Sermons on parable unforgiving servant:

Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Sep 12, 2023

I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullest for the glory of God. The parable of the Talents is a glimpse of the Judgment Seat of Christ and the importance of being prepared for that moment.

PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Please open your Bible to Matthew 25 as we continue with our eternal reward series with today’s message, “The Parable of the Talents.” The parable of the talents is a behind the scene glimpse of what it will be like when we stand before Jesus Christ, the eternal King of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Parable Of Potential

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 24, 2005

There is absolutely ONE essential truth the local church must receive if the church is to fulfill her mission. Christians MUST use their gifts and talents in the body to build and glorify His Church. This message challenges the listener to act in obedienc

Imagine Series: Part Two The Parable of Potential Matt. 25:14-25 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Webster defines ‘potential’ as, “something that has the promise to develop and become real!” Today, I want you to imagine YOUR POTENTIAL your personal responsibility in serving in His church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 18, 2005

What happens when we don’t put God’s "talents" to good use.

THE PARABLE OF THE TALENTS Matthew 25:14-30 Key Verse and Theme: “And throw that worthless servant outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” (Matthew 25:30) 1. What do the talents in the parable represent? A. The talents might represent money. B. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Servant Leader PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages Christians to embody Christ's humility and servitude, actively living out their faith as missionaries in their everyday lives.

Welcome, dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts aflame with the love of Christ. As we stand together, united in faith, let us turn our hearts and minds to the words of our Lord found in the Gospel of Mark, Chapter 10, verses 35-45: "Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Topics: Living In Christ

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 14, 2020

Faithfullness in serving the Lord brings about its own rewards.

The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-18: Parables can be as exciting and challenging as detective stories. Even more so, for in the end they turn out to be dealing with real life, while detective stories can be pretty far-fetched. Also parables, like detective stories, are filled with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005

The parable of the talents reminds Christians that their stewardship of God’s provisions will be judged when Jesus returns to the earth.

Psalm 90 Zephaniah 1:7,12-18 1 Thessalonians 5:1-10 Matthew 25:14-15,19-29 The Parable of the Talents Today is the next to the last Sunday in the liturgical calendar for the season we call Trinity. This season begins on Whitsunday or Trinity Sunday, and runs through Advent, which is two Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Parable Of The Investments Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 14, 2003

The Parable of the Ten Minas.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 53 “The Parable of the Investments!” Luke 19:11-26 I believe that one of the great heroes of the faith in our day is Dr. Billy Graham. Although he is now in his 80’s and battling Parkingson’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Talents

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004

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

The Parable Of The Mina

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 20, 2015

This is a sermon about dong more for God with what we have. No one is excused from working for God. This message is a challenge for Christians to do more and learning that they have been given the abilities, resources, gifts etc to do so.

The Parable of the Mina Introduction: Ill. Once a man said, “If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Servant

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011

To encourage audience to be servants.

“Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009

Often used as the basis for teaching stewardship principles (tithing, time, etc.), perhaps this parable is meant by Jesus to teach stewardship of something a little more important?

The Parable of Jesus The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 August 30, 2009 This week is the parable of the talents. We’ll be looking at Matthew’s parable of the talents specifically. Luke has a very similar version. However, the details have been changed (such as talents become minas) and ...read more

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

Denomination: Church Of God

Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Feb 4, 2010

This parable demonstrates the key to our salvation is a genuine faith relationship with Jesus Christ

Parable of the Talents Here’s a question for the women in the audience? • Of the following three options which one would prove to you the most that your husbands truly loved you? 1) He went out and bought you a $1,000 diamond ring? 2) He told you he loved you every day? 3) He helped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 8, 2005

Are you ready for the Master’s return? This message looks at the parable of the two servants from Matthew chapter 24.

Matthew 24:45 (NLT) "Who is a faithful, sensible servant, to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family? A Question of Trust  Two character qualities  Faithful  Defined as one who adheres firmly and devotedly to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Tenants Series

Contributed by Gilbert Sefaranga on Mar 30, 2019

Biblical parables reveal hidden truths concerning the Kingdom of God. Judgment, behavior, and/or Biblical principles. An interesting thing about the Parables that Christ taught is the fact that what He often seeks to reveal is hidden.

33 “Listen to another parable: There was a landowner who planted a vineyard. He put a wall around it, dug a winepress in it and built a watchtower. Then he rented the vineyard to some farmers and moved to another place. 34 When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:9-19, Matthew 21:33-46

The Parable Of The Minas

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

Wealth, power and control: a new look at the parable of the minas.

Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Fig trees Fig Trees and the Temple Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Cultural/Historical background--then Herod Archelaus/ Rome Jerusalem & the temple system wealth, power, control Cultural/Historical background--now education, food, water, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ