Sermons on 10 Virgins:

How To Measure Humility Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 14, 2005

10th message in James series. James identifies two spheres of life as yardsticks for humility. The first is the relationship we have with other people, especially in what we say about them. The second is the goal or plans we have for the future.

Shirley MacLaine, the Oscar-winning actress, is a spokeswoman for the self-consumed philosophy of our day. The Los Angeles Times reported an interview in which she said: The most pleasurable journey you take is through yourself…the only sustaining love is with yourself. When you look back on your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Jesus Talks A Walk While Peter Takes A Dive Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 3, 2003

6th of 10 Jesus Stories. This was preached by Steve Higgs. In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus an

In the journey that Mary and Joseph took to Bethlehem they conquered their fear and learned to live by faith. Peter was called to do the same. He boldly began the walk but he lost his focus and began to be afraid. Fear is our constant companion in life but it doesn’t have to be our master. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finish Line 1: Who Is Your Sponsor? Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Apr 11, 2005

This is the first sermon in my NASCAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon how Christians must let the whole world know that Jesus Christ is our "sponsor" ... the One we represent in our lives and ministries. (04/10/05)

Who Is Your Sponsor? Exodus 17:1,8-15 **Message Outline** Bible Truths 1. This race of life has a finish line. (v.1) 2. This race of life is long, difficult, and dangerous. (vv. 8-11) 3. Sometimes you need some help to run this race of life. (v. 12) 4. Victory is attainable in this race ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Laying Down The Law Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 3, 2008

What would happen if we got back to the basics and tried to live by the 10 Commandments? Oh, the revival that would sweep our nation, our churches, and each of our hearts! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

Laying Down the Law Intro. to the Ten Commandments Exodus 20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LayingDownLaw.html In The Gospel and the American Dream, historian Bruce Shelley writes, “In one hand Liberty holds the torch of freedom and in the other the tablet of law. The torch challenges the forces ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Quick And The Dead

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, this message is on “The quick and the dead.” The Bible says in Acts of the Apostles 10:42 that it is He which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. One thing which is certain is that when God is dispensing His judgement, He will

Beloved, this message is on “The quick and the dead.” The Bible says in Acts of the Apostles 10:42 that it is He which was ordained of God to be the Judge of quick and dead. One thing which is certain is that when God is dispensing His judgement, He will treat a person the way he is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:42

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Evil Boasts Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 14, 2012

Sometimes it feels like people who boast there is no God and they will not be accountable for what they do are everywhere. But Psalms 10, 11, & 12 show us the true character of evil and the true heart of God who hears, observes, and rescues those who take

Do you believe that there is such a thing as evil? Our culture today suggests that there is not. A recent book “Love Wins” even suggests that there is no hell or punishment for sin. I think we don’t want to accept the fact that there is evil, and most of the time it is simply ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Our Struggle Is Not Against Flesh And Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 10, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in

I. EXORDIUM: Are you struggling lately? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our struggles in life came from the enemy not from GOD. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:10-12 (Amplified Bible) In conclusion, be strong in the Lord [be empowered through your union with Him]; draw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Community Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 3, 2013

Through this baptism we see: 1) The Proclamation for Community (Acts 16:9-10), 2) The Place for Community (Acts 16:11-13), 3) The Person in Community (Acts 16:14), and 4) The Proof of Community (Acts 16:15).

Acts 16:9-15. [9] And a vision appeared to Paul in the night: a man of Macedonia was standing there, urging him and saying, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." [10] And when Paul had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go on into Macedonia, concluding that God had called us to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Other

What Jesus Said About Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 13, 2009

This message takes a little different look at what Jesus said about evangelism. We don’t look at "what" he told them to do in Mt. 18. We look at "where" He told them to go in Mt. 10.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Evangelism” Michael Wiley Matthew 10:16-23 March 15, 2009 Introduction: We have a message church! Our message today looking at “What Jesus Said,” is what He said about evangelism. In the literal since of the word, Evangelism is “the proclamation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Life's Challenges

Contributed by Seth Aryee on Dec 1, 2005

Many times, it takes years of failures and setbacks to become an "overnight success". Abraham Lincoln had two failed businesses, one nervous breakdown, endured the death of his sweetheart, and was defeated for public office no less than 10 times over the

SERMON BY BRO. SETH A. ARYEE LOCAL PREACHER, BETHANY METHODIST CHURCH, DZORWULU, ACCRA-GHANA THEME: OVERCOMING LIFE’S CHALLENGES GENESIS 39:1-23 TEXT: “And the Lord was with Joseph” [Genesis 39:2]] In my Christian life I have noticed that God doesn’t waste anything? Everything happens in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Once A Year Theologian

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 19, 2005

Don’t those once a year theologians on T.V. just get under your skin? It’s this time of the year that brings out the once a year theologian! Top 10 once a year sayings of the once a year theologian...

Don’t those once a year theologians on T.V. just get under your skin? It’s this time of the year that brings out the once a year theologian! Top 10 once a year sayings of the once a year theologian: 10. “The Bible really isn’t reliable” 9. “Peace on earth, good will towards men” 8. “The man up ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Old School Discipleship

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

The passage we are going to look at today is from Deuteronomy 6 and has much to share with us about the topic of “discipleship” especially because this passage is quoted by Jesus in Matthew (22:37), Mark (12:29-30), and Luke (10:27).

OLD SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 #discipleship INTRODUCTION… “Old School” (p) If you use the phrase “Old School,” you are using a slang phrase that means “anything from an earlier era that is looked upon with respect.” (urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old%20school). It is very ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old School Discipleship

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 6, 2017

The passage we are going to look at today is from Deuteronomy 6 and has much to share with us about the topic of “discipleship” especially because this passage is quoted by Jesus in Matthew (22:37), Mark (12:29-30), and Luke (10:27).

OLD SCHOOL DISCIPLESHIP DEUTERONOMY 6:1-12 #discipleship INTRODUCTION… “Old School” (p) If you use the phrase “Old School,” you are using a slang phrase that means “anything from an earlier era that is looked upon with respect.” (urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=old%20school). It is very ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Christian Litmus Test

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2017

To many churches today have become club houses, they gather together miss-appropriating the verse, "meeting together" (Hebrews 10:25) Their church gatherings have become social meetings, talking about themselves, their community events or political views.

Your Christian Litmus Test Dictionary dot com has this definition for Litmus Test, "a crucial and revealing test in which there is one factor." Meghan McCain wrote, "The Democrats seem to have mastered inclusiveness - whereas Republicans, like a country club, seem to require a litmus test." ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Payoffs Of Sin

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 22, 2016

Let's talk about the privileges, the punishments and the payoffs from 1 Corinthians 10:1-11 (Material adapted from E. Hurndall of Bible Hub at: http://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/hurndall/old_testament_pictures.htm)

HoHum: What do you think of when you hear the following names: Jimmy Swaggart, Jim Bakker, and Ted Haggard? Most people think: How in the world could these people let themselves do this? Why did they give up so much for so little? What would make them compromise their dreams? WBTU: Paul is dealing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ