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Matt. 13:1-8 ; 18-23 This parable is likely the best known of Jesus’ parables. Many refer to it as the parable of the sower. I like to think of it not just about the sower but also about the soil. In this parable ihe sower and the seed remain the same, the soil is what changes. This parable is recorded…

Last week we ended with the first three verses of Luke 8 . If you missed last week, be sure and go back and catch up with this series. I believe it was a powerful message last week that you need to get a hold of. Today, I want you to know that Jesus wants us to receive. Jesus has so many truths that…

Listen Well Luke 8:1-21 How many of you have heard the phrase, “God gave you one mouth and two ears so you should listen more than you talk.” This is usually said to those of us who speak to much and listen too little. It’s funny just a couple of weeks ago at the Ice cream social I was talking about…

What a year it has been. Today is a special day. It is New Year’s Day, and the fact that it falls on a Sunday this year makes it even more special. When Christmas comes, we celebrate the birth of Christ, but then there is a week of anticipation as the end of one year brings the beginning of the next.…

Jesus was a story teller. He told stories that we call Parables. He would use something familiar to to the people he was talking to and give it a new twist. These stories always pointed to a spiritual truth that we can learn from to make our lives work better. The parable we will look at today actually…

Another Parable It is said that about 1/3 of the teaching of Jesus was done in parables. What is a parable? What is the purpose of a parable? It is commonly known or defined as “earthly story with heavenly meaning.” Purpose is to teach in a manner that would be simple to remember to those who have eyes…

Big Idea: God’s Word only produces fruit when it is received by good soil And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the…

A Blueprint for Renewing Your Mind Anchor Verse I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,…

I. Introduction Update on life I’l be taking the new role of senior pastor at a grace called Grace Bible Church of Cedar Ridge It is in Grass Valley, California, which is about 1 hour north of Sacramento Beautiful area that we’re excited to move to And our family was welcomed well, so we’re super excited…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory 26 Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. Title and start Catch.. Lucien of Antioch (an early Christian believer) said, ‘A…

Introduction: Research suggests that the average person hears between 20,000 and 30,000 words every single day! That is a ton of communication that people hear daily. With all of this communication coming our way, how do we sort out what is most important? And even more pressing, how do we discern what…

Hebrews 11 is all about trusting God’s words in action. Learning from the Reformers We can learn a thing or two from the Reformers when it comes to thinking rightly about faith or trust. The Reformers understood that all believing is not the same. This is a very biblical idea. They taught that there…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2. Scripture memory But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience. What are some big mistakes you can make gardening? The soil does matter... I think I thought you drop it in and it’s fine Review of the book Whole book it seemed good to me also, having…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers 2.Memory verse For in this hope we were saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? Title What are some valuable ministry tasks people do? Chris Mueller writes "Women thought being a godly woman meant they must be a ministry speaker, write books…

I. Introduction 1. Prayers Bible memory And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. Title Catch- What do angels get to see that we do not? Angels are amazing They are said to…

Intro: I’m excited to share with you all this morning. We are gonna talk parables. A parable is not a real story. A parable is not a real story, but inside it contains a very real truth. Its a story that has a point. Jesus used parables often. Stories are memorable. The parable we are studying today…

“A Heart Issue” Today we are going to begin a new series on the Parables. We are going to look specifically at Matthew chapter 13 at the Parable of the Sower. I hope that you would turn with me there as I read not only the parable, but also the meaning of this parable. 1 That same day Jesus went out…

Exodus 18:1-20:23 In our last Torah Portion Beshalach - When Set forth Send 8938 שָׁלַח ( šā·lǎḥ ): v.; ≡ Str 7971; TWOT 2394— 1. LN 15.34–15.74 (qal) send out , The Torah is the manual how to serve God- gives a sense of direction, like a compass W/o direction you do not know where you are going or what…

You are not an accident. Each one of you was created by God for a special purpose. Your life in Christ begins with a spiritual rebirth. What that means is that everything you’ve ever done wrong is erased… forgiven and forgotten by God. It’s like restarting your phone. God is saying, let’s get a new start.…

4 And when a great crowd was gathering and people from town after town came to him, he said in a parable, 5 “A sower went out to sow his seed. And as he sowed, some fell along the path and was trampled underfoot, and the birds of the air devoured it. 6 And some fell on the rock, and as it grew up, it…

My wife says I have selective hearing… but the truth is I’m not listening. It’s not that I’m not listening to her, I’m not listening to anything. I’m in my own head. How does she know? Because she can see my listening? No, because I’m not responding. Responding shows our listening... One of the best…

Introduction: Have you ever tried to build/make something where you knew what the result was supposed to look like but did not know how to build/make it? Transition: Our mission is no different. Remind of our mission statement. Slide - Purpose & Mission Read : 14 How then will they call on Him in whom…

When God’s word is proclaimed, there are different levels of response, ranging from those who take no notice to those whose lives are transformed

Introduction What is a parable? If you have been in church for a while, you probably know that a parable is a story. It’s a story that teaches a truth in a really memorable way. Once we go through this parable carefully, you will probably always remember it. What a wonderful method of teaching this is!…

This was a good year for our garden. It took a while to start ripping! but our squash really grew well. Our kale has provided us with many huge salads. And the tomatoes that I took out yesterday were all green but quite plentiful. And we had the surprise of returning ground cherry bushes that self seeded…