Sermons on Matthew 25:14-25:

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

"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

The Ups Of Working In The Vineyard Of The Lord

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Nov 8, 2021

Our LORD s faithful and just, we do not labour in vain

The LORD is a good and benevolent MASTER. Omniscient, omnipotent and omnipresent, yet asking you to partake in the affairs of HIS Kingdom. Beloved, then how about you give it your best shot. Some of the benefits of working in the Vineyard of The LORD are: i. HE takes great care of you. HE puts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21

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

Facing Hardship Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 10, 2021

If you want to face the hardships it takes to have a life that matters for Christ, arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon your sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God’s approval.

George, age 92, and Jane, age 89, were all excited about their decision to get married. They went for a stroll to discuss wedding plans, and on the way, they passed a drugstore. The elderly couple entered the store where George asked to speak to the owner. “We're about to get married,” George ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Hebrews 11:25, Matthew 25:21-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be The Merciful One

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 11, 2021

Blessed are the merciful. Are you blessed? Are you merciful? Is the world in need of mercy? Yes. Is the Lord merciful? Absolutely! Are you allowing Jesus to use you as a conduit of His mercy to those in need of mercy???

Be the Merciful One Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 9:27, Matthew 15:22, Luke 17:12, Deuteronomy 4:31, Luke 6:36, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Great Expectations

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jun 27, 2021

Having warned the elders of the Ephesian church about false teachers Paul also provides some final words of encouragement not the least of which is our everlasting inheritance.

OLActs20-Great Expectations Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Great Expectations Text: Acts 20:32-38 Date: June 27, 2021 Big Idea: The Bible talks about there being an inheritance for believers but what exactly does that mean? It was Dr. Seuss who said, “Don’t cry because it’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:30-38, Ephesians 1:11, Matthew 25:14-30

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 2, 2021

In this message, Dr. Vorce talks about how it's God's will for us to experience abundance and gives general advice on investing.

John 10:10 ESV – The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. John 10:10 TPT – A thief has only one thing in mind—he wants to steal, slaughter, and destroy. But I have come to give you everything in abundance, more than you expect—life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:5-7, Proverbs 4:7, Matthew 25:14-30, 2 Corinthians 9:8-12, Psalm 127:3-5, Genesis 2:18, Psalm 115:12-16, Psalm 85:12, 2 Corinthians 8:9, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

"Our Identity In Christ (V): We Are Servants Of God”

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Jun 2, 2021

Knowing who we are in Christ is vital. Without it, we can be confused, lost, and have no meaning and purpose in our lives, and therefore, fail to accomplish God's plans for us. This is the fifth/last sermon series on "Our Identity in Christ."

We have learned our four identities in Christ. Today I will share the fifth and the last one, which is we are servants of God. Many Christians think servants of God are Christians who receive special calls from God to carry certain missions whether to be missionaries, pastors, or teachers. Is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21, Luke 17:10, John 13:14, Matthew 6:33, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Galatians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:15-16, 1 Corinthians 7:22, Romans 6:22, Jude 1:1, Romans 1:1, Amos 3:7, Joshua 24:29, 2 Corinthians 5:10, Joshua 1:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stewards Of Souls

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 5, 2022

Are we stewards of souls? Whose souls are we stewards of? When and where must we give account of our stewardship?

This is our second week of stewardship month. A time when we concentrated on biblical teaching of stewardship especially in the area of soulwinning emissions. Last week we looked at the stewardship of truth. That means we have been put in trust with sharing the truth with a lost and dying world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-4, Matthew 25:19

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

Servanting, Soldiering, And Searching For Souls

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

How are we to be what we are meant to be? A preacher, a teacher, a deacon, a church secretary, a witness, one of the board of trustees, the list goes on. It does not matter the size of the local church body that we may be affiliated with.

It boils down to: How we are to live, How we are to work, and How we are to die. A faithful fruit tree will bring forth faithful followers. How do we live? By being a faithful Servant. Habakkuk 2:4, Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful With All Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 18, 2022

The fourth and final sermon in the stewardship series "Found Faithful"

October 16, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Found Faithful Series Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 8; Matthew 25:14-16, 19-21 Faithful with All Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. If you go to a beach, it’s fun to watch people get in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran