Sermons on Mateo 25:23:

Failure Is A Choice

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 11, 2021

This parable tells us that God wants to bless us, bless others and to be fruitful.

FAILURE IS A CHOICE Text: Matthew 25:14 - 30 Matthew 25: 14 -30 14 “For it is as if a man, going on a journey, summoned his slaves and entrusted his property to them; 15 to one he gave five talents,[a] to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Ready Part 2 Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 1, 2021

Just because you are a church member, gives no guarantee of salvation. All quote from Scripture is from the NASB

Jesus is coming again. Each day is one day closer to that Day. Jesus give many warning about that day. Matthew 24:42 “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. In His Olivet Discourse, Jesus talks about the perilous times that wait for us as the time of His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

What You Do Matters Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 8, 2021

Until Jesus comes, it does matter what we do or fail to do. All Bible quotes are from the NASB.

The return of Jesus is perhaps one of the most talked about things by Jesus and subject of many parables, not just these in the these two chapter of Matthew 24-25. Jesus talked about the signs of His second coming in Chapter 24, which we covered over the past few weeks. The last three parables ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Found Faithful

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the Parable of the Bags of Gold with the goal of spurring us on to use our talents for Jesus so that one day we might hear the words “good and faithful servant!”

To be Found Faithful Matthew 25:13-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” When we dwell on the promise that Jesus will one day return does that unshakeable truth instill hope or fear within our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30, Matthew 5:16, John 14:12-14, John 14:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Or Otherwise

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

We often hear of the dumb things that people have done that are reported on the news media.

Illus: Let me share with you some true stories that have been reported on the news, such as: • In Chicago: A man was wanted for throwing bricks through jewelry store windows and making off with the loot. He was arrested last night after throwing a brick into a Plexiglas window...the brick bounced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God's Custodians Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022

Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

And Then.... Number 1 (New Beginnings) Born Againn Series

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 21, 2022

It is because of advent, as spoken by the prophets that a journey can begin. A journey which is made up of grace.

And Then…. #1 New Beginnings A series regarding the journey to: “His Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) Proposition: Either start the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23, Isaiah 43:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

And Then... Number 2 (The Wonder Years) Series

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 22, 2022

After being born again, we are babes/children in Christ, and we are "raised" by the Spirit, and our earthly Christian influences.

And Then… #2 Growth and Development Opening Readings For the Entire Series: “His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) For Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23, Isaiah 43:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

"risk-Taking Discipleship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 27, 2021

A stewardship sermon.

“Risk-Taking Discipleship” Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s parable is about a wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he apportions his wealth to his three servants. And it’s a lot of gold. The first servant takes the gold to a wealth management firm and invests in high-risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Records

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2021

Regardless of what our motives might be, we should keep in mind the end result. That is what's going to show up in our record.

The Bible contains messages for two classes of people: Salvation for the lost, a life of service for the Christian. There are many motives for serving God: 1. Fear. Genesis 22:12 2. Love; 1 John 5:3 3. Duty 4. Show of; Luke 18:9-12 Five things I want to notice about our record. I. Recorded; Job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-27, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

1st Corinthians Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2021

Spiritual Gifts

November 13, 2021 Paul spent about 1 ½ years in Corinth establishing the church there. After he left, problems began to arise. The main source of the problems appears to be multiple interpretations of what it meant to live as a “dead to sin and resurrected into a new life with Jesus” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-18, 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 14:12, 1 Corinthians 13:1-3, 1 Peter 2:9, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Investing Our Talents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"fear (Part 1): Understanding Godly And Ungodly Fear" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

There are two kinds of fear: 1) Godly fear and 2) Ungodly fear. What are they? How to overcome our ungodly fear biblically?

Today we will begin our sermon series on “The Bible and Emotional Problems.” The first topic we’ll talk about is “Fear,” which will be discussed in two sermons. Psychologists tell us that we are born with two fears: falling and noise, but we soon develop many more. Members of a psychology class ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, John 14:1-3, Philippians 1:21-23, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 2:15, Matthew 26:69-75, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 46:4, Luke 5:10, 2 Timothy 1:7, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 25:25, Numbers 23:19, Matthew 25:14-26, John 14:27, John 14:1, Proverbs 22:3, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Deuteronomy 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Investing For Eternity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2021

If you want to manage Jesus’ money well, receive His investment in you, increase His investment in you, but most importantly, believe that He will reward you.

Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5,000. The loan officer swallowed hard and asked for collateral. The man replied, “Well then, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce.” The loan officer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical Free