Sermons on Five Foolish Virgins:

Your Resources Are Insufficient. That's What God Intends.

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 20, 2022

It was never God's intention that our resources should be sufficient. He wants to show us what he can do with the little we have.

As we consider the world that we live in today; as we watch the news on television, as we read the paper, or more likely, read the news online; as we look around us, and consider everything that is happening in our nation and in the world, it’s easy to become discouraged and disillusioned. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Cinco Panes Y Dos Pescados

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 21, 2020

Como cristianos y seguidores de Jesucristo, el milagro de la alimentación es importante para nosotros. Creo que mencionar el milagro de la alimentación en los cuatro evangelios transmite algo más importante que lo que generalmente entendemos en el texto.

Cinco panes y dos pescados Reflexión Isaías 55:1-3, Romanos 8:35, Romanos 8:37-39, Mateo 14:13-21. Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Es el décimo octavo domingo del tiempo ordinario. Este domingo, escuchamos del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 14:13-21): “Cuando Jesús se ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3, Romans 8:35, Romans 8:37-39, Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Other

David Faithfully Fights Evil Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 25, 2023

Using tools of God to complete the victory.

A. DAVID WAS NOT OLD ENOUGH 1. Nine foot Goliath challenged the army of Israel to send warriors to fight them. “If I prevail … you shall be our servants” (1 Samuel 17:9). “All the men of Israel … fled from him … dreadfully afraid” (17:24). 2. When David volunteered, “Eliab, his oldest brother … ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:47, 1 Samuel 17:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Willing To Be Used Of God?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 30, 2025

God has used all kinds of people and things to accomplish what He wanted to accomplish.

For example: • God used the beauty of Esther to save His people from the evil plans of Haman who wanted to destroy them. • God used the sling of David to save His people from the Philistine giant named Goliath. • God used the jawbone of ass for Samson to kill his enemies. • In Numbers 22:28 God ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Let It Go Out! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus warns us to be ready for His return. He warns us because the danger and threat is real. To do so, He tells us story about 10 virgins who are waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable is explained and applied to the hearer.

In Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk, she talks about a British Artic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage around the Canadian Artic to the Pacific ocean. Neither of the two ships and 138 men on board returned. Why? They packed their ship like they were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Keep Watch

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023

Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answer Five: The Spiritual Stages Of Man Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 29, 2015

Paul continues with his answers to solve the problem of a divided church.

When you think about the word “division” you find that is a damaging and devastating problem. Divisiveness leads to anger, fights, divorce, murder, and war. One of the answers to solving this division problem is to see ourselves as God sees us. When God looks at a person, He sees ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The First Five Minutes After Death

Contributed by Ross Mitchell on Nov 26, 2002

A lesson designed to motivate people to give their lives to Jesus

The First Five Minutes After Death Introduction A. Example - A group of old men was sitting around talking about death. Each one had an idea on the perfect way to die. A seventy-year-old man said, “I want a quick and exciting death—like in an airplane crash.” An eighty-year-old man who had once ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching At Pentecost, Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 11, 2008

The world calls it foolishness. The preaching of the Gospel is the power of God.

It is a foolish thing to preach a sermon. When you stand up and tell people that they are lost and that their only hope of salvation rests in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus that in the world’s way of thinking is foolishness. Not that standing before people and talking is foolishness. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

April Fool?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Apr 2, 2018

Is the resurrection foolishness? or are those who ignore it the real fools?

Preached 1 Apr 2018 at Christ Church, Billericay April Fool As it April fools day, I thought we’d take a look at one of the most famous April Fools ever. [Show Video] - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVo_wkxH9dU That was shown in 1957, I don’t remember it, as I was not yet a year old when it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Characteristics Of A Fool Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018

5th in a series of sermons on James dealing with the characteristics of a fool.

“Characteristics of a Fool” Trials stand as the primary test to affirm the reality and stability of our trust in God. James addresses genuine faith’s response to trials in verse 2-18. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-18 Instruction #1 : Consider it all joy when encountering trials Insight: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Watch Your Walk Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Watch Your Walk Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 7, 2016

Paul says we need to watch how we walk, watch our time, and watch our foolishness. In all this we must discover God’s will for our lives.

Ephesians 5:15 Be very careful (see), then, how you live (walk)—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the most of (redeeming) every opportunity (time-kronos), because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish (foolish-lacking the inner perspective-watching again-that fails to see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020

Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, James 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Most Foolish Thing I Can Do Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

I’m never more foolish than when I think I’m wise

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist