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Theological Proposition/Focus: Jesus has equipped his servants, plans to return, expects that his servants have used what he gave them wisely, and intends to reward those who serve wisely.

Homiletical Proposition/Application: We must use what Christ has given us wisely.

Introduction:

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Need: We need to live our life in light of Christ's planned return.

Subject:Second Coming Stewardship

Preview: Within Matthew 25:14-30 we are going to see that as Christ Followers we expect Christ to return and hence should be wisely using what he has given us recognising that we will give an account for our work and looking forward to the eternal reward such work brings.

Text: Matthew 25:14-30.

Setting the Stage:

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Expectations: The returning judge has expectations (14-15).

Jesus will come again (14)

Jesus has gifted each of us (15)

Gifting is done in accordance with ability

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MTR: Take stock and ask what God has given to you.

Actions: The servants have choices (16-18).

There are good choices

There are bad choices

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MTR: Consider how you are using what God has given you.

Accounting: Each servant will give an account (19-27).

Emphasis 1: The length of time.

Emphasis 2: Equality of blessing.

Emphasis 3: Contrast in servants.

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MTR: Determine to wisely use what Christ has given you.

Consequences: There are actions which warrent reward and actions which warrent judgement (28-30).

Key point: The grace of God.

Key point: The Judgement of God.

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Conclusion:

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