Sermons on Using Talents Wisely:

The Wise Men

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

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

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Money Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

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

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

The Wise Guys

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 12, 2021

This I know— Wise men—Seek Him. Wiser men—Find Him. Wisest men—Follow Him.

The Wise Guys. Matthew 2:1-11TPT. Pastor David Smith tells the story about a small Southern town and the "Nativity Scene.” Smith states, it showed great skill and talent in creating it. One small feature bothered me. The 3 Wise Men were wearing firemen's helmets. Totally unable to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11, Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Fool

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 15, 2007

We need to guard our hearts. Look at what happened to the wisest man in the world because his heart was turned away..

Everyone knows the story in the New Testament of the wise and foolish men. The Wise man built his house upon the rock. The Foolish man built his house upon the sand. Do you know that there is a story in the Old Testament about a wise fool? 1 Kings 11:1- 14 No man began with more promise than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To The Wise Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The truth is just as true when spoken by a sinner as by a saint. Never dismiss a truth because of its source. A tin cup carries water as well as a gold one, and you can be refreshed out of either vessel.

The legend is told of a flock of crows who had an awful battle with a farmer over a corn field. It came to the point when every time they returned he shot at them. They assembled on the edge of the woods and took council. One young an vigorous crow trust out his chest and said, "As far as I ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-4

Talent: What's In Your Hand Series

Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 13, 2025

God has given each of us a unique set of gifts, abilities, and resources. The challenge for us is to figure out the best way to use them for the glory and advancement of the Kingdom.

1. Opening a. Illustration: ?A story about our beautiful garden at home and my inability to care for it. ? Overgrown with weeds that choke the beautiful flowers until I learn how to care for it. ? A gardener inherited a plot of land. Some areas were rocky, some fertile, but every inch could be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Investments Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Men

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What You Do With What You've Got Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

How To Wisely Use Your Rights As Paul Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Learning to utilize and assert your rights in a godly manner

How To Wisely Use Your Rights as Paul Did (Acts 16:35-40) Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she said. "There’s Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Become Wise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us build healthy family relationships in our organizations through the bond of Christ. Jesus said, "It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master...how much more the members of his household." (M

1. The Holy Spirit helps us build healthy family relationships in our organizations through the bond of Christ. Jesus said, "It is enough for the student to be like his teacher and the servant like his master...how much more the members of his household." (Matt. 10:25) Application: Ask the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:4-5, 1 Timothy 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Managing Your Time Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025

Wisely managing our times, talent and treasure to the glory of God.

A. INTRODUCTION: PSALM 90:9-12 “We are wandering in the desert because You are punishing us for rebellion. We are spending our years as a story that is unfolding. You have promised us 70 years, and if we live longer, it will be with weakness and hardships, then we are cut off and we fly away . ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing Our Gifts And Talents Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

documentary a religious leader was asked what they believed the future of their people would be. This is what she said. “Everyone’s become materialistic, that’s what bothers me most. We do everything for money…if we don’t change what’s on the inside, sp

We’ve been looking at the concept of “hearing God” and how that happens. We started with a “no brainer” that said we had to take the time to listen to God as we prayed. We took steps to try to change our understanding of prayer from our giving God commands to us hearing Christ’s instructions. We ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dont Fear The Talents Of God

Contributed by Gary Pomrenke on Nov 24, 2017

exploring Matthew 25: 14-30

Matthew 25: 14-30 (ESV) The Parable of the Talents 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[c] and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran