Sermons on San Mateo 25:15:

The Master Will Return And Settle Accounts

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 7, 2011

We are justified by faith, saved by grace and the shed blood of Jesus Christ, but this does not mean we should not do 'good works', and while the Bible is not specific there are references to 'rewards' that will be showered on Christians for their work fo

Matthew 25: 14-30 One day the Master will return and He will settle accounts As we come to the last two weeks in the Church’s calendar, before the 1st Sunday of Advent and a new Church Year, the Bible readings always about the End Times. They remind us that we will have a personal End ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be All You Can Be

Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 12, 2011

Gifts from God must be developed to the maximum as we reject minimalism.

Parable of the Talents Becoming a Maximum Christian All Gods gifts, indeed all goodness and love we receive, are for us to develop to the maximum and so provide for increase in God’s Kingdom. That’s the message I would leave with you today. Become a “maximalist,” not a minimalist to prepare ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

Taking Advantage Of God's Gifts

Contributed by Ryan James Ogrodowicz on Nov 14, 2011

God is the giver who give gifts abundantly. However we need to make sure we take advantage of these gifts rather than being slothful towards God. Among His gifts, the greatest gift we all need is the forgiveness of sins ours by faith in our Savior Jesus

By Rev. Ryan J. Ogrodowicz Text: Matt. 25: 14-30 22nd Sunday After Pentecost November, 2011 Taking Advantage of God’s Gifts In a Baptism we have water and the Word of God. The Word of God is mighty. It’s powerful. It creates. We can go back to Genesis to find God speaking creation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Bloom Where You're Planted Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 22, 2011

God gives us talents and abilities and asks us to use them

Matthew 25:14-30 “Bloom Where You’re Planted” INTRODUCTION Alexander Solzhenitsyn was a prisoner in Russia. He was on a program of hard labor and slow starvation. One day he felt like giving up. He felt his life could not make a difference. He sat down on a bench knowing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming The Fear Factor Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 30, 2011

If we want to walk on water we need to get out of the boat.

Overcoming the Fear Factor Series: Get Out of the Boat ! Living a Life of Greater Faith Brad Bailey – July 24, 2011 Intro In the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie…the evil pirate “The Black Pearl” turns to another character and said: “Arhhh… there be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Purpose

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 13, 2011

What we have is given to us, they are not ours. We are given what we can handle by God's sovereign will. We are all different, designed to be that way. We are to invest what we have been given. Our focus is on doing our best, not in comparing or compe

Beginning from Chapter 24 (p.9), Jesus started to talk about the “signs of the end times”. • He will return one day, but just before He does, what can we expect to see. The disciples asked Him in 24:3. • Jesus went on describe the signs of the end times. Until 24:36 He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Tithe! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Why is it a pastor seems to have your permission to talk about your marriage, your family, your workplace, but when they start to talk about your personal finances and giving there seems to be this real discomfort, and we get the rap right away of always

Imagine we’re worshipping in heaven and you give me a shove, you say to me, “I’m really mad at you”. I say, “Oh, why is that”. Because you never told me how important it was to settle my account with the master. What do I mean? If you look at the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Using The Gifts God Gave You Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

serving, gifts, obedience, and surrender

USING THE GIFTS GOD GAVE YOU Matt 25: 14-30 (702) May 23, 2010 INTRODUCTION Being a disciple of Jesus involves taking a risk…"to deny yourself and take up your cross and start following Jesus is risky business. Discipleship involves surrender… giving up my time, my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Lessons From A Professional Ddr Player

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 2, 2011

Brief lessons to a youth group from a world-record holding Dance Dance Revolution player. (1) Your life should be completely lived in service to God; (2) Develop your talents, but not for your own glory, (3) Follow God’s Calling on your life.

Three Lessons from a Professional DDR Player Sterling C. Franklin (known by many as ‘ DJ Sterf ’ or ’ The Dancing Preacher ’) Originally given at Libertyville Covenant Church, 2007 - Libertyville, IL Basic outline: Lesson 1: Your life should be completely lived in service to God. Lesson 2: Develop ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Parable Of The Talents" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

We should know the importance of trusting God and being faithful to Him in all situations. We should not be afaid when we are given opporutnities to serve Him.

A church member was angry and complained to the Pastor that the church had wastefully purchased five new brooms. He felt the expenditure was unnecessary. The Pastor mentioned it to the church administrator who responded; “No wonder he was upset. How would you feel if you saw everything you gave ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Task Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2012

Jesus tells of 3 servants who were given valuable "talents". Why was the Master in this parable pleased with the first two servants, but angry with the 3rd? And how did the "value" of those talents effect the decisions of each of those three men?

OPEN: Does anybody know what is the highest mountain on earth is? (Mt. Everest) This mountain is located in the Himalayas on the borders of Nepal and China. And because it is the highest mountain on earth, it is a popular destination for mountain climbers. But you need to have a lot of money to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strike Out For Jesus

Contributed by Jason Winters on Aug 16, 2012

A new way of thinking about striking out - bowling analogy-

Strike Out for Jesus Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30 Purpose: to share how we can overcome the fear of failure in our lives. Last week - What can we Spare for God? Usually we think of “what can I give that will not hurt or cost me too much?” *PARADIGM SHIFT* Bowling analogy - What can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Of Patent, Latent And Talent!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 10, 2012

To aim for a prize more precious than Nobel prize!!!

Of patent, latent and talent Quiz time, folks!!! Who invented the dynamite? Do I hear the answer …Alfred Nobel! Yes, it is him alright. In fact in 1867, Nobel received U.S. patent number 78317 for his dynamic invention. That this explosive instead of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-31

Denomination: *other

I Will Give My Talent Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 29, 2012

Resolutions that will change your life.

Five Life Changing Resolutions Part 5 I Will Give My Talent Matthew 25:14-15 Scripture Reading Matthew 25:14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Vision In Your Heart - A Bible In Your Hands

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

What vision do you have for your life? Where do your dreams come from? What motivates all that you do?

A Vision in Your Heart – A Bible in Your Hands - Matthew 25:14-30 - September 23, 2007 In 1428, at 16 years of age, Joan of Arc began her journey into the pages of history. To all outward appearances there was nothing remarkable about this young woman – she was a simple peasant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other