PRELUDE
WELCOME
PREP FOR WORSHIP
CALL TO WORSHIP | Psalm 32:1, 11
WORSHIP | Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart; Rejoice; King of Kings
PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING | Psalm 19:1-6
KIDS' MESSAGE
MINISTRY HIGHLIGHT | Senior Sunday
WORSHIP | I Will Follow
GREETING
SERMON
PRAYER
WORSHIP | How Firm a Foundation
BENEDICTION
The Parable Of The Sower, Part 2
Luke 8:4-15 | Dan Hendley
Message Outline
Major Point: The state of the soil determines the fate of the seed
Major event: The encounter of a human heart with the word of God
I. Facts about Rocky
a. Not soil with stones in it, but a layer of rock under thin soil
b. Because it could not send roots down it shot up quickly
c. When it got hot the plant withered because it had no roots to bring up moisture
II. Interpretation About Rocky
a. Received the word with joy
b. When testings or temptations came he fell away
III. Lessons from Rocky
a. A joyful or immediate response to God's word is not always a saving response
b. Temptations or trials reveal the true state of your heart
c. You need deep roots
LUKE 8:4-8
When a large crowd was coming together, and those from the various cities were journeying to Him, He spoke by way of a parable: 5 “The sower went out to sow his seed; and as he sowed, some fell beside the road, and it was trampled under foot and the birds of the air ate it up. 6 Other seed fell on rocky soil, and as soon as it grew up, it withered away, because it had no moisture. 7 Other seed fell among the thorns; and the thorns grew up with it and choked it out. 8 Other seed fell into the good soil, and grew up, and produced a crop a hundred times as great.” As He said these things, He would call out, “He who has ears to hear, let him hear.”
LUKE 8:11-15
Now the parable is this: the seed is the word of God. 12 Those beside the road are those who have heard; then the devil comes and takes away the word from their heart, so that they will not believe and be saved 13 Those on the rocky soil are those who, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no firm root; they believe for a while, and in time of temptation fall away. 14 The seed which fell among the thorns, these are the ones who have heard, and as they go on their way they are choked with worries and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to maturity. 15 But the seed in the good soil, these are the ones who have heard the word in an honest and good heart, and hold it fast, and bear fruit with perseverance.
MATTHEW 13:5ab
Others fell on the rocky places, where they did not have much soil; and immediately they sprang up, because they had no depth of soil.
LUKE 14:33
None of you can be My disciple who does not give up all his own possessions.
LUKE 9:57
As they were going along the road, someone said to Him, “I will follow You wherever You go.” 58And Jesus said to him, “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head.”
1 JOHN 2:19
They went out from us, but they were not really of us; for if they had been of us, they would have remained with us; but they went out, so that it would be shown that they all are not of us.
HEBREWS 11:6
He who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
JAMES 1:2-3
Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.
ROMANS 5:3-4
We also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; 4 and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope.
1 PETER 1:7 NIV
These have come so that your faith…may be proved genuine.
COLOSSIANS 2:6-7
As you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, 7 having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faith, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude.
PARENTING FORUM: GENDER IDENTITY & PARENTING
TODAY | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | ROOM 112
Join us after service for a discussion on how to parent children around questions of gender. Childcare will be provided for those 12 and under. Questions? Contact Pastor Ben.
YOUTH GROUP
TONIGHT | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | NPC
Questions? Contact Taylor Brown.
COMPASS: PICNIC & GAME NIGHT
TUESDAY, JUNE 15 | 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. | NPC
We'll be having an outdoor picnic at the church serving hamburgers and hot dogs. Last names A-L bring an appetizer or dessert and M-Z should bring a side or salad to share. Sign up in the lobby or email Pastor Ben.
CAR WASH FUNDRAISER FOR YOUTH GROUP MISSION TRIP
SATURDAY, JUNE 19 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | NPC
We'll be holding a car wash in the church parking lot to raise money for the Youth Group's mission trip to Appalachia. There will be no fixed rate but we will accept donations. Questions? Contact Taylor Brown.
MUGS & MUFFINS: FREEDOM IN CHRIST
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY STARTING JUNE 309:30-11:30 a.m. OR 7:00-8:30 p.m. | ROOM 112
Ladies this summer we'll fellowship and meditate on truths in Romans 8. Bring your favorite mug to enjoy a coffee/tea with friends. Childcare available for ages 0-11 by signing up (MORNINGS only). See the Thursday Epistle for the link. Questions? Contact Amber Stites.
40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
GOLF OUTING | FRIDAY, JULY 23 | 12:00 p.m.
PICNIC | SATURDAY, JUL 24 | 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Games - BBQ - Music
SUNDAY WORSHIP & LUNCH | STARTS AT 9:00 a.m.
Gathering with former pastors, preaching by Dan Lacich, and a catered lunch.
RSVP for all of these things on the website or at the table in the lobby by July 1!
OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE
1. GREETER - welcome all into our building before the service
2. WELCOME COUNTER - greet guests and answer questions either before or after the service. Each of these is a 15-minute commitment once a month. If you'd like to serve please contact Laura Osmond.
