‘God’s people have got talent!’ (or, the call to ‘multiply your minas’) (Luke 19:11-27)

This message was preached for the occasion of the celebration of the contribution of our organist, Mrs Jean Spicer, for nearly 70 years, something that is a great witness to the faithfulness of the Lord and the faithfulness He calls His people to. The central message of the parable Jesus told in Luke 19:11-27, is just that – faithfulness. Each of us are given gifts of grace by God that he exepcts us to use in the furthering of His Kingdom. Even Jesus was called upon to be faithful and it is by His faithfulness that we are richly rewarded. (The hymns chosen today are Jean’s favourites!)

Service

00:00 Welcome
Song: Immortal Invisible
00:20 Introduction
00:49 Prayer
06:59 Bible reading: Exodus 35-36
Song: To God Be the Glory
10:13 Interview With Jean
14:42 Bible reading: Luke 19:11-27
Song: The Day Thou Gavest
Sermon: Luke 19:11-27
Song: Take My Life
17:00 Closing

Outline

What to preach?

Trumpets, flutes and harps… but no organs?

A parable that applies to all of us

See in these verses…

The setting of the parable (v.11)

The characters of the parable (v.12-14)

The conclusions of the parable (v.15-27)

What this means for the one who hears the parable…
What this meant for the one who told the parable…