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  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "wake Up The Sleeping Church."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 7, 2022
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     | 4,731 views

    This parable calls us to prepare for Christ's second coming. It emphasizes the importance of dedicating our full attention to this significant event. Let us wholeheartedly embrace this timeless message and confidently prepare for the glorious day when Christ returns for His church.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Ephesians 5:14) "Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." (Matthew 25:1-5) (1) "Then the kingdom of heaven, shall be likened ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Renewing Our Consecration To God’s Purposes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 19, 2022
     | 3,061 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 8:9-13 focuses on the importance of Christians being on task and fulfilling their God-given calling in life. This remnant of Jews suffered unnecessary troubles when neglecting their God-given assignment but blessing as they obeyed.

    Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:9 with the words: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong.’”i The word translated strong is chazaq. It means “to be strong, be courageous, be firm, be resolute.”ii God used this word three times when commissioning Joshua for the task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "putting Away Our Shovels

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2022
     | 1,862 views

    A sermon about putting God's love into daily action.

    “Putting Away Our Shovels” Matthew 25:14-30 A wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he entrusts his riches to his servants. The first servant takes the money to the market, to a wealth management firm, we might say and invests in high-risk ventures. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Revelation Lesson #20 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 17, 2024
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    We were given insights to the judgment where all evil beasts and Satan, himself, were cast into the lake which burns with fire and brimstone. Here in chapter 20 we see the first punishment upon Satan where he is cast into the bottomless pit for a thousand years.

    A thorough study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show his servants things which must shortly come to pass. (Rev. 1:1) Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    The Gospel On Money Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 28, 2024
     | 963 views

    My responsibility increases when it is someone else’s money. If I blow MY money, it’s one thing. If I blow YOUR money, it’s something else entirely.

    The 40-Day Challenge is a series of sermons designed for your growth. It’s designed to motivate you to grow spiritually by forming 7 habits that Christians have used for centuries to grow in their faith. You have a card that was in your seat. Please put this in front of you for the next few ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 20, 2024
     | 1,281 views

    Justification is by faith alone. But we must be sure that the faith we are operating in is the biblical faith Paul is talking about in Romans 4. The authentic faith of Abraham is described in verses 16-22. This description is examined.

    Intro Jesus made an alarming statement in the Sermon on the Mount: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faithful With God's Investment

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,794 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put God's Buried Treasures To Work

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2022
     | 3,252 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Peter Baumgartle avatar

    Are You Serving

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 6, 2022
     | 3,140 views

    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

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Put Your Talents To Work, And Enjoy The Master’s Response

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,872 views

    How do you view your Master? It will affect the way you use your talents. In faith or fear?

    11.19.23 Matthew 25:14–30 (EHV) 14 “You see, the kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a journey. He called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to still another one talent, each according to his own ability. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "Gun Fight At The Ok Corral: In Jerusalem?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,016 views

    The parable of "talents"; its connection to the words of Jesus in "holy week", Is the "talent" our "gifts", our "works", or the "mystery" we possess: the free gift of mercy and eternal life, must be shared not buried.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:14-15a Pentecost XVIII - Redeemer “Gun Fight at the OK Corral: In Jerusalem?” If you are a western movie buff you probably remember the movie directed by John Ford entitled: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral which was released in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Take A Chance

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 16, 2023
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    Our parable today encourages each of us to take a chance two of the talents given each f those went and gained because they used their talents. As a result, they did something where the one who hid his talent had no gains excepts lost.

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Take A Chance” 1. The Bible tells us Once again the parable is representing the end time, end of life, the end ends with judgment for all people. • The Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a man or master who set out on a journey • He called His slave sin one he gave 5 talent, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Charles Mallory avatar

    Settling Our Accounts

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023
     | 1,140 views

    We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Stewardship Of Talents: Investing In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 19, 2023
     | 1,396 views

    A passage that challenges us to reflect deeply on the stewardship of the talents entrusted to us by our gracious and generous God.

    Grace, mercy, and peace be with you, my beloved in Christ. Today, our hearts are invited to dwell upon a parable found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 14 to 30. It is a passage that challenges us to reflect deeply on the stewardship of the talents entrusted to us by our gracious and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    What Needs To Be Buried

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 20, 2023
     | 648 views

    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, lectionary 33

    November 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:14-30 What Needs to Be Buried Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The parable of the servants and the talents leaves us with a very unsettled feeling. It falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran