Yesterday's church sermon (notes taken down in phone)

Matthew 13:3-9

Matthew 13:18-23

The key to understand this parable is the act of sowing.

The central point concerns the coming of Kingdom of God.

Kingdom of God comes into the world to be received by some, rejected by others.

This success depends on human resources.

Word of God is sown.

Sometimes bear fruits, sometimes don't.

Sower sowing the same seed gets different result from the same seed.

But the faithful one will lead to a harvest.

Matthew 13 illustrates the mystery of His Kingdom.

It brings to men in this age, the blessings of age to come.

Although power of evil is strong, God is stronger.

Success of God's work is certain.

Don't be discouraged when evil is strong.

When gospel is preached, it makes us respond but yet there is no fruit.

This mystery of Kingdom of God has worked in a special way, comes secretly and quietly.

However, it can work among men but not recognised by the crowd.

Kingdom of God works among men in a special way.

Seeds we sow represent the gospel.

These seeds should continue to be sowed. The life of giving force is in the seed and not the soil.

It's the life of Kingdom in the person's heart.

Only this person receives this deep in his heart will allow it to bear fruit. Some accept, some reject Him.

The results are in the hands of God and choice of individual.

Mixed responses.

Ground to be sown may not look so healthy. But God doesn't quit. It's not easy sometimes.

I will continue the sermon later when i've summarised everything.

The notes that i typed in my phone is almost everything what the pastor was talking about, so it's very very long ! I need time to summarise first.

Those, who are interested. You may read the first half of the sermon's explanations by the pastor.

Thanks !!