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Are You Listening?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 4, 2002

based on 319 ratings

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In the parable of the sower Jesus speaks of four kinds of listeners.

ARE YOU LISTENING? Matthew 13:18-23 INTRO.- ILL.- An excited little boy was telling his daddy about something that had happened to him that day. His daddy said, "Slow up, honey, you are talking too fast!" His boy shot back at him, "Oh, no, Daddy, I’m not talking too fast. You’re just listening ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Root Of The Problem Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 2, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 10,859 views

Why Jesus spoke in parables, and a look at the Parable of the Sower

THE ROOT OF THE PROBLEM Series: Pursuing Meaning Most of us remember Aesop’s Fables... --The wolf in sheep’s clothing teaches us that appearances can be deceiving. -The town mouse and country mouse teach us that it’s better to eat beans and bacon in safety than cakes and ale in fear. -The goose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Seed Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 8, 2020

| 4,101 views

What is the seed that the sower is sowing? Why is it so important?

1. The seed is the focus of the parable. a. The seed gives the sower his purpose. b. The seed is what brings new life. c. The seed is what has the potential to make life productive. d. The seed is man’s connection to the Kingdom of God. 2. The seed is God’s Word. Matt. 13:18-23, Luke 8:11. 3. Only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of The Farm

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 14,718 views

A sermon about the parable of the sower: preparing the soil, sowing the seed, watering the seed, pulling weeds, and waiting for the harvest.

Luke, Chapter 8: We’re going to talk this morning…If I had to say there were three or four passages of Scripture that I think are very important to my life personally, I would say the prodigal son is by far my favorite, my favorite parable that’s ever been written. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Keep On Sowing

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 14, 2014

| 6,052 views

The sermon is based upon the idea that no matter what happens, no matter where, and no matter what the results are of seeds being sowed, just keep on sowing.

Matthew 13:1-9 “Just Keep on Sowing” 1. The Parable of the Sower, Jesus identifies four types of ground upon which the sower's seeds fall: A. The seeds sown along the path (v. 4); on the path the seeds are exposed and carried off by hungry birds. B. Secondly the seed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Why Not Destroy Evil Right Now? Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Mar 17, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 6,893 views

This message takes a look at how we co-exist in this world with evil and the results that brings. Also looks at the question why God doesn’t destory evil people right now and the hope we have of justice.

Intro: A) The Sentiments of Asaph in Psalm 73 B) We can relate to his questions. Why is it that evil is so prevalent and appears to prosper while those who do good seem to get trampled upon. And why does it seem that those who do evil seem to get away Scott free? Is there any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, Psalm 73:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is This Man Jesus – A Parable Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Mar 23, 2003

based on 34 ratings

| 5,909 views

This is the fourth in a series examining the person of Christ. This week, we look at the only parable found only in the book of Mark.

Intro.: I am not a farmer. I have a black thumb. 1. I have a tough job growing grass 2. But God has called me to be a farmer – not of plants, but of lives 3. I plant seeds, I let God do the work, and I then I get to see enjoy the benefits of my work 4. This is the pattern that Jesus describes in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Methodist

Vital Signs

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Apr 8, 2003

based on 67 ratings

| 6,355 views

How a beleiver can check the vital signs of their relationship with God.

Intro: It amazes me sometimes when I go to some people’s home and they have all this vegetation growing in their home. I mean real live plants, not the fake plastic stuff. Anybody can have the fake plastic stuff, but it takes what we call somewhat of a green thumb to keep plants alive in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003

based on 84 ratings

| 8,720 views

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

A Complacent Or Passionate Heart, Which Will It Be?

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Oct 22, 2001

based on 81 ratings

| 8,597 views

The abundant Christian life is a choice that starts with how we listen and respond to the Word of God.

Intro: There once was a not so bright fellow who saw an advertisement for a cruise. The sign in the travel agency window read “Cruise -- $100 Cash.” I’ve got a hundred dollars, he thought. And I’d like to go on a cruise. So he entered the door and announced his desires. The fellow at the desk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healing For Calloused Hearts Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Apr 28, 2003

based on 99 ratings

| 12,754 views

Jesus wants to produce life in you and through you. His number one desire is healing the one thing that can stop you—a calloused heart.

Healing for Calloused Hearts Matthew 13:1-23 Pastor Jim Luthy Let’s try a few riddles from justriddlesandmore.com. Write down your answers and I’ll give the solutions at the end. 1. Cathy has six pairs of black gloves and six pairs of brown gloves in her drawer. In complete darkness, how many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23, Ezekiel 11:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Weedy Seedy Christians

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 6,279 views

Getting the weeds out of our life

Sermon: Weedy Seedy Christians Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 July 21, 2002 I. Introduction A. A Story 1. A blonde was hard up for money, so she went walking around her neighborhood looking for odd jobs to do. She met a nice man who said he would give her work. All she had to do was paint his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-40

Denomination: United Methodist

What Do We Do With The Weeds?"

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

based on 94 ratings

| 10,507 views

When the end comes, it will become clear who those people are whose faith is truly in Jesus, and it will become clear who those are who have been just playing a religious game.

When I was a kid, weeding the garden was one of my least favorite activities. It was often hot out there and my back would hurt from bending over. Worst of all, I thought it was monotonous work, so often I did not pay real close attention to what I was doing. And, sure enough, I would sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Luke 9:62

Denomination: Baptist

The Soil Of Our Love

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

based on 39 ratings

| 3,649 views

what is the soil of your heart?

I have this against you, Jesus said, you have left your first love. Last week we learned about the carnal Christian, the one who has gotten off track, but how can it happen. How does one fall out of love? How does one transfer their affections to another? Tonight lets look at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting A Return On Your Ministry

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

based on 76 ratings

| 3,542 views

If you make an investment, would you not expect to make a greater return than what you put in? Why should God expect less from us?

Turn tonight to Mark 4:20 (READ) And those are the ones whom seed was sown in the good soil; and they hear the word and accept it, and bear fruit, thirty, sixty and a hundred fold. If I were to give you each tonight $100, and I were then to tell you how you could turn that $100 into ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7, Mark 4:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

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