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Shallow Spirituality

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 11, 2002

based on 54 ratings

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Attitudes to avoid because they promote shallow spirituality.

Last week we looked at "surface spirituality", the soil that did not receive the seed because it had been "walked on" and was hardened. We learned that we can develop a hardened heart when others hurt us if we’re not careful. If we let our hearts become bitter and unforgiving the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

La Parabola Del Sembrador

Contributed by Ralph Mendez on Mar 23, 2002

based on 375 ratings

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Cuando el hombre escucha este consejo o palabra, reacciona según sea la condición de su corazón, básicamente de 4 diferentes maneras, veamoslas.

Respondiendo a la palabra de Dios (Mateo 13:3-23) Introducción: Dios habla a los hombres de muchas maneras tratando de darle el consejo. Cuando el hombre escucha este consejo o palabra, reacciona según sea la condición de su corazón, básicamente de 4 diferentes maneras; las cuales determinaran el ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Apostolic

Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001

based on 41 ratings

| 4,980 views

Both John the Baptist and Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom of God. What was this good news? That the kingdom of God is near! As I discovered this I realized, wow there is something really important about this kingdom! Looking further in the New

Where is this kingdom? Part 1 Text: Matt 13:10-17 (NIV) 10 The disciples came to him and asked, "Why do you speak to the people in parables?" 11 He replied, "The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. 12 Whoever has will be given more, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Sower

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

based on 95 ratings

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Kingdom of heaven is like seed being sown. This includes seed sown is us to yield a harvest and us being sown as well.

Introductory Considerations 1. How could anyone not understand? The message of salvation is a simple one. The story of God’s great persistent love for us and the story of our rebellion. 2. And yet there are times when we try to share what it means with others and somehow they don’t understand - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tour Of A Greenhouse

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jan 24, 2003

based on 69 ratings

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In pursuit of a vision of discipleship, this sermon explores the picture of the church like a greenhouse: growing, nurturing, and transplanting. Concluding with a call to examine the soil of our soul.

Becoming a Greenhouse pt 2: Tour of a Greenhouse Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23 The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-9; 18-23): “A farmer went out to sow his seed. As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. Some fell on rocky places, where it did not have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Will To Know Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2002

based on 14 ratings

| 6,696 views

It is only as we exercise a healthy will toward God and His Word that we will be able to know and do what is best for us in all of life’s circumstances.

Matthew 13:1-23 A Will to Know Introduction In last week’s message, I spoke about the human will and the role it plays in our lives as we move toward or away from the will of God for our lives. Each of us has been given a free will to exercise, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

based on 6 ratings

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Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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A look at the nature of Jesus’ parables.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Here’s Your Sign Matthew 13: 1-3, 10-17, 34-33 ["The Parables of Jesus: Introduction To The Parables" From a sermon series on the parables found at: http://www.higherpraise.com/outlines/pa.htm.] Introduction: song "Here’s Your Sign" by Billy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-33

Denomination: Holiness

Healing For Calloused Hearts Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

based on 99 ratings

| 12,712 views

Jesus wants to produce life in you and through you. His number one desire is healing the one thing that can stop you—a calloused heart.

Healing for Calloused Hearts Matthew 13:1-23 Pastor Jim Luthy Let’s try a few riddles from justriddlesandmore.com. Write down your answers and I’ll give the solutions at the end. 1. Cathy has six pairs of black gloves and six pairs of brown gloves in her drawer. In complete darkness, how many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Participation In The Process Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 14,116 views

Since we are God’s method, we need to be aware of God’s process. Sometimes He uses us to cultivate the soil of people’s lives. Other times, we have the opportunity to sow by sharing the gospel message. And, on occasion, we have the privilege of partici

Participating in the Process Rev. Brian Bill 2/18/01 I want to begin with a test this morning. Q: Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on earth? A: Mount Everest, it just hadn’t been discovered. Q: A child is born in Boston to parents who were both born in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Cultivating Good Soil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 11, 2005

based on 136 ratings

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In the parable of the sower: 1. The seed falls onto every type of soil without discrimination. 2. The different soils represent people’s different responses. 3. In the end there is a great harvest.

Picture the scene in your mind. Jesus is teaching from a boat on the shore of the Lake of Galilee. There is a breeze blowing as he nods in the direction of a farmer in the distance. He is sowing seed in his field. As they watched the farmer at work, Jesus used the scene to teach a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:31-33, Matthew 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Once Saved Always Saved

Contributed by Nathan Foy on Sep 11, 2005

based on 24 ratings

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Some churches teach that once you obtain salvation that you can’t lose it. What do the Scriptures say.

Once Saved Always Saved The Once Saved Always Saved is one of the most dangerous doctrines in the church. This doctrine states that when someone receives salvation, they can never lose it. I remember knowing someone that followed this doctrine and heard about her attempting suicide. When I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:4-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Form Of Discipleship Of Jesus (1 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

based on 22 ratings

| 10,143 views

Discipleship was not simply a program through which Jesus ran the disciples. Discipleship was life.

In the New Testament mathethes occurs only in the Gospels and Acts. The term occurs at least 230 times in the Gospels and 28 times in Acts. The usage is characterized by the fact that mathethes denotes the men and women who have attached themselves to Jesus as their master. Acts has an absolute ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God & Golf & You

Contributed by Charles Clary on Sep 30, 2004

based on 29 ratings

| 11,080 views

This is a sermon which compares the game of golf to the game of life.

The latter portion of my text reads, "....and without a parable spake He not unto them." Today I will use a parable or a comparison to illustrate the game of life. It is obvious that the Apostle Paul was knowledgeable of the sporting events of his day. On numerous occasions he used athletics to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:34, Matthew 13:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing To Hear God Series

Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004

based on 69 ratings

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The first in a series on learning to listen to God.

Can You Hear Me Now? Preparing To Hear God Intro: Starting a new series…Can You Hear Me Now. Be interrupted by someone walking across the stage, and then asking that in their cell phone. Let me ask you….If God were to call you today, could you hear Him now? Illust; C.B. Radios. We had one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:9-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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