EXAMINE YOUR HEART

DEVELOPING GOOD SOIL MARK 4:1-20

Recap: The first three types of soils 1. The hard-packed path represents the times when we have a hard heart. 2. The shallow earth over rock represents the times when we have a shallow heart.

3. The soil with thorns represents the times when there is a softness and depth but we have distracted hearts. Interesting Point: The first three types of soil don’t ever produce lasting fruit.

I. As Christian’s our goal is to bear fruit for Christ! 1. When we bear fruit we glorify God. 2. When we bear fruit God utilizes us for good works.

3. When we bear fruit we show our dedication for God. 4. When we bear fruit we grow in wisdom.

II. Inspection Time: 1. We must examine our hearts.

2. We must remove the bad stuff out of our heart. 3. We have to remember Satan is always on the attack.

III. Reaping Time A. Evangelism B. Compassion for others 1. External Fruit:

C. Encouraging others D. Praising God E. Giving

2. Internal Fruit: A. Love B. Joy

C. Peace D. Patience

E. Kindness F. Goodness G. Faithfulness

H. Gentleness I. Self-Control

IV. Application Time: 1. Make your goal to bear fruit! 2. Continually examine and tend to the soil of your heart!

3. Bear Fruit. 4. Don’t give up when it gets hard.

Final Thought: Your goal is to make progress every day of your life.

EXAMINE YOUR HEART