2. The X-factor FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING

3. The X-factor FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  Represents unknown possibilities

4. The X-factor FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  Represents unknown possibilities  Has potential of causing potential growth

5. The X-factor FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  Represents unknown possibilities  Has potential of causing potential growth 10 + 10 = 20 10x + 10 (where x=5) = 60 10^x + 10 (where x=5) = 100,010

6. “As he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and ate them up. Others fell on rocky ground, where there wasn’t much soil, and they sprang up quickly since the soil wasn’t deep. But when the sun came up they were scorched, and since they had no root, they withered. Others fell among thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them. Still others fell on good ground and produced a crop: some 100, some 60, and some 30 times what was sown” (Matthew 13:4-8, HCSB). The Parable of the Sower FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING

7. “When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and doesn’t understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the one sown along the path. And the one sown on rocky ground—this is one who hears the word and immediately receives it with joy. Yet he has no root in himself, but is short-lived. When pressure of persecution comes because of the word, immediately he stumbles. The Parable of the Sower: Jesus interprets for His disciples FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING

8. The Parable of the Sower: Jesus interprets for His disciples FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING “Now the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the worries of this age and the seduction of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful. But the one sown on the good ground—this is one who hears and understands the word, who does bear fruit and yields: some 100, some 60 and some 30 times what was sown” (Matthew 13:19-23, HCSB).

9. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING The Great Cost

10. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The seed is expensive and ultimately came at the price of Jesus’ life. The Great Cost

11. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The seed is expensive and ultimately came at the price of Jesus’ life.  The seed is sown generously, but not wastefully. The Great Cost

12. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The seed is expensive and ultimately came at the price of Jesus’ life.  The seed is sown generously, but not wastefully.  Jesus says to cast, hurl, fling, pitch, toss, throw, shoot, catapult the seed. “Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously” (2 Corinthians 9:6, HCSB) The Great Cost

13. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING Firmly Planted—Planting

14. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting. Firmly Planted—Planting

15. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.  God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6) Firmly Planted—Planting

16. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.  God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)  A disciple’s responsibility: Firmly Planted—Planting

17. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.  God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)  A disciple’s responsibility: Must be firmly planted in a life-giving relationship with Jesus. Firmly Planted—Planting

18. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.  God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)  A disciple’s responsibility: Must be firmly planted in a life-giving relationship with Jesus. A firmly-planted disciple of Christ must be planting. Firmly Planted—Planting

19. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.  God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)  A disciple’s responsibility: Must be firmly planted in a life-giving relationship with Jesus. A firmly-planted disciple of Christ must be planting. A firmly-planted disciple must be active in a local church body. Firmly Planted—Planting

20. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  Firmly planted disciples work best in coordination with others through a local church body. Firmly Planted—Planting Together

21. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The need for church plants Firmly Planted—Planting Together

22. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The need for church plants 1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church Firmly Planted—Planting Together

23. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The need for church plants 1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church 2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church Firmly Planted—Planting Together

24. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The need for church plants 1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church 2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church Northeast: 36,998 people for each Southern Baptist church Firmly Planted—Planting Together

25. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The need for church plants 1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church 2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church Northeast: 36,998 people for each Southern Baptist church Canada: 117,925 people for each Southern Baptist church Firmly Planted—Planting Together

26. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  The need for church plants 1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church 2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church Northeast: 36,998 people for each Southern Baptist church Canada: 117,925 people for each Southern Baptist church The number jumps to 50,100 and even 200,000 in some locations Firmly Planted—Planting Together

27. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING Firmly Planted—Planting Together  Send North America Strategy: The North American Mission Board is helping push back lostness by moving churches and individuals into all regions of North America to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ and to start churches.

28. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING Firmly Planted—Planting Together  Send North America Strategy: The North American Mission Board is helping push back lostness by moving churches and individuals into all regions of North America to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ and to start churches.  Annie Armstrong Easter Offering® Supports NAMB’s Send North America Strategy 100 percent of gifts supports missionary salaries and supplies, which leads to disciples being firmly planted and planting

29. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING Next Steps

30. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  Are you firmly planted as a disciple of Jesus Christ? Next Steps

31. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  Are you firmly planted as a disciple of Jesus Christ?  Are you a disciple who is planting abundantly? Next Steps

32. FIRMLY PLANTED—PLANTING  Are you firmly planted as a disciple of Jesus Christ?  Are you a disciple who is planting abundantly?  Are you giving to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering? Next Steps

33. Our Church Goal: