Week 4: The Spectacular Growth of Good Soil
5/17/2026
(Senior Recognition)
Main passages: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, 25:14-30, Galatians 5:22-24, Ephesians 3:20-21
Jesus says that those who are good soil will produce, 100, 60, and 30 fold from the initial seed that was planted. There is no limit to what God can do in any person fully surrendered to the Lord! What would it look like to see that kind of growth in each of us?
Week 3: Good Soil Needs Clear Ground
5/10/2026 (Mother’s Day)
(communion, Mother’s recognition at the end)
Main passages: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23, 2 Peter 1:3-11
If I’m saved then it will all work out right? Not necessarily. God wants us to grow spiritually but that requires space and time to grow. If we’re too busy or too preoccupied with the world we actually starve out our spiritual potential. Being good soil means ordering our life so we have space and time to grow.
Week 2: Good Soil Needs Deep Roots
5/3/2026
Main passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
(new members joining)
There are times when it’s easy to follow the Lord. But that’s not all the time. If true growth is going to occur then we will need deep roots. Otherwise the trials of this world will scorch our faith and wither our relationship with Jesus. Instead we need to sink roots deep down into the gospel to endure and even thrive in hard times.
The One Thing We Must Get Right
1 Corinthians 15:1
David Watson
Series Title: Good Soil
Main passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
In the Parable of the Sower Jesus alerts us to the fact that we don’t all react to Him in the same way. Some people are hard, others shallow, and others too busy. But others are good soil! And in those people Jesus does a miracle: he produces spiritual fruit far beyond what anyone could imagine! We want to be good soil that the Lord cultivates to see that kind of spiritual growth in ourselves and the world around us. This series will walk through the parable and examine each of the types of people referenced so that we can become the good soil Jesus is looking for.
Week 1: Am I Good Soil?
4/19/2026
Main passage: Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23
It’s possible for all of us to see stunning spiritual growth. It’s also possible to be unfruitful in our relationship with Jesus. Which are we? This week we will look at the Parable of the Sower, God’s desire for all to hear, and why some people can’t seem to hear God’s Word.
Week 10: Believing Begets Believing
3/29/2026
Main Passage: John 17:20–26
Jesus also prays for our unity as His people. Our belief isn’t just affecting us. It’s also affecting those around us for good or for ill. Christ’s desire is that together we would believe and that this unity would lead others to believe in Him as well.
Week 10: Believing Begets Believing
3/22/2026
Main Passage: John 17:20–26
Jesus also prays for our unity as His people. Our belief isn’t just affecting us. It’s also affecting those around us for good or for ill. Christ’s desire is that together we would believe and that this unity would lead others to believe in Him as well.
Week 6: Believe in the Holy Spirit
3/1/2026
Main Passage: John 15:26–16:15; 14:25–31
Jesus teaches more on the Holy Spirit on this night than at any other time. It was a startling concept for the apostles just like it is for many of us. Do we believe that the Holy Spirit lives in us? If so, are we actively interacting with Him and relying on His power?
Week 5: Believe in the Vine
2/22/2026
Main Passage: John 15:1–11
In one of the most encouraging texts of the Bible Jesus invites us to abide in Him and promises to abide in us. What would an abiding relationship with Him look like? And is that possible for all of us. Jesus asks us to believe Him that it is, and that this life is better than anything the world could offer.
Series Title: Believe (A Study in John)
What do you believe? It’s an important question! The answer will define who you are and how you live your life. Which is why Jesus spends a lot of time talking about our belief. On the last night before the crucifixion Jesus taught his disciples a lot. He spoke of how they should lead, how they should love, the Holy Spirit, and more. But one theme runs through all these teachings: the need to believe. Because belief in Jesus is the cornerstone of the gospel and our entire life of faith. Will we truly believe in Jesus?
Week 1: Believe in Jesus the Savior
1/25/2026
Main Passage: John 12:35–50
Throughout his last discourse with His Disciples Jesus called them to believe in Him. There are consequences if we do and if we don’t. As believing leads to eternal life it is imperative we answer the question: Do we believe?
We are honored to welcome Dr. Robert Smith, Jr. as our Guest Speaker, a distinguished professor, award-winning author, and internationally respected preacher. Known for his passion-filled, Christ-centered preaching, Dr. Smith brings decades of pastoral, academic, and global ministry experience. Dr. Smith currently serves as Distinguished Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School of Samford University where he previously served as Professor of Christian Preaching and held the Charles T. Carter Baptist Chair of Divinity. Join us for an inspiring luncheon as he shares wisdom shaped by faith, scholarship, and a life devoted to the Word of God.
Grow in Spiritual Maturity
Live in Spiritual Community
Serve Others in Love
Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus
Pray at all times in the Spirit.
Luke 5:8-10
