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Matthew 25:14-30

Listen to Matthew 25:14-30
14 "For it will be as when a man going on a journey called his servants 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 received the five talents went at once and traded with them; and he made five talents more.
17 So also, he who had the two talents made two talents more.
18 But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master's money.
19 Now after a long time the master of those servants came and settled accounts with them.
20 And he who had received the five talents came forward, bringing five talents more, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me five talents; here I have made five talents more.'
21 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.'
22 And he also who had the two talents came forward, saying, 'Master, you delivered to me two talents; here I have made two talents more.'
23 His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a little, I will set you over much; enter into the joy of your master.'
24 He also who had received the one talent came forward, saying, 'Master, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not winnow;
25 so I was afraid, and I went and hid your talent in the ground. Here you have what is yours.'
26 But his master answered him, 'You wicked and slothful servant! You knew that I reap where I have not sowed, and gather where I have not winnowed?
27 Then you ought to have invested my money with the bankers, and at my coming I should have received what was my own with interest.
28 So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has the ten talents.
29 For to every one who has will more be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who has not, even what he has will be taken away.
30 And cast the worthless servant into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.'

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The Lord is Looking for the Faithful
The Lord is Looking for the Faithful
J. Craig Ouellette

Living for the Lord is a process that begins at salvation that is broken into three areas: being called by the Lord, the Lord choosing us and faithful service to the Lord. One of the great themes of the Bible is that God is faithful to us. And in response, we are to be faithful to Him. But faithfulness requires commitment, doing the small things. Listen in as Pastor Ouellette talks about how faith in the Lord should lead us to be faithful. Click here for slides from the message

Gambler Or Investor Part 4
Gambler Or Investor Part 4
Pastor Dr. Herbert Ward, Sr.

In this sermon, Dr. Herbert Ward draws a spiritual contrast between being a "gambler" and an "investor" in life, using biblical examples like Cain and Abel. Cain is depicted as earthly-minded, investing in cursed ground, while Abel is heavenly-minded, investing in what pleases God. The message extends to how one approaches life: gamblers seek quick rewards and live for the moment, often relying on themselves and suffering loss, while investors have patience, invest in God’s kingdom, and reap lasting rewards. Dr. Ward encourages readers to invest time, effort, and faith in God, rather than worldly pursuits, highlighting the importance of making wise spiritual investments that lead to eternal life and fulfillment.

The Tragedy of a Wasted Life
The Tragedy of a Wasted Life
Dr. Jeff Schreve

What could be sadder than standing before the Lord one day with nothing to show for the life He gave you? In this powerful message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover the sobering truth behind Jesus’ parable of the talents — a story that reveals the danger of spiritual complacency and the cost of burying your blessings. God has entrusted every believer with time, talent, and opportunity. One day, the Master will return to settle accounts. Will He say, “Well done, good and faithful servant” … or will your life echo with the words, “It might have been”?

What Are You Doing With What You've Got?
What Are You Doing With What You've Got?
Dr. Jeff Schreve

God has entrusted every believer with gifts, abilities, and opportunities — but what are you doing with what you’ve got? In this powerful message from Pastor Jeff Schreve, discover the life-changing truths from Jesus’ Parable of the Talents in Matthew 25. Some invest what God gives them and see it multiply for His glory, while others bury their blessings in fear or apathy. One day, the Master will return to settle accounts. Will He find you faithful with what He’s placed in your hands?

Gambler or Investor!
Gambler or Investor!
Pastor Dr. Herbert Ward, Sr.

In this sermon, Dr. Herbert Ward draws a spiritual contrast between being a "gambler" and an "investor" in life, using biblical examples like Cain and Abel. Cain is depicted as earthly-minded, investing in cursed ground, while Abel is heavenly-minded, investing in what pleases God. The message extends to how one approaches life: gamblers seek quick rewards and live for the moment, often relying on themselves and suffering loss, while investors have patience, invest in God’s kingdom, and reap lasting rewards. Dr. Ward encourages readers to invest time, effort, and faith in God, rather than worldly pursuits, highlighting the importance of making wise spiritual investments that lead to eternal life and fulfillment.To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1788/29

Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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