Parable of the Sower

Dive into the teachings of Jesus through the Parable of the Sower. Explore the different types of soil and their significance in understanding God's word, and how the condition of our hearts impacts our spiritual growth and the fruits we bear.

Sermon Notes
Mark 4:1 & 2 Jesus teaches
Mark 4:3 A Sower sows
Mark 4:4 – 8 4 kinds of ground: Beside the road; rocky ground; ground with thorns; and good soil
Mark 4:9 If you have ears, and you do, hear what is said
Mark 4:10 – 11 Disciples ask for an explanation of the parable. Jesus says they are granted the knowledge on the kingdom of God, but others – no
Mark 4:12 Why? The unpardonable sin – While seeing they may not perceive and while hearing they would not understand
Mark 4:13 Jesus starts the explanation of the parable
Mark4:14 The Sower sows the word of God
Mark 4:15 Those beside the road – Satan immediately comes and takes away the word
Mark 4:16 & 17 Rocky soil receive the word with joy, but have no root. When affliction or persecution arises they immediately fall away
Mark 4:18 & 19 Thorny ground hear the word, but the worries of the world, deceitfulness of riches or desiring other things, the word is choked off and become unfruitful
Mark 4:20 Seeds on good soil bear fruit at different amounts
John 15:1 & 2 The results of bearing or not bearing fruit
Galatians 5:22 & 23 The fruit of the Spirit