Sermons on Foolish Virgins:

Joseph As A Role Model

Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Dec 12, 2022

A sermon for Advent 4, Year A

“Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit” ? In Nomine + ? Joseph and Mary were, for lack of a more accurate word, engaged. Most scholars believe that Mary herself was around 15 years at the time. They didn’t even live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Anglican

"congratulations! It's A Savior!" Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jul 25, 2021

God continues to look for women and men like Mary and Joseph. People who will pursue obedience, whatever the cost. People who will trust God – even though the outcome seems unsure. God continues to raise up people for His purposes.

When I first proposed doing this, I know that it struck a lot of you … well, probably all of you … as something odd … out of the ordinary. When it came time, you weren’t sure what to do. Do we put up our traditional Christmas decorations? And, again, I’m sure that you found my answer a bit odd … ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

How Can This Be?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

Abraham questioned God’s plan to give a child to him when he was 100 years old, even as Mary wondered about God’s plan to give her a son when she was a virgin.

December 9, 2001 Heb. 11:11-12; Gen. 15-16 “How can this be?” INTRODUCTION Do you know what the three most feared words at Christmas time are? “Some assembly required”. Oh, there are lots of good words at Christmas. Words like “Joy to the world”, “Merry Christmas”, “50% off sale”, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Shaken Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Feb 9, 2006

The people surrounding the virgin birth of Jesus were shaken in different fashion—whether they were moved to praise God, or stimulated into humble submission or was agitated or shook up to insecurity, the thing to remember is that around the time of Chris

The whole earth shook not because of an earthquake; nor a meteor at a high speed hit the earth with a loud explosion. The whole earth shook not because of another volcano that’s been asleep for a long time awoke then suddenly erupted. The whole earth and its inhabitants were shaken when the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Between A Rock And A Hard Place

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

Sometimes we can become so foolish that God (with His mercy and Grace) will have to send in our enemy to set us straight and keep us out of trouble.

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE In 1 Samuel 29, David manages to get himself into a real jam. After being delivered from the hand of Saul on numerous occasions, David becomes weary of living like a fugitive. In a moment of despair, he reasons that his only hope is to flee from Saul into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6-8, 1 Samuel 29:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Prodigal Son" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 31, 2011

Anyone would be crazy to give up a relationship with God for the pleasures of this world. We would be foolish to give what we cannot LOSE to gain what we cannot KEEP!

“The Prodigal Son” Luke 15:11:32 Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 23 Jan 2011 “God’s Joy and Sorrow” The term “Blood is thicker than water” is an old proverb referring to the strong ties which bind families together. Persons who have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

You Will Never Fall

Contributed by Rev. Mario Gonzalez on Oct 25, 2010

God often mercifully uses us, and then we somehow feel that it is some sort of blanket approval of all the foolishness we observe in ourselves alongside the supposed “anointing.”

You Will Never Fall By Rev. Mario Gonzalez I. Scripture Reading: 2 Peter 1:3-4, 10 “3. His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness (KJV: virtue (arête; are-tay) meaning: power or excellence). ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God, Our Savior Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 3, 2007

In Genesis chapter 3 we witness the "creator God" who must now become the "Savior God" in order to redeem fallen mankind from his own foolish choices.

Genesis Series # 2 CHCC: January 14, 2007 God, Our Savior Genesis 3 INTRODUCTION: Last week, we talked about Genesis chapters 1 and 2. At the end of chapter 2, we left Adam and Eve living in a Perfect Paradise – enjoying perfect weather, perfect health, the perfect marriage, and everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faithful Friend For The Fallen

Contributed by Scott Thomas on Oct 25, 2013

This is look at how Peter was restored to do the work of God after he had denied the Lord. We see Peter's Failure, Peter's Foolishness, Peter's Friend, and Peter's Future.

The Faithful Friend for the Fallen John 21:18-24 18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

April Fool

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 1, 2024

We are fools of God to proclaim the foolishness of God which is the message of Crucifixion. The wisdom of God is Jesus Christ. We must be wise to the World with God's word and plan.

AMC 01.04.2024 Text: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Theme: April fool. Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. Happy April fool’s day! Introduction: April Fool’s day has an interesting history. France switched to Gregorian calendar from the Julian calendar as decided by the Council of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Methodist

Growth Is Success Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Paul is not scolding the Corinthian Christians because they are immature babes in Christ. That would be as foolish as scolding a baby for not being a man. It is not only legitimate, it is absolutely essential that churches have immature babes.

Conrad Hilton, president of the world's leading hotel organization, has all his life prayed for God's guidance to help him grow. Mr. Hilton is a professing Christian who, like many other successful Christians in the world of business, feels that we should never be content with what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

God Needs More Of You

Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 23, 2009

Plea to believers to get more involved in the church.

God Needs More of You Text: Matthew 9:35-38 35 Jesus traveled through all the cities and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And wherever he went, he healed people of every sort of disease and illness. 36 He felt great pity for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Open Opportunity: The Church Of Philadelphia

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of the study of the seven churches of Revelation. Though Philadelphia wasn't perfect they were a good church and Christ commended them appropriately and the same is true for us all and with it comes great blessings and favor!

Opportunity Opens: The Church of Philadelphia Introduction: One of the most clever Volkswagen ads shows an impeccable little car-- with a flat tire. And the caption reads, “Nobody's Perfect.” Some make the mistake of thinking Philadelphia was a perfect church. No. If they were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Never Knew You!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2015

Many people will be surprised at the Judgment Seat that they aren't accepted by Christ. The criteria won't be our works, or zeal, or even cooperation in the supernatural. It will be whether we are known to Jesus in relationship!

“I NEVER KNEW YOU!” Matt. 7:21-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God