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  • Edward Frey avatar

    Be Prepared!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
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    We need faith in our Savior for ourselves if we expect to be ready for his return.

    Just about every house in America goes through a familiar ritual. This ritual takes place every day of the week. Some of you may be very familiar with it. I call it the "Are you ready yet?" ritual. As the time to leave the house draws near parents begin asking the question, "Are you ready yet?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Coming King

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,716 views

    This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

    I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Manuel Amparo avatar

    El Grito De Media Noche Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,775 views

    Sin el Espíritu de Dios, un conocimiento de la Verdad no nos sirve para nada.

    EL GRITO DE MEDIA NOCHE S. Mateo 25:1-13 I. Nos estamos acercando a la hora de la media noche. A. El llamado se le da a los Cristianos. ¡Levantaos! ¡Velad! Marcos 13:35-37 B. Cansado de esperar. 1. Castigado-Cansado de esperar. Diciendo esto por años. 2. Indiferente-Continuemos con nuestra ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,578 views

    This sermon deals with being prepared for the rapture by looking at the 10 virgins.

    The Disappointment Of Having Just Missed It 12/8/2002 Eccl 9:11-12 Matthew 25:1-13 Text Matthew 25:1-13 Tyrone was 20 years old and for the first time in his life, he had kept a job for more than six months. He really needed this job, but the words of his boss kept going through his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Spot, Wrinkle, Or Blemish

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,303 views

    What would we do if we were to get serious? Read the bible, pray a lot, raise our hands, dance, witness, speak in tongues in public. What would we NOT do? Cuss, drink, smoke, lie, lust, glutton, bad attitude, selfish, mean spirited, boastful, quit w

    I. Matthew 25:1-13 We think we have all the time in the world, like the ten virgins. We know that someday we will get serious, but not yet. Not today. Maybe tomorrow. Definitely if I get sick, or am on my deathbed. After all, Matthew 24:43 states that if we know when we are going to meet ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Return Of The King

    Contributed by Paul Cull on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,828 views

    Are you prepared for the return of the King?

    Matthew 25 The Return of the King Matthew 25: 31-46 As some of you may know, I am a great fan of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. I have always enjoyed the books, but the release of the three films over the last few years really brought the books to life for me in a tremendous way. Although a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Wedding Feast

    Contributed by James May on Jan 23, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,198 views

    The Parable of the Ten Virgins foretells both the joy and sadness of the Wedding Feast at the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

    THE WEDDING FEAST by Pastor James May One of the most exciting and joyous events in life is the marriage of two people who have decided to come together as husband and wife and build a life together. Around the world, this is a time of celebration. Weddings can be as simple as standing before a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Daily Decisions That Effect Eternity

    Contributed by John Darty on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,905 views

    OUR DAILY DECISIONS DO EFFECT ETERNITY.

    DAILY DECISIONS THAT EFFECT ETERNITY MATT 25:1-30 " AT THAT TIME " 1) BEGINS . . . WHEN JESUS SAID ’IT IS FINISHED ’ 2) ENDS . . . WHEN JESUS RETURNS FOR HIS CHILDREN I PREPARATION TIME VS 1-5 A)ALL TEN VIRGINS HAD LAMPS / PHYSICAL LIFE B)ONLY FIVE HAD OIL = HOLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jay Patton avatar

    Don't Be Such A Moron

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,895 views

    A warning that being a Christian means living a life that has been transformed by the Spirit.

    Introduction: Jim Marshall running the wrong way Read Scripture/Pray Explanation of Jewish wedding – 3 stages: Background: 2nd part of Olivet discourse, disciple’s question, sandwich of 5 Purpose Statement: To avoid losing site of the goal I. Be Committed A. Recognize Who it is that called you 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Created To Serve Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 36,027 views

    The Parable of the Talents makes it clear that we can all serve.

    Purpose Series #4 (Six Sessions on God’s Purpose for Your Life) Created to Serve Matthew 25:14-29 SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 2:8-10 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to talk about what it means to be God’s servant. What comes to mind when you hear the word servant? What comes to my mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James May avatar

    Approaching The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,826 views

    At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

    APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Faithfullness - The Bonding Fruit

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,655 views

    Faithfulness is evidence of how attached we are to God.

    Introduction: (Overhead 1) Faithfulness E-mail survey: a. Who/what do you trust the most? b. Top three most frequent responses: i. Family ii. Best Friend iii. Car iv. One person – you forgot God! c. How do you rank these groups and people? d. What role does faithfulness play in these responses? A ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mark Sparks avatar

    It Is Dangerous To Be Empty

    Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,856 views

    Sermon about the danger of running on empty as christians as compared to the parable of the 10 virgins and the parable of the talents.

    IT IS DANGEROUS TO BE EMPTY Matthew 25:1 - 13 I. The Five Virgins 1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Buy Oil While The Sun Shines Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,824 views

    Parables for Seekers, Pt. 9

    BUY OIL WHILE THE SUN SHINES (MATTHEW 25:1-13) A good friend called me shortly on the Saturday afternoon exactly a week before the day of my wedding. He asked hesitatingly, “What are you doing?” I sensed something was not right and asked him what he meant. After a brief pause, he asked meekly: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Good And Faithful Servants Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,225 views

    Parables for Stewards, Pt. 8 (Final)

    GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible