Sermons on Foolish Virgins:

The Word: The Solid Rock

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 11, 2016

Our opponents commonly declare that the Bible is primitive, full of contradictions and errors, etc.We must know that the Word is Indestructible, Divine, scientifically accurate, is prophetically accurate, and we must build our lives on God's Word!

THE WORD: THE SOLID ROCK Mt. 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Tommy was fed up with being bossed around by his wife Sheila so he went to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist told him that he was too mild-mannered 2. He gave Tommy a book on assertiveness. Tommy read the book like a fiend and by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017

Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, John 14:2-3, Amos 5:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with.

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

The 12 Apostles Of Jesus: Peter

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 12, 2015

Look at the 2nd apostle of Jesus called and His best friend. Study the 25 incidents in Peter's life. Watch his growth in faith, his decline, and his 2nd rise to greatness. Great for the development of character in our lives.

THE 12 APOSTLES OF JESUS: PETER Jn. 1:41-42, etc. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re going to look at Peter & when he walked on water. 2. I heard a story about 3 pastors who went fishing. They agreed on a lot of doctrine except one believed that miracles and gifts ceased with the apostles. 3. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empty Places At The Father's Table

Contributed by James May on Nov 23, 2003

Will your place be empty at the great Thanksgiving feast in Heaven called the Marriage Supper of the Lamb?

EMPTY PLACES AT THE FATHER’S TABLE In the year 1620 a small wooden ship that had been christened the “Mayflower” set said from Plymouth, England with a passenger list of 102 people, bound for the New World colony of Virginia. After 65 days on the open sea they say their first glimpse of their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proximity Warning

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 10, 2015

Most advanced aircraft have a computerized warning system which warns the pilots when the aircraft is approaching terrain not designated as a landing area. Not only do planes need to be warned of dangerous terrain, but so do Christians.

PROXIMITY WARNING! Rom. 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It was in a country church, that one of the members dozed off to sleep. 2. The preacher said, “Will all those who want to go to heaven, please stand!” Everyone stood except for the slumbering member. 3. After they all sat ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Oct 26, 2016

We are called to be Heavenly Rebels! We are to rise up against the established institutions of secularism and to rebel against the "god of this age" (2 Cor. 4:4) and take a bold stand for Christ. Here are 3 scriptural ways how to be a heavenly rebel.

Becoming A Heavenly Rebel Introduction:  The word "Rebel" is defined as  "to rise in opposition or armed resistance to an established government or ruler." The ultimate rebellion is to rise up against the ultimate authority, which is God.  And those who do, will pay the ultimate price, which is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unconditional Love

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 15, 2014

Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 22, 2014

Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back into his family, despite the objections of his older brother who resents his father’s mercy.

12-7-04 Unconditional Love Luke 15:1-15:32 Jesus tells the story of a young man who repents of his sin, apologizes to his father, and is joyfully accepted back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Judgment Is Coming

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 11, 2022

Corona Virus, RSV, Monkey Pox, Volcanoes irrupting that have been dormant for years, Hurricanes late in the year, Rivers and Lakes drying up are not God’s judgment, but they are a precursors or warnings to people to get ready for judgment is coming.

Ready or Not Judgment is Coming By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Remember the game we used to play as kids called Hide-n-Go-Seek. The person that was it would count to 100 and at the end would say Ready or Not Here I Come. It didn’t matter if you found a hiding place or not once 100 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:20, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Apostolic

What To Do Til Jesus Comes

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 13, 2005

A call to faithfulness and fruitfulness while waiting for Christ’s return; an overview of 2 Thessalonians.

What To Do ‘Til Jesus Comes 2 Thessalonians 2:15, 3:3-5 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A university student was seen with a large "K" printed on his T- shirt. When someone asked him what the "K" stood for, he said, "Confused." "But," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ancient Robbers

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 6, 2012

The worst robbery is spiritual robbery. Some of the best believers have been robbed of their blessings, happiness, and miracles because of the robbers of Fear, Discouragement, Doubt, Sorrow, and Carelessness. Jesus came to restore us from these losses. Le

THE ANCIENT ROBBERS John 10:10 [The idea for this message and some of the text of section 3 were derived from Daniel Olukoya’s message of the same name.] INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BURGLAR WORRY 1. Someone tells about a woman who for many years couldn’t sleep at night because she worried ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas: Nothing's Impossible With God!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 16, 2006

Elizabeth was pregnant against all ’odds’. Mary was to become pregnant even though she was a virgin! What seems ’impossible’ in your life right now? What is God saying to your situation?

“Nothing is impossible with God” (1:37). What is going on in your life right now which seems impossible to solve? What has happened, or what is happening at the moment which you think might be beyond or outside of God’s care and control? Is it one of these: Is it your children; a family member; a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Wisdom Personified

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 6, 2003

Pentecost 13: Foolishness and Wisdom are personified for us in the Book of Wisdom - Proverbs. But "who or what" is Wisdom. This message points us to the fulfillment of the Proverbs passage - Jesus Christ.

I can remember – as if it were yesterday - some of the “home-spun wisdom” that my dad used to share with me. Once, when I was a boy, one of my friends tried to sell me his bicycle. Of course I didn’t have to the money to buy it, so I went to my dad. He must’ve noticed my excitement and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Digging Deep Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you dig deep to lay your foundation, you are wise. If you are satisfied to be shallow, you are foolish, and what you build will never hold up in the flood.

Dr. Victor Heiser, author of the one time best seller An American Doctor's Odyssey, was 16 years old when the tragic Johnstown flood struck in 1889. He was out in the barn getting a horse when he heard a dreadful roar. When he ran to the door he saw his father up at the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49