Sermons from November 2025

I. Vss. 35-39: Wind and Wave Obey the Master: Hebrews 4:15: For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.  We must take Jesus this way also.· Not as we wish Jesus was We must take Jesus this way also.· Not as we wish Jesus was· Not as others may present Jesus We must take Jesus this way also.· Not as we…

I. Vss. 21-23: Believers Responsibility With the Word of God: Clement of Alexandria: A well, when pumped regularly, produces purer water. If neglected, and no one uses it, it changes into a source of pollution. Use keeps metal brighter, but disuse produces rust. So “No one lights a candle and puts it under a bowl, but upon a candlestick, that it may give light.” For of what use is wisdom, if it fails to make those who hear it wise?…

I. Vss. 1-9; The Parable of the Soils: Parable – from 2 Greek words that mean “to cast alongside” (Para—alongside; ballo—to throw or cast) II. Vss. 10-12:  The Purpose of Parables. mustērion (moos-tay’-ree-on)- generally mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to the initiated and not to ordinary mortals. G. Campbell Morgan: “Jesus used the parabolic method, not in order to blind them, but in order to make them look again; not in order to prevent them from coming to forgiveness, but…

I. Vss. 20-21; Accusations from Family and Friends“lay hold” in Greek is Krateō– to be chief, be master of, to rule Psalms 69:8: I have become a stranger to My brothers, and a foreigner to My mother’s children. John 7:4-5: For no one does anything in secret, while he himself seeks to be in public. If you do these things, reveal yourself to the world.  (5) For His brothers did not believe in Him. Mark 6:3: Is not this the carpenter, the…