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The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Shut Door

Contributed by N A on Aug 27, 2015

In Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish virgins, we are challenged to get ready for the second coming of Jesus.

THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #7: THE SHUT DOOR INTRO TO TOPIC: Can you imagine spending your whole life climbing the stairway to heaven, only to reach the top and find that the door was shut to you? What a tragedy that would be! In today’s parable, we learn how we can make sure ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: *other

Happy Holy Week Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 15, 2017

a overview of the days in Holy Week

HAPPY HOLY WEEK This past weekend was beautiful — sunny (finally!), with bright flowers starting to pop out everywhere and little birds singing. Winter seems to have finally left, at least for a little while (I hear we are going to get more snow on Tuesday!). A friend of mine, said to me, “You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:1-14, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, Isaiah 54:7, 1 Corinthians 11:23-25, Matthew 28:1-20, Mark 16:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Dads Disarming Distractions Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 13, 2016

In connection with Father's Day, this lesson points out that Jesus IS going to return. As preparation Dads (all of us) must make two key decisions: 1. Stay Awake and 2. Dress Appropriately. These decisions benefit our children as well as ourselves.

1. Use iPad and iPhone as distractions -- pretend to be reading email, texts, and receive a phone call from "Mom" to show how we can be distracted from our focus 2. Staying Focused Men are notorious for being distracted. Most of us could qualify for having ADD -- Attention Deficit Disorder. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

After This

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 2, 2018

I don't know what you may be going through today, but God wants you to know; there is an after this in your future. I prophetically declare to you that something good is coming, after this.

2 Samuel 8:1. After this: The Bible says that David smote the philistines and subdued them and David took Metheg-ammah out of the hands of the Philistines and subdued them. After This: somebody needs an after this, this morning. You’re going to help me minister this morning. I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Another Message About The Apocalypse

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 15, 2022

A final warning from Jesus about the future in Mark chapter 13. Being ready is essential and vital to life.

Another Message about the Apocalypse Mark 13:33-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 “It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith That Breaks Chains And Sets You Free Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 29, 2025

Your faith is your most powerful weapon against the chains of life. Whether it is sin, fear, addiction, or demonic oppression—faith in Jesus Christ brings total and permanent liberty.

FAITH THAT BREAKS CHAINS AND SETS YOU FREE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:25-26 Supporting Texts: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:22–24, Luke 1:37, Matthew 17:20, John 8:36 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the divine key that unlocks supernatural freedom. Many believers today are bound by physical, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Is Never Tired Of Your Cry Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 17, 2025

No tear or prayer uttered in sincerity is ever lost before God.

THE GOD WHO IS NEVER TIRED OF YOUR CRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 34:15-18 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:7-8; Psalm 40:1-3; Luke 18:1-8; Isaiah 30:19; Psalm 56:8 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when it seems as though heaven is silent. You have prayed, wept, fasted, and waited; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Critical Hold Of Sin

Contributed by Steve Boyd on Aug 20, 2003

Sin has a way of gripping our lives in such a fashion that we may not know it until it is too late...

The Critical Hold of Sin May 16, 1999 Judg 14:1-3 1 And Samson went down to Timnath, and saw a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 And he came up, and told his father and his mother, and said, I have seen a woman in Timnath of the daughters of the Philistines: now therefore get ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jun 30, 2006

The most important question any person could ever ask is, "What Must I Do To Be Saved?" Many paths are taken to God today, but there is a way to be saved, and there is but one way to heaven.

www.trumpetoftruthonline.org From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org What Must I Do To Be Saved? Acts 16:29-30 Intro: For preaching the Word of the risen Christ, Paul and Silas were arrested, beaten, scolded, and imprisoned, yet at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope In Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 26, 2008

A Message of HOPE for Advent.

The Hope in Christ’s Return Mark 13:24-37 Intro In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second coming. One such self proclaimed prophet was William Miller. And it is in his movement that both the Jehovah ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Walk On Water

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Anything effective that we are going to do in God is like walking on water … anything of eternal significance. God gives God sized assignments. An effective ministry takes place above and beyond our natural ability

HOW TO WALK ON WATER Matt 14:22-33 Anything effective that we are going to do in God is like walking on water … anything of eternal significance. God gives God sized assignments. An effective ministry takes place above and beyond our natural ability. SIX LESSONS ON HOW TO WALK ON WATER Lesson ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Check Your Manhood At The Jail

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2008

Thw "jailhouse rock"experience with the jailer shows us clearly the importance of men leading the way for our families to receive Christ

CHECK YOUR MANHOOD AT THE JAIL ACTS 16: 16-34 INTRO- THIS MORNING WE ARE GOING TO LOOK AT THE SCRIPTURE WHERE PAUL AND SILAS ARE PUT IN JAIL. DURING THIS STAY THERE WAS A EARTHQUAKE AND THE JOKE IS THIS IS THE FIRST “JAILHOUSE ROCK” IT IS ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Nazarene

So, You Had A Bad Day?

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on May 3, 2012

We all have had bad days; even believers. How we react to those bad days testify to the depth of our spiritual maturity.

“SO, YOU HAD A BAD DAY” Acts 16:16-25 16 Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune-telling. 17 This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, "These men are the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Unjust Judge

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 7, 2019

Is this really about the unjust judge?

The Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 Parables are useful stories in that they present simple points. In the case of this parable, one can see the value of persistence. It is similar to what Jesus says in The Sermon on the Mount where He says: “Persist in asking, and you will receive. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage Supper Of The Lamb

Contributed by Michael Fredette on Oct 12, 2019

Don’t ever stop believing , don’t stop believing in yourself , don’t stop believing God loves you .

I don’t know what it says about me , when people attack or criticize I love proving them wrong , Not by anything I say, but by what I do and what I accomplish The best part of proving people wrong, on any level Is that all those Nay sayers who didn’t believe, in you finally have to admit one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34, Revelation 9:7

Denomination: Baptist