Hold on tight to your faith
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: English, Spanish) ->Alternate
SUMMARY: In this sermon, the speaker talks about how the parables of Jesus have always fascinated him. He mentions that sometimes people fail to understand the fuller meanings of these stories. He gives the example of the parable of the Good Samaritan and explains how it has a deeper meaning than just a random act of kindness. He then talks about the parable of the sower and explains that the main message is that unexpected things can happen in our spiritual life, but to make it happen, we need to carry on with our spiritual calling patiently and diligently. He says that this parable offers a word of encouragement and a challenge to be steadfast and patient in our faith. He also talks about the various factors that make being a Christian difficult in our current times, such as the hurried and busy lifestyle and the increasing cost of living.
The speaker discusses the challenges of living a Christian life in today's society, including external factors such as the cost of living and internal factors such as scandals within the church. He emphasizes the importance of deep study of the scriptures and the need for Christians to hold on to their faith despite frustrations and disappointments. The message of the parable of the sower is to hold on to one's faith and not become distracted by the things of the world. The speaker encourages the congregation to reflect on their spiritual lives and make a commitment to being better followers of Jesus. The article ends with an invitation for those who wish to rededicate themselves to their Christian vocation to stand up and be prayed for.
The speaker discusses the challenges of living a Christian life in today's society, including external factors such as the cost of living and internal factors such as scandals within the church. He emphasizes the importance of deep study of the scriptures and the need for Christians to hold on to their faith despite frustrations and disappointments. The message of the parable of the sower is to hold on to one's faith and not become distracted by the things of the world. The speaker encourages the congregation to reflect on their spiritual lives and make a commitment to being better followers of Jesus. The article ends with an invitation for those who wish to rededicate themselves to their Christian vocation to stand up and be prayed for.
If you have your Bibles with you I will ask that you turn to the gospel according to Mathew, chapter 13 and I’ll be reading from verses 3 to 9. So that’s Mathew 13, 3 to 9. While you look for that I’ll say that this morning I mentioned that my preaching talk has been influenced very much by the black preaching style. And I’ll explain why.
When I was living in New York city I used to escape my father’s church every once in a while, to go to black churches in the city, to listen to some of the best preachers in our nation, who happen to be African American, and I loved their preaching style, and I guess I went so often that some of that rubbed upon me. So today I think might be a day that you’ll see your pastor all right up. Amen. Thank goodness this is being taped….
When I was living in New York city I used to escape my father’s church every once in a while, to go to black churches in the city, to listen to some of the best preachers in our nation, who happen to be African American, and I loved their preaching style, and I guess I went so often that some of that rubbed upon me. So today I think might be a day that you’ll see your pastor all right up. Amen. Thank goodness this is being taped….
