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

2. “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. 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. 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. 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

6. 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

7. 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;

8. 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. 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.

10. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vv “Giving” & “not giving” a lesson

11. 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.

12. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vv “Giving” & “not giving” a lesson
Disciples believe, seek to understand more
Unbelievers not seek
Attract hearts seeking full understanding

13. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vs. 12 If use opportunity to learn, more opportunities given

14. 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.

15. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vs. 12 If use opportunity to learn, more opportunities given
If not use opportunity, lose what little was learned

16. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vs. 13 Some see & hear, not understand

17. 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.

18. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vs. 13 Some see & hear, not understand
If heart not seek full truth above all, no method can teach

19. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vv Some hearts closed

20. 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.

21. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vv Some hearts closed
Not like the message, not want to change heart & life
Love sin & error

22. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vv Great blessing to understand the truth

23. 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.

24. 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: Why Jesus Used Parables
Vv Great blessing to understand the truth
Key to understand: desire of heart
Share heart of men seeking the kingdom above all else

25. 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: Parable of Sower Explained
Vs. 18 “Hear:” searching heart answered
18 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower.

26. 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: Parable of Sower Explained
V. 19 Way side soil: Some hearts begin to understand, but focus on worldly allurements offered by Satan

27. 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.

28. 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: Parable of Sower Explained
V Stony soil: Some hearts hear & obey, but will not endure trials & persecutions

29. 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.

30. 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: Parable of Sower Explained
Vs. 22 Thorny soil: Some hearts hear & obey, but focus on material things above spiritual things

31. 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.

32. 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: 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

33. 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: Parable of Sower Explained
Vs. 23 Good soil: Some hearts seek salvation above all else!

34. 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.

35. 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: 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!

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

37. 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.

38. 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

39. 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.

40. 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

41. 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

42. 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

43. 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

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

45. 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

46. 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

47. 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

48. 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

49. 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

50. 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

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

52. 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

53. 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

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

55. “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

56. 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