Sermons on Seed Must Die:

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 22, 2014

Having heard & observed, these Gentiles were attracted or drawn to Jesus & they wanted to believe in Him, they wanted to "know" Him. Jesus therefore challenges them & us - to die that we might live

JOHN 12: 20-26 SIR, WE WOULD SEE JESUS [Mark 8:34-38 / Colossians 3:1-3] Jesus public ministry was coming to a close and a variety of things were unfolding. Jesus had just entered into Jerusalem to the shouts and praises of the huge crowds [2-2 ½ million] present ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The One You Must Not Ignore

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Mar 23, 2008

Because God raised and exalted Jesus and gave Him the name above all names, we must all bow before Him and confess Him as our Lord.

I have introduced this phrase to some of my English classes this past week. I would like for us to say it. I’ll say “He is risen,” and you say “He is risen indeed.” Let’s try it. He is risen He is risen indeed. Because that is what we are celebrating today, Jesus is risen from the dead. I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It Must Be True; I Heard It On Tv Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 3, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 19: 21 – 41

Acts 19: 21 – 41 It must be true; I heard it on TV 21 When these things were accomplished, Paul purposed in the Spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, “After I have been there, I must also see Rome.” 22 So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 5 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025

This time we see the fertile, good soil as the Sower broadcast his seed. This is what everyone wants. Also we see the obligations of sowers, the care of the seed, and how this relates to the gospel. We must never handle the bible deceitfully.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 5 of 7 So far we have covered the first three soils in the Parable of the Sower and in this message we come to the last one. The outcome here is what everyone wants to happen in preaching the gospel, but experience and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:8, Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:8, Mark 4:20, Luke 8:8, Luke 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Deceived - God Is Not Mocked Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 18, 2008

This message focuses on the true nature of sowing and reaping taken from the view of a farmer.

Do Not Be Deceived – God Is Not Mocked Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Introduction This message if the first of my new series titled “Do Not Be Deceived – God Is Not Mocked.” This morning I will focus primarily on the seeds that are being planted within us and what we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cracking The Hard Seedcoat Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 24, 2013

The hard surface of our hearts must be scarified or we cannot grow and we cannot bear fruit.

Wednesday of Holy Week 2013 Seeds 3 [Preacher: You should have a bluebonnet seed or other seed and either sandpaper or vinegar.] We come to what we might call the last day of the triduum before the Great Triduum, and to the moment Church tradition calls “Spy Wednesday.” This is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

Seeds Rarely Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 9, 2002

We will watch as God calls Jacob to Bethel and provides His protection as the family journeys to Bethel. We will also see some consequences of sins in Jacob’s family and things that happen due to it.

Seeds rarely fall Far from the Tree Real consequences of our Sin Cleaning house under God’s Providence Consequences of sins in Jacob’s family Have you ever known someone who was richly blessed in material things, in knowledge, in wisdom, in relationships? What did that person claim as the reason ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

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

Guaranteed Return-30,60,100 Times

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 6, 2006

The message challenges the listeners to become "good soil" and receptive to the good news of the Gospel.

Guaranteed Return – 30, 60, 100 Times Matthew 13:1-9 There are approximately 60 parables in the New Testament. Jesus told common life stories with word pictures to connect with the people and teach Biblical truths. Most of the parables had a deeper meaning. Jesus used word pictures to capture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Increase Our Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

Even the smallest seed of faith, when nurtured, can lead to extraordinary spiritual growth and miraculous outcomes.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I'm thrilled to be here with you, standing on the shoulders of the saints who have gone before us, and looking out on a sea of faces eager to engage with the Word of God. We gather here today, united in purpose and heart, to unwrap the treasures found in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Topics: Mustard Seed Faith

What; No Condemnation?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of disaster; however we are given the ability to stand, and in doing so we are transformed into the glory God that wants from us. Yes it is painful, but we are victorious.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 10th July 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: When Jesus comes into our life, everything changes, mostly in the form of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Let The Fire Die Out! Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 21, 2001

Through repentance, prayer and thanksgiving we can keep the fire of Pentecost from burning out in our lives.

A STORY HAS BEEN TOLD ABOUT HOW DWIGHT L. MOODY ONCE CALLED ON A LEADING CITIZEN IN CHICAGO TO PERSUADE HIM TO ACCEPT CHRIST. THEY WERE SEATED IN THE MAN’S PARLOR. IT WAS WINTER AND COAL WAS BURNING IN THE FIREPLACE. THE MAN OBJECTED THAT HE COULD BE JUST AS GOOD A CHRISTIAN OUTSIDE THE CHURCH AS ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:12-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

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

God's Word, The Good Seed

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jan 6, 2023

Four different hearers and responses to God's Word

God’s Word, the Good Seed Mark 4:1-20 Good morning. How many of you have a garden? Those of you, who garden, know weeds grow faster and stronger than seeds you may plant. Some farmers say it takes 60 pounds of wheat seed to sow an acre of wheat; but, there’s 3,000 pounds of weed seed in an acre, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational