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In this message on the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13), we explore how different heart conditions affect our response to the Word of God—whether it's stolen through misunderstanding, withers under pressure, is choked by worldly cares, or produces lasting fruit. Jesus challenges us to examine our own hearts while also reshaping how we view evangelism: our role is simply to sow and water, trusting God with the results. This sermon calls us to cultivate good soil through repentance, dependence on God, and community, and to share the gospel with confidence, knowing that those with ears to hear will respond.

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7/20/2026 | This day's featured sermon on SermonAudio: Title: Parable of the Sower Speaker: John Chapman Broadcaster: Bethel Baptist Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 7/12/2026 Bible: Mark 4:1-20 Length: 40 min.

This week's scripture:Psalm 86Matthew 13v1-9, 18-23Adam breaks down the Parable of the Sower. What Kingdom opportunities is God presenting to you? What about when the opportunity given isn't the one you'd choose?

This week guest speaker Tim Harper takes a deep look into the parable of the farmer sowing seeds. What does the parable mean, why did Jesus use it, and how can we prepare our hearts to receive Jesus? Join us as we do a deep dive into Matthew 13:1-9.

“Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!” (Matthew 13:40–43 NLT-SE)

“Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will remove from his Kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. And the angels will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in their Father’s Kingdom. Anyone with ears to hear should listen and understand!” (Matthew 13:40–43 NLT-SE)

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Pastor James reflects on the Parable of the Sower, using Matthew 13 to explain how people can be pushed away from Jesus, and how they can be brought back.

When life feels hard, it's easy to wonder, Why bother? But what if God's kingdom grows precisely in those unexpected places?In this episode of Holy Shenanigans, Pastor Tara Lamont Eastman reflects on Jesus' parables of the sower, the mustard seed, and the yeast to discover how God's generous love takes root through even the smallest acts of mercy and hope. Sharing the story of transforming a tiny, clay-filled garden into a place of beauty and abundance, Tara explores what it means to prepare our hearts as "good soil" and partner with God in cultivating new life.Whether you're facing rocky ground, stubborn obstacles, or wondering if your efforts matter, this conversation offers encouragement to keep planting seeds of grace. Because God's love has a way of growing where we least expect it—and even the smallest acts of faith can become gardens of hope.Join us as we imagine what might flourish when we choose to sow generously, trust God's surprising abundance, and become good soil for faith, hope, and love.Send Tara a Text Message

This week, Pastor Will reflects on the parable of the sower and the anxious question of "enough" — how scarcity thinking can disguise itself as wisdom. The invitation: to trust the sower hasn't stopped throwing, and to live like people who believe there's always more seed.Scripture reference: Matthew 13:1–9, 18–23 "GO NOW IN PEACE" –  Words by Nancy Price and Don Besig -- Music by Don Besig -- Copyright (c) 1988 by Harold Flammer Music, a Division of Shawnee Press, Inc. -- International Copyright Secured   All Rights Reserved

In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the parable of the sower in today's Gospel. The parable, he says is the story of lay and ordained ministry to be persistent. He warns us not to let the distractions of daily life keep us from living the life God wants us to live – a life of love, hope, peace, and forgiveness.Send comments to: musingsonfaith@gmail.com.

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A reflection on Matthew 13:1-9 by guest preacher, Emily Curzon.

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What kind of soil is your heart? Learn more in this sermon preached to Hillside Baptist Church on 7/12/26 by Joseph Jones.www.hillsideeastman.com

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Parable of the Sower Pastor Lisa Unger 07/12/26

Join us as teaching elder Adam Vinson continues our study through the Gospel of Luke. Notes from today's sermon can be found at the link below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bEjH4q3fBwT_fyWTdHYUpyFZCnl_dcqV/view

The Rev. Seth Cain- Seventh Sunday After Pentecost- Matt 13:1-9, 18-23 Parable of the Sower The Rev. Seth Cain- Seventh Sunday After Pentecost- Matt 13:1-9, 18-23

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Jesus told the Parable of the Sower to reveal a simple but profound truth: the Gospel is like a seed, and the human heart is the soil. The farmer scatters seed everywhere without prejudice, because the Gospel is available to whoever is willing to receive it. When that seed takes root in a willing heart, the transformation is so dramatic that only God can take credit for it. But there are real enemies working against that growth, including worry, the love of wealth, the desire for comfort, and shallow faith that never goes deep. Jesus named these enemies so we would not be caught off guard by them. The question worth sitting with is this: what kind of soil is your heart right now?

Parable of the Sower Rev. Leah Quarles Rev. Leah QuarlesScripture: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

"The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” (Matthew 13:23 NLT)

"The seed that fell on good soil represents those who truly hear and understand God’s word and produce a harvest of thirty, sixty, or even a hundred times as much as had been planted!” (Matthew 13:23 NLT)

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In his first sermon as our new curate, David explores the 'Parable of the Sower', or as he has it, the 'Parable of the Chilli and Tomato plants'!

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1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.3 Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: “Behold, a sower went out to sow. 4 And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. 5 Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. 6 But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. 8 But others fell on good ground and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. 9 He who has ears to hear, let him hear!”

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights from Isaiah 55 and Matthew 13 on the theme, God's Word bears fruit. Tom and Fr. Pat discuss practical examples of the different types of soil from The Parable of the Sower.

What keeps Jesus' message from taking root in our lives? This week, Peter Walsh and Rob Schwartz dig through one of Jesus' best-known parables to uncover surprising insights about spiritual growth, distraction, doubt, and what it means to cultivate a heart that's ready to receive.Questions for Further DiscussionThemes & ApplicationPeter suggests this parable is ultimately about the condition of the soil rather than the skill of the sower. How does that change the way you hear Jesus' message?Rob distinguishes between simply hearing and truly listening. What practices help us become more spiritually attentive instead of merely informed?One of the episode's central insights is that good soil produces different harvests: thirty, sixty, and one hundredfold. How does this challenge our tendency to compare our spiritual lives with others?Personal Reflection QuestionsWhich type of soil best describes where you find yourself in this season of life? Why?Can you remember a time when a passage of Scripture or a spiritual truth moved from your head into your heart?Where have you seen God patiently cultivating "good soil" in your life over time?Broader Spiritual ConsiderationsPeter quotes Thomas Long's observation that the real question is not why some people attend church, but why so few people are spiritually alive. How does that challenge the Church's priorities today?Throughout history, Christians have interpreted this parable in different ways, sometimes emphasizing God's initiative and other times human responsibility. Where do you think this passage places the balance between divine grace and human response?If Jesus were telling this parable in today's world, what modern imagery might communicate the same truth about cultivating receptive hearts and lives?Learn more about St. Mark's at https://www.stmarksnewcanaan.org

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Sermon Text: Matthew 13:1-9

The Parable of the Sower

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In Matthew 13, Matthew tells a story about the receptivity of different kinds of soil to the seeds of faith. What kind of soil does the Gospel find in our hearts?

Jesus called this the parable that unlocks all the others. Why? Because it reveals how God’s Kingdom grows. In this message from Mark 4:1-20, we explore the four types of soil, what it really means to “hear” God’s Word, and why every follower of Jesus is called to be both good soil and a faithful […]

Shawn, Cullan, Justin and other Justin wrestle with what the Parable of the Sower means. Who is the Sower? Can we be multiple types of soil at once?

We explore Jesus's famous Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13. Jesus often speaks in cryptic parables that act as a filter, separating casual crowds from true disciples. By examining the four types of soil—the hard, shallow, divided, and receptive hearts—this message reveals how we respond to God's transformative word. Our spiritual growth ultimately depends on the condition of our hearts and our willingness to let the seed of truth take deep root.Are the anxieties of life or the pursuit of comfort choking out your spiritual vibrancy? Watch this message to discover how you can cultivate a receptive heart and experience a life-transforming harvest.

In this episode, I discuss the often-softened or misunderstood Parable of the Sower. Have a listen!

In this episode, I discuss the often-softened or misunderstood Parable of the Sower. Have a listen!

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Award-winning science fiction writer Octavia E. Butler was born on June 22, 1947, in Pasadena, California. Through novels such as "Kindred" and "Parable of the Sower," Butler expanded the boundaries of science fiction and became one of the most influential Black writers in American literature. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Are we actively living the Word of God in our hearts, or is it just something we hear on Sunday and forget by Monday?

https://www.bible.com/events/49622706 Church of the Nazarene – East Rockingham Campus  Facetime Part 2  The parable of the sower.  Today we continue our new 8-part teaching series called “Facetime”.  Through the gospels and the recorded words of Jesus, we have the opportunity to sit face to face with Jesus. We want to not only hear his words, but apply their truth to […]