Sermons on Seed Plan:

The Four Soils

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2014

A look at the four soils through a science experiment, asking which soil are you.

Luke 8:4-8 June 22, 2014 What if I told you I had a gift for you? It’s really a good gift too. It’s better than dark chocolate candy with a cup of hot coffee. And let me tell you, it’s hard to get much better than that. Well, maybe it would be having some stuffed pizza first, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

For Jesus' Love 16 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

God’s indiscriminate love bears all---for HIS love carried the burdens---hardships of all through Christ Jesus, his only begotten Son.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 16 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (October 15, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 19, 2022

In Part 2 of this series we focus on Jesus' parable about the sower, specifically about how the seeds of His Word are snatched from us because we do not take the time to care for them.

Your Harvest Is Coming Part 2 Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8; Isaiah 40:29-31; 55:11; Matthew 13:4-8 This morning we’re going to complete the message that I began last week titled “Your Harvest is Coming.” Last week the focus of that message was to show us how important it is for us to purposefully ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8, Matthew 13:4-30, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables, Gifts Wrapped In Red Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on Dec 7, 2012

This is NOT a breakdown on specific parables and meanings, it's a study into WHY Jesus used parables.

Gifts Wrapped in Red Welcome Campuses as we kick off the Gifts Wrapped in Red series! The final road before we get to Christmas! Can you believe it? How many of you are bringing guests to the Christmas service? You should know before we even begin…RED is my favorite color! It catches the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 8, 2015

For the glory of God---to seek the truth.

GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 8, 2015) “And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth” (St. John 8:50, King James Version [Christ answereth the Jews]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, when you come ...read more

Scripture: John 8:50

Denomination: Friends

Sown Among Rocks

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 2, 2015

By pointing out the dangers of the rocky soil in Mark 4, there is an appeal to be humble, earnest and sincere in our walk with the Lord. The Rocky soil convert receives the gospel gladly, progresses in it rapidly, but then falls away quickly

Sown among Rocks Introduction: During our Wednesday night service, Pedro had a great point about our church during our testimony service and it spurred a thought, that I want to expound upon today about the true gospel church and about the true gospel convert. We often see somethings blow up like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

‘u’ See What I’m Say In Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 14, 2012

A study in the Gospel of Mark 4: 33 – 34

Mark 4: 33 – 34 ‘U’ See What I’m Say In 33 And with many such parables He spoke the word to them as they were able to hear it. 34 But without a parable He did not speak to them. And when they were alone, He explained all things to His disciples. There were two other Gospels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:33-34

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living With Weeds

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 19, 2011

We co-exist with evil people in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people... God alone sees all of a person's life. And who knows... do we not believe that people can repent and become new creatures in Christ?

Title: Living with Weeds Text: Matthew 1`3:24-30 and 36-43 Thesis: We co-exist with evil in the world because God is the only one who rightly judges people… God alone sees all of a person’s life. And besides, who knows….? Introduction Weeds is a made for television comedy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Tithing A Mandate Or Human Tradition?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2025

This message takes an honest and impartial look at what the Bible says about Tithing, what it was, its biblical history, and how and why it was implemented.

“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ.” (Colossians 2:8 NIV) Many Christians feel guilty and Tithe out of obligation rather than love. Some have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8, Matthew 6:19-24, Malachi 3:6-12, Mark 12:41-44, John 10:12-13, Luke 20:46, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Acts 2:42-47, Hebrews 6:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having A Heart For Jesus

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on May 19, 2024

This sermon explores our daily choice to follow Christ, the importance of nurturing a receptive heart, and the consequences of neglecting God and His Word.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters in Christ, to this hallowed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Lord Jesus Christ. We come not as strangers, but as members of one body, each one of us a unique, cherished part of the divine tapestry that God has woven ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8, John 10:7-10, Proverbs 16:18, Philippians 4:7, Matthew 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Harvest Of Our Choices. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 13, 2024

The principle of reaping what we sow is a timeless and universal truth that applies to every aspect of our lives.

The principle of reaping what we sow is a timeless and universal truth that applies to every aspect of our lives. It is a fundamental law that governs the consequences of our actions, words, and thoughts. This article explores the significance of this principle and its far-reaching ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Parables Concerning The Kingdom, Part 2 (Matthew 13:24-58)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 18, 2025

The Lord Jesus continues to teach the people through the means of stories, or parables. Each parable presents a description of the coming kingdom and judgment.

Matthew 13 contains a series of parables that are heard by the crowds, but only a few would take the effort to really hear, understand, and apply what the Lord Jesus was teaching. He has presented stories about good and bad soils that represent how people receive and apply the Word of God to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-53, Mark 4:30-32, Luke 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle For Souls (Sixth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 20, 2022

The Lord has planned and is planning how and when he sends us as His instruments to share the Gospel.

THE BATTLE FOR SOULS Text: Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 Acts 16: 14 - 20, & Acts 16: 23- 31 (14) A certain woman named Lydia, a worshiper of God, was listening to us; she was from the city of Thyatira and a dealer in purple cloth. The Lord opened her heart to listen eagerly to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:14-20, Acts 16:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 25, 2013

He who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it. It may not look like it right now, But God is not moved by the way things look, in our lives, He is moved by our faith!

“"God’s Plans” Are Always Bigger" Than Your Circumstances! Mark 4:35-41 MSG 35-38. Late that day he said to them, “Let’s go across to the other side.” They took him in the boat as he was. Other boats came along. A huge storm came up. Waves poured into the boat, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 3 Of 5 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 31, 2025

We continue the Sower, considering the seed that fell into rocky ground, the shallow soil, with a warning. Temptation plus affliction and persecution will in time burn and kill off any mere profession. These hearers are only temporary. Then we begin the seed choked in the thorny soil.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 3 of 5 Last time we finished thinking about the good seed that was wasted on the barren pathways and beside the roadway. There was nothing wrong with the seed, but the reception was nil because men closed their hearts to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-6, Matthew 13:20-21, Mark 4:17, Luke 8:6, Luke 8:13, Luke 8:14, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:22, Mark 4:18-19, Genesis 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational