Tag: parable of the sower
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Why was I born?
Are we here by chance, or is there a greater purpose? This sermon explores Jesus’ words in Mark 4:1-20 to provide an answer. As good soil for God, we were born to bless.
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![I can smell the hands of fishermen [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/june-2.png?w=1024)
I can smell the hands of fishermen [Sermon]
Over time Jesus’ people can lose (a) our sense of connection to those who have gone before, and (b) focus. In the Parable of the Sower, Jesus provides a collective focus and unity for his people no matter their century. This sermon explores Luke 8:4-15 and eight specific takeaways for a time that is starting…
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![God’s dirt, word and work [Sermon]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sunday-titles.png?w=1024)
God’s dirt, word and work [Sermon]
How does God work in and through our lives (even when we’re imperfect)? That’s what Jesus answers in the parable of the sower (Luke 8:4-15) and is the theme of this message.
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![Does it choke it or stoke it? [Video]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/purposea-2-1.png?w=1024)
Does it choke it or stoke it? [Video]
In Mark 4:18-19 Jesus warns us about three “thorns” that can choke our faith and lives, making them unfruitful. Yikes! They are (a) the worries of this life, (b) the deceitfulness of wealth, and (c) the desires for other things. But what does he mean? And how can we avoid being chocked by them?! This…
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![Expect to be different—and persecuted [Video]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/purposea-2.png?w=1024)
Expect to be different—and persecuted [Video]
The word ‘persecution’ as it relates to #faith usually makes you think of elsewhere. But we increasingly can’t make that assumption. Here’s why, and how to prepare.
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![Cherishing the seed [Podcast]](https://matthewruttan.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/crops-6.png?w=1024)
Cherishing the seed [Podcast]
What will your legacy be? Part 1 in the ‘Crop’ series explores the famous Parable of the Sower. 3 responses to God’s message lead to nothing, 1 to everything. Which should be choose?
