Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Matthew 25:21:

showing 1-15 of 403
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Given To Testify

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,086 views

    A sermon that wraps up a morning of personal testimonies - giving biblical references on how to testify and why we must testify.

    We all have a sphere of influence in our lives. That sphere is made up of those people in our lives that we have some influence over. And one of the strongest ways we can influence someone is through a personal testimony. That is when you tell someone else how something, or somebody, has ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Stewardship: Risk & Investment

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,727 views

    Stewardship, investing in the kingdom of God also Eccl 11:1-6

    What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen In The Kingdom Of God. Our Scriptures this morning address this issue: what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God? More importantly, what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God, when the Master, Jesus, is gone? When we become Christians, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Grace And Risk

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,544 views

    Jesus calls us to take risks for Him. What have we risked today?

    GRACE AND RISK Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jimmy Draper, in his 1984 SBC address, spoke of visiting missionaries who risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel. He noted how little he, by comparison, risks. Most of us can say the same thing. Has Christ called us to risk for Him? I. A PARABLE OF ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Drew Mills avatar

    While The Cat's Away...

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Jul 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,310 views

    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:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Jason Cole avatar

    The Tragedy Of The Unopened Gift Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 29,533 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:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Horton avatar

    Making The Most Of Today

    Contributed by Rick Horton on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,795 views

    Deciding to live today for Jesus.

    A Tale of Living Making the most of today Matthew 25:14-30 One thing about life that really seems to puzzle me is how much time and energy go into getting ready to live. Look at even the events of the last few days. An all-out effort to make sure that this Christmas would be something special, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Greg Cooper avatar

    Potential Service

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001
    based on 464 ratings
     | 26,619 views

    We must realize that God expects us to do more than sit on a pew each week. His desire is for us to become a useful vessel.

    Title: Potential Service Text: Matthew 25: 14-30 Intro: There are many good people, nice people with potential service for God. The only thing is they never move from potential to productive. ILL. Like the car that’s transmission is stuck in neutral; the motor sounds impressive, the lights radio ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    Faithful In Service Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,756 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:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Risk?

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,666 views

    A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 The parable of the Talents

    26th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 28 Matthew 25:14-30 "Risk???"   14 ¶ "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants and entrusted to them his property; 15 to one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ronald Harbaugh avatar

    Let's Be Trustful Stewards

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 9, 2005
    based on 12 ratings
     | 5,937 views

    26th Sunday After Pentecost [Pr. 28] An interpretation of what it means to be faithful stewards of what our Lord has entrusted to us

    26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 28] November 13, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Creator God, maker of all things, you have gifted your church with uncountable talents. Sometimes we are wise and use ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,266 views

    God is in the business of "All Member Ministry", folks!

    NR 13-11-05 8.00 Story: For our 10th wedding anniversary, Maddy and I went to Prince George in British Columbia, Canada. We flew into Vancouver and our friends Pete and Nina came down by car and drove us up to Prince George It was a three day drive. The first night we stopped off in Surrey B.C ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Anglican

  • Johann Neethling avatar

    Unveiling God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Johann Neethling on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    Sermon 2 in a 4-part series on Stewardship. Believers unveil God’s Grace through their TEMPLES, TIME, TALENTS, and TREASURE.

    UNVEILING GOD’S GRACE Matthew 25: 14-30 1. I can remember the moment as if it was yesterday. I was six, going on seven years old, dressed the part, as one of a group of shepherds on the hillside around Bethlehem, keeping watch over our master’s sheep. • We had rehearsed for weeks to familiarize ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William Mouser avatar

    The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,128 views

    The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

    Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Chris Hodges avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,615 views

    To note that the Lord’s return may happen at anytime; thus, we must be ready at all times.

    Are You Ready? Text: Matt. 25 Thesis: To note that the Lord’s return may happen at anytime; thus, we must be ready at all times. Introduction: 1) Do you remember the game “Hide and Go Seek?” a) The seeker would count and then say, “Ready or not, here I come.” b) Still, the count ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What You Do With What You've Got Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,271 views

    Being faithful and taking risks with what God has given us to steward in the service of His Kingdom

    What You Do With What You’ve Got Matt 25:14-30: July 27, 2003 Intro: I’ve titled today’s sermon “What You Do With What You’ve Got,” and if you’re Calvin, my favorite comic strip character, what you “do” is entertain us with what you’ve “got” which is a wonderful perspective on life. For ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist