Sermon Recap: Grace that Multiplies at Heritage United Methodist Church

This Sunday at Heritage United Methodist Church in Clearwater, Pastor Janean brought a challenging message titled “Grace That Multiplies.” It was rooted in Matthew 25:14–30, the Parable of the Talents—a story that reminded us that grace isn’t just something we receive; it’s something we’re called to invest.  It is something we are called to steward well.

The sermon began with a powerful truth: God’s grace is a gift, but it’s also a trust. In the parable, the master entrusts his servants with talents—large sums of money—with the expectation that they will do something with them. Two of the servants take risks and see their investments multiply. But the third? He buries what he was given out of fear. That part hit hard. How often do we hide God’s grace, keep our faith safe, or avoid stepping out because we’re afraid to fail?

Pastor Janean made it clear: Faithfulness is not the same as safety. In God’s kingdom, faithfulness means movement. It means risking forgiveness when it would be easier to hold a grudge. It means offering love when it feels unreturned. It means trusting God enough to act—to speak, serve, give, and live in ways that let grace ripple outward from us.

What stood out most was the idea that grace is meant to echo. When we invest grace—when we risk kindness, forgiveness, generosity—we’re not just managing God’s gift, we’re multiplying it. Grace that stays in our hearts is beautiful. But grace that moves into the lives of others? That’s kingdom impact.  Pastor Janean reminded us that as disciples of Jesus Christ we are already in charge of some things.  She gave examples of our foster family closet, Foster to Foster, starting with a small idea and storing things in a garage to watching it bloom into what it is currently, taking an entire building on campus.  And the All Day 5K that started after one of our members read The Circle Maker and connected his love of running to that idea.  Now every year we are circling our community in prayer as we participate in the 5K.  This event has grown each year and is a blessing to our ministries at Heritage as we continue the kingdom work of making disciples of Jesus Christ.

There was also a subtle connection to the earlier part of Matthew 25: “Whatever you did for the least of these…” The talents God gives us aren’t just for spiritual show—they’re for serving others, especially the ones the world forgets. That’s what Jesus will ask us in the end: “What did you do with what I gave you?”  

I left church asking myself: Am I burying the grace I’ve been given? Or am I investing it in others? What am I doing with what I already have? The good news is that the grace we share doesn’t run out—it multiplies. And when we take the risk of living generously, faithfully, and boldly, we find ourselves in the flow of God’s abundance.

This wasn’t just a parable about money. It was a message about our hearts—and how we’re invited to live in a way that makes grace grow.  So, how are you stewarding the gifts, talents, and grace God has given you?

If you missed the sermon, click HERE to watch it online.