Soil & Seed – The Keys to the Kingdom: Soil That Endures the Sun

“The seed is good, but the condition of the soil determines the production. God is coming for our stony ground so our roots can go deeper.” – Chad Everett

Soil & Seed – The Keys to the Kingdom and the Parable of the Sower

Mark 4: 1–20 tells the parable of the sower. Jesus described four types of soil. The seed represents the Word of God, but the soil shows the condition of the heart. In Soil & Seed – The Keys to the Kingdom, Chad Everett focuses on the stony ground. This soil looks good on the surface, but hidden stones prevent roots from growing deep and lasting.

Hidden Stones and Shallow Roots

God calls His people to be rooted so they can endure trials. Hidden stones like offense, bitterness, unforgiveness, and sin block the Word. Chad explains that God reveals these stones so we can remove them. Once gone, the Word grows strong roots and produces fruit that lasts.

Enduring the Heat in the Soil & Seed Series

Jeremiah 17: 7–8 says a tree planted by water will not fear heat. The heat of life will come, but deep roots endure. Shallow roots wither, but those planted in Christ remain stable and fruitful.

Rooted in Christ for Lasting Growth

True stability does not come from politics, news, or opinion. It comes only from Christ. Colossians 2: 6–7 calls us to walk in Him, rooted and built up in Him. John 7: 38 promises rivers of living water flowing from within. With Jesus as our root, we endure trials, grow deeper, and bear fruit in every season.

This message from Soil & Seed – The Keys to the Kingdom challenges us to examine the soil of our hearts, remove the stones, and let God’s Word take root.

Key Scriptures:

Mark 4: 1–20, Jeremiah 17: 7–8, Colossians 2: 6–7, John 7: 38, John 14: 17