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The X-factor
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The X-factor
 Represents unknown possibilities
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The X-factor
 Represents unknown possibilities
 Has potential of causing potential growth
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The X-factor
 Represents unknown possibilities
 Has potential of causing potential growth
10 + 10 = 20
10x + 10 (where x=5) = 60
10^x + 10 (where x=5) = 100,010
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The Parable of the Sower
“As he was sowing, some seed fell along the path, and the birds came and ate
them up. Others fell on rocky ground, where there wasn’t much soil, and they
sprang up quickly since the soil wasn’t deep. But when the sun came up they
were scorched, and since they had no root, they withered. Others fell among
thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them. Still others fell on good
ground and produced a crop: some 100, some 60, and some 30 times what
was sown” (Matthew 13:4-8, HCSB).
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The Parable of the Sower:
Jesus interprets for His disciples
“When anyone hears the word about the kingdom and doesn’t understand it, the
evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in his heart. This is the one
sown along the path. And the one sown on rocky ground—this is one who hears
the word and immediately receives it with joy. Yet he has no root in himself, but is
short-lived. When pressure of persecution comes because of the word,
immediately he stumbles.
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The Parable of the Sower:
Jesus interprets for His disciples
“Now the one sown among the thorns—this is one who hears the word, but the
worries of this age and the seduction of wealth choke the word, and it becomes
unfruitful. But the one sown on the good ground—this is one who hears and
understands the word, who does bear fruit and yields: some 100, some 60 and
some 30 times what was sown” (Matthew 13:19-23, HCSB).
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The Great Cost
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The Great Cost
 The seed is expensive and ultimately came at the price of Jesus’ life.
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The Great Cost
 The seed is expensive and ultimately came at the price of Jesus’ life.
 The seed is sown generously, but not wastefully.
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The Great Cost
 The seed is expensive and ultimately came at the price of Jesus’ life.
 The seed is sown generously, but not wastefully.
 Jesus says to cast, hurl, fling, pitch, toss, throw, shoot, catapult the seed.
“Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly,
and the person who sows generously will also reap generously”
(2 Corinthians 9:6, HCSB)
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Firmly Planted—Planting
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Firmly Planted—Planting
 The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.
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Firmly Planted—Planting
 The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.
 God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)
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 The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.
 God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)
 A disciple’s responsibility:
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Firmly Planted—Planting
 The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.
 God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)
 A disciple’s responsibility:
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Must be firmly planted in a life-giving relationship with Jesus.
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 The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.
 God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)
 A disciple’s responsibility:
•
Must be firmly planted in a life-giving relationship with Jesus.
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A firmly-planted disciple of Christ must be planting.
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Firmly Planted—Planting
 The X-factor in this story is disciples of Christ being firmly planted and planting.
 God is responsible for the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6)
 A disciple’s responsibility:
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Must be firmly planted in a life-giving relationship with Jesus.
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A firmly-planted disciple of Christ must be planting.
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A firmly-planted disciple must be active in a local church body.
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Firmly Planted—Planting Together
 Firmly planted disciples work best in coordination with others through a local
church body.
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 The need for church plants
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 The need for church plants
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1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church
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 The need for church plants
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1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church
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2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church
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 The need for church plants
•
1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church
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2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church
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Northeast: 36,998 people for each Southern Baptist church
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 The need for church plants
•
1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church
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2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church
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Northeast: 36,998 people for each Southern Baptist church
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Canada: 117,925 people for each Southern Baptist church
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Firmly Planted—Planting Together
 The need for church plants
•
1900: 3,897 people for each Southern Baptist church
•
2010: 6,139 people for each Southern Baptist church
•
Northeast: 36,998 people for each Southern Baptist church
•
Canada: 117,925 people for each Southern Baptist church
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The number jumps to 50,100 and even 200,000 in some locations
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Firmly Planted—Planting Together
 Send North America Strategy: The North American Mission Board is helping
push back lostness by moving churches and individuals into all regions of North
America to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ and to start churches.
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 Send North America Strategy: The North American Mission Board is helping
push back lostness by moving churches and individuals into all regions of North
America to lead people to faith in Jesus Christ and to start churches.
 Annie Armstrong Easter Offering®
• Supports NAMB’s Send North America Strategy
• 100 percent of gifts supports missionary salaries and supplies, which
leads to disciples being firmly planted and planting
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Next Steps
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Next Steps
 Are you firmly planted as a disciple of Jesus Christ?
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Next Steps
 Are you firmly planted as a disciple of Jesus Christ?
 Are you a disciple who is planting abundantly?
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Next Steps
 Are you firmly planted as a disciple of Jesus Christ?
 Are you a disciple who is planting abundantly?
 Are you giving to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering?
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