The Parable of the Sower and the Soils

Intro to the Parable

July 14, 2024 • Dave Rasmussen • Luke 8:4–15, Psalm 19, 2 Peter 3:1–9

Dave offers four challenges as we begin our six-week journey through the parable of the sower and the soils. Challenges for today: 1. Refresh your commitment as a student of Jesus 2. As a student of the Bible, remember the larger context 3. Gain an understanding of the culture of Bible times, AND its timeless truth that transcendes culture 3. Invite others to learn with you

The Seed Along the Path

July 21, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Luke 8:5, Luke 8:12, Luke 10:19, 2 Timothy 4:2–4

The Parable of the Sower and the Soils: -The reality of what is… -A warning of what could be… -Encouragement to be a student of Jesus Takeaways from the seed along the path 1. The devil is a clear and present danger 2. Jesus empowers his disciples to trample the trampler

The Seed in the Rocks

July 28, 2024 • Pastor Jon • James 1:2–4, Luke 8:6, Luke 8:13, Jeremiah 17:5–8, Psalm 106:12–13

Prepare for times of testing… -By acknowledging the reality of suffering and difficulty -By rethinking how we respond to suffering and difficulty -By establishing deep roots in Jesus We must remember God’s work in the past, find refuge in God in the present, and rest in God’s promises for the future.

The Seed Among the Thorns

August 4, 2024 • Pastor Jon • Luke 8:4–15, Luke 12:15–21, Hebrews 4:16

The perils of an earthly perspective 1. the peril of living for pleasure 2. the peril of living for riches 3. the peril of living for the cares of the world The promises of a heavenly perspective

The Seed on the Good Soil

August 11, 2024 • Luke 10:38–42, Luke 6:45, Philippians 1:6, Luke 8:4–15

The Purpose of God’s Word: Fruitfulness How can we be fruitful? 1. By listening to God’s word 2. By letting God’s word sink into our hearts 3. By persisting in God’s word

Conclusion to the Parable: the Heart

August 18, 2024 • John Kiess • Jeremiah 17:9, Proverbs 4:20–23, Luke 8:4–15, Romans 10:9

Heart conditions in the parable of the Sower -Hard (Footpath) -Shallow (Rocks) -Weedy (Thorns) -Fertile (Good Soil) 1. Our fruitfulness for God depends on our heart 2. Our heart is the center of who we are – the driving force in our life 3. We need to put the right things in our heart 4. We need to guard it with all vigilance

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