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  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Saved To Serve Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
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    The Parable of the Talents reminds Christians that we weren’t saved to sit, soak, and sour...we were saved to serve! Just like in tennis-Service begins w/ ’Love’. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

    Saved to Serve Matthew 25:14-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Saved2Serve.html This is a parable found in the context of Jesus’ teaching on the end of the world. So far we’ve been challenged to be watching because Jesus is coming...now we’re told to be working. Not just looking for Him, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Buried Talent

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,110 views

    the parable of the talents and the outcome

    Intro: generally the story of the buried talent is about our responsibility in giving of our finances. But talents go beyond just our money, people have gifts, abilities that God has given them to use, but in many cases these talents get buried. Today, let’s look at the problems associated with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Selvan John avatar

    Possible Reasons For Missing The Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Selvan John on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,513 views

    Reasons for why some people miss the opportunity.

    Possible Reasons for Missing the Opportunity I was too impressed in letting people know what it is to miss the opportunity and therefore as a continuation of the previous sermon I want to take up on this issue of the possible reasons. To explain this I have taken the parable of Jesus in the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Discipline Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008
     | 7,074 views

    Discipline is a discipline in faithfulness. The issue of our money and possessions is really an issue of ownership. It’s an issue of whom I work for. Who am I responsible to?

    Discipline Matthew 25:14-30 This past two weeks we’ve been talking about financial freedom. The first step to financial freedom is devotion to God. That happens when we’re free from possession obsession, from deficit thinking (I don’t have enough money to give back to God) and from fear which ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Why Should I Give My Treasure, Talents, And Time? Series

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Sep 17, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 35,102 views

    Basic challenge of discipleship in those three areas we think are our own: treasure, time, talents!

    Title: “Why Should I Give of my Treasure, Time, and Talents?” Script: Mt. 25:14-30 Type: Series – Part VI Where: GNBC 6-30-02/Reworked 9-21-08 Intro: Recently my wife and kids and I received an updated version of the old game Monopoly. Carol’s brother sent us an edition with all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Invest Your Life Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,772 views

    Believe that you have something that is unique, that you must contribute for His cause, through faith, and be rewarded.

    Big Idea: Believe that you have SOMETHING that is UNIQUE, that you can CONTRIBUTE for His cause, through FAITH, and be REWARDED. If you were asked at the end of your life, “Was it worthwhile?” how would you answer it? • How do you really measure whether your life is worthwhile ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • L Lee avatar

    Parable Of The Unfaithful Steward Series

    Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
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    Are we faithfully making use of the gifts that God has given to us?

    Parable of the unfaithful steward (Mat 25:14-30) "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 ability. Then he went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    Use It Or Lose It Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009
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     | 6,582 views

    Why dont we use the gifts that God gives us?

    6: A Life of Meaning Series February 8th, 2008 Use it or Lose it I have a problem. I am really not very good with subtlety. When my wife started working for the news she was a reporter. Then there was an opening for a weekend anchor position. She was the newest reporter to the station so ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Invest In What?

    Contributed by Greg Vesely on Apr 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,343 views

    This Message will make you take a look at what it is that your really investing in.

    Title: Invest in What? Text: Mathew 25:14-30 Intro: Greet Have you ever looked up a word in the dictionary and it’s a string of big words that you don’t understand. Well I have many times. So tonight I want to give you my definition of missions. Missions are when a follower of Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,783 views

    Parable of the Talents (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Using What God has Given Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk exposing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Be Part Of The Revolution

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,004 views

    A weak, shame-filled alcoholic did real good because the coach decided he was worth taking a risk on. In the same way, God sees our value and loves us enough to take a risk on us.

    READ: Matt 25:14-30 1. God has Blessed us to be a blessing ILLUSTRATION: Stewardship and the Swiss Watchmaker Slogan Known for their luxury watches, Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe has also become well-known for its clever advertising slogan: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe; you merely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Godly Financial Management Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 13, 2013
     | 4,818 views

    This message focuses on the newly converted Gentiles not being required to live under the Law. It also reviews Jesus' teaching from Matthew chapter 25.

    Godly Financial Management Part 2 Paying God Part 3 Scriptures: Acts 15:1-29; Galatians 2:11-21; Matthew 25:13-30 Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you that from my understanding of Scripture, tithing, as it is taught in Churches today is wrong because it was part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 23, 2013
     | 7,424 views

    What are the characteristics of being a servant.

    September 23, 2012 Matthew 25:14-30 For the past 4-5 weeks, we’ve been talking about what it means to be a servant, to be what Christians like to say ~ to be a good steward with what God has given us. So, what does that mean to be a good steward? Some definitions are ~ 1) a person who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Breaking Fear - Revisited Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,268 views

    A message about stewardship and fear. Revisited.

    Breaking Fear - Revisited Theme: Breaking the fear of moving and restoring the joy. Text: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction This morning I would like us to take a look at Matthew 25:14 -30. This passage is titled the Parable of the Talent. As I read this passage I want you to underline a few words. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Keith Peters avatar

    Principles For Investing In Eternity.

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,453 views

    Discusses how to wisely invest during time for eternity.

    PRINCIPLES FOR INVESTING YOUR LIFE MATT. 25:14-30 REFLECTION: I’ve spent a lot of time in Dr. Offices over these last few weeks. No matter which office I’m in (I’ve been in 6 or so) there are magazines that announce on their cover “Investment Strategies.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist