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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- The Sower

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 18, 2023
     | 1,643 views

    Even in the fruit-bearing hearers of the word there are gradations.

    I saw a neighbor working in his front yard wearing a funny T-Shirt that said, “Sorry I Can't My Plants Need Me.” In today’s parable from Matthew, chapter 13, the seed is the Word of God (verse 20), and the ground is our hearts (verse 19). It all depends on what kind of soil a person is because ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Ba Christian Vs Cultural Christian

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 8, 2012
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    Cultural Christianity means to pursue the God we want instead of the God who is. It is the tendency to be shallow in our understanding of God, wanting Him to be more of a gentle grandfather type who pampers us and lets us have our own way. It is sensing a

    Opening illustration: Throughout our life, Maureena and I have been exposed to a number of cultures but we have yielded to none, not even the one that we were born in. The weaning process takes a longer time for some than others. The impact that the culture has in the church in America is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church Of Thyatira

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015
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    A continuation of a study on the seven churches of Revelation. The church of Thyatira was worldly, ungodly, and yet there were a few in it that kept the faith and were commended and encouraged to hang in there.

    Not Tolerating Tolerance: The Church of Thyatira Introduction: We are entering the heart of Summer, which means we are entering the heat of Summer. Last week I briefly mentioned the thorny soil in Mark 4 – it got me thinking how we usually begin Spring with great relief because of warmer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Harvest For God - I Am Involved, I Am Prepared For Eternity Series

    Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Oct 14, 2021
     | 3,441 views

    As part of our series, last time we focused on the levels of our involvement. But it's also good to know what kind of sheaves we are harvesting. Today's sermon we will know what are things we need to consider on our harvest that God gave us.

    Intro: Good morning. 2 weeks ago, I exhorted the importance of knowing our levels of involvement that we can use in our service to God. Last week, we were exhorted by Ptr. Jeric to value the souls which we are going to harvest for Christ. Over these few weeks, we focused on the traits and values we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Good Is The Dirt In Your Life?

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 30, 2007
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     | 21,190 views

    Jesus teaches in this parable about the SOWER, the SEED, the SOIL, and the STATE you are in. Is the soil of your heart prepared?

    Matthew 13:1-9 How Good is the Dirt in Your Life? Introduction - My wife and were enjoying a cruise on a recent vacation. At the dinner table that second evening, that dreaded question came up regarding my occupation. (Now I am not ashamed of being a minister, but telling people I am a minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew 13:1-17 - Maybe If I Actually Listened For A Change! - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,948 views

    In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other person to finish so that I c

    MAYBE IF I ACTUALLY LISTENED FOR A CHANGE! - Matthew 13:1-17 - Part 1 In the middle of an argument, my Mum would say something like this - "Maybe if you LISTENED for a change, you would understand what I am trying to tell you!" So often I am not so much listening but simply waiting for the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Last Days: The Great Apostasy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,844 views

    a topical sermon about the end time apostasy before the coming of the Lord.

    Living in the Last days: The great Apostasy Introduction: As we look at another sign of the end of days is apostasy, many in the church will fall away and become apostates. There will be a great wave of people leaving the church in the last days. I recently read an article from the UK ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Trampled Triumphant (An Ash Wednesday Sermon)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 5, 2025
     | 128 views

    The beginning illustration is a about a fern that won't grow because of its soil. Like the fern in the soil of hardened clay, we need a new beginning in the soil of God's grace!

    THE TRAMPLED TRIUMPHANT Text: II Corinthians 5:20b – 6:10 2 Corinthians 5:20-21  So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.  (21)  For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Garden Gleanings

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018
     | 8,806 views

    This message shares insights from gardening to spiritual growth.

    Chico Alliance Church “Garden Gleanings” 1. Soil preparation & cultivation Any garden must have soil in which to grow. The soil must be prepared in order to best germinate the seed and sustain the plant. I tried to germinate some bean plants this year outside the soil to give it a good ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Responses Of The Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 31, 2014
    based on 12 ratings
     | 16,562 views

    The Word of God is sown into our heart & it must come to fruition within our heart. The condition of our heart determines the fruition of the Word of God that is sown.

    [Matters of the Heart Series] RESPONSES OF THE HEART LUKE 8: 11-15 [Mt. 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Isa. 55:10-11] Here we have the various responses of the heart to the Word of God illustrated in the Parable of the Sower. The Word of God is sown into our heart and it must come to fruition within ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gleanings From The Garden

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2015
     | 6,282 views

    Message the lessons we can draw about spiritual growth from gardening principles.

    “Gleanings from the Garden” Introduction A great deal of information can be discovered about a person by examining the things they have made or created. Whether a building, painting, music, sculpture, a meal, a garden, a model, a poem, a person’s personality generally shows up in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Power Of The Resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:1-8)

    Contributed by Stuart M Guthrie on Apr 12, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,431 views

    The importance of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

    Introduction: Prayer: Well it’s Easter! And just like last week, Rob said then we were celebrating two holidays! April fools and Palm Sunday! One Pagan and one Biblical! And the same goes for today, many will celebrate the Easter bunny while others will celebrate a risen King! One Pagan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 159 ratings
     | 50,331 views

    God is graciously speaking (if we will only listen).

    THE VOICE OF GOD Matthew 13:3-9, 18-23 S: Revelation Th: Grace-Full Living (the grace of God communicating) Pr: GOD IS GRACIOUSLY SPEAKING (IF WE WILL ONLY LISTEN). ?: How? How will we respond? KW: Responses. TS: We will find in “The Parable of the Sower” four responses we can have to His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Third Sunday Of Lent, Year C- Exhausting The Soil Or Bearing Fruit

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 8, 2025
     | 778 views

    I believe that there are a number of Christians living in their spiritual grace period

    Jerry Flury, who once worked in the insurance industry, said, “I constantly had to deal with people seeking to maintain their policies perpetually in what they referred to as the policy’s grace period. A grace period is defined as the additional period of time a lender, or an insurance policy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Broadcasting The Seeds

    Contributed by John Delly on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,911 views

    We are God’s sower. We know that we can’t just store or hide the seed. We know that it must be broadcast and planted to do God’s work.

    "Broadcasting the Seeds" Matthew 13:1-9 July 13, 2008 For the last three weeks Nick and Sam Love’s mission trip has been in my thoughts and prayers. Last week I told you that this week’s sermon would be Romans chapter 8 The Romans text has a rich message, but my thoughts kept turning to Nick ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ