THE ONE MESSAGE YOU MUST HEAR

Mark 4:1-20

INTRODUCTION:  THE TRUTH ABOUT PARABLES

A.    Each parable contains a life altering Truth

B.     A truth so powerful – it cannot be ignored

C.     Jesus used parables to veil the Truth

D.    Do you heed revelation knowledge?

I.                   THE TASK OF THE SOWER

A.    The sower’s identity 

B.     The sower’s intentions

C.     The sower’s investment

II.                THE TREASURE OF THE SEED

A,  The seed holds greet power – LIFE!

B.  The seed holds great promise – MORE!

III.             THE TESTIMONY OF THE SOIL (SOULS)

A.    The compacted soul – “wayside”

B.     The crippled soul -   “stony places”

C.     The crowded soul -  “thorns and weeds”

D.     The choice soul -  “washed and prepared”

IV.             WE BECOME – WE BEHAVE – WE BELIEVE

LIKE CHRIST!

A.    Your heart determines how so.

B.     A revelation means God is speaking

C.     What will you do now?