Listening to the Hero | Brian Sorgenfrei

Scripture Reference: Matthew 13:1-23 The worldwide hero spent a lot of time teaching and his disciples claim this hero has the words of life. Why then is it often so difficult to listen to Jesus? The parable of the sower in Matthew 13 is one of Jesus' explanation for why He is dismissed, ignored and rejected. The problem is the condition of our hearts. *Special thanks to Tim Keller and Ricky Jones for helpful material on this passage.* Sermon Points:

• The Purpose Of Parables (13:10-17)
• The Problem (13:3-9, 18-23)
• The Proper Response (13:11, 16)