the good soil
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Elders
Dave Benner
Terry Clark
Tony Turner
Tony Williams
Gary Woodall
Gregg Woodall
January Servant Elder
Gary Woodall
Ministers Steve Higginbotham
Justin Morton
Spencer Clark
Deacons Michael Albert
Steve Aragon
David Baldwin
Jeff Bauman
Tyler Copeland
Dan Dresser
Walt Hillis
Gentry Jackson
Bill Leeth
Chris Pegg
Dustin Roberts
John Seibel
Jeff Snyder
Daniel Tanner
Lee Toothman
Nathan Watkins
Ben Woodall
Jonathan Woodall
January 16, 2022
The Good Soil By Tony Williams
In Luke chapter 8, Jesus tells the parable of the sower, or also known as the parable of the soils. Matthew 13:23 says, “As for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it. He in-deed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundred fold, in another sixty, and in an-other thirty.” There are four different kinds of soil in this parable: soil beside the road, rocky soil, soil with thorns, and good soil. In each of Jesus' illustrations about the first three soils, the person heard and did not understand. Jesus said that only the last soil hears and understands. It is only the last soil that demonstrates true faith since it produces a lot of fruit. It would appear that the first three examples are Christians who have fallen away. But Jesus also implies that the first three never under-stood. Only the last soil type or person heard and understood. This may lead us to ask, “What happens if someone does not understand?” If we take a look at the parable in the other two gospel accounts it is clear that God is not basing sal-vation on the hearer’s intellect and whether or not he/she can understand the word. By reading the other two Gospel accounts we can better understand. Mark 4:20 says, "But these are the ones sown on good ground, those who hear the word, accept it, and bear fruit: some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some a hundred.” This account states that hearing and accepting are the prerequisites to being “good soil.” Luke 8:15 says, “But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience.” We see in this account that those who hear the word with a good heart and desire to keep it are the ones categorized as good soil. Christianity requires three things: a sower, good seed (or the word of God), and an hon-est hearer. All hearers are not equal in faithfulness. But we are not to take it that the di-versity is limited to the three rates or proportions specified. Of the four hearts Jesus de-scribes, the first one hears, but heeds nothing; the second one is affected by external in-fluences; the third heeds, but is choked by internal influences; the fourth heeds and holds fast until the harvest.
Christianity requires three things: a sower,
good seed (or the word of God), and an
honest hearer.
High School Devo
There will be a high school devotional at the home of Spencer
and Hannah Clark on Monday, January 24th at 6:30 p.m. Be
sure to mark your calendar!
Acapella Area-Wide Singing
West End church of Christ will be
hosting an area-wide singing on Sun-
day, January 30th from 3-5 p.m. in
their auditorium. This will be lead by
Knoxville area song leaders. Please
join us as we lift our hearts in praise
to the Lord.
CYC Payment Options
Parents, if your teen signed up for CYC and you wish to pay
online, go to https://form.jotform.com/213614664156961.
You don’t need a PayPal account to pay online. Anyone who
uses the online method will also need to pay a $3 processing fee.
You may also pay Spencer by cash or check. The cost is $90.
Start Planning Now!
The Southeast Institute of Biblical Studies lectureship is April
24-27. It will be here before you know it! There are plenty of
opportunities available to help during this special time. Mark
your calendars — more info is coming.
Check the Tables in the Foyer
Check the tables in the foyer for a variety of sign-up sheets and
other information. You will find sermon outlines, bulletins,
birthday & anniversary lists, and other information.
Sisters Inspiring Sisters Ladies’ Class
The next class is Tuesday, February 8th at
6:30 p.m. in the small fellowship room. This
month the topic will be the word, “Meditate.”
Sunday, January 16
Be sure to check the table in the foyer for TLC
meal needs and upcoming events.
Lads2Leaders practice Bible Bowl at 3:30 p.m.
Baby shower for Megan Warren (wife of
Broderick) at 4 p.m. She is having a little girl
and is registered at Target and Amazon. See
Donna Woodall to give to a large gift.
Teens return from Evangelism University.
The Southeast/Karns pie fellowship has been
postponed and rescheduled for Sunday, January
30th.
Tuesday, January 18
Ladies’ Bible class, 10 a.m. A children’s Bible
class is provided.
Thursday, January 20
Memorial service for Cornell Coats here at the
building at 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 22
The Widow’s/Widower’s Luncheon has been
postponed to a later date. We will let you know
as soon as we have the new date.
A Look Ahead
Jan. 30: Singing at West End
Jan. 20: SEIBS/Karns pie fellowship
Feb 11: Ladies’ Retreat
Feb 25: CYC Feb 25-27
March 25: Spring ADVANCE, March 25-27
April 2: Forever His Day Camp
April 9: Jr/Sr Banquet
April 15: L2L Convention, April 15-17
April 24: Southeast Lectures, April 24-27
Prayer List
Dahria Chasmar is out of the hospital and recovering.
Jason Everett, husband of the Slates’ granddaughter, continues to
struggle with complications from a brain infection.
Steve Higginbotham received good news and will continue treatments
through August.
Sara Gibson's mother is having open heart surgery on January 18th.
Red Lynch is doing well since recent back surgery and is now home.
Steve Delmonte’s mother, Lela Delmonte, is recovering from several
fractures after a recent fall.
Thelma Smith, Steve Smith’s mother, is now in hospice care in
Memphis.
Tyler Ledgerwood has been deployed for the next 6-10 months. He
will be able to receive mail and care packages and his address is on the
table in the foyer. Please keep him and his shipmates in prayer.
Please continue to pray for all those families who are grieving from the
recent loss of loved ones.
Continue to Pray For:
Cathy Brown, Vernon Dodson, Bettye Hawkins, Gary & Bonnie
Henderson, Steve Higginbotham, Polly Huber, Melissa Johnston, Chris
Kelsey, Sue Lango, Roy Lanier, LaVerne Maddox, Steve Martin,
Beverly Meadows, Goldie Morgan, Rob Pierce, Mattie Lou Robinson,
Rosemary Spivey, Jean Thomas, Tommy Warren, and Sherrye Woodall.
Baptism
Dale Livingston, from TN Children’s Home, was baptized Tuesday,
January 11 here at the Karns building. He has moved away and his new
address is on the table in the foyer if you would like to send a card.
Birth
Congratulations to Chris and Kimberlin White
on the birth of their daughter Charlotte Ann!
She was born January 6th, is 20 inches long
and weighs 7 lbs, 5 ozs.
Pantry List
Items we need: Corn Muffin Mix, Canned
Chicken, Cereal, Rice, Peanut Butter, Jelly,
Crackers, Syrup, Bisquick, Oatmeal, Canned
Fruit, and Canned Milk. All pantry donations
should go in the blue bin near the tract rack.
Donations for Our TLC Meals
A list of food items is regularly posted in the
foyer. You can help by signing up to donate
food. Please bring items by the Sunday before
the Tuesday when they will be prepared.
Ladies’ Retreat February 11-12
MainStay Suite (LeConte Hotel) in Pigeon Forge
Memorial Service for
Cornell Coats There will be a memorial service for
Southeast student Cornell Coats here at the
building on Thursday, January 20th at 6 p.m.
A memorial fund has been created to assist
Nichole with medical, funeral, and other ex-
penses.
Flyers with information on how to help are
on the table in the foyer or you may go to
www.makingpreachers.com/cornellcoats.
Morning
Song Leader: Robert Lupo
Song: Jesus Let Us Come To Know You, 677
Prayer List: Terry Clark
Reading: Allen Monroe (John 1:35-51)
Song: Footprints Of Jesus, 280
Song: How Deep The Father’s Love, 362
Presider: Chris Trice
Song: Listen To Our Hearts, 650
Prayer: Chris Gibson
Sermon: Steve Higginbotham
Song: Pierce My Ear, 816
Song: It Is Well With My Soul, 504
Prayer: Spencer Clark
Announcements: Harry Washington
Evening
Announcements/Reading: Harry Washington
(Colossians 1:9-12)
Song Leader: Matthew Menarchek
Song: How Beautiful Heaven Must Be, 801
Prayer: Isaac Hillis
Song: Hold To God’s Unchanging Hand, 435
Song: Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us, 278
Sermon: Steve Higginbotham
Song: I Bring My Sins To Thee, 901
Song: Savior, Thy Dying Love, 568
Song: Ye Are The Light Of The World, 759
Prayer: Friday Akpan
Welcome Center
Denise Johnson
Kelly Gibson
Wednesday, January 19
Announcements: Jason Champion
Song Leader: Chris Pegg
Speaker: Justin Morton
Prayer: Bob Hibbard
Main Drive-Thru: Todd Guthrie
Birthdays/Anniversaries
Birthdays
Jan 16 Jimmy Brink
Jan 18 Epiphany Chasmar
Jan 18 Abby Hoshall
Jan 19 Rick Compton
Jan 20 David Brady
Jan 21 Shirley Lyell
Jan 23 Pauline O’Dell
Jan 23 Carrol Street
Jan 24 Nathan Watkins
Jan 25 Sarah Bogoski
Jan 25 Kennedy Machen
Jan 25 Janet Morgan
Jan 26 Chandler Jestice
Jan 26 Savannah Young
Jan 28 Amelia Bouknight
Jan 28 Mike Oakley
Jan 30 Richard Johnston
Jan 31 Greg Wanderman
Anniversaries
Jan 18 Chris & Kimberlin White
Jan 20 Jason & Rose Champion
Jan 22 Richie & Amanda Bannister
Online Resources Available
Services are broadcast live at www.karnschurch.org.
Archives of our video sermons: vimeo.com/channels/karnschurch. Our website (karnschurch.org)
contains many Bible articles, sermon outlines, and other materials. Audio sermons are posted here:
karnscoc.org/audio-sermons.
KARNS CHURCH OF CHRIST 6612 Beaver Ridge Road
Knoxville, TN 37931
865-691-7411
Times of Worship
Sun Bible Study: 9 a.m.
Sun Worship: 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Wed Bible Study: 7 p.m.
(all are in-person & livestreamed)
2022 Statistics
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Attendance:
Average Attendance: 340
Sunday Contribution: $19,872
Average Contribution: $19,710
Baptisms: 2
Responses: 1
New Members: 4
Member Attendance
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each family who
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