Sermons on San Mateo 25:23:

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

Of Biblical "nobel Prizes"!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 26, 2019

This being the season of announcing the names of Nobel Prize winners, Yours Truly was inspired to trace the "dubious" history behind the Nobel Prize besides linking the same to its Biblical equivalent "The Parable of Talents".

Of Biblical "Nobel Prizes"- Patent, Latent and Talent!!! Hey, it was announced that an Indian American Economist namely Abhijit Banerjee would be conferred the Nobel Prize in the traditional function of awarding the Nobel Prizes on Dec 10th, 2019 (every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Success Is Born On Both Sides Of The Street

Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 19, 2019

Success can be found in many different places.

The movie Pride takes place in 1974 and life is not easy for a black male, even a college-educated one like Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard), to find employment. Struggling to find anything better, Jim, a former competitive swimmer, accepts the job of dismantling the decrepit Marcus Foster Recreation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Differently Gifted

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2018

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

Scripture: Exodus 35:30-35, Exodus 28:2-4, Exodus 31:6-11, 1 Corinthians 12:4-7, Romans 12:4-8, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of Talents Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2018

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 6:3-18, Luke 6:35-36, 2 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Unleashing Your Potential For Increase Series

Contributed by Bishop Emma Omon on Mar 29, 2014

God's plan for you is Increase! Drawing lessons from the Parable of Talents, this teaching will guide you on how to unleash your God-given talents and resources for increase.

UNLEASHING YOUR POTENTIAL FOR INCREASE “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain” – John 12:24. The potential of a grain of wheat to produce and multiply is released when the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24, Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Charismatic

12 Dollars A Changed Life Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 20, 2012

Parable of the Talents - Jesus shared this teaching for those of his day, his followers and for us here this morning. This parable teaches us a few major life lessons about Stewardship. Jesus shared this concept to give the people who follow Him a few rea

Opening Video Illustration: Chairs clip – this clip reminds us how important our lives are to the Kingdom of Heaven and to each other sitting in this church this morning. ( from sermoncentral.com.) Series: 12 in 2012 Sermon: $12 dollars a changed life! Subject: Spiritual mile marker ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Risk Taking Mission & Service Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Ministry to others is the heartbeat of the church and her people.

Risk Taking Mission & Service Extravagant Generousity Recap the series.... Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Intentional Faith Development Risk Taking Mission & Service, Extravagant Generosity = Service I. Don't Waste Your Life [video] "It's Not Too Late" - Do any of you think that it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Do Your Best: Scout Sunday

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 27, 2013

This expository sermon, written for a special Scout Sunday service attended by a troop of local Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, encourages Scouts (and Christians) to do their best in service of Jesus so they will hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Do Your Best: Scout Sunday Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/3/2012 Most of you are probably familiar with the Boy Scout motto—always be prepared. You might not be as familiar with the Cub Scout motto though, which is—do your best! That’s not just good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian Church

Called To Serve

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 13, 2013

Every believer is called to serve with the gifts they have been given

Called to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 September 1, 2013 Morning Service 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

"Buried Treasure"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2014

Which servant are you?

"Buried Treasure" Matthew 25:14-30 What is going on in this parable? "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who is leaving on a trip. He called his servants and handed his possessions over to them." This parable sits square in the middle of three parables Jesus told in Matthew Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Salvation Isn't A Spiritual And Abstract Thing Only.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 15, 2014

There's more to God than a casual knowledge of who he is.

-Evaluate the Scripture text in a short concise statement. Illustrations: John Wesley said: The same great truth, that there is no such thing as negativegoodness. Matthew Poole said: "But if a man hath not, that is, hath, but is as if he had not, making no use of what he hath for the glory of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

£480,000

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 18, 2014

Why have I given this sermon this title? And could God have given you more gifts, skills and abilities than you realise?

So - I am in my car sitting at the traffic lights, I rev the engine,the traffic lights are red, orange, GREEN. I take the break off, foot on the accelerator… and go no where. Can you guess why? [take answers] The car is not in gear. You can have a perfect car that can do 0 to 60 in 5 seconds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican