Message Date: September 8, 2021
Bible
4 Kinds of Ground
Seed = God’s Word
Ground = Our Hearts
BY THE WAYSIDE
Satan steals immediately.
How? They just don’t understand.
– Matthew 13:19 (reference)
Understanding produces fruit.
STONY GROUND
Persecution & affliction lead to offense.
Offense / Unforgiveness / Bitterness
Get rooted & grounded in Christ & His Word.
Let the Word dwell in you.
– Colossians 2:6 / Colossians 3 (reference)
AMONG THORNS
a. Cares of this world
– Worry / Anxiety / Fear
– Faith is the antidote.
b. Deceitfulness of riches
– Love of money.
– Generosity is the antidote.
o 2 Corinthians 9:6-9 (reference)
c. Lust
– Covetousness
– Colossians 3:5 (Idolatry)
– Thanksgiving & worship is the antidote.
GOOD GROUND
Hear God’s Word = Seed
Receive God’s Word = Accept & Believe