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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

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    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

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    Facing The Challenge Of A Warped Society

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2023
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    Paul expected all of his congregations to listen to their minds and order their hearts in the right way. He told the folks at Thessalonika that they had no need for anyone to write them about loving their neighbor.

    Saturday of the 21st Week in Course 2023 Ordinarily we tend to associate St. Paul’s teachings on chastity and lust with the letters to the Corinthians. But that’s shortsighted. Remember that even as far back as Plato and Aristotle, the virtuous life was associated with men and women who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Records

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 10, 2021
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    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

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    1st Corinthians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 13, 2021
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    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

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    Renewing Our Consecration To God’s Purposes Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 19, 2022
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    This exposition of Zechariah 8:9-13 focuses on the importance of Christians being on task and fulfilling their God-given calling in life. This remnant of Jews suffered unnecessary troubles when neglecting their God-given assignment but blessing as they obeyed.

    Intro Our text today begins in Zechariah 8:9 with the words: “Thus says the Lord of hosts: 'Let your hands be strong.’”i The word translated strong is chazaq. It means “to be strong, be courageous, be firm, be resolute.”ii God used this word three times when commissioning Joshua for the task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "putting Away Our Shovels

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2022
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    A sermon about putting God's love into daily action.

    “Putting Away Our Shovels” Matthew 25:14-30 A wealthy man who goes away on a long journey. Before he leaves, he entrusts his riches to his servants. The first servant takes the money to the market, to a wealth management firm, we might say and invests in high-risk ventures. The second ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    The Ministry Of Reconciliation

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Aug 1, 2022
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    As Christians, we have a purpose and a duty. We have been given a charge during our life here on earth. We are to minister before God.

    As Christians, we have a purpose and a duty. We have been given a charge during our life here on earth. We are to minister before God. How many believers understand what our ministry consists of? Apostle Paul told Corinth they were to be ministers of reconciliation. Since we have been reconciled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Investing Our Talents Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 25, 2022
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    Believers are supposed to invest their spiritual gifts, and multiply them by winning other people to faith in Christ. If we fail to labor in the kingdom, then perhaps we don’t know Christ after all, and we will be cast into outer darkness.

    This evening’s sermon is entitled, “Investing Our Talents,” and it’s taken from what is called “The Parable of the Talents.” In reference to this passage, Donald S. Whitney states, “[God] said in Matthew 25:14-30, that we are accountable for all the talents we have received and how we use them for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Or Otherwise

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022
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    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

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    Denomination: Baptist