Download Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christians Matthew 13:18

Matthew 13:18-23 (NKJV)
18 "Therefore
hear the parable of the sower:
19 When anyone hears the word of the kingdom,
and does not understand it, then the wicked one
comes and snatches away what was sown in his
heart. This is he who received seed by the
wayside. 20 But he who received the seed on stony
places, this is he who hears the word and
immediately receives it with joy; 21 yet he has no
root in himself, but endures only for a while. For
when tribulation or persecution arises because of
the word, immediately he stumbles.
Matthew 13:18-23 (NKJV)
22 Now he who received seed among the
thorns is he who hears the word, and the
cares of this world and the deceitfulness of
riches choke the word, and he becomes
unfruitful. 23 But he who received seed on
the good ground is he who hears the word
and understands it, who indeed bears fruit
and produces: some a hundredfold, some
sixty, some thirty."
 For our own
relationship with God
– 2 Cor 6:14-7:1; Rev 18:4
 For our effectiveness
in the world – Mat 5:1316; Phil 2:15,16
 An upward outlook –
2 Cor 4:8-18
 An attitude of gratitude Phili 4:6,7
 A focus on things beneficial
& productive – Phili 4:8,9
 Contentment – Phili 4:11,12
 A “can do” attitude – Phili 4:13
 The need for growth –
Heb 5:12-14
 Accomplished by
feeding upon the word
of God – 1 Pet 2:1,2
 In faith & love – 2 Thes 1:3
 Adding to faith to
ensure success – 2 Pet 1:5-10
 There is a high cost to live
the Christian life – Luke
14:28
 Salvation involves work –
John 6:27; Phili 2:12
 Temperance requires
discipline – 1 Cor 9:24-27
 Growth requires “giving
all diligence”– 2 Pet 1:5, 10
 A necessary part of
serving Christ – Mat 25:31-46
 When we by love serve
others we assure our
hearts – 1 John 3:16-19
 Measure of true success in
the kingdom – Mark 10:43-45
 That we may win others
to Christ – 1 Cor 9:19
 Take advantage of
opportunities when they
arise – Eccl 9:10; Gal 6:10
 Today is the day to serve
God for time is running
out – 2 Cor 6:2; Rom 13:11
 Time is to be redeemed –
Eph 5:16; Col 4:5
 Looking unto Jesus –
Heb 12:1-3
 Looking to attain unto
the resurrection of the
dead – Phili 3:10-14
 Looking for a city to
come which is heaven –
Heb 11:13-16; 1 Pet 1:3,4
 Being Separate From The World
 Keeping A Positive Attitude
 Continual Growth
 Paying The Price For Success
 Dedication To Serving Others
 Being Good Time Managers
 Keeping Eye On The Goal
John 15:1-8 (NKJV)
1 "I am the true vine, and My Father is the
vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not
bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that
bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.
3 You are already clean because of the word which
I have spoken to you. 4 Abide in Me, and I in you.
As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it
abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you
abide in Me. 5 I am the vine, you are the branches.
He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much
fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.
John 15:1-8 (NKJV)
6 If
anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast
out as a branch and is withered; and they
gather them and throw them into the fire,
and they are burned. 7 If you abide in Me,
and My words abide in you, you will ask
what you desire, and it shall be done for
you. 8. By this My Father is glorified, that
you bear much fruit; so you will be My
disciples