Sermon theme: "Called Out" Text to read: Matthew 13:1-23 What fosters growth in our life? How comfortable is it?

Sermon theme: "Called Out" Text to read: Matthew 13:1-23 How can we become a more fertile “soil” for God?

Sermon theme: "Called Out" Text to read: Matthew 13:1-23 What is the “seed” in this parable? Is that explicitly the scripture? Why or why not?

Sermon theme: "Called Out" Text to read: Matthew 13:1-23 What image does Jesus use for God in this parable? What might that mean?

Sermon theme: "Called Out" Text to read: Matthew 13:1-23 Read the parable of the sower. What kind of “dirt” are you?

Sermon theme: "All for One" Text to read: 1 Samuel 20:35-42 Pray for those longing for recognition and dignity.

Sermon theme: "All for One" Text to read: 1 Samuel 20:35-42 Where do we fail most often to offer respect? Why?  

Sermon theme: "All for One" Text to read: 1 Samuel 20:35-42 How can respect be earned? How can it be regained?  

Sermon theme: "All for One" Text to read: 1 Samuel 20:35-42 Read this text. What kind of respect do David and Jonathan have here?  

Sermon theme: "All for One" Text to read: 1 Samuel 20:35-42 Is respect an entitlement or a privilege? Why or why not?