2. Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it. Matthew 16:18 (NLT)

3. Call to Worship “I’m So Glad Jesus Rescued Me”

4. Worthy of worship, worthy of praise, worthy of honor and glory; Worthy of all the glad songs we can sing, worthy of all of the off'rings we bring 3 “Worthy of Worship”

5. You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise. 3 “Worthy of Worship”

6. Worthy of rev’rence, worthy of fear, worthy of love and devotion; Worthy of bowing and bending of knees, worthy of all this and added to these.. 3 “Worthy of Worship”

7. You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise. 3 “Worthy of Worship”

8. Almighty Father, Master and Lord, King of all Kings and Redeemer, Wonderful Counselor, Comforter, Friend, Savior and Source of our life without end. 3 “Worthy of Worship”

9. You are worthy, Father, Creator. You are worthy, Savior, Sustainer. You are worthy, worthy and wonderful; Worthy of worship and praise. 3 “Worthy of Worship”

10. Sharing Of Praises and Concerns Pastoral Prayer

11. I love Thy kingdom, Lord, The house of Thine abode, The church our blest Redeemer saved With His own precious blood. 354 “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”

12. I love Thy church, O God! Her walls before Thee stand, Dear as the apple of Thine eye, And graven on Thy hand. 354 “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”

13. For her my tears shall fall; For her my pray'rs ascend; To her my cares and toils be giv'n Till toils and cares shall end. 354 “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”

14. Beyond my highest joy I prize her heav'nly ways, Her sweet communion, solemn vows, Her hymns of love and praise. 354 “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”

15. Sure as Thy truth shall last, To Zion shall be giv'n The brightest glories earth can yield, And brighter bliss of heav'n. 354 “I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord”

16. Offertory Prayer Giving of Tithes and Offerings

17. 253 Doxology Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

18. Children’s Sermon

19. Special Music “I Sing Praises”

20. Scripture Reading Matthew 16:13-25

21. The Desire And Purpose of The Church According to Jesus Pastor Groover

22. Introduction First Recorded Parable of Jesus

23. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother. Matthew 12:50 (ESV) Then the disciples came and said to him, Why do you speak to them in parables? Matthew 13:10 (ESV) He who has ears, let him hear. Matthew 13:9 (ESV)

24. WHO IS THE SOWER? JESUS!

25. Also symbolizes all who are engaged in preaching the Gospel. In every age God has called men and women to be His messengers.

26. For we are God's fellow workers. 1 Corinthians 3:9a (ESV)

27. WHAT IS THE SEED? The Word of God!

28. "This is the meaning of the parable: The seed is God's word.” Luke 8:11 (NLT)

29. Then Jesus said to them, "You foolish people! You find it so hard to believe all that the prophets wrote in the Scriptures. Wasn't it clearly predicted that the Messiah would have to suffer all these things before entering his glory?" Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:25-27 (NLT)

30. WHAT OF THE SOILS? The soil is the human heart.

31. 5 After all, who is Apollos? Who is Paul? We are only God's servants through whom you believed the Good News. Each of us did the work the Lord gave us.6 I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow. 1 Corinthians 3:5-6 (NLT)

32. 1. Seed along the Path 2. Seed on the Rock 3. Seed among Thorns 4. Seed in Good-Soil Jesus said that the qualification for good-soil is that it “produces a crop”. “Fruit”

33. Conclusion Perseverance is the hallmark of the truly converted person and will “produce a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown.” It results in the further production of seed - the Word of God being made available to another generation who need to hear the Gospel.

34. Jesus, as ever, ends the Parable on a note of challenge, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.” The Great Sower Himself is asking us: “What kind of hearer are you?”

35. Come, ev’ry soul by sin oppressed, There’s mercy with the Lord, And He will surely give you rest By trusting in His Word. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. 317 “Only Trust Him ”

36. For Jesus shed His precious blood Rich blessings to bestow; Plunge now into the crimson flood That washes white as snow. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. “Only Trust Him ”

37. Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way, That leads you into rest; Believe in Him without delay And you are fully blest. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. “Only Trust Him ”

38. Come, then, and join this holy band, And on to glory go, To dwell in that celestial land Where joys immortal flow. Only trust Him, only trust Him, only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. “Only Trust Him ”

39. Benediction

40. Greet the Family Of God