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Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

based on 156 ratings

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An examination of a parable that Jesus told of the talents. So often we do not use what God has given us for his glory. We must put to use our gifts

Introduction: Martha Berry was a lady with a vision to help children. She began a school for poor children. She had no books, no building and no money. But she had a dream. She went to Henry Ford to ask for a donation. Mr. Ford reached into his pocket gave Martha Berry a dime. Most people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open The Eyes Of My Heart: Investing In Another World Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 6,410 views

Part 4 of a series entitled "Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living" Other sermons: "The Heart of the Problem", "Re-Deed Your Heart", and "Spiritual Angioplasty"

In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style, the pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “This church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus!” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

The Church- Christ's Bride Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004

based on 44 ratings

| 10,847 views

This sermon will compare marriage to the relationship Christ has with His church. It will also show how important it is to be ready when the bridegeoom comes.

Kim Huffman (1/25/4) Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #4 “THE CHURCH – CHRIST’S BRIDE” Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO. The church is very special to our Lord. He died to bring her into existence. His love for the church is what gives us hope. The special relationship Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Want To Hear At The End Of Your Life?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

based on 20 ratings

| 13,647 views

God has called us to be faithful stewards which includes using our spiritual gifts to serve the church.

What do you want to hear at the end of your life? Matthew 25:14 – 25:30 George Bernard Shaw, the 1925 Nobel laureate in literature, shortly before he died was asked by a reporter "Mr. Shaw," "if you could live your life over and be anybody you know, or any person from history, who would you be?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

Created To Serve Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 35,540 views

The Parable of the Talents makes it clear that we can all serve.

Purpose Series #4 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Created to Serve Matthew 25:14-29 SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to talk about what it means to be God’s servant. What comes to mind when you hear the word servant? What comes to my mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Slumberer's?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

based on 4 ratings

| 3,727 views

Speaks of the laziness of the ten virgins!!

ARE YOU SLUMBERER’S? MATTHEW 25:1-13 Vs. 1-Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be compared to Ten Virgins who took their lamps to meet Jesus the Bridegroom. Virgin here symbolizes Beauty, Purity, Holiness!! Will you be ready when He comes? Or will you be a Slumberer?? PSALMS 121:3 says: He that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given

Contributed by Eric Kramer on Feb 26, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 3,548 views

Investment advice, in a long story format, edit according to your needs, not copywrited, bible quotes taken from internet bible quotes, feel free to add to or edit this paper any way acceptable to God. I am no expert and dont claim to be, no formal theol

The Greatest Investment Advice Ever Given The king held vast amounts of gold in his treasury, so risk another investment, especially in a foreign country. It was far to travel; over 1,000 miles away, and 2 countries buffered him between his well-defended lands and the Italian peninsula’s Roman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Denomination: Catholic

What Is Life All About

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004

based on 41 ratings

| 14,122 views

The Parable of the Talents provides a condensed description of what life is all about. God has entrusted each of us with resources and opportunity. He grants freedom to choose how we will invest our time, money, etc... But we must live life understanding

What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 4-4-04 Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I going to do with my life?” Maybe when you were in your senior year of high school the career counselor helped you ask that question. Maybe in the midst of a great crisis you found yourself asking, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic

A Full Supply

Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 17, 2004

based on 49 ratings

| 7,113 views

Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins

“A Full Supply” (Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins) 1. Introduction · Give some modern day storytelling concerning story. Matthew 25:1-11 says… "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. But only five of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Hear ‘well Done': Three Excuses, Three Expectations, Three Promises

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2003

based on 414 ratings

| 27,924 views

This message unpacks the text in which Jesus tells how a servant can hear his master say, "Well done."

?Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure those wonderful words are in our future. We’re going to look at three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 4,572 views

A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

based on 124 ratings

| 5,971 views

Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-18, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Talanted Mr. Ripley

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

based on 110 ratings

| 5,877 views

Parable of the talants. reaching potential

The Talented Mr. Ripley, Matthew 25:14-30 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 5, 2003 “Novelist H.G. Wells said that wealth, notoriety, place, and power are no measures of success whatsoever. The only true measure of success is the ratio between what we might have been and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003

based on 351 ratings

| 53,630 views

When Jesus comes, we must be found prepared and alert.

ARE YOU READY? Matt.25:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. Matt.25 - Parable that stresses importance of being ready for the Return of Jesus 1. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering? 2. This is the BIG question from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fulfilling Life Against The Ghost Of Weariness

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 4, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 2,877 views

Fulfillment of life comes not from the horizon outside, rather it grows within us through our life in partnership with God...

Matthew 25.1-13 is a parable that compares the christian life to a virgin who waits for the coming of the bridegroom with her lamp lit as well as with plenty of reserve of oil in order to add festivity to the wedding feast. The imageries of the wedding feast, the bridegroom, the reserve of oil or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

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