Sermons on Parable Of The Seed:

Why Not Destroy Evil Right Now? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 17, 2003

This message takes a look at how we co-exist in this world with evil and the results that brings. Also looks at the question why God doesn’t destory evil people right now and the hope we have of justice.

Intro: A) The Sentiments of Asaph in Psalm 73 B) We can relate to his questions. Why is it that evil is so prevalent and appears to prosper while those who do good seem to get trampled upon. And why does it seem that those who do evil seem to get away Scott free? Is there any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Psalm 73:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Vital Signs

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003

How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sower Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

In spite of 3 out of 4 soils failing the sower keeps on sowing.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Sower Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. And he told them many things in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

Sowing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 4, 2005

A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Parable of the Sower

8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 10 Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 "Sowing"   13:1 ¶ That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the sea. 2 And great crowds gathered about him, so that he got into a boat and sat there; and the whole crowd stood on the beach. 3 And he told them many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:16-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Plant In Faith, Harvest In Joy

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 11, 2005

God will bring about incredible yields when we sow our lives in faith, trust, and hope. Putting all our trust in God promises blessings beyond imagination.

Plant in Faith, Harvest in Joy Matthew 13:1-9 July 10, 2005 I want to tell you a story about Bill and Helen, two people now well into their eighties, who have a faith that is rock solid and which serves as an example for any who come to know them. About twenty years ago, Helen was scheduled for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

The Growth Factor Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

A look at how God grows His church.

Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: The Growth Factor February 3, 2002 Mark 4:26-32 And he said, "The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed upon the ground, and should sleep and rise night and day, and the seed should sprout and grow, he knows not how. The earth produces of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-32

Denomination: Holiness

Four Soils

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 18, 2006

This message compares the soil types of the ground with the soil types of the heart.

Message: “Four Soils” Text: He said, “The knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand” (Luke 8:10). What is a parable? The American Heritage Dictionary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Christian Church

The Poor Economics Of Sowing

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Sep 2, 2006

Looking at the Parable of the Sower as a true parable, rather than an allegory.

We are a bit past the growing season here in NJ. But the farmers’ markets are still booming with the harvest of seeds that were planted back in the spring. We have had extreme weather this year – first wet, then dry, with a miserable heat wave in the middle. I’m not sure it has been a bumper ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Stories Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

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

How To Meet God's Expectations

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 9, 2002

This sermon teaches us about the greatness of God’s kingdom and the high expectations that go along with it.

WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT FROM ME? Matthew 13:31-33;44-50 July 14, 2002 Pastor Steve Dow INTRODUCTION: Too many Christians today take their religion too lightly. Commitment among Christians is at an all time low? The Bible commands us to give ten percent of our income to God and yet the average ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-50

Seedy Christians

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

The Parable of the Sower - Who are you?

SERMON: Seedy Christians Matt 13: 1-9, 18-23 July 14, 2002 I. Introduction A. People love to define themselves 1. look at magazines a) Teen magazines (1) Survey: Are you boy crazy? (2) Answer these 50 simple questions and you will know whether it is true love or not? b) Other (1) Test your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Weedy Seedy Christians

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

Getting the weeds out of our life

Sermon: Weedy Seedy Christians Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July 21, 2002 I. Introduction A. A Story 1. A blonde was hard up for money, so she went walking around her neighborhood looking for odd jobs to do. She met a nice man who said he would give her work. All she had to do was paint his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-40

Denomination: United Methodist

The Key To Understanding The Gospel

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002

Jesus said that if we understood this parable we would understand all parables.

THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL LEARNING AT THE FEET OF JESUS Mark 4:10. “And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.” There is an obvious difference between those who hear Jesus on a shallow or cursory level and those who hear from him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is This Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 4 of the series, Secrets of the Kingdom of God, Revealed! In this first message of the series we uncover the location of this kingdom. The obvious question - where is it? The answer is truly an astounding one! 

Where is this kingdom? Read at beginning of service: 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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Wonder”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 31, 2002

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder”

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder” 31 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran