IS THERE A PROBLEM WITH MY HEART?
Mark 4:1-9,14-20 (733-734)
Introduction
A. If you suspected that you had a problem with your heart, would you make an
appointment with a doctor? Would your concern be, “Is there a serious problem with
my heart?”
B. Jesus has been referred to as the Great Physician. Hymn number 615, v1. Let’s
ascertain from the Great Physician if there is a serious problem with our heart.
C. We will use the Parable of the Sower as a basis for our lesson. Mark 4:1-9, 14-20 (733
1. The sower represents Jesus. The seeds represents the word of God. The different
types of soil represent the hearts of people.
I. Do I have a hard heart? (A heart that is non-receptive) vv4,15
A. Explanation of the soil:
B. This type of heart isn’t receptive to the word and satan steals the word from the
heart. V15
II. Do I have a stony heart? (A heart that has no root) vv5-6
A. Explanation of the soil:
B. This type of heart receives the word but no permanent impression is produced and
when tribulations come the heart is offended. Vv 16-17
III. Do I have a crowded heart? (A heart that has no room) v7
A. Explanation of the soil:
B. This type of heart receives the word but its so full of worldly cares and desires that
It is unfruitful. Vv18-19
IV. Do I have a good heart? (A heart that bears fruit) v8
A. Explanation of the soil:
B. This type of heart accepts the word of God and bears fruit. V20
V. Do I have a serious heart problem? If so, you need heart surgery.
A. Repent. Luke 13-1-5 (765). Repentance is the ____________ up of
ones will in order to do God’s will.
B. Accept God’s word by faith. Romans 10:17 (836)
C. ApplyGod’s word and bear fruit. John 15:1-8 (794)
Conclusion: Invitation. Matthew 28:18-20 (730)