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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
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A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
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Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
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
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
First of 5 messages exploring the parables related to the Kingdom.
Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Review Jesus told parables or made up stories to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan reminded us that we demonstrate ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 5:19-20
Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance
Get ready for the bride.
HEAVENLY MARRIAGE Matthew 25: 1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12
Denomination: Baptist
In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.
How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Being Prepared While You Wait
February 27, 2021 The Context: Jesus and His disciples left the Temple for the last time. As they climbed the slopes of the Mount of Olives they turned and the disciples gazed in awe at the splendor of the Temple, “Look at how beautiful it is!” they gasped. In a sweeping motion Jesus ...read more
Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist
El sermón explica maravillosamente la belleza de nuestro discipulado y nuestra vida eterna en el tiempo de COVID-19.
La vida eterna y COVID-19 Mateo 25: 1-13 Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Hoy tenemos el texto del Evangelio de Mateo (Mateo 25: 1-13): “ Jesús les contó a sus discípulos esta parábola: ““ El reino de los cielos será como diez ...read more
Denomination: Other
Kamangha-manghang ipinaliwanag ng sermon ang kagandahan ng ating pagiging disipulo at ang ating walang hanggang buhay sa panahon ng COVID-19.
Ang Walang Hanggang Buhay at COVID-19 Mateo 25: 1-13 Pagninilay Minamahal na mga kapatid na babae, Ngayon, mayroon tayong teksto mula sa Ebanghelyo ni Mateo (Mateo 25: 1-13): " Sinabi ni Jesus sa kanyang mga alagad ang talinghagang ito: "" Ang kaharian ng langit ay ...read more
The sermon wonderfully explains the beauty of our discipleship and our eternal life in the time of COVID-19.
The Eternal Life and COVID-19 Matthew 25:1-13 Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Today, we have the text from the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 25:1-13): “Jesus told his disciples this parable: ““The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to ...read more
Are we ready?
The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins: An Exposition of Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is known for the many parables which He spoke. A parable reveals a truth in a way which is alive and vivid. It takes a story from everyday life and uses it to illustrate a greater truth. Those who were given the ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
We have to BYOB–bring our own brightness. Five prepared; five didn’t. Five were always ready; five figured they’d have time to get ready. Oops.
Thirty-Second Sunday in Course reflections As we come to the end of this year of grace, a year with even more challenges of every kind than usual, the Word of God focuses on goals, on ends, on what a football coach would call the “last three minutes of the ball game.” And the first word to ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 63:2-8
Denomination: Catholic
What must we do to be prepared for Christ’s Coming? Let’s learn how to prepare in the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13.
What must we do to be prepared for Christ’s Coming? Let’s learn how to prepare in the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13. Matthew 25:1-2 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and ...read more
The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.
Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Mark 13:35
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.”
Thanks to Troy Borst for the phrase B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil) 1. You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.” It ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable.
The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable. “Beware that no one leads you ...read more
Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10, Matthew 24:4-36, Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 16:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Ephesians 2:3-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, John 14:1-4 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: United Methodist
In this message, Dr. Vorce endeavors to help us realign our focus on the general mission of God's Church.
Matthew 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION In pulpits all over this nation today, there will be messages delivered in the name of the Gospel that will focus on anything and everything but “The Gospel.” • Social Justice is not the Gospel • Political Debate is not the Gospel • Humanities Opinions are not the ...read more
Scripture: Luke 9:23, Matthew 16:24, Matthew 25:1-13, John 3:1-15, John 3:7, Luke 14:23, Psalm 127:1, John 12:32, Mark 8:34, Matthew 28:16-20 (view more) (view less)
Denomination: Church Of God
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