Sermons on Matthew 25:14-31:

A Stewards View Of Life

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 7, 2004

This sermon is the first in a series of sermons addressing stewardship as a way of life.

A Steward¡¦s View of Life Matthew 25:14-30 This morning I want to begin a series of messages for stewardship month focusing on a Christian view of stewardship. What is stewardship and what does it have to do with us? First let me dispel some myths about stewardship: Stewardship is not just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Walking On Water Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

We must use what we’ve been given.

Walking on Water Part 2 - Investing in the Kingdom Matthew 25:14-30 1. The Gift It was the Master’s property to give. “To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability.” We are given life, we are blessed with every spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Stewards View Of Success

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 10, 2004

This is the second in a series of sermons looking at a Stewards view of life.

A Stewards View of Success Matthew 25:14-30 Strike Three! Charlie Brown standing at the plate struck out again. As he walks to the dugout ¡V he says to Lucy ¡V I¡¦ll never be a big league player. I just don¡¦t have it. All my life I¡¦ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I¡¦ll ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Making The Most Of Today

Contributed by Rick Horton on Sep 11, 2001

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: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9-18, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Talanted Mr. Ripley

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

Parable of the talants. reaching potential

The Talented Mr. Ripley, Matthew 25:14-30 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 5, 2003 “Novelist H.G. Wells said that wealth, notoriety, place, and power are no measures of success whatsoever. The only true measure of success is the ratio between what we might have been and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Serve-Us To Service Series

Contributed by Gary Shockley on Jan 29, 2003

This stewardship message challenges the listener to consider their need to move from viewing the church as a place to be served to embracing God’s call to be in service through the church.

From Serve-Us to Service “Count On Me” Stewardship Series Cornerstone Church January 5, 2003 Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Senior Pastor How many of you remember the old full-service gas stations? My grandfather owned an Arco station in Milton, Delaware. My brother and I spent nearly every Saturday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Methodist

Judgment Of The Goats And Sheep

Contributed by James May on Feb 9, 2003

A sermon that challenges men to accept Christ for they will have to face judgment.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-41, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

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: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Loving Service

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Deals with the call to service that God places upon every believer’s life

A Call to Loving Service (Matthew 25:31-46) I. God Calls Us to Loving Service II. God Calls Us to Simple Service III. God Will Judge Us Based on Our Loving Service IV. God Will Bless Our Loving Service Introduction One day while walking with some children, Queen Mary was caught in a sudden ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Hear ‘well Done': Three Excuses, Three Expectations, Three Promises

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2003

This message unpacks the text in which Jesus tells how a servant can hear his master say, "Well done."

?Many Christians speak regularly of their desire to hear Jesus tell them, “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” This is the passage that that phrase originates in and herein Jesus has a lot to say about how we make sure those wonderful words are in our future. We’re going to look at three ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Random Acts Of Kindness

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 8, 2003

Uses Biblical story of the Sheep and the Goats to talk about the way to live out kindness and love in life. Presents three stories of "random acts of kindness" done by people.

Grace be to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let me tell you a true story about kindness between two very different people who lived far away from one another: Beverly Powell (no relation), a cleaning lady from New Mexico, read a story in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Stewardship...a Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003

Stewardship is all about the condition of your heart.

Today we will be starting a new series on the topic of stewardship. Our background passage today comes from Matthew 25:14-30 Matthew 25:14-15 (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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Are Not Always As They Seem

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 9, 2003

We are to see all people as children of God, not sort them into categories: beautiful or ugly, rich or poor, clean or dirty.

Things Are Not Always As They Seem Based on: And The Angels Were Silent, Max Lucado, Chpt. 19—The People with Roses Scripture Ref: Matt. 25:31-46 Heb. 13:1-3 James 2:1-9 Matt. 10:40-42 Matt. 11:2-6 1. Introduction a. Last night we observed a total lunar eclipse: (1) Ultimately, was the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, Matthew 25:31-46

Faithfullness - The Bonding Fruit

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003

Faithfulness is evidence of how attached we are to God.

Introduction: (Overhead 1) Faithfulness E-mail survey: a. Who/what do you trust the most? b. Top three most frequent responses: i. Family ii. Best Friend iii. Car iv. One person – you forgot God! c. How do you rank these groups and people? d. What role does faithfulness play in these responses? A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Church Of God