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  MATTHEW 25:13
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: Faithfulness is essential in serving God, and we will be judged
based on our faithfulness.

Topics: "Faithfulness", "Stewardship"
Scripture References: Matthew 25:14

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DESCRIPTION
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Chuck Smith delivers a solemn warning based on Matthew 25:13,
emphasizing that all servants of the master are given different amounts
of talents, yet they are all expected to use them wisely. He highlights
the stark contrast between the faithful servants who invested their
talents and the unfaithful servant who buried his, leading to judgment
upon the latter. The sermon stresses that faithfulness in small things
is crucial, as the master rewards those who are diligent, regardless of
the amount entrusted to them. Ultimately, the message is a call to
action, urging believers to be productive with what they have been
given.

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CONTENT
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A SOLEMN WARNING

I. THE LIKENESS OF THESE MEN.

A. All servants.

B. Same master.

C. All given a portion.

1. To one, five.

2. To one, two.

3. To one, one.

II. DIFFERENCE IN THESE SERVANTS.

A. One who received 5 used them.

B. One who received 2 used them.

C. One who received I buried it.

Ill. THE MASTER RETURNED TO JUDGE.

A. We shall all be judged.

B. First two commended and entered heaven.

C. The third rebuked and sent to hell.

1. His sin?

a. Doing nothing.

D. The servant with 2 talents received reward with that of 5.

E. Rewarded for faithfulness.

F. vs. 28.

Some looking for some great thing (Naaman) to do for the Lord

Be faithful in the little things then he shall give you more.

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/matthew-2513/
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