Sermons on San Mateo 25:22:

More Than Enough 2 - Giving Stories Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

More than Enough Stewardship Sermon series, week 2.

“Giving Stories” First off, I want to thank everyone who submitted their own “Giving Stories.” It makes a huge difference and I’m glad you took the time. This next week, you have another opportunity to help with the sermon. The assignment is “Celebration Sunday.” We will be celebrating all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

A Vision In Your Heart - A Bible In Your Hands

Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 12, 2012

What vision do you have for your life? Where do your dreams come from? What motivates all that you do?

A Vision in Your Heart – A Bible in Your Hands - Matthew 25:14-30 - September 23, 2007 In 1428, at 16 years of age, Joan of Arc began her journey into the pages of history. To all outward appearances there was nothing remarkable about this young woman – she was a simple peasant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Understand - Pt. 2 - Saved People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 2 – Saved People I. Introduction Last week I mentioned that there is a high value placed on knowledge and understanding in the Word. In fact, Solomon's life testifies to the importance of gaining wisdom and understanding! He tells us in Proverbs 2: Tune your ears to the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012

There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wholehearted Stewardship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 7, 2009

This sermon examines some foundational principles of wholehearted stewardship.

Scripture Last Sunday I began a four-week series of messages, which I have titled Wholehearted Generosity. I said that “wholehearted generosity” refers to a person who is completely and sincerely generous. Wholehearted generosity begins with wholehearted commitment, which was the topic of last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tragedy Of Buried Treasure

Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 26, 2011

Jesus' parable about the servants who were given talents by the master.

Matthew 25:14-30 – The Tragedy of Buried Treasure This morning I would like to share with you with a thought or two from a familiar passage in the Gospels. Jesus was in the midst of telling stories and parables expressing spiritual truths, and He told this one shortly before His death. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Baking Bigger Cakes - Wealth Creation The Wesley Way Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 10, 2011

Some Christians say "it is a sin to be poor". Some say "it is a sin to be rich" What should our attitude to earning money be?

“The only time you ever preach about money is when you are talking about tithing” - When somebody said that to me several months ago it hit home. Of course as a Christian Priest, I preach about Christian giving. You wouldn’t expect otherwise. And people clearly listen to those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

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

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009

This sermon deals with a difficult parable of Jesus and challenges us to do well with what God has given us.

Sermon for CATM – “Questions of All We’ve Been Given” – October 4, 2009 When you think about your life, when you consider who you are, how you live; when you really think about it, what do you think of your life? Now there are some common mistakes people make when answering a question like this. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Investing Your Life In The King's Service

Contributed by David Cook on Mar 19, 2010

God has invested gifts, talents in our lives and we must use those in His kingdom service.

Elvis Presley is known as the “King of Rock-n-Roll.” Perhaps there’s been no greater music entertainer in the past 100 years that has used his talents to shake up the crowd, like Elvis. Thinking over the latter years of Elvis’ life and his drug overdose, do you think he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Designer Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

The parable of the talents begins and ends with the master. Perhaps it is not about the talents, then, but the master.

“Connected: A Good Designer” Ephesians 4:7-13; Mathew 25:14-30 Some labels miss the point and purpose of their product’s existence. For example, a hair dryer had this instruction label: “Don’t use while sleeping.” Or consider this one on a toilet at a public ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The ‘success Story’ Of The ‘unsuccessful’ Prophets!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 11, 2014

Focusing on Faithfulness in the Ministry as it is the key to gaining God’s approval in any realm of spiritual ministry!!!

The ‘Success story’ of the ‘Unsuccessful’ prophets!!! At the outset, I desire to bring to the fore, a ‘juicy’ tale adorning Science history. When, the invention-coal miner’s lamp- of Sir Humphrey Davy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-23

Denomination: *other

Never Give Up!

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 12, 2014

Many of us are too quick to throw in he towel and give up on God; when we do that we are doing exactly what the devil wants us to do. We are to persevere and trust God to do the impossible.

This morning I want to talk a little about the rewards of never giving up on God. Today’s gospel story is about a persistent woman and a disinterested God. It is also about a mother who would not take “no” as an answer. The woman was a Canaanite which meant she was a gentile. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:21-28

Denomination: Anglican