(Sermon starts at 17:00 in the recording) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in…
And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ… Ephesians 4:11-12
This week’s message was delivered by Ed Goodman. Get Busy Living, or Get Busy Dying (Matthew 25:14-30) The Setting of the Story (vv.14-15) The Master’s people are assembled. (v.14) The Master’s possessions are allocated. (v.15) The Stewardship of the Servants (vv.16-18) Some people are dedicated and handle their gifts competently. (vv.16-17) Some people are disobedient and hide their gifts completely. (v.18) The Settlement of the Savior (vv.19-30) God will reward dedicated servants. (vv.19-23) God will reject disobedient servants. (vv.24-30)