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Stopping Stagnant Growth

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 20, 2006

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The church like all living things has been created to grow

Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

The Stories Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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Jesus begins to teach in parables.

The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Sower Beartown Road Alliance Church Sunday, July 30th, 2006 Intro: My wife and I just celebrated our 10 year anniversary this week. I love my wife and am amazed that she has been hanging around with me for as long as she has. Some of you may have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Kind Of Tree Are You? Series

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Apr 10, 2004

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This was a sermon as part of our purpose-driven series - Know, Grow, Show and Sow. This was the show sermon that bridged the gap between Grow and Sow. It can stand alone with some minor tweaks.

If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? It’s a question you might get asked in a job interview or by a psychiatrist right after they administer the Rorschach test Jeremiah uses vegetation to contrast those who trust in God and those who turn away Those who don’t believe in the one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8, Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Peace On Earth

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 17, 2006

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A Christmas themed message about living in peace during a season that can be very hectic if we allow it.

Dakota Community Church December 17, 2006 Peace on Earth Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth; peace to men on whom his favor rests." Well we all know that this is the announcement that kicked it all off – peace to men. How would you say that is playing out in your life this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Parable Of The Sower Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 5, 2007

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75% in this parable didn’t truly get saved. Was the problem the Sower, the Seed, or the Soil? 25% did get saved, and we can see how! Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Sower.html Sow what? The Word of God! Sow when? All the time! Sow where? Everywhere…but hopefully on good ground! This parable answers the question, “Why doesn’t everybody get saved?” As tremendous as salvation is, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Fo The Sower Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jan 8, 2007

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The Seed is the same it is the Soil that describes us, which soil am i? which soil do i want to be?

The Parable of the Sower Matthew 13.1-9; 18-23 This morning we begin a sermon series on parables told by Christ Jesus in Matthew’s gospel. Some of the parable will be very familiar to us all but we should not allow that familiarity to close our minds to hearing God speak to us again through His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Pre Marriage Relationships

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 19, 2007

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A painfully honest sermon, about developing a Godly pre-marriage relationship, from two people who failed God and had to fall upon His mercy. This was preached by my wife and I.

Relationships – How to develop a godly relationship We are going to talk about relationships before marriage today. The first thing that I want to say is that we didn’t do everything right. In fact we made a lot of mistakes and had some failures along the way. We want to share some of those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

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Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons For Modern-Day Sowers Of The Word

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 3, 2007

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Most messages on this parable discuss it from the standpoint of the four soils. I want to look at it in terms of what it teaches us about doing ministry today. I find at least eight principles that both challenge and encourage us.

Lessons for Modern-Day Sowers of the Word Matthew 13:1-9; 18-23 The last few days I have been meditating on the famous parable of the seed and the sower. It is obviously important because is found in three different places in the gospels (with Jesus’ explanation in parenthesis): Matthew 13:3-9 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Part 1 - The Sower & The Seed Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jul 7, 2007

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Part 1 of this series talks about the Word of God as a seed, and how we are to sow this seed among people.

The Commission Part 1 – The Sower & the Seed Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME † Good Friday Evening Service – April 6th at 6:00PM † Sunday Morning Resurrection Day Service at 11:00AM † Open House on Saturday April 14th from 1:00PM – 6:00PM INTRODUCTION TO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Bible Church

The Root Of The Problem Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 2, 2007

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Why Jesus spoke in parables, and a look at the Parable of the Sower

THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM Series: Pursuing Meaning Most of us remember Aesop’s Fables... --The wolf in sheep’s clothing teaches us that appearances can be deceiving. -The town mouse and country mouse teach us that it’s better to eat beans and bacon in safety than cakes and ale in fear. -The goose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Scattering The Seed

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2007

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Why wouldn’t God be more selective in what soil He allows His seed to be planted? And why did Jesus tell only this parable (but not the explanation of the parable) to this crowds?

A man walked into a flower shop and asked for some potted red geraniums. "I’m sorry," said the clerk in flower shop, "we are completely sold out of all of our potted geraniums. But I’d be more than happy to give you a deal on something else. Could you use African violets instead?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Type Of Soil Are You? Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 14, 2007

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The kingdom begins with us, what will we choose to do with the Good News about the kingdom, which soil will we choose to be?

What comes to your mind when I say the kingdom of heaven or the kingdom of God (since they are used interchangeably in the gospels)? [Allow the congregation to give their input]. Perhaps pearly gates, gold streets, the throne room of God himself? Most of our thoughts of the kingdom revolve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

How Good Is The Dirt In Your Life?

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 30, 2007

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Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?

Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Miracle Gro

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 22, 2007

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Several things are robbing us from producing a fruitful crop in our life. Identify what is missing and add the Miracle Gro today.

March, 2007 “Miracle Gro” Matthew 13:1-23 INTRODUCTION: In rural Palestine the seed was sown in broadcast fashion and the sowing PRECEDED the plowing. The sower deliberately sowed the seed in the path, in rocky places, and among thorns as well as in the good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

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