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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A.-- Talents And Fear Based Decisions

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 21, 2023
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    You can teach an old dog new tricks

    Sir Michael Costa, the celebrated conductor of the 19th century, was holding a rehearsal. As the mighty chorus rang out, accompanied by scores of instruments, the piccolo player--a little pint-sized flute--thinking perhaps that his contribution would not be missed amid so much music, stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Put Your Talents To Work, And Enjoy The Master’s Response

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 15, 2023
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    How do you view your Master? It will affect the way you use your talents. In faith or fear?

    11.19.23 Matthew 25:14–30 (EHV) 14 “You see, the kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a journey. He called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to still another one talent, each according to his own ability. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Gun Fight At The Ok Corral: In Jerusalem?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2023
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    The parable of "talents"; its connection to the words of Jesus in "holy week", Is the "talent" our "gifts", our "works", or the "mystery" we possess: the free gift of mercy and eternal life, must be shared not buried.

    In Jesus Holy Name November 17, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:14-15a Pentecost XVIII - Redeemer “Gun Fight at the OK Corral: In Jerusalem?” If you are a western movie buff you probably remember the movie directed by John Ford entitled: Gunfight at the O.K. Corral which was released in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Take A Chance

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 16, 2023
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    Our parable today encourages each of us to take a chance two of the talents given each f those went and gained because they used their talents. As a result, they did something where the one who hid his talent had no gains excepts lost.

    Matthew 25:14-30 “Take A Chance” 1. The Bible tells us Once again the parable is representing the end time, end of life, the end ends with judgment for all people. • The Kingdom of Heaven is likened to a man or master who set out on a journey • He called His slave sin one he gave 5 talent, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Settling Our Accounts

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 17, 2023
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    We must be faithful to invest our lives into the responsibilities God gives to us. The parable also warns us of the dangers of being lazy and passive by burying our talents.

    ONE OF THE GREATEST DAYS OF RECONING FOR ANY AMERICAN IS APRIL 15TH WHEN OUR ANNUAL TAX RETURNS MUST BE FILED. WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS TO OUR EARNINGS, GIFTS, INTEREST, AND CHARITABLE GIVING. I’VE HEARD IT SAID THAT IF WE HAVE NOTHING TO HIDE, THEN WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    Stewardship Of Talents: Investing In The Kingdom

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 19, 2023
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    A passage that challenges us to reflect deeply on the stewardship of the talents entrusted to us by our gracious and generous God.

    Grace, mercy, and peace be with you, my beloved in Christ. Today, our hearts are invited to dwell upon a parable found in the Gospel of Matthew, chapter 25, verses 14 to 30. It is a passage that challenges us to reflect deeply on the stewardship of the talents entrusted to us by our gracious and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Needs To Be Buried

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 20, 2023
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    A sermon for the season after Pentecost, Year A, lectionary 33

    November 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 25:14-30 What Needs to Be Buried Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The parable of the servants and the talents leaves us with a very unsettled feeling. It falls ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Ownership: It All Belongs To God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 3, 2020
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     | 11,174 views

    Matthew 25:14-30 teaches us that everything belongs to God.

    Scripture I am going to preach a two-week series on stewardship that I am calling “Money and Possessions.” This week’s sermon is titled, “Ownership: It All Belongs to God.” And next week’s sermon is titled, “Stewardship: It’s All Under Our Management.” The text for this week’s sermon is Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The Talents Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 14, 2020
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     | 12,485 views

    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

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    4 The Parable Of The Talents

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 30, 2020
     | 10,953 views

    What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us?

    Matthew 25:14-30 What does this parable mean? Who is the man with the servants who goes on a journey? What are the talents he gives his servants? And how does the parable apply to us? What does the parable mean? An important rule when we’re looking at Scripture is to look at the context. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "risk-Taking Discipleship"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 27, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,707 views

    A stewardship sermon.

    “Risk-Taking Discipleship” Matthew 25:14-30 Today’s parable is about a wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he apportions his wealth to his three servants. And it’s a lot of gold. The first servant takes the gold to a wealth management firm and invests in high-risk ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Records

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2021
     | 1,465 views

    Regardless of what our motives might be, we should keep in mind the end result. That is what's going to show up in our record.

    The Bible contains messages for two classes of people: Salvation for the lost, a life of service for the Christian. There are many motives for serving God: 1. Fear. Genesis 22:12 2. Love; 1 John 5:3 3. Duty 4. Show of; Luke 18:9-12 Five things I want to notice about our record. I. Recorded; Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    1st Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,390 views

    Spiritual Gifts

    November 13, 2021 Paul spent about 1 ½ years in Corinth establishing the church there. After he left, problems began to arise. The main source of the problems appears to be multiple interpretations of what it meant to live as a “dead to sin and resurrected into a new life with Jesus” ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Difference Between Talents And Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 5, 2025
     | 1,084 views

    Talents are natural abilities given by God at birth, often refined through training, while spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities imparted by the Holy Spirit for the edification of the Church and the advancement of God's Kingdom.

    THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TALENTS AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:14-30, Ephesians 4:11-12 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, James 1:17, Exodus 31:1-6 INTRODUCTION: In the journey of faith, believers often ask, "What is the difference ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Todd Tenaglia avatar

    Talent: What's In Your Hand Series

    Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 576 views

    God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and resources. The challenge for us is to figure out the best way to use them for the glory and advancement of the Kingdom.

    1. Opening a. Illustration: ?A story about our beautiful garden at home and my inability to care for it. ? Overgrown with weeds that choke the beautiful flowers until I learn how to care for it. ? A gardener inherited a plot of land. Some areas were rocky, some fertile, but every inch could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist