Dive into the teachings of Jesus through the Parable of the Sower. Explore the different types of soil and their significance in understanding God's word, and how the condition of our hearts impacts our spiritual growth and the fruits we bear.Sermon NotesMark 4:1 & 2 Jesus teachesMark 4:3 A Sower sowsMark 4:4 – 8 4 kinds of ground: Beside the road; rocky ground; ground with thorns; and good soilMark 4:9 If you have ears, and you do, hear what is saidMark 4:10 – 11 Disciples ask for an explanation of the parable. Jesus says they are granted the knowledge on the kingdom of God, but others – noMark 4:12 Why? The unpardonable sin – While seeing they may not perceive and while hearing they would not understandMark 4:13 Jesus starts the explanation of the parableMark4:14 The Sower sows the word of GodMark 4:15 Those beside the road – Satan immediately comes and takes away the wordMark 4:16 & 17 Rocky soil receive the word with joy, but have no root. When affliction or persecution arises they immediately fall awayMark 4:18 & 19 Thorny ground hear the word, but the worries of the world, deceitfulness of riches or desiring other things, the word is choked off and become unfruitfulMark 4:20 Seeds on good soil bear fruit at different amountsJohn 15:1 & 2 The results of bearing or not bearing fruitGalatians 5:22 & 23 The fruit of the Spirit