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Watchfulness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2017

What must we do to prepare for Christ’s Coming? Should we closely follow world events, research prophecy and draw up wildly speculative timelines? Is there something spiritual that we should be looking at in ourselves?

Prelude What must we do to prepare for Christ’s Coming? Should we closely follow world events, research prophecy and draw up wildly speculative timelines? Is there something spiritual that we should be looking at in ourselves? Our purpose is to learn how to prepare for His Coming. Our plan is to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014

In this parable of the ten virgins Jesus speaks concerning the coming kingdom for the Jews, but there also are some practical truths for us all.

Parable of the Ten Virgins Matt. 25:1-13 The last two parables in Matthew follow the questions asked by the disciples in Chapter 24:3. Here the Lord speaks of return and what He will find. See: Matt. 25:1-13 1. The Ten Virgins Vs.2 they are described as wise and foolish (5 each) Mention: Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sexual Purity In An X-Rated Culture Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

What the Bible says about sexual immorality and the definition of marriage.

INTRODUCTION We live in interesting times. Last fall, on November 6, 2012, voters in Washington State approved two controversial issues, same-sex marriage and personal marijuana use. It’s interesting that the Bible says in Leviticus 20:13, “If a man lies with a man; they shall be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bridge Builders (January 14, 2018 Second Sunday After Epiphany)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2021

What is a priest? One way to think about what a priest does is to compare them to being a bridge builder. Why that analogy? A bridge connects pieces of land that are geographically separated, much like a priest helps people connect with God.

BRIDGE BUILDERS (January 14, 2018 Second Sunday after Epiphany) Text: I Samuel 3:1-10 1 Samuel 3:1-10  Now the boy Samuel was ministering to the LORD under Eli. The word of the LORD was rare in those days; visions were not widespread.  (2)  At that time Eli, whose eyesight had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Ten Bridesmaids Represent Christian Believers

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2017

The message is that apathy and carelessness are a much greater threat than any external force.

32A Fr. Murphy was visiting one of his elderly parishioners whom he hadn’t seen at church for a few months. “You know,” he said, “you are not getter any younger and you should start thinking more of the hereafter.” She replied, “Thank you, Father, but I am always thinking about the hereafter; ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Revelation 14 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapter 14

Revelation Chapter 14 14:1 The redeemed will be seen with Jesus. The Lamb is Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, the One whom all true believers love and adore and long to be with. He is the Lamb who was slain for our sins, the Lamb who took all our sins upon Himself and died for them, the Lamb who ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 9, 2015

When it comes to end times we see the: 1. Problem of the Temple (vs. 14-15). 2. Pride of the Antichrist (vs. 15-16). 3. Pressure of the tribulation (vs. 16-21). 4. Promise of the Lord's salvation (vs. 22-28 & 13-14). 5. Panic of the ungodly (vs. 29-31).

The Second Coming of Christ - Part 3 Matthew 24:13-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 24 & July 1, 2015 *Learning about the second coming of Christ takes us from the Old Testament to the New. We go from prophecies written hundreds of years before the Lord was born to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 14, 2019

A study in the Gospel of Matthew 25: 1 – 13

Matthew 25: 1 – 13 Who are you? 25 “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 with them, 4 but the wise took oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

El Significado De La Segunda Venida De Cristo

Contributed by Adrián Olivas on Apr 22, 2002

La segunda venida de Cristo es uno de los eventos futuros prominentes en las Escrituras, predicho por Cristo mismo (Juan 14:3), por los ángeles (Hechos 1:10,11) y por los apóstoles (Hechos 3:20).

El significado de la segunda venida de Cristo La segunda venida de Cristo es uno de los eventos futuros prominentes en las Escrituras, predicho por Cristo mismo (Juan 14:3), por los ángeles (Hechos 1:10,11) y por los apóstoles (Hechos 3:20). 1. La actitud de los creyentes A. La esperan (Fil. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 4:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

X. Christian Holiness And Entire Sanctification Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on Aug 5, 2016

This is an explanation of the tenth article of faith of the Church of the Nazarene. This article is the most central to the Nazarene denomination, since it was the focus that set us apart from other denominations.

This morning, we are going to move to our tenth Article of Faith, which is: X. Christian Holiness and Entire Sanctification Here is the description of this 10th tenet of our faith: We believe that sanctification is the work of God which transforms believers into the likeness of Christ. It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Second Coming

Contributed by Manoj Thomas on Jun 3, 2022

In His first coming, Jesus was the suffering Servant. In His second coming, Jesus will be the conquering King.

SECOND COMING The second coming is spoken of in greatest detail in Revelation 19: 11-16 I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and makes war. His eyes are like blazing fire, and on his head are many crowns. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is It Worth To You? Ph. 3: 7-11

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 3, 2013

We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. Adapted from a sermon by Dana Chau.

We live in a world where the value of something is determined by supply and demand. Most people are oblivious to the true value of something, because our judgment is greatly influenced by some marketing strategy. My background is auto repair and after 36 years in the business and watching other ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

A message on the Return of Christ. This message is based on a Pre-millennial, pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church viewpoint.

THE SECOND COMING Acts 1:9-11 INTRO: There is no doctrine that has caused more confusion and disputes than the doctrine of the second coming. There are two extremes when we think about the end of time. 1. There are those date-setting fanatics. In the year 994AD a group said ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Death Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on May 21, 2013

The Bible speaks of life after death and then a second death that is forever.

The Second Death Revelation 20:7-15 In the previous verses we took a look at what would the millennial reign of Christ be like and discussed that this thousand years will be much like it was for Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. Here we come to the close of the thousand years and the events to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007

A study of Revelation 19

THE SECOND COMING Rev 19:13-16 1. A Bloody Robe Vs. 13 “He is dressed in a robe dipped in blood, and his name is the Word of God.” The robe dipped in blood is a symbol of what is about to take place. The prophet Isaiah tells us it represents the blood of his enemies. Turn to Isa 63:1-6 He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:13-16

Denomination: Baptist