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Parable of the Talents (Part Two)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsIn the Parable of the Talents, a rich man entrusts different amounts of money to his servants based on their personal abilities before departing to a distant country. Some servants receive more talents, reflecting their greater capacity, while others receive fewer, yet all are expected to use what they have been given. Those with five and two talents diligently trade and double their assets, demonstrating their faithfulness. In contrast, the servant with one talent, out of fear, hides his master's money in the earth, failing to multiply it through idleness and passive disobedience. When the master returns, the servants who used their talents well are equally rewarded with praise, the promise of greater responsibility, and the joy of their lord, showing that faithfulness, not the amount of talent, determines the reward. However, the servant who buried his talent faces condemnation for neglecting his trust, revealing a flawed view of his master's intentions and earning the label of lazy and wicked. This parable emphasizes that every servant must serve God with whatever they have been given, for faithfulness and obedience to Him are what He commends and rewards, regardless of the measure of the gift.
Making Good Use of God's Talent
Sermonette by David C. GrabbeBiblically, a talent has nothing to do with ability, skill, or aptitude. The Parable of the Talents goes far beyond making use of skills and abilities.
Burying Our Talents?
Sermonette by Bill OnisickGod expects a return on the investment He has placed in us. Doing nothing with our abilities is a grievous abuse of this trust.
Parable of the Talents (Part One)
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsWhile the Parable of the Ten Virgins highlights preparation for Christ's return, the Parable of the Talents portrays Christians engaged in profitable activity.
What Is Your Talent?
CGG Weekly by Pat HigginsWe are never to forget that, whatever responsibility has been entrusted to us, we really have to please our Lord regardless of the circumstances we must deal with.
Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen (Part Eleven)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Parable of the Talents teaches the need for diligence in using the gifts of God. God expects us to use our talents to His glory and in the service of others.
God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part One)
Sermon by David F. MaasWe have the obligation to bear spiritual fruit, heeding the lessons of the cursing of the fig tree, and the parables of the barren fig tree and the talents.
To Test You
Sermon by John O. ReidJesus, Joseph, David, and Abraham all endured considerable trials before they qualified for their offices. We must make our calling and election sure.
God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part Three)
Sermon by David F. MaasThe natural gift, talent, or ability we receive at our birth provides the raw material God's Spirit uses to transform physical gifts into spiritual gifts.
Themes of I Corinthians (Part 7)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPentecost commemorates the establishment of the church and the bestowal of spiritual gifts through God's Spirit. We need to use these gifts responsibly.
Wild Horses
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamThe Greek author Xenophon, in his work The Art of Horsemanship, dispels the notion that meekness is weakness by describing the 'meeking' of war horses.
Foundations
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidThe pillars of the Parthenon were fitted together in sections. It is impossible for these pillars to stand without a solid foundation.
God Expects a Return on His Investment (Part Seven)
Sermon by David F. MaasGod has generously given us a set of tools that we must use for overcoming and building character, as well as edifying our spiritual siblings.
Parable of the Unforgiving Servant
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsJesus teaches us how to deal with offenses and sins against us in this parable, focusing on our attitude of forgiveness because of being forgiven ourselves.