Sermons about Matthew 24:40-25:13

The Rapture: Taking A Closer Look

Contributed by Chris Workman on Jun 20, 2001

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An exposition of the two primary texts from which the doctrine of the rapture is drawn, distinguishing what the Bible actually says from common ideas.

The rapture is an intriguing subject and at the forefront of much Christian thought. What is it? This is the teaching that the church will be "caught up" or raptured in the clouds with Jesus and the resurrected believers and be with the Lord forever. That much is taught very plainly in 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Ready - Persevere

Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001

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The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

"Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Learning To Live A Life

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 5, 2001

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Stewardship is about the choices we make because of who we are – our character in other words.

Learning To Live A Life While on a trip to Switzerland, an America businessman was watching a Swiss clockmaker carving the case of an ornate cuckoo clock. As the businessman watched the clockmaker carve out the case, he was astounded at his slow rate of progress. The businessman finally ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Don't Be Such A Moron

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002

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A warning that being a Christian means living a life that has been transformed by the Spirit.

Introduction: Jim Marshall running the wrong way Read Scripture/Pray Explanation of Jewish wedding – 3 stages: Background: 2nd part of Olivet discourse, disciple’s question, sandwich of 5 Purpose Statement: To avoid losing site of the goal I. Be Committed A. Recognize Who it is that called you 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002

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How to ID false teaching so we won’t lose focus in the last days

The Problem with Focusing on the Wrong Things Many are lost –focus on wrong things. Events of world shake them up, such as Sept.11. Christians, if the Bible is right, ought not be shaken up. Bible tells us to zero in… it ‘s the last hour… 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cost Of God's Power

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

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Every believer has the potential to be powerful if they are willing to invest their time in an intimate relationship with Christ.

The Cost of God’s Power March 2002 Matthew 25:1-12 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily Decisions That Effect Eternity

Contributed by John Darty on Sep 18, 2002

based on 27 ratings

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OUR DAILY DECISIONS DO EFFECT ETERNITY.

DAILY DECISIONS THAT EFFECT ETERNITY MATT 25:1-30 " AT THAT TIME " 1) BEGINS . . . WHEN JESUS SAID ’IT IS FINISHED ’ 2) ENDS . . . WHEN JESUS RETURNS FOR HIS CHILDREN I PREPARATION TIME VS 1-5 A)ALL TEN VIRGINS HAD LAMPS / PHYSICAL LIFE B)ONLY FIVE HAD OIL = HOLY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Part 2 Series

Contributed by Corey Arnold on Nov 17, 2003

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This is part two in a series on heaven and hell. The first two are about heaven, the second is concerning hell.

Living or Dying Well INTRO: In 1996, Jeanne Calment was the oldest living human whose age could be verified. On her 120th birthday, she was asked to describe her vision for the future. "Very brief," she said. Another woman was asked the benefits of living to the age of 102. After a pause, she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resources At The Ready: Simple Living Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Dec 1, 2003

based on 36 ratings

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God wants us to focus on just one thing, keeping our spiritual lamps filled until he comes again. While we tend to focus on many things, Jesus siad, "Don’t worry....Seek first the kingdom, then these things will be added..."

Simple Living – Resources At the Ready 2003 Searching Series Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 6:25-33 November 30, 2003 Purpose: God wants us to focus on just one thing, keeping our spiritual lamps filled until he comes again. While we tend to focus on many things, Jesus said, “Don’t worry…Seek first the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

What Does The Bible Have To Say About The End Times? Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Dec 4, 2003

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This sermon attempts to offer an educated Biblical approach to understanding what the Bible has to say about the end times.

“What Does the Bible Have to Say About the End Times?” Matthew 24:1-9, 30-31, 36-44 & I Thessalonians 4:13-17 Today I want to begin a series with you entitled “Unwrapping Christianity.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to look at some of the most talked about topics in the church today, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Second Coming (Or "2006- The End Of The World?") Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 5, 2003

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A sermon with a Mission application to the question "when will the end of the world be?"

The Second coming (or “2006- the end of the world? “) Matt 24:1-44 WBC 7/12/03pm BBC Two, Thursday 20 November 2003, 9pm- Horizon In November of 2003, the BBC carried this report on it’s science show called Horizons: “Michael Drosnin is an American journalist and best selling author. He has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

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THis sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2004 and it challenges people to have a vision for their lives for the coming year.

What Is Your Vision GNLCC 01/04/04 Numbers 14:25-33 Matthew 24:37-51 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are at the beginning of a new year that is filled with unlimited possibilities and potential. A year from now, some of us will be far ahead of where we are today, some of us will be in the same ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:25-33, Matthew 24:37-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Did God Destroy The Earth? Series

Contributed by Bob Hunter on Mar 4, 2003

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Message written in contemporary conversational language with an easy to p.p.t. outline. Discussing God’s plan for the destruction of the earth in the days of Noah.

"Why did God destroy the earth?" Gen. 5-9 (The beginning of destruction) Pastor Bob Hunter Springwater Church Today I want to put the wraps on the first segment of our series called "The Beginning." We’ve been studying the book of Genesis. Also known as the book of origins. The world as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-41

Denomination: Holiness

Endtimes And The Rapture: Hot Topics Series

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Aug 31, 2003

based on 111 ratings

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In all the hoopla over the endtimes and the rapture, Christians must focus on getting ready, realizing that we will KNOW when it happens when it happens, focusing on getting others ready, while understanding that its God whose going to win in the end.

“Endtimes and the Rapture” 2003 Hot Topics Series I Thessalonians 4:16-18, Matthew 24:3-44 (read for congregation), I Corinthians 15:50-58 August 31, 2003 Purpose: In all the hoopla over the end-times and the rapture, Christians must focus on getting ready, realizing that we will KNOW when it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-44, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Methodist

When You Least Expect It

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Sep 11, 2003

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This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

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