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  • Dave McFadden avatar

    Being A Good Steward Of My Talents Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,269 views

    A sermon about being a good steward of our what has given us to serve Him with.

    As we think about being good stewards of our talents, I want us to first consider what the Bible says about the priority of ministry. In other words, why should you be interested in finding a place of service within the life of the church? Let me share ten reasons why you should be interested in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth: Buried Talent Attitudes

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 22, 2023
     | 1,096 views

    WHAT ARE WE DOING? WHAT ARE WE TEACHING? How easy can it be to bury our talents and never develop or grow them? Are we hangs our harps in the trees?

    BURIED TALENT ATTITUDES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Two part lesson) **ATTITUDE: the way you look at life, a settled way of thinking, the expression of how you feel, predisposition or tendency to respond positive or negative, mindset, A SETTLED ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons From The Parable Of The Talents" By Pastor Joseph Ondu

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Mar 5, 2024
     | 1,655 views

    Just as the faithful servants invested their talents, invest your gifts wisely in Kingdom endeavors. Whether it's serving in ministry, using your skills to bless others, or stewarding your resources for God's purposes, be intentional in maximizing your potential for God's glory.

    Title: "Maximizing God's Gifts: Lessons from the Parable of the Talents" Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want us to explore a timeless parable that teaches us valuable lessons about stewardship and the wise use of the gifts and talents that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Wants Us To Worship Like The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 8, 2020
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     | 12,076 views

    The Wise Men show us how to be wise in our worship. 1. Go the distance to seek God (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the guidance of God (vs. 2-12). 3. Come to Jesus with an abundance for God (vs.10-11).

    God Wants us to Worship Like the Wise Men The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 31, 2012 (Revised September 8, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 2, as we turn our focus to the Wise Men. We sing about three Wise Men who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Wise - Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 29, 2019
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     | 7,954 views

    A look at using the wisdom from Proverbs to help us in our daily lives.

    Be Wise! Proverbs 3:5-6 June 30, 2019 There was a man who was a really good rock climber. He took the challenge on a really difficult rock formation. As he was climbing, he slipped and as he fell, he grabbed hold of a branch jutting out from the side of the rocks. He wasn’t sure how he would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Living Wisely

    Contributed by John Dixon on Jul 20, 2019
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    All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives, all of the people who shaped and molded us as we were growing up.

    Proverbs 1:1-7 (NASB) The Usefulness of Proverbs 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, Righteousness, justice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Choose Wisely

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 30, 2019
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     | 7,700 views

    Looking at Jesus' words at a dinner party about choosing humility

    Luke 14:1, 7-14 September 1, 2019 One of the most difficult things to do when planning a large party, like a wedding reception is what? Where are you going to seat everyone! You know certain people have to sit closer to the head table, you just have to do it. Like it or not. Then there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Way Of The Wise” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 25, 2018
     | 6,919 views

    If we live according to the wisdom God gives, He will protect us and direct us.

    When you go on a trip, do you prefer to go the direct route or the scenic route? A lot of what you prefer depends on your situation. As a kid growing up in Jal, NM, while my grandparents were alive, our family traveled to visit relatives in Pennsylvania every year. Dad got two weeks vacation, so, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Investments Of The Kingdom

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
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    What God puts into us with His Spirit, must be in turn invested back into the Kingdom.

    Matthew 25:14-30 -- “For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.” “And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Made The Wise Men So Wise?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 4, 2016
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    When we look at the account of the wise men we will see some reasons why they were wise. The characteristics that made the wise men so wise are the same ones that will make us wise too.

    WHAT MADE THE WISE MEN SO WISE? Matt. 2:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Today I’ll be talking about the wise men’s part in the Christmas story. You might be wondering why I am doing a Christmas sermon after Christmas. Well, I’m focusing on the wise men specifically after Christmas because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Wise About Money Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 19, 2024
     | 1,314 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about the wise use of money. Money can be a great blessing or a terrible curse, and it depends on the wisdom we use as we pursuit it and use it.

    Introduction: A. In our sermon series from the book of Proverbs, we have been exploring some very challenging and controversial topics; like: anger, the tongue, sex and alcohol, and today we will continue that pattern as we dive into everyone’s favorite topic…money! 1. We pick up our thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wise Men

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,927 views

    Advent story of the Wise Men

    The Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12 December 19, 2010 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gifts Of God: Use Them Or Lose Them

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 13, 2015
     | 8,347 views

    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Wise Money Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
     | 6,827 views

    Part 5 in a series from Proverbs dealing with stewardship and finances.

    Wise Money I. Introduction A. The Businessman and the Fisherman 1. A businessman noted that a fisherman was back early from the catch. 2. The fisherman said he had caught enough for the day. 3. The businessman said it was too early to quit and many more fish could be caught. 4. The fisherman asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What You Do With What You've Got Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    Being faithful and taking risks with what God has given us to steward in the service of His Kingdom

    What You Do With What You’ve Got Matt 25:14-30: July 27, 2003 Intro: I’ve titled today’s sermon “What You Do With What You’ve Got,” and if you’re Calvin, my favorite comic strip character, what you “do” is entertain us with what you’ve “got” which is a wonderful perspective on life. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist