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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A Call To Active Watchfulness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,962 views

    Are we really ready to meet Him?

    A CALL TO ACTIVE WATCHFULNESS. Matthew 25:1-13. The parable of the ten virgins comes on the back of a call to watchfulness, which is illustrated by the faithfulness of a dutiful servant as opposed to the unfaithfulness of an evil servant (Matthew 24:42-51). The contrast is shifted into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Midnight Cry

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,005 views

    In the parable of the 10 Virgins, Jesus uses a wedding to describe the excitement about the Rapture. But it's also a warning. Half of the community of believers will not be ready when He comes. The Midnight Cry should wake us all to preparation.

    THE MIDNIGHT CRY Mt. 25:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Appearances can be deceiving 1. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up to the director and said, “Ugh. Tomorrow it rain.” The next day it rained. 2. A week later, the Indian went up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 12,516 views

    Fifth in this series. The Parable of the Ten Virgins shows that I cannot live on someone else's oil.

    I still remember my first date with Mary. I know that she was really impressed when I picked her up in my banana yellow Ford Pinto, especially since it was the middle of summer and that car had no air conditioning – unless you call rolling down both windows and driving as fast as that car ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Don't Let It Go Out! Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,135 views

    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

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • James Webster avatar

    Jesus Doesn't Send People To Hell But Neglect Will

    Contributed by James Webster on Jan 30, 2013
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     | 7,753 views

    This is a short sermon or can be used as a devotional

    January 30, 2013 Looking at the parable Jesus gave in Matthew 25:1:13, concerning the 10 virgins that were called to a wedding, I have been thinking about the 5 foolish virgins that were not ready when the call came to go. It was not what they did that excluded them from being ready; it was what ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James Reginald Levert avatar

    Ready Or Not He’s Coming Back.

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 9,553 views

    Sermon on being ready for the returned of Christ. no time to rest

    Matt 25:1-13, we read about five foolish virgins who had not adequately prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and their lamps went out. As they left to purchase more oil, the bridegroom arrived and everyone who was prepared went in with him to the marriage and the doors were shut. Later the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Midnight Cry

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2015
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     | 17,859 views

    The Parable of the ten virgins - by focusing on 3 symbols, a Wedding, foolish virgins, and the wise virgins leading up to a lesson to be watching for Christ's return and ready once He does.

    The Midnight Cry Introduction: In an a news article from Austin, Texas: The headline read: MAN EXPERIENCES HEART ATTACK AFTER THE RAPTURE Herbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wanted Dead Or Alive

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    A Parable of Preparedness

    WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE The Bible is a book about relationships and love. Christ is the friend who “sticketh closer than a brother.” God is Father. Christ is the bridegroom and we, the church are His bride. Right now Christ is physically “absent” while He is preparing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2019
     | 9,646 views

    Are we ready for the Coming Christ?

    Are You Ready? Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Our series is Surprise Endings. Just like many favorite movies and mysteries, Jesus’ parables often carried an element of surprise, a plot twist that we may not be ready for as we are reading. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    That Wasn’t Smart

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 15, 2025
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    Spiritual readiness demands personal oil — daily communion with the Spirit — so your light keeps burning faithfully until the Bridegroom returns.

    Act I – Waiting for the Bridegroom You ever been to a wedding where the groom was late? People shifting in their seats, the music looping for the third time, photographers glancing at their watches. Aunt Martha whispers, “Maybe he changed his mind.” I was once at a wedding like that. The bride ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    You Are Responsible For Your Own Fire

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 25, 2025
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     | 856 views

    When we get saved, each of us is given our own piece of Holy Spirit fire.What we do with that fire after that is up to each individual. Either we keep it burning brightly or let our fire go out.

    YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR OWN FIRE Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: SONG LEADER SABOTAGE 1. I heard about this pastor who was finishing up a fiery sermon on self-control. He said with great passion, a). "If I had all the beer in the world, I'd throw it in the river." ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    Midnight Oil

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 147 views

    Jesus is coming soon. Prepare daily, own your faith, and don’t delay. Midnight is coming, but grace is here now.

    Picture the scene Jesus paints. Night has settled in. A moon is rising lazy and late. Shadows stretch across the village road. Somewhere nearby, a bride waits with trembling excitement. Her friends surround her with music and laughter and nervous energy. They do not know when the moment will ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Be Ready To Play

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025
     | 171 views

    Jesus invites us to stay ready for His return by daily renewing our walk with Him and keeping our spiritual lamps filled.

    There are some lessons life teaches the hard way. Sometimes they arrive wrapped in sweat and bruises on a Friday night football field. A friend of mine told me a story from when he played high school football. He was tough, competitive, the kind of kid who would try to tape a broken finger back in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Heaven Farm Insurance

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 30, 2025
     | 150 views

    Jesus offers full coverage for eternity—paid in His blood, active by faith, canceled only by neglect. Heaven Farm is here.

    If you turn on the radio long enough, you’ll hear it: a cheerful jingle promising that when disaster strikes, your insurance company will be there for you. The slogan’s so familiar it’s almost comforting. But let’s be honest—companies go out of business. Policies lapse. Premiums rise. “Coverage ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Iii) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 28, 2020
     | 4,670 views

    Message analyzes strengths and weakness of the Partial Rapture Position. Exhortations to be prepared for Christ's coming are in focus.

    Introduction We are in a study of biblical prophecy. In this study we are seeking an answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have laid three essential foundational concepts in the previous two messages. The diversity on the way Christians understand biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic