Sermons on buried talents: showing 346-360 of 29,097

Grace And Sin's Senselessness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 21, 2011

As believers, we have died and been buried with Christ; therefore, sin no longer has power over us.

Romans 6:1-10 Introduction: A. Even though you are a believer, have you ever struggled with a particular sin? B. Are there areas of sin that you feel powerless over? C. These verses address how sin’s power is broken for the believer, for the one who lives in us is greater than the enemy we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Better To Go To A Funeral Than A Wedding - Genesis 23 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 24, 2021

Sarah is the first one of those six people who dies and Abraham is going to obtain this place to bury her.

If you were to travel to Israel today there would be a list of things you would want to visit and see. If you’re Jewish the number one visiting place would be the Wailing Wall, which is that wall of the leftover of the old Temple that’s still there. People will take their prayer requests and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable Of The Loaned Money PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of faithful service, readiness, and utilizing our God-given talents for the betterment of His kingdom.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today, hearts open, souls yearning for the Word. We come together, not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the warmth of His love. We stand on the precipice of a new day, a new understanding, a new revelation. Before we begin, I want ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Topics: God Rewards, Faithfulness

Resurrecting And Restoring Your Lost Gifts

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

Many believers have heard the call of God, have sensed His grace on the unique giftings and talents in their lives.

INTRODUCTION: The church's potency and influence is contingent on the saints of God operating in the full potential of the giftings and talents God has endowed them with. By the same token, the church will remain weak and ineffective if God's people are discouraged, unintentional and poor ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 19, 2017

Jesus' parable of the talents is a call to us to invest all that we are and all that we have in God's kingdom building work. The story reminds us not to compare, but to faithfully invest what we have, and to get to know the Master's heart.

Matthew 25:14-30 Use It or Lose It Today’s parable is a story about investments. Sometimes we think it’s about using our natural abilities to serve God. Why do we think that? Because the story uses the word “talent” throughout. Our English word “talent” actually comes from that interpretation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

While The Cat's Away...

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jul 12, 2006

Who are we when no one is looking?

It was the first weekend my parents were leaving my brother and I alone all weekend. They were going away with friends. I was 13 or so and my brother would have been 15. And boys will be boys. My brother who was quite a bit taller than I am, he’s 6’6” now, came into my room and was just picking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Principles Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2011

Part 1 of a series on stewardship. This sermon starter comes from the parable of the talents.

Text: The parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Title: Principles of Stewardship Introduction This month’s sermon series is on stewardship.Today we are going to look at 3 foundational principals on stewardship that are found in the parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 Principal #1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love By Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 2, 2015

Love means sharing not only our time and talents but also our treasure

LOVE BY GIVING An American missionary was travelling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Unlock Your Power PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023

To encourage individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents for His glory.

Good morning, beloved community! Today, we're going to dive right into a powerful message about discovering, developing, and deploying the talents God has placed within us. We're gonna talk about how to unlock your power through discovery, developing your inbuilt talent, and locating your gifting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7

Topics: Giftings

The Parable Of The Ten Minas

Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 13, 2003

This sermon, in expounding Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Minas, challenges us to faithful stewardship with the things God has given us ( time, resources, abilities) - are we using these things for ourselves or for the benefit of His kingdom?

The other day, while driving, I was listening to Family Radio. A sponsorship slot came on advertising a mortgage broker. This advertisement was advertising how if you refinanced your mortgage using their services, you’d be able to save thousands of dollars! That’s right, thousands of dollars! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little Series

Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 28, 2009

With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to be involved despite the hard times now being faced.

Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little 1Kings 17:1-24 Since 2004, we have always set aside February as stewardship month, in which we talk about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. Last week I started the stewardship series, by looking at Stewardship: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing To Give Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008

This is a sermon designed to encourage people to give of their time, talents and money! It uses the Good Samaritan as the primary example of one who gives everything! Why would this Samaritan give his time, talents, and money in service? Because he f

TEXT: Luke 10:25-37 TITLE: CHOOSING TO GIVE! SERIES: The Giving church! TOPIC: Stewardship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 29, 2008 PROP.: The Good Samaritan gave his time, talents, money to a stranger because he first gave his heart! INTRODUCTION: This month, our focus has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leadership Part 14 : Stewardship Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 30, 2011

Stewardship is a key aspect of Servant Leaders

Servant Leadership Part 14 Stewardship I am going to begin with an uncomfortable question today. Are you a giver or a taker? I want you to give this a serious thought. Take a moment to think about the last week and make a mental list of what all you have taken and what all you have given. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Better Day Everyday

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 16, 2014

A drama for children: God gives gifts.

A Better Day Everyday (Based on the Parables of the Talents, Matt. 25: 14) Theme: God gives gifts. Aim: 1. To teach the children that God gives us the gift of Jesus. 2. To teach the children to use Jesus everyday. Materials: Toothbrush Watch TV Remote Control A power tool (Electric screw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Your Key!

Contributed by David Spiegel on Feb 19, 2015

God has given us the keys to the kingdom, yet far too many keep them in their pocket, never exploring what God has given them the gifts to unlock for the advancement of His Kingdom.

There is nothing like the moment you are first given the keys to something. • My First Car (66 Plymouth Valiant) • Home • Church Having keys to something means ownership, power, the ability to unlock something or have access to something that not everyone else had. Like being a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God