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The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005

based on 49 ratings

| 30,100 views

Everyone is given gifts and talents to use for the upbuilding of the Kingdom, and we need to do our best to use those gifts and not waste them

“Tragedy of the Unopened Gift” Introduction: The Antiques Road Show is an interesting television show to watch. Every now and then on the show a person will come in with something they have had for many years, maybe a family heirloom that they thought was worthless, and a antique expert will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy At Work

Contributed by Dennis Bakke on Jan 31, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 4,903 views

Dennis Bakke’s Labor Day Sermon based on his New York Times bestselling book, JOY AT WORK.

Joy at Work A sermon preached by Dennis Bakke on Labor Day Sunday September 4, 2005 Falls Church Episcopal Church Falls Church, VA Dennis Bakke is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, JOY AT WORK: A Revolutionary Approach to Fun on the Job. He is the co-founder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lifestyle Of A Biblical Steward

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 1, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 10,449 views

The life style of a biblical steward is one who acknowledges that God owns everything in their life and they in turn seek to manage all that they have for Him.

The Lifestyle of a Biblical Steward Thesis: The life style of a biblical steward is one who acknowledges that God owns everything in their life and they in turn seek to manage all that they have for Him. There goal is multiply what God has given them for the Kingdom of God. This means a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is Dangerous To Be Empty

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jun 10, 2006

based on 8 ratings

| 7,083 views

Sermon about the danger of running on empty as christians as compared to the parable of the 10 virgins and the parable of the talents.

IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE EMPTY Matthew 25:1 - 13 I. The Five Virgins 1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005

based on 28 ratings

| 7,746 views

What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of Potential

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

based on 104 ratings

| 29,020 views

There is absolutely ONE essential truth the local church must receive if the church is to fulfill her mission. Christians MUST use their gifts and talents in the body to build and glorify His Church. This message challenges the listener to act in obedienc

Imagine Series: Part Two The Parable of Potential Matt. 25:14-25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Webster defines ‘potential’ as, “something that has the promise to develop and become real!” Today, I want you to imagine YOUR POTENTIAL your personal responsibility in serving in His church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful And Fruitful

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 4, 2005

based on 71 ratings

| 12,940 views

The parable of the talents.

Matthew 25:14 (NLT) "Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a trip. He called together his servants and gave them money to invest for him while he was gone. Until Jesus Comes...  God has given each of us management over His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In Service Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 14,022 views

God requires us to be faithful with what we have, not with what we do not have.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man from the east coast who had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. 1. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” 2. His buddy told him that he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithfulness Yields Fruitfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 23, 2007

based on 9 ratings

| 10,666 views

End Time 3 (A) - Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never abuse God’s gifts.

FAITHFULNESS YIELDS FRUITFULNESS (Outline) November 18, 2007 - END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jesus uses another parable to teach us about the seriousness of his judgment on the Last Day. Last week the parable of the ten virgins taught us to be prepared by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Walk This Way

Contributed by W F on Nov 25, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,641 views

What Jesus reveals about the future through this parable ought to change the way you walk through this life.

In his Parable of the Talents, Jesus gives us a glimpse of the future, a glimpse at what will happen on the last day of world history and the first day of eternity. This glimpse at the first day of eternity is significant because most of the world – and many Believers too – have lost their eternal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Is It Worth The Risk?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 13, 2006

based on 2 ratings

| 5,709 views

Are we making the most of our opportunities?

IS IT WORTH THE RISK? A guy was talking to his pastor about talents, abilities and natural gifts one morning. He said, “Pastor, I think I have only one talent.” The pastor asked, “What’s your talent? The man said, "I believe I have the gift of criticism." The pastor replied, "Then maybe you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Mennonite

Stewardship-A Question Of Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 3,224 views

(Read Matt 25:14-29) Parable of the Talents - Apply to principles of trust and stewardship

Another week of witnessing fires sweep through hills and homes, continues as a backdrop to our consideration of stewardship; and developing of life of trust. - One man on T.V., wandering thru the ashes that had once been his home… “We come into this world with nothing… We leave with nothing” - He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Talents, Money And Judgment

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 29, 2007

based on 54 ratings

| 5,975 views

Let’s examine three key points to this parable about talents, money and the judgment. 1- God entrusts His property V. 14 2- God requires accountability V. 19 3- God punishes the wicked Vs. 28-30

INTRO.- Talents, money and judgment. Do these sound bad? In the light of this scripture they sound somewhat bad. ILL.- A young Bible college student was witnessing in Atlanta, GA. As he approached one house an elderly gentleman was sitting in his chair on the front porch. He asked, “Are you a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God And Your Stuff Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on May 26, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 6,703 views

Is the stuff in your house yours or God’s? Who owns it?

God and Your Stuff Hope for the Financially Challenged - Part 4 Two men crashed in their private plane on a South Pacific island. Both survived. One of the men brushed himself off and then proceeded to run all over the island to see if they had any chance of survival. When he returned, he rushed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

4. What Are You Afraid Of? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 7,743 views

God does not want his servants to be paralyzed by fear of making mistakes, but to use everything they have been given for His Kingdom.

INTRO Let me throw a question at you and get some responses from you as I get started. What are you afraid of? I’m amazed at some of the things people are really afraid of. There’s things that are more common like… • Claustrophobia: fear of enclosed spaces. • Coulrophobia: fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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