The Talents

Matthew 25:1-14-30

Introduction

• Revelation 4:10-11

• Matthew 5:12

• 1 Corinthians 3:14

• Colossians 3:23-24

• Revelation 22:12

• James 1:12

• 1 Peter 5:4

• Revelation 3:11

• Romans 1:1

• Romans 12:6-8

• 1 Peter 4:10

Kingdom Investors

1.Two Wise Investors (talents, abilities, gifts) - Matthew 25:20-23

• Both servants were faithful.

• Both servants received a well done!

• Both servants were invited to share in their masters joy!

  • This doesn’t mean doing nothing.

  • It means perfect fellowship (partnering) with the Master.

  • It means perfect enabling in a perfect work environment.

2. Unwise Servant (talents, abilities, gifts) - Matthew 25:24-25

• This servant was afraid of the Master.

  • He thought the Master was hard.

  • He thought the Master was an opportunist.

    • Reaped where he hadn’t shown.

    • Gathered by taking what wasn’t his.

• This servant was lazy.

• This servant was afraid to fail.

3.Jesus' Rebuke - Matthew 25:26-30

• The Master scolded the servant.

• The servant’s talent was taken and given to the faithful servants.

Application:

Faithful Servants...

1. Step Out

2. Finish the Race - Hebrews 12:1-2

3. Don't Compare  - 2 Corinthians 10:12

Unfaithful Servants...

1. Trust Jesus for salvation

2. No excuses

• Ephesians 4:16