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Sermon on
The Parable of the Talents

 

1. Introduction: Understanding the Parable

1.1 Contextualizing the Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30

1.2 The Meaning of 'Talent' in the Biblical Context Matthew 25:15

2. The Distribution of Talents

2.1 The Master's Trust in His Servants Matthew 25:15

2.2 The Significance of Different Amounts of Talents Luke 12:48

3. The Use of Talents

3.1 The First Two Servants: Faithfulness and Diligence Matthew 25:16-17

3.2 The Third Servant: Fear and Laziness Matthew 25:18

3.3 The Importance of Using Our God-Given Talents 1 Peter 4:10

4. The Master's Return and Judgment

4.1 The Reward for Faithfulness Matthew 25:21, 23

4.2 The Consequences of Laziness Matthew 25:26-30

5. Practical Application: Our Response to God's Gifts

5.1 Recognizing Our Talents as Gifts from God James 1:17

5.2 Using Our Talents for God's Glory 1 Corinthians 10:31

5.3 The Danger of Neglecting Our Talents Hebrews 2:3

6. Conclusion: The Urgency of the Parable

6.1 The Imminent Return of Christ Matthew 24:36

6.2 The Call to Faithfulness and Diligence Revelation 22:12

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