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  • Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,873 views

    God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

    When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

  • Differently Gifted

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,409 views

    What you think you know about spiritual gifts, is probably wrong, in ways that actually inhibit ministry rather than encouraging it.

    This morning I would like us to think about spiritual gifts: skills and abilities given by God the Holy Spirit to followers of Christ for the purpose of ministry. And my hypothesis is that what you probably believe about spiritual gifts is wrong. Wrong in a way that’s diminishing your joy in ...read more

  • The Parable Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,813 views

    Each servant was motivated to serve in their own way because of their perception of their master and was rewarded accordingly. What can we learn about our relationship with God from this parable?

    This sermon was preached by our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, as a part of our Youth Sunday. It was preceded by a series of short skits that portrayed a modernized version of the Parable of Talents. The compiled video of the skits can be found at the following link: ...read more

  • The Rubric For Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2018
     | 5,514 views

    The rubric that our Lord Jesus will use at His judgment seat to determine our rewards can be divided into three categories: positive, negative, and special.

    The Rubric for Rewards: What Is Jesus Looking For? (Matthew 25:14-30) 1. What is a rubric? The word has quite a few different definitions, actually. You might look it up. Webster lists the definition I am using as the fourth: “a guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic ...read more

  • Freedom Vs Anarchy

    Contributed by Raymond Williams on Mar 31, 2020
     | 3,332 views

    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

  • To Be Found Faithful

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 3, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,565 views

    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

  • What I Think About God Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 6,853 views

    Sixth in this series. The Parable of the Talents show that what I have with what I have been given reveals what I really think about God.

    Over fifty years ago A. W. Tozer wrote his classic book, The Knowledge of the Holy. In his preface, he described why he wrote the book: The Church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshipping ...read more

  • An Engaging Gratitude

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 22, 2016
     | 5,460 views

    One of the ways we can show our gratitude to God is by using the gifts he has given us.

    1. Matthew 25.14-30 2. [Exquisite Dishes Oliver and Florence were married for 58 years before she passed away. They had immigrated to the US from Sweden many years before. Here, they made a modest home and started a family. A few weeks after Florence passed, Oliver decided to start putting the ...read more

  • Our Master's Joy Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
     | 10,446 views

    The parable of the talents, ministering as given by our master

    I. Introduction A. The outline for this message came from “The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible,” by Leadership Ministries Worldwide B. An old missionary couple had been working in Africa for years and were returning to New York to retire. They had no pension; their health ...read more

  • Extreme Adventure Series

    Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    We all have talents and God expects us to use them for the good of the kingdom

    Series: Destinations on the Journey of Faith Extreme Adventure Matt 25:14-30 14 “Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his wealth to them. 15 To one he gave five bags of gold, to another two bags, and to another one bag, each according to ...read more

  • Faithful With God's Investment

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 28, 2023
     | 1,905 views

    What are we doing with God has given us. Are we faithful?

    “Faithful with God’s investment” Matthew 25:14-30 Let’s say you’ve just inherited of $ 20 million dollars: ? and you decide you need a financial advisor. ? to help you properly invest your money. So, you go down: ? to an investment company and ? you find they have a modest office ? with good ...read more

  • Self Control Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Feb 22, 2023
     | 3,505 views

    There are really two halves to today’s message. First, I want to speak on the importance and need for growth in a believer’s life, and second is the importance of self-control.

    Do you have everything under control? I mean everything within you – do you all of you in control? Let me just get real serious, real quick here: what is the one item in your life you have trouble controlling? Do you have total self-control in the area of food? Drink? Sex? Your tongue? Today, I ...read more

  • Wise Or Otherwise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022
     | 2,811 views

    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

  • The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 7: While We Wait For The Lord’s Return... Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 15, 2023
     | 2,554 views

    While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. What gifts do I have from God? (vs. 14-15). 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom? (vs. 16-18). 3. What is our ultimate goal for life? (vs. 19-23). 4. Do I really know God? (vs. 24-30).

    The Second Coming of Christ Part 7: While We Wait for the Lord’s Return... The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 25:13-30; Luke 19:11-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared March 15, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 25:13. Most of you know that by now, it was only 2 or 3 days before ...read more

  • Faith-Based Initiative

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 19, 2023
     | 1,211 views

    Is God pleased with our work if we run out of money in the middle of it? Is God pleased with our ministry if it doesn't seem to be successful? How can we know if we are investing our time and talents in ways that God will approve of?

    I don’t know if the tough decisions our leadership has been wrestling with have trickled all the way down through the congregation yet - though it would surprise me if you haven’t noticed that attendance at worship is down. Well, one of the challenges that goes along with a drop in attendance is a ...read more