Sermons on Parables Of Sower And Seed:

Receiving The Word

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 15, 2017

Let us understand where we find genuine Christianity deeply within people’s hearts.

Intro, Purpose & Plan Are our hearts downtrodden, like a well-worn path? Are our hearts hard, lacking stick-to-it-iveness or thorny, laden down with worldly cares. How can we learn to become like rich soil that receives the word of the kingdom and produces a rich harvest? Let us understand where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Seeds Grow And So Do Christians Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 25, 2005

God moves powerfully and lovingly in our lives to give us faith and to nurture that faith.

Mark 4: 26-29 “Seeds Grow and So Do Christians” INTRODUCTION When does a miracle become invisible? It becomes invisible when it becomes commonplace. This parable talks about the miracle of growing seed. A farmer plants a hard, dead seed in the ground, and a few months later returns and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Guaranteed Return

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 19, 2021

Some investments give good returns. Others completely fail. Is there any investment which gives a guaranteed return? Yes, there is.

I expect some of us invest money, maybe in property or in shares in companies. Perhaps some of us ‘invest’ in other ways. We invest in our future by studying and passing exams. We invest time in people. When we invest, we hope for a return. What do you suppose is the best investment of all? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Soils Of The Heart

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Sep 6, 2024

In November of last year, I announced to the church, that God put on my heart to focus on discipleship for 2024. So, we began that journey at the beginning of the year.

The first week in January, the message was about growing spiritually from milk to meat The next week we explored the importance of obedience when training disciples The 3rd week we examined the role of evangelism is discipleship We finished out January looking how Jesus taught us how to be servants ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:8

Gumption

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 25, 2016

Remember, “Each choice that you make brings with it a consequence.” P.H.

Gumption Galatians 6:7-10NLT A story is told of two Scotchmen who emigrated to California. They wanted to have in their new home some reminder of their homeland. One took with him a thistle, The other took a swarm of honeybees. Years passed by. Fields for a long distance are cursed with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Lost Treasure Examined Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him.

A few years ago a military vehicle collector named Nick Mead was browsing on eBay of all places, looking at rare military vehicles, and he spotted one that interested him. It was an Iraqi tank, type 69, in wide use in the 1980s but today considered obsolete. In any case Nick Mead was able to trade ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

Kingdom Of God: Planted Mustard Seed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 15, 2020

A message on the mustard seed that was planted and grew large.

The Kingdom of god: Planted Mustard Seed Theme: Text: Luke 13:18 -19 Opening Text: Review Last Sunday we established the importance of the message of the Kingdom of God. John preached it like a mad man. Just like the prophets of old. Jesus’ first message was to draw attention to the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Parables Of Contrast: Matthew 13”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 19, 2023

Most scholars believe Matthew was written between 70 and 85 A.D. (C.E.) He combines the 7 parables to explain the reality of why "good" exists along side of "evil". (movie Sound of Freedom) an example. Why are believers even in the church failing?

In Jesus Holy Name July 23, 2023 Text: Matthew 13:24,31 Pentecost VIII – Redeemer “The Parables of Contrast: Matthew 13” Last Sunday I began with Matthew 13:1-2. Matthew tells us that Jesus was sitting by the sea. A large crowd gathered around him to hear him speak or see him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-35, Matthew 13:36-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Buy The Farm

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jul 22, 2008

A sermon that looks at the parable of the hidden treasure and the pearl of great value in light of the surrounding parables.

Do you know where the phrase “buy the farm” comes from? It is actually rather recent in its usage. It started perhaps during WWI but certainly by WWII, having been recorded only in the 1950’s. Professor Jonathan Lighter has compiled the origin in the Random House Dictionary of American Slang. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Straight Talk For Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Parable of Mustard Seed & Narrow Door (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Straight talk about the Kingdom (vs 18-22) • illustration #1: like a mustard seed (vs 19). • illustration #2: like yeast (vs 21). (2). Straight talk about salvation (vs 23-33). • Entrance to the Kingdom is not automatic (vs 23-24). • Entrance to the Kingdom is a struggle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-33

Denomination: Brethren

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Second – The Wheat And The Tares – Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 3, 2025

The Wheat and the Tares is a well-known parable and we dissect it to look at the meaning and practical issues involved. It has had application to the whole of Church history and today those in oversight in churches need to be very cautious and stay alert for the entry of false teaching.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE SECOND – THE WHEAT AND THE TARES – Part 1 of 2 We come to the second of the Kingdom Parables commonly known as The Parable of the Tares. Previously we studied the Sower and saw this to be the good seed sown by the Sower who is Christ, but taken up by His Apostles in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, 2 Timothy 3:12-13, Matthew 13:37-39, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 11:23, Matthew 13:40-43, 2 Timothy 3:13, 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 3:2, Colossians 2:8, Revelation 2:2, Jude 1:3-4, 1 Timothy 5:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stories Of The Kingdom: The Parable Of The Net Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A story of the way the Kingdom works.

The Stories of the Kingdom: The Parable of the Net Sunday, August 6th, 2006 Beartown Road Alliance Church Intro: How many of you like to fish? Now, I would assume, that every one of you that raised your hand has one thing in common besides liking to fish, you all have a good fishing story. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-52

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Prophetic Parables Of Matthew 13

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 16, 2004

The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees.

The Prophetic Parables of Matthew 13 Matthew 13:1-2 The thirteenth chapter of Matthew flows out of chapter 12. The preaching of the parables occurred on the day of the controversies over the Sabbath and the condemnation of the Pharisees. “That day Jesus went out of the house and was sitting by the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The Parable Of The Hidden Treasure - Israel

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 26, 2008

Let me say that the field is the world. The man is Christ Himself. The treasure is God’s chosen people, the nation of Israel.

MATT. 13:44 THE PARABLE OF THE HIDDEN TREASURE - ISRAEL Today Lord willing, we’re going to talk for a little while about the “Hidden Treasure” that Jesus talks about here in Matt. 13: 44, so I want you to pay close attention. First of all let me remind us that a parable is an earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: Baptist

Unsinkable! Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 26, 2019

Tell the story of a storm while fishing

“Title: “Unsinkable” Mark 4:35-41 Subject: What does the calming of the storm teach us about Jesus? Complement: His kingdom is going to flourish, endure and thrive! Big idea: Jesus calls us to an unsinkable kingdom! Preaching idea ? there is only one unsinkable ship – it's the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational