Pastor Wilhelmsen recently posed an intriguing question: if God’s word can save, why do some hear it and remain unchanged? In examining Jesus’ Parable of the Sower, he delved into the ways we often tune out God’s voice and the unexpected joy that flows when we truly listen. The sermon focused on the importance of the soil, or the mindset, we bring to church each Sunday.
Drawing from Matthew 13:1-9 and 18-23, Pastor Wilhelmsen explored themes like hearing and understanding God’s word and the challenges posed by the devil, the world, and our own nature. He highlighted the beauty of salvation by grace through faith and encouraged us all to spread the gospel freely. Let this be an invitation to cultivate our hearts to embrace the transformative power of God’s word.
