I Was Afraid

Matthew 25: 25, 14-30

 

Introduction:  Risking everything for the Lord.

A.  A startling and shocking parable.

B.  How do you feel about taking risks?

 

I.  Responsibility   Matthew 25:14,15

A.  The Slave

B.  Value of a Talent

C.  The measure for the gift

 

II.  The response.    Matthew 25: 15-19

 

III.  The rewards and the reasons.    Matthew 25:19-25

A.  The five and the two talent men.    Matthew 25:19-23

B.  The one talent man.    Matthew 25:24,25

 

IV.  The results.    Matthew 25:26-30

A.  Your own words condemn you.

B. The law of atrophy.

 

Conclusion:  What risk do you need to take for the Lord?