2010 (78)
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Jesus spoke in parables (8:4-18)
Jesus spoke to the crowds in parables - puzzling, enigmatic stories. He explained the stories to his disciples when they asked. But he gave the crowds no explanation. Why not? This was Jesus's way of sifting out his true disciples from the rest. The mark of the elect is that…
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What the farmer knew (8:4-15)
Every preacher knows that much of the work we do will be fruitless. But do we despair? No. Jesus Christ promised that some seed will fall on good soil.
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A Visit to the Mosque
Recently I spent a happy weekend with my friend Philip and his family. On the Saturday I preached three times at a conference for pastors and other church leaders. Sunday afternoon, Philip and I went to the mosque together...
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Christmas Again – Isn’t it lovely!
We all know the Christmas story. Mary and Joseph. The journey to Bethlehem. The stable. The baby in the manger. The ox and the ass. The shepherds. The angels. The wise men. The star in the sky. The gold, frankincense and myrrh.
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The seed is the word (8:4-15)
When the Lord Jesus preached the good news of the kingdom, many people listened with joy and excitement. But Jesus knew that out of all who heard, few would press on to true repentance and faith. Yet he was sure that from the seed sown, harvest would come at last.
