Sermons on Mattityahu 25:18:

Kingdom Preparedness: Be Watchful, Be Ready And Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Opportunity does not seem to waste itself on unprepared people. Jesus encourages his followers "Until I come again, allow your kingdom preparedness includes watchfulness, readiness and doing more than required. All those things you can control. The Father controls the timing!

Sermon- Kingdom preparedness: Watch, Be Ready and Be Prepared Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32, Matthew 24:42

Denomination: Methodist

Honoring Graduating Seniors

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on May 19, 2023

A sermon about the Parable of the Talents

Matthew 25:14-30 5/21/23 a.m. Senior Sunday Good morning folks, thank you all for being here today. Today is the day we honor our Graduates. Remington Johnson and Chance Ramsey. I’ve known them both since they were born. Two fine young men. I’m proud of them. They have MADE IT!!! They are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Investing Our Talents Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022

Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

"fear (Part 1): Understanding Godly And Ungodly Fear" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 9, 2021

There are two kinds of fear: 1) Godly fear and 2) Ungodly fear. What are they? How to overcome our ungodly fear biblically?

Today we will begin our sermon series on “The Bible and Emotional Problems.” The first topic we’ll talk about is “Fear,” which will be discussed in two sermons. Psychologists tell us that we are born with two fears: falling and noise, but we soon develop many more. Members of a psychology class ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, 2 Corinthians 5:11, Philippians 2:12, 2 Corinthians 7:1, John 14:1-3, Philippians 1:21-23, Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 2:15, Matthew 26:69-75, Philippians 4:19, Proverbs 16:31, Isaiah 46:4, Luke 5:10, 2 Timothy 1:7, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 25:25, Numbers 23:19, Matthew 25:14-26, John 14:27, John 14:1, Proverbs 22:3, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Deuteronomy 13:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Investing For Eternity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 10, 2021

If you want to manage Jesus’ money well, receive His investment in you, increase His investment in you, but most importantly, believe that He will reward you.

Before going to Europe on business, a man drove his Rolls-Royce to a downtown New York City bank and went in to ask for an immediate loan of $5,000. The loan officer swallowed hard and asked for collateral. The man replied, “Well then, here are the keys to my Rolls-Royce.” The loan officer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Hebrews 11:6, Matthew 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Put God's Buried Treasures To Work

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 13, 2022

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Serving

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 6, 2022

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mantén Los Pies En La Tierra Y La Vista En El Cielo

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2024

Una vida cristiana equilibrada tiende a los deberes cotidianos comunes sin quejas, pero también persigue la revitalización espiritual a través de la comunión con el Señor y el alimento de la palabra de Dios.

Introducción A medida que nos acercamos a las elecciones de noviembre, nos encontramos en un momento intenso de nuestra historia. El intento de asesinato del presidente Trump es prueba de ello. La convención republicana concluyó el jueves pasado. La convención demócrata se ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-12, 2 Peter 3:1-12, Proverbs 16:27, Colossians 3:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Matthew 25:1-21, Hebrews 12:1-2, Luke 9:1-36, Luke 24:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Use What God Has Given

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 1, 2024

The parable of the talents reminded us of what we are to be doing from now until the day Jesus returns. We are stewards entrusted with God's gift and we are to use what He has given for the work of His Kingdom. We are accountable to Him for how we live our lives today.

Matt 25:14-30 - USE WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN Jesus has been telling His disciples, and all of us today, of the signs of the end times and that after He left, He would return. • As to the day and time of His return, no one knows except God the Father. • But His second coming is sure and we are to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Managing Your Finance Biblically

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 2, 2024

The scripture clearly states that one cannot serve both God and mammon (wealth), indicating that it is not possible to simultaneously serve God and devil.

Managing Your Finance Biblically 1. Matthew 25:14-30 2. 1Tim 6:6-10 3. Psalm - 01 The Bible talks the topic of money extensively, with Jesus conveying important lessons through various parables. These teachings emphasize not only our attitudes towards money but also the importance of managing our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tools And Tactics Of A Servant Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 9, 2024

People who serve like Jesus know that God has entrusted them with gifts, abilities and opportunities that must be used in service to God. To not use what God has entrusted to us will lead to God's displeasure.

Introduction: A. Allow me to start this sermon with the story of a boy who other children called “Sparky” after a comic strip horse named Sparkplug. 1. Even though the boy hated the nickname, he could never shake it. 2. School was difficult for Sparky. a. He failed every subject in the 8th ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message #2: Principles Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Mar 31, 2025

This MESSAGE SERIES is focusing on the topic of stewardship. Today in Message #2, we are going to look at 3 foundational PRINCIPLES OF STEWARDSHIP that are found in the parable of the Talents found in Matthew 25:14-30.

Matthew 25:14-30- “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. 16 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Being Faithful?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023

A template for us to see if we are being a faithful or unfaithful servant to the Master.

Are you being faithful? Matthew 25:14-30 “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. 15 And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ