a. Matt 25:21 "His lord said to him, "Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord." (NKJ) b. Matt 25:26 "But his lord answered and said to him, "You wicked and lazy servant. . . ." c. Matt 25:30 ". . . cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth." (NKJ) B. Faith is not a matter of extremes 1. It is not so hard that you have to be perfect in all you do 2. Neither is it so easy that it requires no effort at all C. God simply says: 1. "Come serve." "Do it the best you can." 2. His response will be "Well done, good and faithful servant" D. Invitation Copyright © 1995, Bill Denton. Permission granted to use sermon outlines for personal study and preparation of sermons, Bible classes or other teaching format. Sermons may not be reprinted in any form without written permission of the author. Additional Information Sermon Index Page CrossTies Main Page