Rocked & Rootless - The Seeds that Fall to the Rocky Soil

Rev. Paul J. Miller – Sermon Outline – April 15, 2018

Series Title: “What are the Roots of Our Troubles?”

Today’s Title: “Rocked & Rootless: The Seeds Among the Rocks”

Today’s Texts: Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 & John 6

 

“The seed falling on rocky ground refers to someone who hears the word and at once receives it with joy. But since they have no root, they last only a short time. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.” (Matthew 13:20-21)

 

SHALLOW FAITH… (John 6)

 

…SEEKS POLITICAL SOLUTIONS TO SPIRITUAL NEEDS           – 6:14-15

…WANTS TO WORK TOWARD GOD – 6:25-29

…SEEKS PHYSICAL PROVISION FIRST – 30-40

…WANTS EVERYTHING TO MAKE SENSE – 6:41-59

…DIES UNDER PRESSURE– 6:60-66

• Are looking man’s authority to carry out God’s work? How is that working out?
• Are you trying to prove to God that you are good enough? Can you earn love?
• Do you trust God to provide what you need? Do you trust Him even when it doesn’t come when you want it?
• Do you believe in God even when you don’t understand God? When life makes no sense?
• Are you ready to let shallow faith die and turn to believe in the One who can feed the soul, forever?