Experiencing the Joy of the Lord

SERIES: THE STORIES OF JESUS

MESSAGE: Experiencing the Joy of the Lord

TEXT: Matthew 25:14-30

DATE: May 11, 2025

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. The story.

   1. The master. (V. 14)

   2. The master’s servants.

   3. The master’s possessions.

   4. The master’s stewardship. (V. 15)

   5. The servant’s work. (Vv. 16–18)

   6. The day of accounting. (Vv. 19–25)

      1. Commendation and reward.

      2. Rebuke and judgement. (Vv. 26–30)

2. The lessons from the story.

   1. The Lord is the master.

   2. We are stewards not owners.

   3. The Lord has trusted us according to our ability.

   4. The Lord rewards faithfulness not results.

   5. Inaction is unfaithfulness and disobedience.

   6. We all will give an account to God for the stewardship of our lives.

3. Take away questions and application.

   1. How do we enter into His joy?

   2. How do we find joy in this life?

   3. Why do some people refuse to engage?

   4. What talents has God entrusted to you?

   5. Are you faithful or unfaithful to Him?