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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    A Rich Fool Lesson 7 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 12, 2024
     | 1,401 views

    Stewardship is the proper management of your time, talent, and treasure for the glory of God.

    A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 12:13-34 1. You should never call anyone a fool. “…whosoever shall say, ‘thou fool,’ shall be in danger of hell fire'” (Matthew 5:22). 2. Definition. Comes from aphron, “to be without mind; not the existence of a mind, but without the use of the mind.” ~Vines. “A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Gun Fight At The Ok Corral: In Jerusalem?”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2023
     | 1,079 views

    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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    Firstfruits Of All Thine Increase: Lesson 1-Tithe Your Talent

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 20, 2003
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     | 21,221 views

    "All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree is the Lord’s" (Lev. 27:30).

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. What does the Lord expect from each one of us? The tithe. "Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith the Lord of Host, if I will not open you the windows of Heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salvation Isn't A Spiritual And Abstract Thing Only.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 15, 2014
     | 3,039 views

    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

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    In The Service Of The King

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,854 views

    As Christians we need to use the gifts and talents we have been given toserve the King of Kings

    In the Service of the King Matthew 25:14-30 September 6, 2009 Morning Service Introduction Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources rep asked a young accountant who was fresh out of school, "What starting salary were you thinking about?" The Accountant said, "In the neighborhood of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Principles Of Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 12, 2011
     | 10,768 views

    Part 1 of a series on stewardship. This sermon starter comes from the parable of the talents.

    Text: The parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30) Title: Principles of Stewardship Introduction This month’s sermon series is on stewardship.Today we are going to look at 3 foundational principals on stewardship that are found in the parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 Principal #1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Love By Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 2, 2015
     | 11,336 views

    Love means sharing not only our time and talents but also our treasure

    LOVE BY GIVING An American missionary was travelling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Unlock Your Power PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,459 views

    To encourage individuals to discover, develop, and use their God-given talents for His glory.

    Good morning, beloved community! Today, we're going to dive right into a powerful message about discovering, developing, and deploying the talents God has placed within us. We're gonna talk about how to unlock your power through discovery, developing your inbuilt talent, and locating your gifting. ...read more

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    Choosing To Give Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,607 views

    This is a sermon designed to encourage people to give of their time, talents and money! It uses the Good Samaritan as the primary example of one who gives everything! Why would this Samaritan give his time, talents, and money in service? Because he f

    TEXT: Luke 10:25-37 TITLE: CHOOSING TO GIVE! SERIES: The Giving church! TOPIC: Stewardship OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, June 29, 2008 PROP.: The Good Samaritan gave his time, talents, money to a stranger because he first gave his heart! INTRODUCTION: This month, our focus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Toolbox Basics

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 13,129 views

    I like to think that every Christian is born again with a spiritual toolbox. In your Christian toolbox are some basic tools. We all need to become experts in using these tools if we want to become mature Christians.

    CHRISTIAN TOOLBOX BASICS Let me see the hands of everyone who has a toolbox. (interview people “What do you have in your toolbox?” - (next person) “Do you have anything different in your toolbox?” “Why do you have a toolbox?” “What would your life be like without your tools?”) I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just Like Us!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002
    based on 487 ratings
     | 108,901 views

    Now one of the disturbing parts of the story to us is that He didn't give the servants the same amount. He gave 5 to one & 2 to another & 1 to another. We may think that is not fair.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. If you were to ask me, "What is the most famous parable that Jesus ever told?" I would answer that it is the Parable of the Prodigal Son. When parables are mentioned we often think first of that parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,518 views

    Jesus told this parable to remind us that what we have is not ours. God has given us gifts and they are what we can handle. We must invest and use them. A day of accountability will come.

    1 Peter 4:10: “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.” It is not too difficult to identify the talents we have. • Some are good at music, some good at drawing, cooking, writing… • After a short period of time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Great Expectations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,037 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Minas

    Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    Wealth, power and control: a new look at the parable of the minas.

    Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Fig trees Fig Trees and the Temple Luke 19:11-27 The Parable of the Ten Minas Cultural/Historical background--then Herod Archelaus/ Rome Jerusalem & the temple system wealth, power, control Cultural/Historical background--now education, food, water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Using What God Has Given

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010
     | 3,181 views

    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

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    Denomination: Brethren