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Which people are saved and which are lost? Teaching centers around the four soils as how it relates to salvation.

In days like these, where many are falling away, how can we know who is saved and who is not. The Parable of the Sower offers insight into what it means to be saved by Jesus Christ. Part One lays the groundwork for: 1. What God says about parables 2. What are our limitations in teaching parables 3. What is our position of authority in teaching parables.

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"A Parable of Service" Luke 17:7-10

This sermon examines the parables of the tares (darnel), the mustard seed, and the leaven found in Matthew 13, focusing primarily on the theological implications of the parable of the tares. The central message addresses the coexistence of good and evil in the world, explaining that God allows both to grow together until the final harvest to ensure the full maturity of His people. The teaching emphasizes that the field represents the world, with the good seed being the children of the kingdom and the tares the children of the wicked one, who are ultimately judged by angels at the end of the age. The tone is instructional and convicting, urging listeners to recognize that God's justice is absolute and that salvation through Jesus Christ is the only way to avoid the furnace of fire. The sermon contrasts this with a shallow gospel that omits the cost of discipleship and the reality of judgment, asserting that true faith requires a complete commitment to Christ rather than viewing Him as an optional addition to life.

The sermon opens with the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18, establishing the theme of persevering in prayer without losing heart. It then transitions to a biographical study of the Puritan duo Philip and Matthew Henry, highlighting their faithfulness during the English Civil War and the subsequent persecution of non-conformist ministers. The message details Matthew Henry's disciplined life, his prolific commentary, and his specific work, *The Method of Prayer*, which emphasizes using Scripture to structure and deepen one's communion with God. The central theological argument is that prayer is not intended to change God's mind but to align the believer's heart with His will, fostering a continuous dependence on Christ. The sermon concludes with an exhortation to cultivate gratitude for the legacy of past saints and to adopt a more methodical, scripturally grounded approach to personal devotion.