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Extreme Adventure Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Dec 13, 2016

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 26, 2015

While we wait, be sure to answer these 4 questions: 1. Do I have any gifts from God (vs. 14-15)? 2. Am I gaining all I can for God’s Kingdom (vs. 16-18)? 3. What is my ultimate goal (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 Matthew 25:13-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 29, 2015 *In vs. 13, Jesus tells us to "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Principles For Success Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 4, 2015

Time tested, biblically sound principles for getting out of debt and using money well. Also touches on matters of wrok.

Financial Principles for Success Pastor Eric J. Hanson Indebtedness is a form of slavery. (Proverbs 22:7) Failing to pay, and to do so in a reasonable time frame, when we have bought a service or goods is theft. (Romans 13:8, Proverbs 3:27-8) Money is not God and should not be served (and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful In The Smalls

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 28, 2015

He who is faithful with a little will be faithful with much.

Faithful in the Smalls July 26, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: He who is faithful with a little will be faithful with much. Focus Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Introduction: “Lord, just let me PROVE to you that I can handle a vast fortune ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Buried Talent

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 12, 2015

In the parable of the buried talent, we learn that God has called us to be good stewards and faithful servants with our time, our talents, and our treasure.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #5: THE BURIED TALENT INTRO TO TOPIC: Jesus is the World’s Greatest Storyteller. • 1/3 of Jesus’ teaching – Parables. Parable: an earthly story with a heavenly meaning. AN EXAMPLE: “44 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

Jesus is coming again. You can’t avoid standing before Him in judgment. Well if Jesus were to return today, and if it was your time to give an account to the Lord, what would be the outcome? Would you hear commendation or rebuke?

Opening illustration: Several years ago, Donald Trump said this in an interview: "I'll be 36 next year and I've done everything I can do. Sometimes I think it was a mistake to have raced through it all so fast. What's the next level up? The grass isn't always greener … I work, and I don't ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Gifts Of God: Use Them Or Lose Them

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2015

On Judgment Day, we will be called on to give a personal report to God. That report will be based on the choices we make here and now. We can make any changes we want to here and now. It will be too late to make them when we stand before God.

Have you ever been afraid to use your gifts, talents or skills? Have you ever thought that your skills and talents were not appreciated by other people? If the answer to either one or both of these questions is “yes”, then you can probably sympathize with the third slave on the Parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

Lay Down The Shovel --- Do-Nothing-Ism Is A Cancer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2015

It is insane to think you can keep doing the things the same old way and expect a different outcome. Lay down your shovel, quit digging, this hole could become your grave. You are a product of your daily choices. Do not blame, CORRECT the problem.

LAY DOWN YOUR SHOVEL, QUIT DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE? DO-NOTHING-ISM IS A CANCER --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BLESSING OR CURSE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES --- DAILY MENIAL CHOICES ... WE BECOME THE SUM TOTAL OF OUR DAILY CHOICES... A. We choose moods, moods become habits, habits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Kind Of Light?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 4, 2015

Whether you are a sun, moon, star, or a 5 talent, 2 talent, or 1 talent person, a lamp or a candle on a stand, you are important. You have a job to do that only you can do. And God expects you to let your light shine.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. I would like to weave together 3 passages of Scripture. The first one is Genesis 1:14-16. "And God said, 'Let there be lights in the expanse of the sky to separate the day from the night, & let them serve as signs to mark ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Genesis 1:14-16, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Don't Tithe! Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

Why is it a pastor seems to have your permission to talk about your marriage, your family, your workplace, but when they start to talk about your personal finances and giving there seems to be this real discomfort, and we get the rap right away of always

Imagine we’re worshipping in heaven and you give me a shove, you say to me, “I’m really mad at you”. I say, “Oh, why is that”. Because you never told me how important it was to settle my account with the master. What do I mean? If you look at the parable of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

The Wise And The Foolish

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

It's a common enough topic. Some people know how to invest, and others don't. But the result of each is critical. Especially in the lives of our children.

Passage: Matthew 25:14-30 Intro: We have talked a lot in the last few weeks about being “ready” for the return of Christ. 1. might wonder what that means. 2. “PJ, it’s Mother’s Day!!!” 3. absolutely, and mothers in specific and parents in general can take ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Using What God has Given (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

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 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Brethren