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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    The Art Of Sowing

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,107 views

    The various soil types mentioned in the parable of Jesus relate to a person’s receptivity to the Word of God.

    Matthew 3: 1 – 12 / It’s Just Beginning Intro: In Directions, James Hamilton writes: Before refrigerators, people used icehouses that had thick walls, no windows, and a tightly fitted door to preserve their food. In winter, when streams and lakes were frozen, large blocks of ice were cut, hauled ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Right Soil

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,778 views

    Jesus revealed that the condition of men’s hearts are the limiting factor to the spread of the Gospel. What makes them the limiting factor? 5 limiting factors in the multiplication/spread of the Gospel message.

    THE RIGHT SOIL—Luke 8:4-15 Jesus revealed that men’s hearts are the limiting factor to the spread of the Gospel. The state of men’s hearts are the limiting factor to the spread of the Gospel(good news of salvation by grace). How are men’s hearts the limiting factor to the spread of God’s Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing The Soil

    Contributed by John Vella on Dec 5, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,879 views

    As with all relationships we have to prepare ourselves for a deeper union with Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. VI, Issue 1, No. 2 Second Sunday of Advent - Year A Decxember 9, 2001 Readings: * Isaiah 11:1-10 * Romans 15:4-9 * Mt. 3:1-12 Preparing the Soil Removing Obstacles Creating something new often requires that we first remove any obstacles to that new creation. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Parable Of The Soils Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,693 views

    The parable of the soils reveals our duty in Christ is to sow the seed of the word of God.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 9, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Soils Sermon Text: Mark 4:1-20 Introduction: 1 And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sterling Franklin avatar

    Good Soil

    Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,164 views

    Preaching outline on the Parable of the Good Soil, with intro & application.

    Good Soil Full text: Mark 4:1-20 Main foci: Mark 4:3-9, 15-20 Preaching Outline, by Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – Some people are more fertile than others...in receiving the Word. In Mark 4:1-20, Jesus presents four different types of soils, or audiences to the Word of God, with only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Seed And The Soil Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,862 views

    How the kingdom of God works in the life of a believer

    Text: Mark 4:26-29 Title: The Seed and the Soil And He said, “The kingdom of God is as if a man should scatter seed on the ground, 27 he sleeps and rises night and day, and the seed sprouts and grows; he knows not how. 28 “The earth produces by itself; first the blade, then the ear, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Soiled Faith

    Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,400 views

    Jeremiah's prophecy of the sash. The effort put forth in holding up one’s clothes represents a willingness to labor for the Lord, and letting ones clothes drag along the ground is symbolic of laziness and a lack of zeal for God's work.

    In days of old, ladies who wore long dresses would lift them up past their ankles when they were walking near a mud puddle or climbing up some stairs. One reason why they did this was so they would not trip and fall; but another reason was to keep their clothing nice and clean. In order to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Soil...god's Soil?

    Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Apr 30, 2020
     | 3,983 views

    is your soil prepared for God, is your soil ready?

    YOUR SOIL…GOD’S SOIL? Let us read a well-known parable taken from Luke 8:5-15 A sower went out to sow his seed: and as he sowed, some fell by the wayside; and it was trodden down, and the fowls of the air devoured it. And some fell upon a rock; and as soon as it was sprung up, it withered away, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Seeds Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2014
     | 7,867 views

    Jesus teaches of the ways people receive the truth.

    A pastor once preached on this passage: A mother of 12 came forward, concerned that her life has not produced any eternal fruit. She told the pastor, “I am not sure that with my responsibilities, I have time to do anything of value to God.” The pastor tried to comfort the lady, prayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepared For Abundance

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    The four soils of life, hardness, shallowness, distraction and soil prepare for Christ

    Intro: in reading the parable of the sower, the soil and the potential of the seed for harvest, a thought comes out of this story, no one wants to miss heaven, no one wants to fail God, everyone would love to realize their full potential in Christ. There is no problem with the seed, no failure in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Know Your Soil. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 10, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,578 views

    You need to know the soil you are planting in to be efective in evangelism.

    INTRODUCTION „X OPENING SLIDE. #1 „X The way we build God¡¦s church is by reaching people. There is no other way to build the church without people. We cannot evangelize cats, dogs or any other object other than people. „X What is the best approach to use with people? Will we reach all people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    The Parable Of The Four Soils

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 12,398 views

    A look at the Parable of the Four Soils using contemporary illustrations.

    I. Seeds fell along the Path (v. 4) EXPLANATION: The Soil on the Path will not grow a seed. Or that part of the gospel message that can be sowed in us. This first seed falls by the wayside or on beaten path bordering the garden. This is sun-baked hard ground, completely useless for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeds On The Rocky Soil Series

    Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 16,263 views

    Differences between growing deep roots in the faith and having a shallow faith.

    Seeds on the Rocky Soil (Matthew 13:1-23) 2nd in a series on: “The Parable of the Soils” Introduction: Over the past couple weeks I’ve been watching grass grow here at the New Song. Around the building, just like the Sower in the Parable of the Soils, I planted 120 pounds of grass seed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Sowing In Good Soil

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,392 views

    sowing the Good Seed, the word of God

    SOWING THE SEED OF THE WORD OF GOD IN GOOD GROUND Today lord willing I’ll try & talk a little about the parable we find in matt. 13: to do with sowing seed, the word of God. Matthew 13:1- 9 Listen as I read the 1st 9 verses; 1 The same day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    The Seed, The Soil, And The Sower

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 83 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    How sweet it is when God blesses us with the benefits of reading, hearing, and learning His Word!

    Introduction: This week is the first week that there are people selling sweet corn and candy corn at the intersection! I personally enjoy the opportunity to taste these delicious “first-fruits.” It also can be a reminder of how God is working our lives through His Word. How sweet it is when God ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran