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  • The Key To Understanding The Gospel

    Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,571 views

    Jesus said that if we understood this parable we would understand all parables.

    THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING THE GOSPEL LEARNING AT THE FEET OF JESUS Mark 4:10. “And when he was alone, they that were about him with the twelve asked of him the parable.” There is an obvious difference between those who hear Jesus on a shallow or cursory level and those who hear from him ...read more

  • Becoming Good Ground

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 15,710 views

    The choice is ours, we decide which type of ground we want to be. The problem is not with the seed or the sower the problem is a soil problem.

    The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully. So If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

  • The Sower The Seed The Soil

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,161 views

    If we are not seeing a Harvest of the Promises of God in our lives then the problem is either with the seed or the sower or the soil, If we correct the problem we will have the promises

    The Sower soweth The Word (The seed) = Good seed We must be sure of the seed. *If The sower is committed to sowing and does, and has done so faithfully, and is sure of the seed, And If there is a crop failure: The problem is not with #1 The seed because it is good or #2 The Sower because he has ...read more

  • What Kind Of Dirt Are You? Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jul 2, 2003
    based on 166 ratings
     | 8,946 views

    Identifing ourselves in the Parable of the Soils helps us to improve our relationship with Christ.

    What Kind of Dirt Are You? Mark 4:1–20 INTRODUCTION It is often said that a parable is an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. The first of Jesus’ Parables is about the condition of human hearts. Jesus always emphasized that it is not a good sermon that makes for good worship but good ...read more

  • Whose Fruit Is It? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 28,211 views

    Jesus tells us that we’re expected to "bear fruit." What does that mean and how can we do it so that we honor His desire in our lives on this matter?

    OPEN: Back in the 70’s, a man and his wife were driving to thru Cape Cod, when they spotted a field loaded with blueberries. They stopped and proceeded to eat their fill. As they turned back to the car, the husband noticed that the rear door was open. In the back sat a Cape Codder munching away ...read more

  • Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees

    Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 1,998 views

    Encourage yor teachers to prepare their hearts as well as their minds. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

    Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees (Part 2) Prayer, the Indispensable Ingredient Last month, we discussed the problem of teachers falling into the rut of preparation and finished by saying, “How do we climb out of a rut? It begins on our knees.” I would like to continue this month on the ...read more

  • Effective Teaching Begins On Your Knees Part One

    Contributed by Timothy Bartee on May 15, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    Remind the teacher of the necessity of prayerasapartof their preparation. Excellent for teacher training sessions.

    Effective Teaching Begins on Your Knees Mark 4:15 Someone once defined a “rut” as a grave with both ends knocked out. Most teachers, in the church setting, have been teaching for many years. As a pastor I am truly thankful to those who have served faithfully week after week. But there is a ...read more

  • Sowing Of Seeds

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Aug 17, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,246 views

    Who are the characters in the parables and what each represents.

    Sowing of Seeds Jesus taught the people using parables. He told short stories using terms that the people were familiar with. These short stories also caused the people to think and to try to reason what Jesus was telling them. Just like today some people were too lazy or too busy to stop and ...read more

  • Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 12,488 views

    Good sowing is done with confident hope that God will give the harvest! Let us ask the Lord for wisdom, faith and guidance in knowing how to be the best spiritual farmers He wants us to be.

    Twelve Truths That Jesus Taught About Farming (Mark 4:1-4:22) Illustration: Other seed fell on good ground and yielded a crop that sprang up, increased, and produced. --Mark 4:8 John Chrysostom was one of the most captivating preachers of the early Christian church. However, he recognized that ...read more

  • Are You Truth Proof? Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,002 views

    Many people have bullet-proof armor around their hearts - so that God’s truth simply bounces off. Learn about how to have a soft heart and fertile soil to grow God’s truth

    Have you ever heard the expression: “they only hear what they want to hear”? Its true – and its also very dangerous. Today Jesus is going to say things that just bounce off the hearers – the crowds, and His disciples. It involves accepting the truth – and in trusting the Lord at His word. I want ...read more

  • "Shall We Be Fruitful Or Unfruitful? That Is The Question."

    Contributed by Kenneth Sauer on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,773 views

    A sermon on Christian stewardship.

    Mark 4:2-9, 13-20 “Shall We be Fruitful or Unfruitful? That is the Question.” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Not too terribly long ago, one of America’s most successful newspaper publishers was forced to close its ...read more

  • Growing An Abundant Harvest Series

    Contributed by David Asch on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,528 views

    God wants to produce a superabundant harvest in and through you. Will you believe it? Will you receive it? This message shows us what and how God wants to produce in and through us.

    GROWING AN ABUNDANT HARVEST Mark 4:1-20 INTRO: This is the story of the sower and the superabundant harvest. A. A sower sows This is a story from everyday life. Its completely normal. Its about a farmer who puts on his long apron and fills it up with seeds. Then he walks over his field, scattering ...read more

  • Sea Side Stories: "A Sower To Sow..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Dec 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 1,408 views

    If you were being arrested for soulwinning, would there be enough evidence to convict you? Our Lord emphasized the importance and art of soulwinning. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction If you were being arrested because someone accused you of being a soulwinner, would there be enough evidence to convict you? I know what everyone is thinking, "Isn’t that the responsibility of the Pastor, the Staff, the Deacons..." or "Shouldn’t this be left to a professional?" Yes ...read more

  • La Fe Y El Entendimiento

    Contributed by Nestor Menjivar on May 5, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,778 views

    Un corto estudio sobre porque Jesus no queria que facilmente entendieran sus enseñanzas los que no eran sus discipulos.

    Fe y Entendimiento Marcos 4:10-12 (Isaías 6:9-10) ¿Que esta pasando aquí? ¿Esta diciendo Jesús que no quiere que algunos entiendan y sean perdonados? Claro que no. Talvez nos ayuda leer Mateo 13:10-17 Parte del problema es que si alguien puede, por el entendimiento pero sin entregar su corazón ...read more

  • Not Very Deep

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,114 views

    The cause of shallow decisions made by shallow Christians who lack depth in their relationship with Christ.

    NOT VERY DEEP Introduction: Quite often we see people making decisions; raising their hands for prayer expressing the desire for rededication; committing to serve, or responding to conviction for something in their lives. Immediately following these decisions, they are excited, enthused, and ...read more