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  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Spot, Wrinkle, Or Blemish

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,761 views

    What would we do if we were to get serious? Read the bible, pray a lot, raise our hands, dance, witness, speak in tongues in public. What would we NOT do? Cuss, drink, smoke, lie, lust, glutton, bad attitude, selfish, mean spirited, boastful, quit w

    I. Matthew 25:1-13 We think we have all the time in the world, like the ten virgins. We know that someday we will get serious, but not yet. Not today. Maybe tomorrow. Definitely if I get sick, or am on my deathbed. After all, Matthew 24:43 states that if we know when we are going to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

    2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 351 ratings
     | 55,033 views

    When Jesus comes, we must be found prepared and alert.

    ARE YOU READY? Matt.25:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. Matt.25 - Parable that stresses importance of being ready for the Return of Jesus 1. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering? 2. This is the BIG question from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    The Doctrine Nobody Likes Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,953 views

    What do we say about Hell?

    Evangelism # 3 The Doctrine Nobody Likes It is likely that as many as one third of you who hear this sermon today will not believe the content! ∙ A few years ago, US News and World Report surveyed Americans and discovered that 78% believed in Heaven and believed they were going there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Ready Or Not Here I Come. Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 133 ratings
     | 12,002 views

    Guest Service - evangelistic address

    GUEST SERVICE – JUNE 04. I don’t know if you have seen the trailers for the latest blockbuster movie. It begins with a question –Where will you be the day after tomorrow? The scenario is that due to problems with the ozone layer the polar ice cap melts creating all sorts of natural disasters ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 15,845 views

    Boy Scout Sunday sermon How do you keep plenty of oil in your lamp?

    “Be Prepared” -a sermon for Boy Scout Sunday. Matthew 25:1-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing that all Scouts, young and old, never forget is the Boy Scout Motto: "Be prepared." If you’ve ever set up a tent and didn’t tie your lines ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Kim Huffman avatar

    The Church- Christ's Bride Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 11,296 views

    This sermon will compare marriage to the relationship Christ has with His church. It will also show how important it is to be ready when the bridegeoom comes.

    Kim Huffman (1/25/4) Goshen Christian Church God’s Pattern for the Church #4 “THE CHURCH – CHRIST’S BRIDE” Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO. The church is very special to our Lord. He died to bring her into existence. His love for the church is what gives us hope. The special relationship Jesus has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kris Roberts avatar

    A Full Supply

    Contributed by Kris Roberts on Apr 17, 2004
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,546 views

    Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins

    “A Full Supply” (Based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins) 1. Introduction · Give some modern day storytelling concerning story. Matthew 25:1-11 says… "The Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. But only five of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Don't Be Such A Moron

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,154 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Cost Of God's Power

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 10,159 views

    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

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    When The Door Is Shut

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 12,157 views

    A sermon concerning the finality of one’s decision concerning Christ.

    WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT Matthew 25:1-13 Text: v.10 SCRIPTURE: 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Norton avatar

    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by David Norton on Jan 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 34,342 views

    Day to day preparation for physical and spiritual living is essential!

    Pastor Dave 09/04/01 Are You Prepared? Tonight’s topic, Are You Prepared is going to cover two areas in our life. 1. Being prepared for day-to-day living (physically) 2. Being prepared for Jesus Christ’s Return (Spiritually) To begin lets look at the steps taken by most of us to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William Fix avatar

    Does God Really Love Least Things Series

    Contributed by William Fix on Feb 4, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,814 views

    Does God really love least things? Have you ever thought of yourself as insignificant? Least probably in all of God’s creation? What does God’s Word say about the least? Who are they? It may surprise you that if you are least by your own choosing, Go

    This is the final message from the series entitled Does God Love These Things. We have explred the following: 1. "Does God Love Laughter?" 2. "Does God Love Lost People" 3. "Does God Love, Love Making?" Today we are going to look at a forth question. "Does God Really Love Least Things?" I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • JOHN DARTY avatar

    Daily Decisions That Effect Eternity

    Contributed by John Darty on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Kallan avatar

    Fulfilling Life Against The Ghost Of Weariness

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Nov 4, 2002
    based on 40 ratings
     | 3,067 views

    Fulfillment of life comes not from the horizon outside, rather it grows within us through our life in partnership with God...

    Matthew 25.1-13 is a parable that compares the christian life to a virgin who waits for the coming of the bridegroom with her lamp lit as well as with plenty of reserve of oil in order to add festivity to the wedding feast. The imageries of the wedding feast, the bridegroom, the reserve of oil or ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic