The Parable of the Sower, the Seed and the Four Soils

What is a New Testament parable and why did Jesus so often teach using parables? How should we interpret and apply the parables of Jesus? What is the real meaning of the Parable of the Sower, the Seed and the Four Soils? How can we engage more deeply with this parable and benefit from the insights of Jesus?

Join Pastor Jim as he helps us begin mining the rich veins of godly wisdom and wonders of gospel hope found in the parables of Matthew 13! (28:41)

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Songs:

(3:10) “Psalm 150 (Praise the Lord)” by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa
© 2020 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns
Used by Permission. CCLI License #2003690

(23:16) “Almost Home” by Lauren Papa, Matt Boswell & Matt Papa
© 2021 Getty Music Hymns and Songs, Getty Music Publishing, Love Your Enemies Publishing, and Messenger Hymns
Used by Permission. CCLI License #2003690

(1:07:04) “Your Name” by Paul Baloche & Glenn Packiam
© 2006 Integrity's Hosanna! Music and Vertical Worship Songs
Used by Permission. CCLI License #2003690


(2:25) Call to Worship: Come, Let Us Worship

Come, let us worship God the Father,
the maker of heaven and earth!
Let us worship Jesus Christ,
the resurrected King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Let us worship the Holy Spirit,
the promised comforter and counselor!
All glory and praise be to the one true God,
now and forevermore, amen!


(27:19) Creed: What is Scripture?
(Source: ACNA Concerning Holy Scripture, Questions 25, 30 & 32)

LEADER: What is Holy Scripture?
PEOPLE: Holy Scripture is "God’s Word written," given by the Holy Spirit through prophets and apostles as the revelation of God and His acts in human history, and is therefore the Church’s final authority in all matters of faith and practice.

LEADER: What does it mean that Holy Scripture is inspired?
PEOPLE: Holy Scripture is “God-breathed,” for the biblical authors wrote under the guidance of God’s Holy Spirit to record God’s Word.

LEADER: Why is Jesus Christ called the Word of God?
PEOPLE: ​​The fullness of God’s revelation is found in Jesus Christ, who not only fulfills the scriptures, but is Himself God’s Word, the living expression of God’s mind. The scriptures testify about Him, “In the beginning was the Word,” and “The Word became flesh and dwelt among us.” Therefore, “ignorance of the scriptures is ignorance of Christ.”


(1:06:20) Confession of Sin

Most merciful God,
we confess that we have sinned against You this day,
in thought, word, and deed;
by what we have done, and by what we have left undone.

We have not loved You with our whole hearts;
we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves.
We are truly sorry and we humbly repent.

For the sake of Your Son Jesus Christ,
have mercy on us and forgive us,
that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways,
to the glory of Your Name.

Grant to Your people pardon and peace,
that in Your great mercy, we may be forgiven all our sins,
and serve You with a quiet and contrite heart.

In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, amen.