 7 - A RETURN ON THE INVESTMENT Vehicles being thrown around like toys in the rushing waters and heartbreaking stories of lives lost have filled the news reports. The damage to bumper harvests was also devastating, probably in the billions of dollars, as the states of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Soil Of The Soul Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 15, 2011

God must be sought by those whose soil is not nurturing the fruit of the Spirit.

Read Matthew 13.1-9. Pray. Introduction A Greek philosopher wanted to illustrate to his students that they must not only have knowledge but also a life changed by the truths he gave them. He said, “Sheep do not vomit up the grass to show the shepherds how much they have eaten; but, inwardly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Sower

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 25, 2012

We may all be dirt, brought out of the dust of the ground, but we have a choice of what kind of dirt we are going to be -- Path dirt? Rocky dirt? Thorny dirt? or Good dirt? We are defined by the way we respond to the Word of God!

A few observations from the passage: 1. All the different kinds of soil received the Word of God. This is a message about people who have received the Word. 2. A complete lack of fruitfulness from all, except one. Among the people in the church, there is no fruit, except in a small group of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other

Seeds In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Aug 1, 2012

This message was given to Camacop pastors for the December 11, 2011 church planting Sunday.

SEEDS IN YOUR HAND By: Dr. Kenneth Gerada Church Planting Sunday December 11, 2011 Preparation: The pastor must prepare a seed (preferably a small seed that grows into a huge tree like kapok or doldol, inyam, mustard etc.) Introduction: Good morning to all of you! Can you see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

The parable of the sower is a picture of the seed of the Word of God. There is amazing potential in that seed, but we must provide the right kind of soil for it to grow.

INTRODUCTION This is the 40th message in the series I call “Parables and Miracles.” The word “parable” means, “to throw alongside.” A parable may be an analogy or metaphor where Jesus lays down a natural truth and then throws a spiritual truth alongside it. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Need Good Soil And Nurture To Grow

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 15, 2011

A short talk for our Church harvest festival attended my many people including a family celebrating a baptism.

What have I got here? Yes, that’s right, a packet of sweet pea seeds – a Father’s Day gift from Rebekah. Don’t they look fantastic! The packet says, ‘An amazingly diverse mixture of colours and markings including bi-coloured, marbled and flaked blooms. Perfect for cut flowers or training up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012

This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do It Yourself Soil Analysis

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Sermon on the Parable of the Soils

Do-it-yourself Soil Analysis Matthew 13:3-23 This morning I preached the parable of the Thumb. Tonight I have one of my favorite parables--parable of the SOILS Let's read vv. 3-9 Interpretation: Sower = God "as He sowed" --many ways… preaching, music, bible, friend, etc. Seed = ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Baptist

"He Has Ears, Let Him Hear"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 8 (A) - Everyone who has ears are to hear the living and active word of God. We hear God's word not in neglect but for respect.

“HE WHO HAS EARS, LET HIM HEAR” (Outline) July 18, 2010 - Pentecost 8 - MATTHEW 13:1-9; 18-23 INTRO: Listening to God’s word is absolutely vital to and for our Christian faith. The trouble today is that we are no trained to listen very well. If we do not pay ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

"Dig Deep" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 12, 2011

When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, they have heard

In His Foot Steps “Dig Deep!” Matthew 13:1-23 When we look around at churches today, one of the things that we quickly discover is that there are not enough believers who are really living a healthy, growing Christian life. Everywhere we look we find people who have heard the gospel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Good, Better And The Best!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2012

When it comes to yielding "fruits" for the Lord, not to settle for good or better output but to give the very best to Him, who gave His all for us!!!

Good, Better And The Best Whenever, we have read the parable of the ‘Sower & the Seed’, I am sure we had always patted ourselves on the back saying that ‘I am a GOOD soil’ never giving thought to the fact that the good Lord wants His children to be ‘the BEST ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: *other