Welcome to a World Full of Thorns

The third group (in the parable of the sower) encounters three challenges that every person will have to deal with at some time in their life – worry and anxiety, money and things, pride and selfishness. Mark 4:18-19 (NKJV) 18 Now these are the ones sown among thorns;...

Consistency or Intensity?

The second group (in the parable of the sower) seems eager to receive the truth of God’s Word, but their commitment is superficial. Mark 4:16-17 (NKJV) 16 These likewise are the ones sown on stony ground who, when they hear the word, immediately receive it with...

Mediocrity is the best Satan has to offer

The parable of the sower illustrates that after investigating the truth found in God’s Word, people fall into one of four groups.  Each group represented in the parable responded differently depending upon the condition of their heart. Mark 4:15 (NKJV) And these are...

The Parable of the Sower

Producing positive results in your life requires that you prepare your heart to receive the truth contained in God’s Word.Mark 4:14-15 (NKJV) 14 The sower sows the word. 15 And…the word…was sown in their hearts. The parable of the sower illustrates that after...