SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES Matt. 13:1-23 [By Ron Halbrook]

“Behold, a sower went forth to sow” SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES Introduction “Behold, a sower went forth to sow” God’s plan of salvation through His Son Death of Christ: basis of pardon God & man united in Christ: kingdom of God, church of Christ

3. Jesus came to prepare SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES Introduction 3. Jesus came to prepare Use parable: lesson from typical event Parable conceals & reveals: requires explanation & people seeking it

4. Parable of the sower SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES Introduction 4. Parable of the sower Sower: those who teach God’s Word Seed: the gospel of Christ Soil: human hearts Focus: receptive hearts

5. God searches for receptive hearts SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES Introduction 5. God searches for receptive hearts Hearts seeking salvation above all else 6. We preach in search of such hearts Begin where we are Reach out to all the world…Philippines

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) Matt. 13:1-9 Jesus States the Parable

Matt. 13:1-9 1 The same day went Jesus out of the house, and sat by the sea side. 2 And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore. 3 And he spake many things unto them in parables, saying, Behold, a sower went forth to sow;

Matt. 13:1-9 4 And when he sowed, some seeds fell by the way side, and the fowls came and devoured them up: 5 Some fell upon stony places, where they had not much earth: and forthwith they sprung up, because they had no deepness of earth: 6 And when the sun was up, they were scorched; and because they had no root, they withered away. 7 And some fell among thorns; and the thorns sprung up, and choked them:

9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. Matt. 13:1-9 8 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. 9 Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vv. 10-11 “Giving” & “not giving” a lesson

Matt. 13:10-11 10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vv. 10-11 “Giving” & “not giving” a lesson Disciples believe, seek to understand more Unbelievers not seek Attract hearts seeking full understanding

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vs. 12 If use opportunity to learn, more opportunities given

Matt. 13:12 12 For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vs. 12 If use opportunity to learn, more opportunities given If not use opportunity, lose what little was learned

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vs. 13 Some see & hear, not understand

Matt. 13:13 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vs. 13 Some see & hear, not understand If heart not seek full truth above all, no method can teach

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vv. 14-15 Some hearts closed

Matt. 13:14-15 14 And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive: 15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vv. 14-15 Some hearts closed Not like the message, not want to change heart & life Love sin & error

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vv. 16-17 Great blessing to understand the truth

Matt. 13:16-17 16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. 17 For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) B. Matt. 13:10-17 Why Jesus Used Parables Vv. 16-17 Great blessing to understand the truth Key to understand: desire of heart Share heart of men seeking the kingdom above all else

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) C. Matt. 13:18-23 Parable of Sower Explained Vs. 18 “Hear:” searching heart answered 18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) C. Matt. 13:18-23 Parable of Sower Explained V. 19 Way side soil: Some hearts begin to understand, but focus on worldly allurements offered by Satan

Matt. 13:19 19 When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) C. Matt. 13:18-23 Parable of Sower Explained V. 20-21 Stony soil: Some hearts hear & obey, but will not endure trials & persecutions

Matt. 13:20-21 20 But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; 21 Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) C. Matt. 13:18-23 Parable of Sower Explained Vs. 22 Thorny soil: Some hearts hear & obey, but focus on material things above spiritual things

Matt. 13:22 22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) C. Matt. 13:18-23 Parable of Sower Explained Vs. 22 Thorny soil: Some hearts hear & obey, but focus on material things above spiritual things While multiplying wealth While struggling for subsistence

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) C. Matt. 13:18-23 Parable of Sower Explained Vs. 23 Good soil: Some hearts seek salvation above all else!

Matt. 13:23 23 But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.

The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES The Parable of the Sower (Matt. 13:1-23) C. Matt. 13:18-23 Parable of Sower Explained Vs. 23 Define good heart: seek salvation… Above worldly allurements of Satan In spite of trials & persecutions Above material things Bear fruit: continue to learn & obey!

II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are IN THE PHILIPPINES II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are A. Matt. 5:14-16 Each Christian

Matt. 5:14-16 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are IN THE PHILIPPINES II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are B. 1 Thess. 1:8 The Hebron Lane Church of Christ Sounding Out the Word in 2006

1 Thess. 1:8 8 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in every place your faith to God-ward is spread abroad; so that we need not to speak any thing.

II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are IN THE PHILIPPINES II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are B. 1 Thess. 1:8 The Hebron Lane Church of Christ Sounding Out the Word in 2006 Support 2 local preachers Support men in the U.S. Support men in other nations

II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are IN THE PHILIPPINES II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are B. 1 Thess. 1:8 The Hebron Lane Church of Christ Sounding Out the Word in 2006 1 Cor. 14:23 Visitors in regular assemblies Acts 5:42 Home studies Written word: bulletin, tracts, journals, correspondence courses Electronic: tapes, CDs, web site

D. Press Forward in 2007 II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are IN THE PHILIPPINES II. Sowing the Seed Where We Are C. Good Ground Where We Are 10 baptized 16 confessions of sin 1 placed membership D. Press Forward in 2007

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines A. Nov. 28-Dec. 19, 2006 Ron Halbrook, Derek Chambers (Albuquerque, NM), Robert Wooten (Baytown, TX) I taught 47 times 130 baptized

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines B. Filipinos Traveled with Us & Helped Us Jamie Bobis Jonathan Carino Ramon Carino Jack Jaco Leonardo Maste

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines C. Dec. 1 San Carlos City, Negros Oriental with Erie Mahinay Two Attitudes Toward God’s Word: Conservative VS Liberal

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines D. Dec. 2 Escalante City, Negros Oriental with James Berden Questions on baptism, instrumental music, the Holy Spirit

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines E. Dec. 3 Sunday Scatter, Then All Preach at Bago City, Negros Oriental with Shem Tagapan Dirt floor Young attentive

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines F. Dec. 4-8 Mon.-Fri. Preacher Training Class at Bacolod City, Negros Oriental with Jun Abas 35 enroll, 70 attend 2 denominational preachers baptized

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines G. Dec. 9 travel to Davao City, Mindanao, Dec. 10 Sunday Scatter I spoke at 2 denomin. Later baptized both preachers

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines H. Dec. 11 Travel to Digos City, Davao del Sur with Julie Notarte Many baptized Derek Chambers at Kidapawan City, many baptized

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines I. Dec. 12-13 Venue at beach near Davao City 270 attend 10 baptized on 13th P.M. Joel Martinez & Ben Canada at night

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines J. Dec. 14 Travel to Butuan City, Agusan del Norte to preach on Fri. Liberal stronghold Many denom. preachers attend

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines K. Dec. 16 Travel to Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental to preach Sat. & Sunday Work with Jhun Carpentero Deny 10 Commandments nailed to the cross

III. Sowing the Seed in the Philippines L. Dec. 18 travel to Manila & Home the 19th Blind lady Answering questions via e-mail (Dodo Roz)

“Behold, a sower went forth to sow” SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES Invitation “Behold, a sower went forth to sow” God’s plan of salvation through His Son Death of Christ: basis of pardon God & man united in Christ: kingdom of God, church of Christ

3. God searches for receptive hearts 4. Come without delay: SOWING THE SEED IN THE PHILIPPINES Invitation 3. God searches for receptive hearts Hearts seeking salvation above all else 4. Come without delay: Acts 2:38 If never obeyed the gospel, repent & be baptized Acts 8:22 If obeyed & fell, repent & pray