Sermons on Using Talents Wisely:

Faithful Stewardship In God’s Kingdom

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

Faithful stewardship means wisely managing all that God entrusts to you; time, talent, treasure, and opportunities because your management today determines your eternal rewards.

FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP IN GOD’S KINGDOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 16:1-13 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 4:2; Matthew 25:14-30; Colossians 3:23-24 INTRODUCTION The subject of stewardship is a foundational truth in the Kingdom of God. Everything we own, from the money in our bank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Use Somebody Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life. Titled after Kings of Leon's hit song Use Somebody. That is our prayer, God use me!

Use Somebody Ephesians 2:10 NIV For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. I. God has a call for every person. It’s indispensable for the Christian life The Call to Salvation I Timothy 6:12 NIV - Fight the good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Wise Heart" Ecc. Pt. 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 12, 2007

Solomon continues his explanation of the value of wisdom and he tells us: that a wise heart knows how to submit to authority, it knows that wickedness holds a death grip on people, and it accepts the fact that it does not have all the answers to life only

“A Wise Heart” Ecclesiastes Chapter 8 part 9 Today our subject is wisdom from the heart and here is a funny story on the subject of wisdom: Opening – On the lighter side of life: A story… It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Palm Sunday Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 25, 2018

The Palm Sunday remind us about the triumphal entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem Temple. Mathew 21:1-17 teaches three things: 1. Unused talents, 2. Misused resources, 3. Reused blessings. When you read through you will be touched and used for Jesus .

Palm Sunday “Hosanna” Mathew 21:1-17 Introduction: Palm Sunday reminds us of the triumphal entry of Jesus into the Jerusalem Temple. When you read through you will be touched and used for Jesus. Jesus’ entry is victorious but going to lead to arrest, torture, and mockery end of the week. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

God With Us Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2023

Christmas Eve Service

God with us Matthew 1:18-25 Good evening everyone- It is Christmas Eve- Advent season is finished and in the books- DONE CHECK All presents, food, schedules down to the wire of getting done- if you are not done with them by now, it will be a late night for you. A cerebration, a time with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

God With Us Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 24, 2013

God, in Christ, is with us. His presence is our hope and our peace.

“‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” (which means, God with us).” Christmas Eve, and the world is at peace. Or is peace only a vague and puerile wish? Conflicts continue unabated throughout the world. Governments are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

"He Uses The Ordinary"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 2, 2004

A sermon for Palm Sunday.

John 12:12-19 “He Uses the Ordinary” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. There is nothing dignified about a donkey. We can look at him from any angle and we will fail to find what we might call a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: United Methodist

"Learn The Lesson – Be Wise!” Ecc. Pt 13 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 8, 2008

Solomon tells us to remember God now, understand that study can weary the body and then comprehend that it is the duty of everyone to fear God, keep His Commandments and live our life knowing that every deed we do in life will be evaluated at the Judgment

“Learn the lesson – be wise!” Ecc. Part 13 Opening Illustration: From Blue fish TV “Wake” The lesson from the timer: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

The War On Us

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Apr 26, 2021

The World has a focus on I. But as popular as the I culture is today it was not always so. It all begun with "US". It is "US" who created and sustained the world. Togetherness. But there is a war on this concept.

SCRIPTURE READING Ps. 139:1-24 The scripture says that in the beginning there was God. The bible says quite clearly, in Gen. 1:1 In the beginning God…. From the beginning there was the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit- United and Supreme. Together they composed the entity we call- God. In the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, John 17:21, John 1:14, Genesis 1:1, Genesis 1:26, Isaiah 14:13-14, Genesis 3:6-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Walking That Wise Walk…talking That Salty Talk

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on May 21, 2007

Walking That Wise Walk…Talking That Salty Talk...To Grace Or Not To Grace, That Is The Question Jennifer Mears May 9, 2007 Introduction: God calls all of us to live lives of love amongst each other. To help our neighbors and to become a family, a com

Walking That Wise Walk…Talking That Salty Talk To Grace Or Not To Grace, That Is The Question Jennifer Mears May 9, 2007 Introduction: God calls all of us to live lives of love amongst each other. To help our neighbors and to become a family, a community church of believers that help one another. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: *other

Run# 1 - Stir Up The Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

Our God given gifts, skills and talents are to be used to grow the kingdom where ever we are. Invitation: Bring “Pictures” of where you are serving the rest of the week.

We begin this new series we have lovingly called, “RUN!” This is not meant as a warning of the future or a bad fire drill or re-enactment from the movie, Mar’s Attacks. It’s actually not about running away from anything. It’s really a reference to a piece of scripture from the book of Hebrews in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

The baby Christ overturned any expectations the world could have about how God works in His creation.

It’s great to be here with you tonight. Christmas Eve has always been one of my favorite nights of the year … and all the more as it’s become a night in which I get to share it with the “extended family” that come and gather together in this service. It’s a particularly provocative time to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is With Us

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

We learn from the patriarchs that God is with us

“God is With Us” Genesis 22-50 We are continuing on in our study of the Old Testament, today looking at the last half of the book of Genesis. We have been learning from the examples of the OT saints, and learning from their examples, both of what to do and what not to do. In Romans 15 we are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational