God’s Word in Your Life

Matthew 13: 1-9 & 13-23July 13, 2014

A man went out

and sowed some

seeds…Matthew 13:1-9

Some of the seeds fell on

the path…

Some of the seeds fell on

rocky soil.It sprouted

but when the sun got hot…

Some fell among weeds, which

grew up and

choked the plants…

But some fell on

good soil which

produced a crop…

Jesus said: “Pay attention to what God is trying to teach

you.”

The Seed Is God’s WordThe Bible

The Plant is Faith

The Produce Is The Result Of FaithThe Christian Life

The PathHard headedHard hearted people• They want nothing to do

with God or His Word• Their minds are made up• So Satan takes the massage so that

they will not even have the chance to believe or change

Rocky Soil

Shallow people• The message sounds good• They want it, they believe itBUT• When times get

tough• They give it up

Weedy Soil

Materialistic Christians• Too many good things• Too many blessings• The plant growsBUT• There is no fruit!

Good Soil?

Soil does not make seeds grow• God’s Word grows – it works on us

it works in us• We can let it bring faith and fruitOr• We can reject itFaith and life are God’s miracles

Each of us are made up of all types of soil!

Soil characteristics can changeand so can people

Weeds can be cleared• The Chrisman life is about

prioritiesShallow soil can be cultivated• We need to be changedGod can break up hard hearts• But it is not a pleasant

experience

Jesus said: “Listen to what God wants to teach you.”

Study and listen to His Word,it changes your life

Trust Him as He changes you

And the peace of God which surpasses all human

understanding will keep your hearts and minds in Jesus Christ to eternal life

AMEN