Category Archives: evangelism

we become the message

Matthew 13:31-35 31 He entrusted another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom from the sky is like a grain of mustard seed that a man took and planted in his field. 32 It is the smallest of all seeds, but … Continue reading

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when bad seed crops up

Matthew 13:24-30 24 Another story he set before them went like this: “The kingdom from the sky may be compared to a man who planted good seed in his field, 25 but while his men were sleeping, his opponent came … Continue reading

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when good seed goes wrong

Matthew 13:18-23 18 “So listen to the parable of the planter: 19 When anyone hears the message about the coming kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what has been planted in his heart. … Continue reading

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interested or committed?

Matthew 13:1-9 That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat beside the lake. 2 But so many crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat down. And the whole crowd stood on the … Continue reading

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gather or scatter?

Matthew 12:27-32 27 And if I expel demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons expel them? Because of this, they will be your judges. 28 But if it is by the Spirit of God that I expel demons, then … Continue reading

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getting off the soapbox

Matthew 12:14-21 14 But the Pharisees went out and plotted against him, seeking to destroy him. 15 Jesus, being aware of this, left that region. And many followed him, and he healed them all 16 but sternly warned them not … Continue reading

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turning off the switch

Matthew 11:21-24 21 “Tragedy is coming to you, Chorazin! Tragedy is coming to you, Bethsaida! Because if the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 … Continue reading

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when life does not fit

Matthew 11:1-6 When Jesus had completed coaching his twelve disciples, he went on from there to teach and preach in their cities also. 2 But when John heard in prison about what the Christ was doing, he sent word by … Continue reading

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embracing destiny

Genesis 29:1-14 Then Jacob went on his journey and came to the land of the sons of the east. 2 As he looked, he saw a well in the field, and see, three flocks of sheep lying beside it, because … Continue reading

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workers need perspective on their purpose

Matthew 10:38-42 38 And whoever does not take his cross and follow behind me, he is not worthy of me. 39 Whoever finds his soul will destroy it, and whoever destroys his soul for my sake will find it. 40 … Continue reading

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