Cary Cox, from Mark 4:13-20. Our conclusion to Jesus’ parable of the sower. The gospel of the kingdom is rejected and by resisted by many. Some seem to receive the gospel, but do not endure to the end. A faith that does not last is a false faith that does not save! Genuine disciples continue in the faith and bear fruit.
Tag: the importance of preaching
Satan Steals the Word
Cary Cox, from Mark 4:13-20. The Parable of the Sower, Part 2. Jesus shows how important our hearing of God’s word is. There is a real and active enemy, the devil, who attacks people at the point of hearing God’s word. What are we doing to combat this strategy? How are we hearing the preached word of God? What place in our heart and home does the proclaimed gospel of Jesus have?
You Were Born Again
Cary Cox, from 1 Peter 1:23-25. What does it mean to be born again? How do we experience the rebirth? Peter sets this spiritual experience before our eyes, showing us that we are reborn for the purpose of loving our church family, and we are reborn through the preaching of God’s word, the gospel of Christ!
Gospel Glory – Romans Study 100
Cary Cox, from Romans 16:25-27. Paul ends the book of Romans with a doxology of praise and glory to God for the gospel! In it, we see six aspects of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Faith Comes From Hearing – Romans Study 65
Cary Cox, from Romans 10:14-17. Paul explains the necessity of hearing the gospel of Christ to be saved. It is through the method of preaching the gospel that God works to awaken faith. We must respond to the word by believing it. Do you understand the great importance of continually gathering with the church to hear God’s word proclaimed?