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51. Vive La Difference

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... had problems with timing, and there was always the possibility of a misfire. However, he now has an established niche within a number of orchestras. (2) What an interesting picture of how Christians fit into the body of Christ! Different interests, different talents, different skills, but a niche for everyone including. Vive la difference! That is a French phrase usually employed to celebrate the difference between women and men. It is also a wondrous way to describe the uniqueness of every one of us. God ...

52. The Sin of Robin Hood

Exodus 20:15

Sermon

James Merritt

... out of life. II. Spiritual Stealing It is not only possible to rob humans, it is also possible to rob heaven. There are two things God has entrusted you with, that if you refuse to give back to him and use for his glory, makes you a thief. a. Your Talents Every Christian has a spiritual gift. You are duty bound to use that gift in the service of the King. If you can sing, and you do not sing in the choir, you are a thief. If you can teach, but you refuse to teach a Sunday School class, you ...

53. No Energy Crisis with God

1 Corinthians 12:4

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... a doctor, teach like a teacher, and preach like a preacher. God gives people the energy to invent airplanes and rockets and write poetry and make a good dinner. God is the source of all our energy and all of our talents. The wonderful thing about God as our source of energy is that he will never run out. There will always be plenty of talent and plenty of energy because God is overflowing with both. We can run out of oil or any other kind of mineral or supply, but we will never run out of the energy and ...

54. Children Of The Light

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

Sermon

King Duncan

... the final characteristic of children of the light. We are watching, we are witnessing, and finally we are WORKING--WORKING IN THE SERVICE OF OUR LORD. In our Gospel lesson for the day, Jesus tells the famous parable of the talents. A man was going on a trip. He distributed his wealth to his three servants. To one he gave five talents--to the second, he gave two talents--to the third he gave one talent. When he returned from his trip, he asked the servants for an accounting. The servant who had received five ...

55. Eschatological Discourse: Being Faithful and Merciful

Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:31-46

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... of Matthew’s Gospel will make clear that Jesus expects his followers to obey all his teachings (28:20; see 26:1). Interpretive Insights 25:14 Again, it will be like a man going on a journey. The parable of the bags of gold (traditionally, talents) is another kingdom parable (see 25:1). In this parable a wealthy householder takes a journey and leaves three servants or slaves (doulos) with varying amounts of his money to invest. 25:15 five bags of gold . . . two bags . . . one bag. The money allocated ...

56. The Gospel We Preach

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Albert G. Butzer III

... the yard. Then, when the master wanted his money back, the man returned it and said, “Master, I knew that you were a harsh man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed, so I was afraid and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here take what is yours.” As I have been saying, I have always assumed that the man’s fault was that he was too conservative with the master’s money. But now I am wondering whether I should have been paying attention to something else in ...

57. Is It Too Late? ... Continued

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

George Johnson

... the earth means being conscious of how we are connected to everyone. This earth is a home where we all as a family live together. At some risk, I want to be specific and hopefully practical in suggesting things we can do in the care and use of this talent God has entrusted to us. You may have some other ideas that will work even better. 1. Take Another Step. I encourage you to take one more step in the direction of being a responsible steward of God's creation. Many of you have taken important steps - take ...

58. I Doubt It!

John 20:24-31

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... you can't turn back around until I say so, and no peeking, so I want you to cover your eyes. At this time perform the talent being watchful of peekers. Okay, everyone can turn around. You didn't think I could do it, did you? (response) But do you believe I can ... can juggle? I want you to turn around and cover your eyes again. I am going to do it one more time. Perform the talent a second time. Okay, you can turn around. Now do you believe I can juggle? (response) The response will probably be "No" but with a ...

59. God, The Venture Capitalist?

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... you when you were hospitalized for a week, those teachers who went the extra mile to get you through school that tough year, and the six persons in your small group who've helped you grow this past year. God, you see, has richly invested in you! Time, talent, money - it's all his! But to you he has entrusted a sum. And now he has strategically placed your life where you can express his love by your kindness in Christ-centered ministry. So, if all ownership is God's and faithful management is ours, then one ...

60. The True Definition of a Sanctuary

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... beyond our short reach do we find the joy that Jesus' parable promises. Too many Christians mistakenly think of the church as a safe haven, a sanctuary away from the dangers and risks of the world. Instead the church is the place where disciples receive the talents, the gifts of faith and forgiveness, grace and love, which enables them to become risk-takers and dare-devils in the eyes of the rest of the world. Who but Christ's disciples can have the audacity to offer the miracle of redemption to all who ...

61. Investing in God’s Future

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Chris Ewing

... I want you to take something out as well as put something in. You will see in each plate a stack of "gold ingots" — little pieces of gold paper. I invite you to take one, and on it prayerfully to write down one thing God has given you — a talent, an attribute, a material resource, a deeply held value, you name it — some part of God's capital in you. Write down one thing that is part of this quarter-million dowry that you are. Take that "ingot" home, place it on your refrigerator or your mirror or your ...

62. A Great Gift

Luke 6:1-11

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... ... and then losing it. CARLA: Was it Samson you're thinking of, Diane? Or was it Joshua? BOB: (To himself, staring into space) Losing it? DIANE: (To CARLA) You know! The one with the hair. When he lost his hair, he lost his talent. His great strength, wasn't that it? Oh, I always get these stories mixed up. BOB runs his fingers self-consciously through his hair. ANN: (Discreetly) Perhaps we shouldn't be talking of losing hair ... (She motions toward BOB) DIANE: Oh! I didn't mean to offend, I'm sure! ...

63. The Man From Galilee II: The Transformation Of His Call

Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... what we have here is a carpenter turned preacher who chooses fishermen to help Him build a church and a kingdom, and fill them up with people drawn together with the great net of God's love. Jesus knew they could help Him do this, for He saw their true talent. He looked beyond what was obvious to all, that they were fishers of fish, and deeper than what was seen on the surface, rough men weathered by the sun and the wind. Jesus looked at those inner qualities, the real nature of those men, and He knew what ...

64. Is It Too Late?

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

George Johnson

... of today's sermon. So don't lose heart. We only got started today. Is it too late? Perhaps yes for some things, but not too late to reverse the trends and heal the land. We have been entrusted with some property, this planet, our habitation. That's like a talent. All of us are on the building committee. We are placed in charge of the project. We all want to hear the words: "Well done, good and faithful servant." There is a wonderful promise in 2 Chronicles 7:14. It says: "If my people who are called by my ...

65. Stewards and Our Gifts

1 Corinthians 12:12-31, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Sermon

Jerry L. Schmalemberger

... and the gifts God has given to each one of us. To use our gifts out in the world where our ministry happens is crucial. We have gifts from God which are to be shared and not hoarded. Together we are Christ’s alive body here and must use our talents to upbuild and support that body. Paul wrote all this to the Christians at Rome: "So we are to use our different gifts in accordance with the grace that God has given us" (12:6). It was simple for Jenny Lind, when she rehearsed before one of her concerts: she ...

66. The Ultimate Success Formula

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

King Duncan

... .m. "That's just lovely," says Peters. It is lovely if being the best at what you do is important to you. In other words, it is self-defeating to sit around and say, "Oh, if I had his talent, then I could make it." Or, "if I got the same breaks as she did, then I could be successful." Sure, talent is important. And some people do get lucky. But studies show that those factors are of minor importance. The reason most people succeed is that they are willing to pay the price for their success. They are willing ...

67. Don't Apologize For Success (but Give Thanks)

Luke 19:11-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... a follower of Jesus, how can we say we are genuinely thankful for all the blessings God has bestowed upon us, when we return unto Him only a pittance of what we have received? Do not apologize if you have become successful from the honorable use of the abilities, talents and opportunities God has given you. He has made us accountable for the way we use our lives. The worst sin is to take what he has given us and hide it in the ground. So do not apologize, but be thankful. And remember, as we prosper we are ...

68. Gifted People

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... the church and are shocked when they are not always welcomed. Then, most of the time, we wall ourselves off from that which has hurt us. After all, we gifted people do have other options. We can stay at home. We can do something else with our time and talent. We can find calmer, purer, and more appreciative places to spend our gifts. Then, when that arena plays out, we can move on again. Like infants tossed back and forth and blown here and there, we can keep bobbing up and down. The people of Ephesus had a ...

69. Proper 28

Judges 4:1-24, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Psalm 123:1-4

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... , Till I thy glory see; Enter into my Master's joy, And find my heaven in thee. During the coming week, the birthday of Sojourner Truth on November 18, 1797, will be observed. Her story can be illustrative of the use of what appeared to be a minimal talent and what she was able to do with what she had. The epistle offers the intriguing option of presenting Christ the Thief. This is not one of the standard images of Christ, not one we ordinarily think of, but it occurs more than once in the New Testament ...

70. Don't Forget to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

James Merritt

... who have sinned against you. Forgiveness is free, but it is not cheap. "Therefore the kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. And when he had begun to settle accounts, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents. But as he was not able to pay, his master commanded that he be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and that payment be made." (vv.23-25) Jesus tells about a man who has embezzled a great sum of money. In fact, the ...

71. Where Does God Start?

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Sermon

James Merritt

... . "Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have given to the house of my God, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, my own special treasure of gold and silver: three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses; the gold for things of gold and the silver for things of silver, and for all kinds of work to be done by the hands of craftsmen. Who then is willing to consecrate ...

72. A Pair of Ducks and Abundant Life

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

King Duncan

... too little. Many of us will get to the end of life and confess, “I didn’t use all I had.” Anything that is saved in this world will be lost. Isn’t that the meaning of the parable of the talents? The servant took the one talent and buried it in the ground. The other two servants put their talents to work. Anything you save in this world will be lost. Isn’t it sad when you read about someone who has died and left a big fortune with no children or grandchildren or nieces or nephews to profit by their ...

73. Watch!

Matthew 24:36-44

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... , trying to play it safe, hid what he had. To those who invested wisely the master said, “Well, done, good and faithful servant.” The one talent man, trying to guard what he had, wound up losing what he had been given. Be faithful, Christ is coming. III. CHRIST IS COMING, BE ALERT. “Therefore, keep watch, for God is like a thief in the night” (Verse 42). What thief calls you up and says at 4:00 ...

74. Everything Must Go: “Abandon Ship!”

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Sermon

James Merritt

... , in addition to all that I have provided for the holy house, I have a treasure of my own of gold and silver, and because of my devotion to the house of my God I give it to the house of my God: 3,000 talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and 7,000 talents of refined silver, for overlaying the walls of the house,and for all the work to be done by craftsmen, gold for the things of gold and silver for the things of silver. Who then will offer willingly, consecrating himself today to the Lord?’”(I ...

75. The Altar of Burnt Offering (II)

Exodus 38:1-7

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... according to Durham (based on the research of A. Lucas on the use of metals in ancient Egypt; cited in Durham, Exodus, p. 490). Num. 7:2–8 describes the oxen and carts the tribal leaders provided for moving the very heavy tabernacle. 38:24 Three thousand shekels = one talent. A talent in the OT is generally understood as approx. 35 kg./75 lbs. An OT shekel is approximately 11.4 g./.4 oz. If the “sanctuary shekel” was a smaller than the ordinary shekel, the weights would have been about 17% lighter.

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