“Too many people have been taught to believe that the Kingdom of God works by need, when it actually works by seed.” – Chad Everett
The Kingdom of God Works by Seed, Not by Need
In this message, Pastor Chad Everett reveals a truth that changes how we see spiritual growth: the Kingdom of God works by seed, not by need. Many believers have been taught that begging God for help will move His hand. Yet Jesus shows that His Kingdom operates through a different system—one built on sowing and reaping. When we plant the Word of God in our hearts and nurture it through faith, it always produces life.
Faith Is the Fertilizer
Every seed holds the power to reproduce, but only in good soil. Pastor Chad explains that our hearts are the ground where God’s Word grows, and faith is the fertilizer that makes it thrive. Instead of trying to convince God to act, we learn to cooperate with His Kingdom principles. By reading, speaking, and believing His Word, we sow life into our spirit. As we mix the Word with faith, it starts to grow and transform who we are from the inside out.
Don’t Ring the Bell—Keep Sowing
Growth takes time, and waiting can test our faith. But every season between seed and harvest matters. Pastor Chad encourages believers not to quit when progress feels slow. Just like Navy SEALs who refuse to “ring the bell” and give up, followers of Jesus must keep standing, trusting that God’s Word will produce a harvest in due season.
If you’ve been praying for change or waiting on breakthrough, this message will renew your hope. Remember, the Kingdom of God works by seed, not by need—and your harvest is coming.
Key Scriptures:
Mark 4:26–29, Galatians 6:9, Genesis 8:22, Hebrews 4:2, Romans 10:17
Key Scriptures:
1 Corinthians 2:1–2, Matthew 26:20–25, Matthew 7:21–23, Matthew 16:24–26, Acts 20:24
“The enemy is after the Word of God in your life. If he can choke out the Word, he can choke out your breath and your fruit.” – Chad Everett
The Word and the Soil
In Mark 4, Jesus explains that the Word of God is like seed, full of life and power. The seed itself never changes—but the soil it lands in determines whether it bears fruit or not. In this message, Thorns That Choke the Word, Chad Everett teaches that the condition of our heart is what decides whether God’s Word will multiply or be strangled before it ever grows.
The Three Thorns
Jesus names three specific thorns that compete for our attention and choke the Word:
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The cares of this world—worry, stress, and anxiety that overwhelm our faith.
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The deceitfulness of riches—trusting in money or possessions rather than God.
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The desires for other things—chasing distractions that steal our focus from Him.
These thorns don’t just sit on the surface—they move in, take root, and begin to suffocate the Word of God. When the thorns win, the Word becomes unfruitful.
The Counter Moves
The good news is that God gives us counter moves to uproot every thorn. Casting our cares on Jesus, living in generosity, and seeking first the kingdom of God are practical ways to guard our soil. Chad challenges us to take inventory of our hearts and clear out the thorns so that the Word has room to breathe, grow, and multiply.
Choosing Good Soil
In Thorns That Choke the Word, you’ll be encouraged to let the Holy Spirit examine your heart. What’s choking out God’s Word in your life? What’s competing for your time, attention, and faith? When we hear the Word, accept it, and respond in obedience, we position ourselves as good soil—ready for a harvest of thirty, sixty, and a hundredfold.
Key Scriptures:
Mark 4: 3–20, Philippians 4: 6–7, 1 Peter 5: 7, 1 Timothy 6: 6–19, Matthew 6: 33
“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
In this message – The Holy Spirit Our Helper – William Wood shares a powerful teaching from John 16:5–11.
William explains that Jesus told His disciples it was to their advantage that He go away, because the Holy Spirit would come as a Helper, not a controller. This truth is central to the Christian life — the Spirit’s presence is God’s gift, dwelling within every believer, guiding, convicting, and empowering us to live for Him.
Living in the Advantage of the Spirit
When Jesus walked the earth in His physical body, He was present in only one place at a time. Through the Spirit, His presence now fills every believer. The Holy Spirit Our Helper means we are never left alone. He convicts the world of sin (unbelief in Christ), righteousness (the visible standard of God’s people), and judgment (the verdict already declared against Satan).
William challenges us to realize that we are God’s temple. The Helper lives within us, not to control us, but to partner with our surrender. This perspective changes how we pray, how we live, and how we represent Christ to the world.
Walking in Victory With the Helper
The message of The Holy Spirit Our Helper is not just about knowledge — it is about practice. William shares personal testimonies of how living surrendered to the Spirit sets the spiritual atmosphere in workplaces, neighborhoods, and families. Believers are called to bring conviction of truth by living visibly for Christ.
This is a reminder that Jesus already defeated the enemy at the cross. The Spirit empowers us to enforce that victory in daily life. Instead of magnifying darkness, we magnify Christ. The Helper equips us to walk in freedom, boldness, and obedience so that the world can see Jesus through us.
Listen to this full message and discover how The Holy Spirit Our Helper empowers you to live surrendered and victorious in every part of life.
Key Scriptures:
John 16:5–11, John 14:12, 1 Corinthians 3:16, Galatians 2:20, Colossians 2:15