Sermons on parable of talents:

The Gold Coins

Contributed by William Hooper on Jun 12, 2010

An application of Jesus' parable.

THE GOLD COINS Luke 19:11-27 I. THE SETTING While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. (Luke 19:11) A. Where does this take place? B. Where were Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Timid Servant PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2023

To encourage believers to overcome their fears and doubts, and embrace the spirit of power, love, and self-discipline that God has given them, using their talents boldly in faith.

Good morning, beloved! Today, we are diving deep into a topic that I believe speaks to many of us: The Timid Servant. Our focus will be on Matthew 25:26 and 2 Timothy 1:7, two verses that challenge us to step out of our comfort zones and embrace the spirit of faith and boldness. Opening Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:26, 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Kingdom Character, Maintain

Lesson 1: Learned From Parables

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 20, 2007

Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church

A. Luke 19:12-26 Stewardship is our proper management of time, talent and treasure for the glory of God” –Definition from Developing a Giving Church 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Invested In You Series

Contributed by Tristan Ed Gana on Aug 19, 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

In The Service Of The King

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010

As Christians we need to use the gifts and talents we have been given toserve the King of Kings

In the Service of the King Matthew 25:14-30 September 6, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources rep asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Parable Of The 10 Virgins/Bridesmaids Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008

Jesus is coming back and we are called to be prepared for that return? Those who are not prepared face a finality of judgment that no one wants to face!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the 10 Virgins Sermon Text: Matt 25:1-13 (NKJV) 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Only Two Talents

Contributed by Larry Weaver on Oct 18, 2000

1. Delivery of the Silver 2.

1. Delivery of the Silver 2. Departure of the Savior 3. Duty of the Servant 4. Desire of Satan 5. Determining the Schooling 6. Destination of Serenity 7. Destruction of the Sinful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

A Talent For Handling Rejection

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 11, 2001

You will be despised and rejected if you follow Christ, but He will take you through.

A Talent for Handling Rejection Pastor Scott Voss New Life Christian Center Rector, Arkansas Gen 37:3-11 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours. 4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Talented Person Series

Contributed by David Edgar on Mar 4, 2003

Understanding and applying spiritual gifts so as the audience understand the zeal of the Lord - Rom. 12.

x MArks the SPot - Rom 12:1-11 I put 4 clues in envelopes around the auditorium and went on a clue hunt and got people to find the clue and read it X truth 1 - first clue in envelope ’are you willing to give up in order to move on?’ Gift Exchange v.1 Give your body/mond to God v.3 God gives more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

A One Talent Man

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

This morning I’d like to present to you the life of one man in the Bible who seems not to have had many talents. In fact, I doubt he thought he had any talents, and, to be truthful, I can only see one talent. But oh what a talent! It is a talent that y

“A One-Talent Man” Jn. 1:35-42, Jn. 6:5-9, Jn. 12:20-22 By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO. Revised from original author Rodney Brown of Sedalia, MO. Thank you Rodney! · When was the last time you heard a really inspiring, motivating sermon? (I hope it wasn’t too long ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Parables Of Jesus: Matthew Chapter 25

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theatre, a stunning film revolving around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. The whole world was at the brink of collapse.

Recently I went to see the movie Darkest Hour with my dad at the theatre, a stunning film revolving around the decisions and speeches of the great leader Winston Churchill during the dark days of World War II. The whole world was at the brink of collapse. Let’s go back in time: It’s 1939 and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 25:1-10, Matthew 25:14-15, Matthew 25:29-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Shrewd Dealings Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

The final part of a three-part series on the Parable of the Prodigal Son, all inspired by the question, "How to Spend an Inheiritance."

Title: Shrewd Dealings Text: Luke 16:1-9 FCF: We ought to use the talents, gifts, and love that our Lord gave us. SO: Eventually, I want to get this church up and active – by reminding the church that it needs to use what the Lord has provided, I hope to remove barriers to service. Intro: At ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Laboring With The Gospel (Part Ii)

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A continuation of a study of the parable of the minas

“I tell you that to everyone who has, more will be given, but as for the one who has nothing, even what he has will be taken away.”—Luke 19:26 LABORING WITH THE GOSPEL (Part II) In our Early Morning Worship, we began a discussion of Jesus’ Parable of the Minas or the Pounds. We said that this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sheep & The Goats Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 1, 2011

"The Parable of the Sheep and the Goats" is not mentioned in any of the other gospels, no doubt because the other Gospels do not focus on Christ’s kingship, as does Matthew. For that same reason Matthew places much greater emphasis on all aspects of the L

The American economy faced an economic decision like it never has before this week. After decades of overspending, a judgment of budgetary failure came upon the American people. Unable to deal with their ever increasing debt load they faced the challenge of resolving their debt. All actions have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Other