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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The Gospel rarely appears so lovely, as when it is most oppressed. God’s work is never on such perfect display as it when it is under the greatest trials.
Everyone loves a story. Stories are remarkably powerful things. They stir-up our imaginations and excite our affections. They instruct us and inspire us. They intoxicate and influence us. They linger with us, often becoming more precious and poignant and powerful over time. During His earthly ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23, 1 John 5:13
Denomination: Baptist
Only one of the four soils produces. Three of the four soils reject the seed. The problem isn’t with the seed but the soil. It’s the same seed that produces a great crop in the fourth soil that goes away in the first three soils.
Jesus’ message was designed for religious outsiders. There’s something beautiful in the way those on the outside react when they first hear the gospel. One person when he recently began to comprehend the message of Jesus, recently asked me: “Do you mean to tell me that Adolf Hitler could receive ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:1-15, Romans 1:16, James 1:21, 1 Peter 1:23
How many sermons have you heard in your life? What has been the result of all those sermons you have heard? Are you any closer to the Lord as a result of all those sermons?
HOW TO LISTEN TO A SERMON How many sermons have you heard in your life? Depending upon your age, you may have heard hundreds of sermons. Say you hear about 40 to 50 sermons a year based on your worship attendance. For the average person who has been attending church for about 40 years that comes ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
In the parable of the four kinds of soil Jesus shows us four kinds of people who are in church and why they reject the gospel..
Book: Sermons from the Four Gospels FOUR KINDS OF PEOPLE IN CHURCH Matt. 13:3-9; 18-23 For free catalog of all sermons see bmarcaurelle@charter.net God knows the way to a person’s heart is through his mind. There is incredible power in words. Hitler launched Germany into a program of world ...read more
Scripture: Acts 2:42
THANKSGIVING AND OUTREACH
THANKSGIVING AND MISSION Introduction This is a day of thanksgiving as we thank God for the birthday of the church. Birthdays are often times we spend to reflect- giving deep thoughts on the past; perhaps our achievements and challenges. It is also a time we may look at our future- the years ahead ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:24-32
Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican
THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT
Psalm 126:1-6 THE PSALM OF THE SOWING SAINT Intro: From Psalm 120 and continuing to Psalm 134, these Psalms are called “Songs of Degrees.” Psalm 126 is the seventh of these fifteen. I. THEIR PRAISE v. 1 When the LORD ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6
Denomination: Holiness
People plant and water the seed of God's Word. It is only God who causes growth.
BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S FIELD (Outline) January 29, 2023 – Epiphany 4 – 1 CORINTHIANS 3:1-9 INTRO: We are God’s field. Sounds a bit strange to our ears. Yet, this is exactly what our text today tells us. We are aware of Jesus’ parables about the seed and the sower. The seed sown is the word of ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Denomination: Lutheran
the word of God is the seed to supply your need
THE WORD OF GOD IS ALIVE Hebrews 4:12: For the Word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. I Peter 1:23: Being born again ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 1:23
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem is one th
"PERSPECTIVES FOR SUCCESS IN EVANGELISM" INTRODUCTION 1. It is important to maintain certain perspectives in evangelism... a. Many start out with great enthusiasm, but often get discouraged and apathetic b. This happens even to those who are highly skilled in teaching others 2. The problem ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18
Recognize the condition of our hearts as the soil in which the seed of the Gospel is planted, and to make conscious choices to create an environment where our relationship with God can grow.
Today we're going to talk about our hearts and how they're like soil for the good news of Jesus. We're going to look at a story Jesus told in the Bible, called the Parable of the Sower. You can find it in Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23. So, let's start with a cool object lesson. I want you all to grab a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Matthew 13:18-23
Topics: Spiritual Growth, Fertile Heart, Parables, Biblical Teachings
The church like all living things has been created to grow
Stopping Stagnant Growth Matthew 13:1-9 August 6, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Would you rather be a tumbleweed or an oak in your influence on others? That’s the question posed by Galen Anderson, who wrote, "A man’s life is like either the tumbleweed or the oak tree. Some people ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9
Denomination: Church Of God
Looking at the four types of spiritual hearts and our role as farmers in sowing God's word.
A New York City businessman moved to the country and bought a piece of land. He went to the local feed and livestock store and talked to the proprietor about how he was going to take up chicken farming. He then asked to buy 100 chicks. "That’s a lot of chicks," commented the proprietor. "I ...read more
Scripture: Luke 8:5-15
Denomination: Foursquare
Jesus told parables to describe what God's kingdom is like, to advise how to become a part of it, then grow and develop in such a way that others might be led by example into His kingdom
GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of Jesus ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:14-29
This is the conclusion of the series. This messages focuses on how we can defend ourselves against all of the battle tactis of our enemy.
Satan’s Battle Plan – Part 7 Scriptures: Luke 8:5-18; Mark 4: 26-32; Isaiah 55:10-12 This message will conclude this series on Satan’s battle tactics. Throughout this series we have discussed Jesus’ parable of the seeds as captured in Luke chapter eight and Mark chapter four. Keep in mind that ...read more
Scripture: Mark 4:26-32, Isaiah 55:10-12
The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation.
The Bible presents a complex and nuanced portrayal of God's desire for humanity's salvation. On one hand, Scripture affirms that God wants everyone to be saved (1 Timothy 2:3-4, 2 Peter 3:9). On the other hand, it also warns that not everyone will accept God's offer of salvation, and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12
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