Sermons about Mattityahu 25:25

Faithful Or Fruitful

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

based on 51 ratings

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It is possible for one to consider himself faithful but still not produce any practical fruit for the kingdom of Christ.

FAITHFUL OR FRUITFUL? Matt. 25:14-30 INTRO. Parables defined -- a story used to illustrate a spiritual truth. Why Jesus used parables -- Matt. 13:10-11 So this parable is to teach us some spiritual truth about the working of the kingdom of heaven. In order to find that truth we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Being All That God Meant Us To Be"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 7, 2002

based on 170 ratings

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God’s desire for the Christian is for us to do our best with what we have been given.

Matthew 25:14-30 “Being All That God Meant Us To Be” By: Reverend Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA I’m sure many of us have heard people excuse themselves from upholding the church by their prayers, their presence, their gifts and their service by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

The Reward Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002

based on 119 ratings

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The parable of the talents has more importance than we often understand. We used this sermon as a way of introducing gift centered ministries.

OPEN: We use numbers all the time without knowing their significance or their meaning. For example: How many feet in a mile (5280 feet). Do you know why? The term mile come from the Latin word "mille" - meaning 1000. To the Romans it was the distance a soldier could cover in 1000 paces - about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Potential Service

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 9, 2001

based on 464 ratings

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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

Use It Or Lose It Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2003

based on 70 ratings

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The parable of the talents speaks to stewardship of treasure, talents and time. Expository.

Matthew 25:14-30 – Use It or Lose It In the January 15, 1989 issue of the Lexington Herald-Leader, an article told this story: A family living in a home in West Palm Beach, Florida, told a film crew it was okay to use the front lawn as a set for an episode of “B. L. Stryker”, a TV show starring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Unwrapping Your Gifts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 15, 2003

based on 46 ratings

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How do we go about unwrapping our spiritual gifts once we have identified them?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 17, 2003 “Unwrapping Your Gifts” Matthew 25:14-30 INTRODUCTION: “I’ll go where you want me to go, dear Lord, real service is what I desire. I’ll sing a solo anytime, dear Lord, but don’t ask me to sing in the choir. I’ll do what you want me to do, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist

Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

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An examination of a parable that Jesus told of the talents. So often we do not use what God has given us for his glory. We must put to use our gifts

Introduction: Martha Berry was a lady with a vision to help children. She began a school for poor children. She had no books, no building and no money. But she had a dream. She went to Henry Ford to ask for a donation. Mr. Ford reached into his pocket gave Martha Berry a dime. Most people would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Open The Eyes Of My Heart: Investing In Another World Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 2, 2004

based on 14 ratings

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Part 4 of a series entitled "Keeping the Beat: Heart Healthy Giving for Heart Healthy Living" Other sermons: "The Heart of the Problem", "Re-Deed Your Heart", and "Spiritual Angioplasty"

In a church in the Deep South where the preaching style was a “talk back” sort of style, the pastor was getting the congregation exited about their prospective future. The preacher said, “This church is like a crippled man who needs to get up and walk under the power of Jesus!” The congregation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Methodist

Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

based on 124 ratings

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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

based on 111 ratings

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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

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

based on 54 ratings

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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: Matthew 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Do With What You've Got Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003

based on 64 ratings

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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: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Want To Hear At The End Of Your Life?

Contributed by Martin Kim on Nov 22, 2004

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God has called us to be faithful stewards which includes using our spiritual gifts to serve the church.

What do you want to hear at the end of your life? Matthew 25:14 – 25:30 George Bernard Shaw, the 1925 Nobel laureate in literature, shortly before he died was asked by a reporter "Mr. Shaw," "if you could live your life over and be anybody you know, or any person from history, who would you be?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

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

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2003

based on 414 ratings

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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

Using What God Has Given You

Contributed by Rev Bein Clayborn on Dec 10, 2002

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We all as Christians must use what GOD has given us, or loose it!!!

Using What GOD Has Given Us The parabale of the talents is a prable about how god will judge the world and his people. It talks about a situation that was common in the time of Jesus and is still common today. A man who was leaving on a trip leaves his servants with different thing to take care ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

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