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Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 1 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 30, 2025

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Today we commence a study of the 7 Parables of the Kingdom found in Matthew’s Gospel. The first is the Parable of the Sower (more to the point, “The Parable of the 4 Soils.”). There are 7 parts for this parable and in Part 1 we look at the Parable as a whole. I hope you enjoy.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 1 of 7 THE INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES We are going to study the seven parables Jesus spoke to the people. Matthew states the setting for these – {{Matthew 13:1-2 “On that day Jesus WENT OUT OF THE HOUSE and was sitting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-2, Matthew 13:36, Matthew 13:3-4, Matthew 13:5-6, Matthew 13:7, Matthew 13:8-9, Matthew 7:15, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 13:9-11, Luke 8:10, John 3:16, Luke 19:10, John 5:40, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 13:11-15, Matthew 13:14-15, Isaiah 6:9-10, Luke 11:23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring God’s Investment-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2012

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2 of 2. Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity of God’s investment. But When does this happen? When we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-II—1Timothy 1:12-17 Paul reminded Timothy of the significance/gravity/weight behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity/weight of God’s investment. When do we honor the gravity of God’s investment? We honor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Beautiful Short Story In The World

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

based on 250 ratings

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Ruth’s love story tells of her "kinsman-redeemer" which points to Jesus as the Saviour of the world.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SHORT STORY IN THE WORLD I think everybody likes to read a love story, especially if it’s true. The book of Ruth is such a story if it’s read at a superficial level and taken at its face value. It’s got all the ingredients: there’s a beautiful young girl who met a young man ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Your Final Answer Series

Contributed by Todd Randolph on Mar 8, 2001

based on 100 ratings

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Paul’s appearance before King Agrippa.

Tonight I would like to continue the “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” theme. I don’t know if you have noticed when you watch the show, but on the first five questions Regis rarely asks the contestant if that is their final answer. Typically, this is because these first five questions are meant to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Transforming Gospel

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 10, 2001

based on 194 ratings

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Paul makes a special plea to his friend Philemon concerning his run-away slave but now a Christian, showing how the gospel transforms all relationships.

THE TRANSFORMING GOSPEL Letter writing is almost a lost art. We’d rather pick up the phone or dash off an e-mail but I’m glad that Paul used pen and ink. Doubtless Paul, being a man of letters and bubbling over with ideas for the spread of the gospel, must have written many ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Simpsons: A Matter Of Respect Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001

based on 65 ratings

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The last of my Television series, looks at our need to show respect.

1 Peter 2:11-17 The Simpsons, Children love them, parents hate them. But the people who love the show have embraced it fully. There is no other series on television, either comedy or drama, where the environment is depicted so fully and consistently. "Simpsons" fans not only know what the family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Importance Of Integrity

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 16, 2002

based on 44 ratings

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This sermon addresses the role of of intergity for Christians.

THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEGRITY Text: Proverbs 10:9 You are in the grocery store and the cashier has given you $10.00 too much in change. Aware of it, do you grin to yourself and say "Good, I can use the extra cash." Or, do you give it back? This is called a moral dilemma. You find someone’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:9

Denomination: United Methodist

Focus On The Valuable Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004

based on 39 ratings

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5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"There's Room At The Table"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 30, 2003

based on 121 ratings

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Luke 14 Jesus describes the Kingdom of god as a Great Banquet Table. Who belongs at the table and how inclusive is the table?

“There’s Room at the Table” -The Kingdom of God is like a Great Banquet Table- Luke 14:1-24 In this passage of scripture Jesus teaches that the Kingdom of God is like a banquet. The Kingdom of God is like having a great party. The social life of Jesus got him into trouble. His social life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-11, Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Church Is Boring!"- True? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

based on 20 ratings

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An All Age Seeker Service on whether church is boring including video, drama, vox pops and a lot of fun! The Service was divided into 3 sections. Order of Service Included. Email me for Powerpoint Presentation.

“Church is boring!”- true? AAW WBC 9 Feb 2003 (PPT= next PowerPoint title) 1) Sometimes yes- it’s the church’s fault Illustr: me at school. Forced and bored. Doing diary - Youth group when 9. Changed the clocks & ended up 55 mins early! Mr Bean is hilarious (roll clip) - = how some of us have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003

based on 11 ratings

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Live up to the promise of your name

Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing For The Impossilble Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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Trust God for everything

Believing God for the Impossible Hebrews 11: 29 Some of the most popular shows on TV are what we call ‘reality based’ programs including a series called World’s Most Amazing Videos. We like those shows because we are able to see people do things and survive incidents that look impossible. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love, Loyalty And Labor Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 13, 2002

based on 31 ratings

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A mother’s day sermon on the book of Ruth.

Sermon for 5/12/2002- Mother’s Day Ruth 3:16 Introduction: A. Read Ruth 3:16-18 B. Attractive = Pleasing to the eye or mind. C. Beauty = A pleasing quality associated with harmony of form or color, excellence of craftsmanship, truthfulness, originality, or another, often undefined property. D. To ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sticking With The Source

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

based on 8 ratings

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Learn how to stay connected with the unlimited supply in this sermon on the Source.

Sticking With The Source How to Stay Connected to the Unlimited Supply 9/22/04 I. Introduction Drama II. Casting Down Idols Tonight we’re talking about “Sticking with the Source: How to Stay Connected to the Unlimited Supply” I don’t know if you noticed the symbolism in the sketch tonight, but the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Different

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Feb 13, 2005

based on 45 ratings

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This sermon deals with the need for Christians to be different than the world around them by seeking tobe empowered by God.

Holy Different Isaiah 6:2-5, Exodus 15:11, Revelation15:4, Isaiah 40:18, 25, Isaiah 46:9-11, Daniel 2:20 Isaiah 45:7, Job 9:4, Romans 11:33, Psalm 139:4-16, Jeremaih 23:23-24, Isaiah 6:5, 6-7, 8 November 8, 2004 I. John Speke was an English explorer. He stood one day staring at a wall of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

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