Sermons on Mattityahu 25:23:

God's Economy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 11th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#11] GOD’S ECONOMY Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: We have studied several parables in Matthew 24-25 relating to Jesus’ return. In the last parable we studied, the Parable of the 10 virgins, we were told to be watching and ready for the Bridegroom’s return. The focus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 15, 2020

When it comes to stewardship, giving, generosity, our finances, our money it really isn't truth or dare with God it's truth and dare.

So, we are kicking off a brand new series today called Truth or Dare, which I would venture to guess stirs up a little something in most of us sitting here today. I understand that there was a horror movie that came out in the past few years that had that title. Maybe some of us are thinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Freedom Vs Anarchy

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 31, 2020

Despite what we are being told by so many today, even among those who are in position to shape the destiny of this nation, Freedom flourishes within the framework of order.

Freedom vs. Anarchy Ezekiel 22:23-31 6 In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes. Judges 17:6; 21:25 (ESV) Anarchy and freedom have seemed to some to move in the same direction; in truth, they are complete opposites. Anarchy, a condition which one is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Judges 17:6, Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Nazarene

Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Xi) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 22, 2021

Message explores the readiness for Christ's coming called for in the Olivet Discourse. Three parables give insight on specific aspects of being prepared. The Judgment of the Sheep and Goats is also examined closely.

Biblical Readiness for the Rapture: Intro In this message we continue to learn from the Olivet Discourse lesson about the coming of the Lord and how we are to respond to it. Last week we concluded with the point of Jesus’s message in Matthew 24: maintaining an ongoing readiness for his return. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-46, James 2:14-26, Matthew 12:50, Revelation 19:16, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Luke 13:6-9, Matthew 24:1-15, Luke 10:10-16, 2 Peter 3:3-12, Colossians 1:21-23, Revelation 16:15, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-9, Revelation 3:3, Matthew 24:42-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Hidden Talents

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Mar 30, 2021

This sermon unpacks the parable of the talents and how our God-given talents are to be creatively used in various ways to advance his Kingdom building agenda.

OUTLINE 1.INTRODUCTION - OUTREACH DEFINED 2. THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS – OVERVIEW 3. APPLICATION – LESSONS REGARDING USING OUR “TALENTS” A) God owns everything so everything we have is on loan from Him B) God gives talents according to our ability C) God expects you to use them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Do Little Lights Matter?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2020

All a mighty oak tree is--- a nut that stood it's ground through dry times, storms and hard times. If your presence matters? Does your absence matter?

DO LITTLE LIGHTS MATTER?… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. IF YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS, THINK ABOUT: DOES YOUR ABSENCES MATTER? Text: Luke 13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19, Matthew 25:23, Matthew 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Free Will Taking You? Series

Contributed by Alis Cerrahyan on Jul 1, 2019

Our free will is what got us in trouble in the first place. And unless we surrender it willingly and we are completely certain we don't ever want it back; God will not take it away from us.

Not only did God give each and every one of us a certain potential, but He also gave us the abilities to fulfill it. And the more we use them; the more pleased He is with us. As a matter of fact; our conscious involvements are expected of us by the divine. Jesus' parable of the three talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Galatians 5:13

God Has Invested In You Series

Contributed by Tristan Ed Gana on Aug 18, 2019

There are two things we can do with our life, we can invest it or we can waste it. But as children of God, we know that investing our God-given life to offer a profit for the Lord is the way to go.

TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 Mat 25:14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. Mat 25:15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Dormant: Buried Talents?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 16, 2019

There is a sad story looming behind the scenes, it is BURIED TALENTS! We have hidden potential and we tend to accept less than our ability... Consider God's plan is greater!

DORMANT? BURIED TALENTS? THE TURNING POINT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com In Math we have several symbols, let us think about two: *GREATER THAN: > *Less than: < WE BELIEVE THERE IS A GREATER THAN AMONG US THAT CAN ENLARGE OUR POTENTIAL AND ABILITIES BEYOND THE REACH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-29, Jeremiah 29:11, Jude 1:24, Luke 18:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be Found Faithful

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2020

The following sermon is going to review the Parable of the Bags of Gold with the goal of spurring us on to use our talents for Jesus so that one day we might hear the words “good and faithful servant!”

To be Found Faithful Matthew 25:13-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” When we dwell on the promise that Jesus will one day return does that unshakeable truth instill hope or fear within our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30, Matthew 5:16, John 14:12-14, John 14:3-4

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

"stop Digging Holes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 10, 2020

A sermon about sharing God's love with others.

“Stop Digging Holes” Matthew 25:14-30 A wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he entrusts his property 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 servant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Heaven's Investment

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2020

What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30.

Prelude: What does God expect us to do with what Heaven has given us? Why hasn’t God given to us all equally? Purpose: Let’s see what God expects us to do with Heaven’s investment. Plan: Let’s look at the Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25:14-30. Diverse Talents Matthew 25:14-15 “For the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 14, 2020

Our text is about the journey of a man who went away, but left gifts or talents to his followers to take care of his property. The Man had expectations of his followers, and upon his return from his journey he found some had did good and some not so good with his property.

Matthew 25:14-30 “The Journey” 1. The Journey 14 ‘For it is as if a man, going on a journey, obviously the text is about the end times. • The Man’s Journey : I was born, I lived with you, I died, I arose, I ascended, I will return. • This was Jesus’s journey. His Birth10what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Methodist