{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Finding Purpose & Vocation | Stories Jesus Told","description":" What has God placed in your hands \u2014 and are you actually using it? In this message from our Stories Jesus Told series, Pastor Stephen Mizell unpacks the Parable of the Talents and challenges us to stop being "display only" Christians. Whether you feel like you only have one talent or you're paralyzed by fear, this message will call you to dig it up, dust it off, and put it in the game. KEY TAKEAWAYS: \ud83d\udd32 God has entrusted every single person with staggering gifts, talents, and abilities \u2014 and He expects a return. \ud83d\udd32 Your theology will write your biography. How you see God determines how you respond to Him. \ud83d\udd32 Fear causes us to bury what was never meant to be buried \u2014 gifts, testimonies, calling, and purpose. \ud83d\udd32 God will never hold you accountable for someone else's calling \u2014 but He does expect you to use what He gave you. \ud83d\udd32 One talent fully submitted can change the world. (Five loaves + two fish fed 20,000.) \ud83d\udd32 Faithfulness is an action, not just a belief. The reward for faithful work is more responsibility and a deeper relationship with God. \ud83d\udd32 We are not called to be safe-keepers of God's grace \u2014 we are called to be bold investors because of His goodness. \ud83d\udcd6 SCRIPTURES REFERENCED: Matthew 25:14\u201330 \u2014 The Parable of the Talents (Bags of Silver) ","author_name":"Open Door Church Official Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.visitopendoor.com","html":"