Sermons on Matthew 25:16:

Put God's Buried Treasures To Work

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2022

In 2006, the Trachte brothers discovered a Norman Rockwell painting behind a false wall in their late father’s home in Vermont. The brothers put the painting up for auction and it fetched $15.4 million. (cbsnews.com) They must have been excited to find such a buried treasure....

In 2006, the Trachte brothers discovered a Norman Rockwell painting behind a false wall in their late father’s home in Vermont. The brothers put the painting up for auction and it fetched $15.4 million. (cbsnews.com) They must have been excited to find such a buried treasure. But my question is why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Serving

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 6, 2022

What are you doing with all the Lord has given you?

I recently heard a radio commercial that caught my attention. It was an advertisement to refinance your home and save $1000’s. The commercial asked, “What could you do with all that savings?” People exclaimed, “We could buy a new car! We could go on a cruise! We could remodel the kitchen.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord’s Return... Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2023

While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. What gifts do I have from God? (vs. 14-15). 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom? (vs. 16-18). 3. What is our ultimate goal for life? (vs. 19-23). 4. Do I really know God? (vs. 24-30).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord’s Return... The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 25:13-30; Luke 19:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 15, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 25:13. Most of you know that by now, it was only 2 or 3 days before ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30, Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Faith-Based Initiative

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023

Is God pleased with our work if we run out of money in the middle of it? Is God pleased with our ministry if it doesn't seem to be successful? How can we know if we are investing our time and talents in ways that God will approve of?

I don’t know if the tough decisions our leadership has been wrestling with have trickled all the way down through the congregation yet - though it would surprise me if you haven’t noticed that attendance at worship is down. Well, one of the challenges that goes along with a drop in attendance is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Samuel 23:7-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Nursing Home Devotional: Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

A message on the talents for nursing home audience

I’d like to share with you today a parable that Jesus taught during his ministry, called the parable of the talents. From Matthew chapter 25, verses 14-30. The scripture says this: “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

What's Your Excuse?

Contributed by Esther Collins on Mar 20, 2023

When God calls us for a task, do we accept it joyfully or do we give excuses? Here are some common excuses that we should avoid so God can fulfill His great purposes through us.

The Lord wants to use each one of us, and only if we are available and seriously desire to do so can He use us. Every believer in Jesus has a purpose to fulfill and sometimes we miss out because of some excuses that we make. Interestingly, the bible gives us many examples of those who made such ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-14, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Judges 6:14-15, 1 Corinthians 1:26, Acts 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Luke 14:16-24, Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:31-46  (view more)  (view less)

Kingdom Preparedness: Be Watchful, Be Ready And Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Opportunity does not seem to waste itself on unprepared people. Jesus encourages his followers "Until I come again, allow your kingdom preparedness includes watchfulness, readiness and doing more than required. All those things you can control. The Father controls the timing!

Sermon- Kingdom preparedness: Watch, Be Ready and Be Prepared Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32, Matthew 24:42

Denomination: Methodist

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

Using Our Talents For The Kingdom (9/24/2017)

Contributed by Pastor C Burns on Aug 17, 2022

Use Your Talents For God

Matthew 25:14-30 Headings in Various Translations Parable of the Talents – Parable of the 3 Servants – Parable of the Bags of Gold Different translations mention gold, silver, goods, possessions, money, valuables … Meaning of the Greek word “talanton” (talent). A talent was not a coin, but rather ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excel In Your Gift, Grace And Ministry

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Aug 22, 2022

God wants us to recognize the grace He has bestowed on us, appreciate the gift He has blessed us with, and set out to diligently and faithfully carry out the work He has entrusted into our hands.

In Matthew 25: 14-30, Jesus told a parable of a man who gave talents to three of his servants. The first received 5 talents, the second servant 2 talents and the third was given 1 talent. The talents were not shared arbitrarily; haphazardly, blindly, aimlessly, by chance, by coincidence or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About That Third Servant?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2022

Life on this earth is hard, and acting as a Christian sometimes makes it even more demanding.

Saturday of 21st Week in Course So we’ve all probably read or heard sermons on this parable from Matthew’s Gospel, and typically–to cut to the conclusion–we are told that Christ has given each of us a measure of talent or gifts, and we’d better use them properly. If we do, we get rewarded; if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 33:18-21, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

The Bible, Jesus, His Teaching, Kingdom, Parables Pt. 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 3, 2022

Jesus most taught about one subject the most which was the Kingdom of Heaven or God and He primarily used Parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven – to describe it, to get in it, to live for it, to be rewarded by it, to be ready for it when it comes into its literal reign.

Video Transition: Labor Day – Skit Guys Series: The Bible and Jesus pt. 6 Sermon: Jesus’ Teaching on The Kingdom – Parables Thesis: Jesus most taught about one subject the most which was the Kingdom of Heaven or God and He primarily used Parables to teach about the Kingdom of Heaven – to describe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-17, Matthew 25:14-30, Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful With God's Investment

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 28, 2023

What are we doing with God has given us. Are we faithful?

“Faithful with God’s investment” Matthew 25:14-30 Let’s say you’ve just inherited of $ 20 million dollars: ? and you decide you need a financial advisor. ? to help you properly invest your money. So, you go down: ? to an investment company and ? you find they have a modest office ? with good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Control Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023

There are really two halves to today’s message. First, I want to speak on the importance and need for growth in a believer’s life, and second is the importance of self-control.

Do you have everything under control? I mean everything within you – do you all of you in control? Let me just get real serious, real quick here: what is the one item in your life you have trouble controlling? Do you have total self-control in the area of food? Drink? Sex? Your tongue? Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, Colossians 1:10, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Matthew 16:27, Mark 13:28-31, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020

God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic