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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Scattering The Seed

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,333 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Type Of Soil Are You? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Aug 14, 2007
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     | 7,854 views

    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

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is This Kingdom? Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,644 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Edward Frey avatar

    Lord, Spare Us From Skewed Priorities

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Aug 7, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
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    The gospel shows us how Christ prioritized our salvation through his own life, death, and resurrection. Now, we are equipped to prioritize our lives in service to him.

    An old Native American tale recounts the story of a chief who was telling a gathering of young braves about the struggle within. “It is like two dogs fighting inside of us,” the chief told them. “There is one good dog who wants to do what’s right and the other dog always wants to do what’s wrong. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Whose Fruit Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 29,586 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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Preparing To Hear God Series

    Contributed by Joe Holman on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 69 ratings
     | 34,394 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Know Your Soil. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,159 views

    You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

    INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How's Your Hearing?

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 14, 2010
     | 4,945 views

    God's Word encounters various types of heart soil as it preached and taught, and a person's response is determined by what kind of preparation has taken place.

    HOW'S YOUR HEARING? MATTHEW 13:1-9 INTRODUCTION Some know firsthand what it is to have a hearing problem. Those who have one are often required to have a hearing aid. Others choose not to. Losing our hearing or even a part of it is a very serious and aggravating thing. Some have what is termed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • L Lee avatar

    How To Study Parables Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Oct 3, 2010
     | 9,193 views

    The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. How then should we study parables?

    The study of parables What are parables? The word parable is translated from the Greek word parabole which means “to place beside”. A parable, then is a story that places one thing beside another for the purpose of teaching. It is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. When Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    El Sembrador

    Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Oct 7, 2010
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     | 4,779 views

    Dios quiere que seamos sembradores de la Palabra.Nuestro deber es sembrar y dejar el resultado a Dios.

    El Sembrador Mat.13:1-9 El sembrador no seria sembrador si no sale a sembrar. Agricultor, campesino, juajiro, jibaro. La gente lo ve trabajando en el campo y lo identifica. Quizas no saben su nombre, pero saben que es un sembrador, porque lo ven sembrando. El sembrador, prepara el terreno antes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Parable Of The Sower

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 25, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,725 views

    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

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    Denomination: *other

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    Seeds In Your Hand Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Aug 1, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,637 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Dykes avatar

    How To Multiply Your Influence 100x Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,552 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of Th Esower Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 25, 2013
     | 5,935 views

    Start a new series detailing the importance of sowing God's Word into good soil and allowing God to nurture it so you accomplish all that God desires from your life. Which results do you desire? How much of your life are you willing to commit to the Lord?

    Sowing Seed; Life, Faith, Service Matthew 13:1-9 Sermon one- Parable of the Sower Introduction- This morning we start a new series study called sowing seeds; Life Faith, Service. We will be looking at: Where we throw our seeds How we throw our seeds. What can we expect to happen when and where ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Dangerous Grounds

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,450 views

    The soil, of course, represents the human heart, so the word of God falls on four different types of hearts. This parable is about salvation and three out of four of the soils represent people who are not genuinely saved.

    Opening illustration: Growing up as a teenager, my dad would take me to watch the plowing of the field and planting of wheat and sunflower. The tractor would plow deep into the hard soil of central India usually slicing the big snakes hibernating below the earth. Their mangled bodies were brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational