Podcasts about Parable of the Sower

Listen to this week's sermon, Parables In Practice preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Luke 5:36-39.

PASSAGE: Matthew 13:1-23 TITLE: The Parable of The Sower OUTLINE: 1. The Process Explained 2. The Produce Described The post Matthew | King & Kingdom | The Parable of The Sower first appeared on Redeemer Bible Church.

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Fr. Matthias Shehad continues the exploration of the Parable of the Sower, focusing on the seeds sown among thorns and on good ground. He explains how worldly cares, desires for wealth, physical pleasure, authority, and entertainment can choke spiritual growth, separating us from experiencing God's presence. Fr. Matthias highlights the importance of recognizing these obstacles and their impact on the soul's openness to God's word. He then discusses the seed on good ground, representing hearts that hear the word with sincerity, keep it, and bear fruit with patience. Fr. Matthias emphasizes that spiritual growth is a lifelong struggle involving hearing, practicing, and enduring with patience. He encourages self-examination, repentance, and perseverance while trusting in God's mercy throughout this process. This message underscores personal responsibility in cultivating one's spiritual life to bear lasting fruit. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the Parable of the Sower, focusing on two types of soil: the seed that falls by the wayside and the seed that falls on the rock. He explains how the wayside soil represents those who hear the Word of God but doubt His love, timing, ways, and power, leading to the word being taken away before it takes root. Fr. Matthias illustrates this with biblical examples and emphasizes how doubt can distance us from faith. He then discusses the rocky soil, describing those who receive the word joyfully but fall away when faced with trials and temptations. Using St. Peter's denial as an example, Fr. Matthias highlights the importance of self-examination and steadfast faith in real-life challenges. The message calls for trust in God's plan and encourages believers to examine their hearts to grow in faith. Subscribe to us on YouTube https://youtube.com/stpaulhouston Like us on Facebook https://facebook.com/saintpaulhouston Follow us on SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/stpaulhouston Follow us on Instagram https://instagram.com/stpaulhouston Visit our website for schedules and to join the mailing list https://stpaulhouston.org

In this episode, Bobby Bosler warns young people about a subtle but deadly danger to a fruitful Christian life. Drawing from Jesus' parable of the sower in Luke 8, he explains how believers can genuinely hear God's Word, step forward in obedience, and yet still fail to bring fruit to maturity. The problem is not lack of desire, but the slow choking effect of everyday pressures, money, and pleasure-driven living.Topics DiscussedThe parable of the sower and its application to believersWhat it means to “go forth” without bearing lasting fruitHow the cares of life quietly suffocate God's callingRiches, debt, and financial pressure as spiritual choke pointsPleasure and comfort as false motivators, even in ministryLearning to cast care on the Lord instead of carrying it aloneWhy fruitfulness requires endurance, not excitementKey TakeawaysObedience can be sincere and still become unfruitful if unchecked pressures dominateCares are unavoidable, but carrying them instead of casting them is deadlyMoney can choke God's work whether it is pursued or poorly managedPleasure is a terrible compass for life decisions, even spiritual onesGod's calling flourishes in surrender and dependence, not comfort If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Welcome to River of Life Church's podcast! We are a body of believers who gather together to worship God & grow in His grace. We are a church of His presence, His promises and we are for all people. More info can be found at www.rol-ag.com.

PARABLE OF THE SOWER

Canyon Springs was planted in Scripps Ranch, San Diego in 1998 with a simple dream: reach people far from God and create a church where you could invite friends and family. Since then, Canyon Springs has grown to baptize and reach 1,000s of people with one simple message: It's about the one. We believe that a relationship with Jesus can transform your life.  If you liked this podcast, please like, subscribe and/or SHARE. If you would like to know more information about Canyon Springs Church in San Diego, visit http://www.canyonsprings.org Subscribe to all of our podcasts on iTunes here: http://goo.gl/h0mlhv

We're going to explore Octavia Butler's 1993 release of the dystopian classic “Parable Of The Sower” set in America of the 2020s. Spoiler alert: It's even uglier than our disappointing reality, which is quite a feat. If you like our work, you can donate at Mixtapestories.net or at Patreon/MixtapeStories. Thank you!

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Craig examines the parable of the sower from Matthew 13:1-23 and challenges the believer to trust God's sovereignty over all hearts as we obediently move forward in evangelism. 

Luke 8:4-15

This is the second sermon in a seven part series on Kingdom Growth.

What kind of soil is your heart? In this first Sunday message of the year we open Mark chapter 4 and study the Parable of the Sower. Jesus reveals four types of soil that represent how people respond to God's Word and why only one kind of heart produces real spiritual fruit. This sermon will challenge you to go deeper in discipleship pull the weeds of distraction and live with a Kingdom mindset that produces a 30x 60x and 100x harvest. If you want your faith to last grow and multiply, this message is for you.

This sermon introduces the new year series, "My Job Depends on Ag," using agriculture as a metaphor for spiritual growth. The pastor begins with a confession about struggling to trust God with finances (both for the church's summer camp and the Amigo Row building project) and how asking for help led to miraculous provision. He emphasizes that spiritual growth is not like technology—it doesn't happen instantly with the push of a button. Instead, it's like farming: slow, incremental, often invisible, and dependent on creating the right conditions.Scripture References1 Corinthians 3:18: "And we all... are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory."Romans 8:28-30: God's purpose is for us to be "conformed to the image of his Son."Luke 8:4-15: The Parable of the Sower, illustrating four types of soil and the importance of perseverance for a harvest.1 Thessalonians 5:23-24: "The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it."Key PointsDon't Settle for Less: The pastor's confession highlights the temptation to settle when tired of contending. Whether in finances, relationships, or faith, God often calls us to press on rather than accept the status quo. We need community to spur us on when our own faith is weak.Growth is Like Agriculture, Not an App: Spiritual transformation is not a "zap" or a flash. It is organic, often invisible to the naked eye, and happens over time. Jesus used agricultural metaphors (soil, seed, harvest) because they accurately reflect how the Kingdom of God works.Intentionality vs. Accident: No one accidentally gets a great marriage, a fit body, or a deep relationship with Jesus. While growth ultimately comes from God (like a tree growing), we must be intentional about creating the conditions for that growth (planting, watering, tending). We cannot drift into spiritual maturity.The Parable of the Soils: Jesus explains that the same seed (God's Word) produces different results based on the soil of our hearts.Path: The enemy snatches the word away.Rocky Ground: No root; faith withers in testing.Thorns: Choked by worries, riches, and pleasures; does not mature.Good Soil: Hears, retains, and perseveres to produce a crop.ConclusionGod has a plan for your growth in 2026. He desires your transformation even more than you do. While we must be intentional, we can rest in the promise that "The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it." We are invited to partner with Him, tending the soil of our hearts so that His Word can produce a harvest.Calls to ActionAssess Your Intentions: On a scale of 1-10, how intentional are you about your spiritual growth? Move from hoping for accidental growth to planning for intentional formation.Refuse to Settle: identify areas where you have stopped contending for God's best (marriage, health, faith) and ask Him for renewed faith to press on.Tend Your Soil: As we begin this series, prepare your heart to receive God's Word. Identify any "rocks" or "thorns" (worries, distractions) that might be choking your growth. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

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What if the breakthrough we're desperately praying for isn't coming as a complete package, but as a tiny seed? This exploration of the Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 challenges our instant-gratification mindset and reveals how God's kingdom actually works in our lives. We learn that when God gives us revelation—that 'aha moment' when His Word pierces our heart—He's not handing us the finished product. He's giving us a seed that requires planting, nurturing, and patient cultivation in the soil of our own hearts. The message powerfully illustrates how we often run around trying to share a single seed with everyone, not realizing we first need to let it take root and produce fruit in our own lives before we can truly become 'sowers' with authority. The four types of soil represent the conditions of our hearts: the hardened path where cultural conformity prevents truth from penetrating, the rocky ground where hidden issues block deep roots, the thorn-infested soil where busyness and worldly cares choke out growth, and finally, the good ground of a hungry, persevering heart. This isn't about condemnation—we all have areas where our soil needs work. It's about understanding that kingdom truth demands room to grow, and that growth requires us to remove the rocks of unaddressed issues, pull out the thorns of distraction, and soften the hardened paths of cultural compromise. The limitless potential in every kingdom seed God plants within us is staggering, but it depends entirely on what we do with it.

2025-12-07

This week, Soma Church Youth Pastor Roger Sims uses the Parable Of The Sower to talk about how Believers respond to The Word Of God, especially as it relates the older generation commending their works to the next generation.

Fr. Andrew Iskander- Homily for the 2nd Sunday of Hathor. A reflection on the Parable of the Sower and how to be good soil. Click the icon below to listen.

Parable of the Sower. Series: The Stories of the King. Type: Sermon

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 (Parable of the Sower – Part 2)Series: Parable of the Sower (2025) Preacher: Alex KoehlerCongregational MeetingDate: 23rd November 2025Passages: Matthew 13:1-9Matthew 13:18-23

In the eleventh episode of "The Mystery of Seeds," Duane Sheriff teaches that Jesus' parable of the sower from Mark chapter 4 is not just a story, but a key that unlocks our understanding of how God's Word works in our lives. The Kingdom of God operates on the principle of seedtime and harvest. God's Word is seed, and our hearts are the soil.This foundational parable is the most important one Jesus ever taught. How we receive and nurture God's Word determines the fruit we bear in our lives. There are four types of ground where seed can fall - the wayside, stony ground, thorny ground, and good ground.Satan seeks to steal God's Word before it can take root and bear fruit. If our hearts are like the wayside, the enemy will quickly snatch away the Word before we can fully understand it. But if we have a receptive heart and good soil, God's truth will take deep root and produce a bountiful harvest.The Mystery of Seeds - Duane Sheriff Ministries

In this Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart explore Jesus' own explanation of the Parable of the Sower. Together we see why some hearers lose the Word to distraction, why shallow roots fail under pressure, how cares, riches, and pleasures choke spiritual growth, and how the humble, prepared heart bears enduring fruit—thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold. The call is clear: seek understanding, welcome discipline, expect opposition, and let the Holy Spirit plow the heart so the Word takes root and thrives. Join the live class weekdays at 8:00 AM ET and grow with believers gathering from many nations to study God's Word. Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961. MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com

In this Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart explore Jesus' own explanation of the Parable of the Sower. Together we see why some hearers lose the Word to distraction, why shallow roots fail under pressure, how cares, riches, and pleasures choke spiritual growth, and how the humble, prepared heart bears enduring fruit—thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold. The call is clear: seek understanding, welcome discipline, expect opposition, and let the Holy Spirit plow the heart so the Word takes root and thrives.Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc BurkhartYou can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today!www.megafire.worldGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!www.Amazon.com/Final-DayApple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!www.books.apple.com/final-dayPurchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.www.Sacrificingliberty.com

Today's teaching unpacks Jesus' own explanation of the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:18–23) and why it's the “master key” to understanding every other parable. Rick and Doc stress Jesus' solemn call—“Hear ye therefore”—as an invitation to active listening and willing hearts. Drawing from Luke 8:11–15 and G. Campbell Morgan's rules, they show that Jesus is the Sower, the Word is the seed, and people who receive the Word are “sown” by the Lord into the world's places of pain. Fruitfulness is determined by the heart's condition: wayside, rocky, thorny, or good ground. We're urged to let the Holy Spirit plow our hearts, cut away the thorns of distraction, and bear lasting fruit—thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold—for the King's harvest. Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961. MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com

Today's teaching unpacks Jesus' own explanation of the Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:18–23) and why it's the “master key” to understanding every other parable. Rick and Doc stress Jesus' solemn call—“Hear ye therefore”—as an invitation to active listening and willing hearts. Drawing from Luke 8:11–15 and G. Campbell Morgan's rules, they show that Jesus is the Sower, the Word is the seed, and people who receive the Word are “sown” by the Lord into the world's places of pain. Fruitfulness is determined by the heart's condition: wayside, rocky, thorny, or good ground. We're urged to let the Holy Spirit plow our hearts, cut away the thorns of distraction, and bear lasting fruit—thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold—for the King's harvest.Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc BurkhartYou can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today!www.megafire.worldGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!www.Amazon.com/Final-DayApple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!www.books.apple.com/final-dayPurchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.www.Sacrificingliberty.com

Why did Jesus suddenly begin teaching in parables? Today's study (Matthew 13:10–13, KJV) shows that parables both reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom to hungry disciples and conceal them from hearts hardened by unbelief. Rick and Doc unpack how God gives understanding in abundance to those who seek, why spiritual growth follows faithful use of the light you already have, and how persistent rejection leads to spiritual blindness. We're encouraged to “come to the table,” pick up the fork, and feast on God's wisdom—daily. Deuteronomy 29:29 reminds us that while some things belong to the Lord, He has gladly revealed Kingdom truths to His children. Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961. MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com

Why did Jesus suddenly begin teaching in parables? Today's study (Matthew 13:10–13, KJV) shows that parables both reveal the mysteries of the Kingdom to hungry disciples and conceal them from hearts hardened by unbelief. Rick and Doc unpack how God gives understanding in abundance to those who seek, why spiritual growth follows faithful use of the light you already have, and how persistent rejection leads to spiritual blindness. We're encouraged to “come to the table,” pick up the fork, and feast on God's wisdom—daily. Deuteronomy 29:29 reminds us that while some things belong to the Lord, He has gladly revealed Kingdom truths to His children.Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc BurkhartYou can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-888-519-4935, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today!www.megafire.worldGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!www.Amazon.com/Final-DayApple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!www.books.apple.com/final-dayPurchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.www.Sacrificingliberty.com

In light of a series of miracles in our readings for today, Fr. Mike focuses on our Lord's compassion and our call to be merciful, as he is. He emphasizes the beauty of God's mercy and his offering of it despite our unworthiness. He also strikes a balance between the goodness of humanity as God's creation and our brokenness due to original sin. Today's readings are Luke 6-8 and Proverbs 26:1-3. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

In this Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart continue Matthew 13:3–9 (KJV), exploring how the wayside, stony ground, thorns, and good ground reveal the true condition of our hearts. They warn how distractions and “dirty birds” steal the word, why fast growth without roots collapses under heat, and how the cares of life and deceitfulness of riches choke faith like brambles—until the Holy Spirit burns them out. The encouragement: become good soil that bears 30, 60, and 100-fold—a harvest for Christ, as He sows us into places that need light and hope.Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc BurkhartYou can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today!www.megafire.worldGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!www.Amazon.com/Final-DayApple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!www.books.apple.com/final-dayPurchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.www.Sacrificingliberty.com

In this Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart continue Matthew 13:3–9 (KJV), exploring how the wayside, stony ground, thorns, and good ground reveal the true condition of our hearts. They warn how distractions and “dirty birds” steal the word, why fast growth without roots collapses under heat, and how the cares of life and deceitfulness of riches choke faith like brambles—until the Holy Spirit burns them out. The encouragement: become good soil that bears 30, 60, and 100-fold—a harvest for Christ, as He sows us into places that need light and hope. Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961. MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com

In today's Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart open Matthew 13:1–9 (KJV) and show Jesus as the Sower who plants not just words but people carrying the Word. After slipping away to rest by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus teaches from a boat so that receptive hearts receive truth while the hard-hearted remain unmoved. The “field” is the world, and the “seed” includes men and women whose hearts have embraced the gospel—whom Jesus then sows into families, vocations, and communities to produce a harvest of 30, 60, and 100-fold.Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc BurkhartYou can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today!www.megafire.worldGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!www.Amazon.com/Final-DayApple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!www.books.apple.com/final-dayPurchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.www.Sacrificingliberty.com

In today's Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart open Matthew 13:1–9 (KJV) and show Jesus as the Sower who plants not just words but people carrying the Word. After slipping away to rest by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus teaches from a boat so that receptive hearts receive truth while the hard-hearted remain unmoved. The “field” is the world, and the “seed” includes men and women whose hearts have embraced the gospel—whom Jesus then sows into families, vocations, and communities to produce a harvest of 30, 60, and 100-fold.Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc BurkhartYou can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961.MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today!www.megafire.worldGet high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves!www.AmericanReserves.comIt's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today!www.Amazon.com/Final-DayApple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books!www.books.apple.com/final-dayPurchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today.www.Sacrificingliberty.com

In today's Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart open Matthew 13:1–9 (KJV) and show Jesus as the Sower who plants not just words but people carrying the Word. After slipping away to rest by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus teaches from a boat so that receptive hearts receive truth while the hard-hearted remain unmoved. The “field” is the world, and the “seed” includes men and women whose hearts have embraced the gospel—whom Jesus then sows into families, vocations, and communities to produce a harvest of 30, 60, and 100-fold. Teachers: Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart You can partner with us by visiting FaithandValues.com, calling 1-800-576-2116, or by mail at PO Box 399 Vero Beach, FL 32961. MEGA FIRE reveals the ancient recurring cycles of war and economic collapse that have shaped history for 600 years. These patterns predict America is now entering its most dangerous period since World War II. Get your copy today! www.megafire.world Get high-quality emergency preparedness food today from American Reserves! www.AmericanReserves.com It's the Final Day! The day Jesus Christ bursts into our dimension of time, space, and matter. Now available in eBook and audio formats! Order Final Day from Amazon today! www.Amazon.com/Final-Day Apple users, you can download the audio version on Apple Books! www.books.apple.com/final-day Purchase the 4-part DVD set or start streaming Sacrificing Liberty today. www.Sacrificingliberty.com

Fr. Mike explains the many parables we hear today in Matthew, including the return of the unclean spirit, and the danger of ornate souls. He emphasizes that when God sweeps the sin out of our souls, we must replace it with virtue, otherwise our souls remain empty without a relationship with God. Today's readings are Matthew 11-13 and Proverbs 19:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.