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  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Are You Really Ready

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2001
    based on 125 ratings
     | 19,897 views

    This sermon uses the parable of the 10 Virgins to force us to consider whether or not we are prepared to meet the Lord.

    Are You Really Ready? Eccl 9:11-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Sometimes in life we live for the deadline, and don’t take advantage of the present time. How many of you have had teachers who told you this assignment is due in three weeks so start working on it now? You spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Dunn avatar

    The Bride And The Other Woman

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026
     | 170 views

    Revelation contrasts two postures of faith: faithful love that waits for Christ, and religious power that bargains, manages, and uses God instead.

    We tend to feel safest when spiritual arguments stay at a distance. If the question is about systems, we can observe. If it’s about denominations, we can analyze. If it’s about institutions, we can debate. Those are comfortable conversations. They let us think clearly without being personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Sardis: When Faithfulness Is Assumed Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 2, 2026
     | 146 views

    Sardis warns that faith can survive in name and form while losing responsiveness, calling believers to awaken and listen again.

    By the time we arrive at Sardis, something subtle has happened to us. Ephesus taught us that love can cool without rebellion. Smyrna taught us that faithfulness can be costly without being fragile. Pergamum taught us that proximity to power can quietly rearrange loyalty. Thyatira taught us that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Joe Rowland avatar

    Behind The Clouds

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,973 views

    Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready?

    BEHIND THE CLOUDS Mathew 25:1-13 1. Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the Bridegroom. 2. And five were wise and five were foolish. 3. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4. But the wise took ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Wendell Blackburn avatar

    Are You Slumberer's?

    Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,063 views

    Speaks of the laziness of the ten virgins!!

    ARE YOU SLUMBERER’S? MATTHEW 25:1-13 Vs. 1-Then shall the Kingdom of Heaven be compared to Ten Virgins who took their lamps to meet Jesus the Bridegroom. Virgin here symbolizes Beauty, Purity, Holiness!! Will you be ready when He comes? Or will you be a Slumberer?? PSALMS 121:3 says: He that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Cull avatar

    The Return Of The King

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 11,123 views

    Are you prepared for the return of the King?

    Matthew 25 The Return of the King Matthew 25: 31-46 As some of you may know, I am a great fan of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. I have always enjoyed the books, but the release of the three films over the last few years really brought the books to life for me in a tremendous way. Although a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • James May avatar

    The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,499 views

    The Parable of the Ten Virgins foretells both the joy and sadness of the Wedding Feast at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    THE WEDDING FEAST by Pastor James May One of the most exciting and joyous events in life is the marriage of two people who have decided to come together as husband and wife and build a life together. Around the world, this is a time of celebration. Weddings can be as simple as standing before a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Wise Guys

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 27, 2024
     | 603 views

    If the philosopher strayed too far from that path, he risked following Socrates to an inevitable early death.

    Friday of the Twenty-First Week in Course 2024 Wise Guys “For Jews demand signs and Greeks seek wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and folly to Gentiles, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” In the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    The Parable Of The Five Wise And Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 951 views

    Five Wise and Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Today, as we read in the Gospel Jesus’ parable about the Ten Bridesmaids, I couldn’t but reminisce two memorable experiences I had in September 2013. First, my experience of visiting the Holy Land during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Keep Your Feet On The Ground And Your Eye On Heaven

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 22, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,684 views

    A balanced Christian life tends to common daily duties without complaint but also pursues spiritual revitalization through communion with the Lord and feeding on God's word. This balance is particularly important during turbulent times.

    Intro As we approach the November election, we find ourselves in an intense time in our history. The attempted assassination of President Trump testifies to that fact. The Republican convention concluded last Thursday. The Democrat convention is coming up in August. Who knows what decisions will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Mantén Los Pies En La Tierra Y La Vista En El Cielo

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,097 views

    Una vida cristiana equilibrada tiende a los deberes cotidianos comunes sin quejas, pero también persigue la revitalización espiritual a través de la comunión con el Señor y el alimento de la palabra de Dios.

    Introducción A medida que nos acercamos a las elecciones de noviembre, nos encontramos en un momento intenso de nuestra historia. El intento de asesinato del presidente Trump es prueba de ello. La convención republicana concluyó el jueves pasado. La convención demócrata se ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Wish We All Been Ready

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2024
     | 1,102 views

    My wish is that everyone would receive Jesus as Savior and Lord, The story of the 5 foolish virgins is so sad. They ran out of oil. Oil represents the Holy Spirit. We need to be ready.

    WISH WE ALL HAD BEEN READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *Getting Ready to Leave This World Laying up my treasures in that Home above, Trusting fully, trusting in the Savior's love Doing what I can for ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Don't Be An April Fool

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,489 views

    God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

    (25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    What If This Was Your Last Day On Earth?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 16, 2000
    based on 134 ratings
     | 29,068 views

    What would you do if you knew today was to be the last day for you on earth?

    Matthew 25:1-13 (READ) This morning I have a life changing thought I want to interject into your life. What would you do today, if you knew tomorrow was to be your last day? We often think of people coming to the end of life, but we really don’t think about it enough. When we think of it we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Sessums, Jr. avatar

    The Two Comings Of Christ

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    Sermon comparing and contrasting the two appearances of Christ and the two types of people who will be alive at His second appearance.

    The Two Comings of Christ Hebrews 9: 26-28 I. Christ’s First Coming- V.26 He has appeared. a. Came as a Man- He exchanged the glorious for the mortal- nothing extraordinary to look at. b. Came, as a Sin-offering- He was sinless yet he took our sins upon Himself. He was a one-time offering unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God