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  • Davon Huss avatar

    One Second Coming

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
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    What will Jesus' Second Coming be like? (Material adapted from David Vaughn Elliott's book, Nobody Left Behind, Chapter 19, pgs. 304-316)

    HoHum: Herbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a serious heart attack when co-workers pretended they'd been caught away without him. "We didn't mean to scare him to death," said one woman. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 27, 2015
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     | 8,241 views

    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

    It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. In fact, three weeks from today we will be celebrating the First Sunday in Advent. The Gospel readings for these last few weeks of the Season of Pentecost talk about what God’s judgement will be like. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Midnight Cry

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2015
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    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
     | 6,986 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

  • James Reginald Levert avatar

    Ready Or Not He’s Coming Back.

    Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014
     | 9,564 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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    A Call To Active Watchfulness

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,963 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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    Running On Empty Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014
     | 12,536 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

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 24, 2011
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     | 6,535 views

    This sermon addressed the problem of hypocrisy based on the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Hypocrisy can only be cured by recognizing it and by discovering Jesus' unhypocritical love for us.

    Introduction It’s foolish to be a pretender. Just ask John Corcoran. John never learned to read in elementary school. Somehow the teachers just kept passing him along. When he got to high school he became at expert at cheating. He turned in other people’s work. He said ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Spirit Of Sleep Vs Ready!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
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     | 7,980 views

    God's plan is that we be spiritually ready and prepared, but there is a slumber and sleep that tries to grip the heart of believers... BEWARE OF THE SPIRIT OF SLEEP!

    A SPIRIT OF SLEEP --- vs. GETTING READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use a sword and a canteen of water in this message... TEXT: KJV Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. NIV Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Prepared?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,951 views

    Jesus wants us to be prepared for His return, to be faithful and wise servants who are actively involved in the work of His Kingdom. We need to keep watch and stay invested in His Kingdom.

    Are you the type of person who tends to wait until the last minute to take care of important things? • Do you wait until the last minute to study for an exam? • Do you wait until April 14 to file your income tax return due on April 15? • Do you postpone going to the see the doctor until you ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,943 views

    Second Sermon in a three part series on The End-Times.

    The Rapture Sunday, March 27, 2011 End-Times Series : Sermon 2 [VIDEO 1] [AFFIRMATION] TEXT: Matthew 25:1-13 [PRAYER] [VIDEO 2] INTRODUCTION 2 Weeks ago, I preached a message entitled, "What On Earth Is Going On?" That message of course dealt with the Signs of the End-times that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jun 10, 2016
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     | 19,056 views

    The parable of the Ten Virgins. Jesus describes the end of the age

    Introduction A. We have read Matthew 25:1 - 13 1. In this is Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins a. As I studied this parable I found many interpretations b. The first interpretation to consider is that these ten virgins are Christians (1) The ten are waiting for the second coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cry At Midnight (The Meaning Behind The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmaids)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 3, 2011
    based on 816 ratings
     | 116,909 views

    Jesus is the returning bridegroom who will arrive triumphantly at the end of the age. Beloved , blessed are those whose lamps are faithfully kept burning as they watch and wait for his appearance. Be Ready for "The Cry at Midnight." (Redone Nov 2017)

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:24:1-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 and Matthew 25:1-13. A film crew was on location deep in the desert. One day an old Indian went up ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Kevin Bachmann avatar

    Wise And Foolish Virgins (Christians)

    Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 4, 2011
     | 6,873 views

    Our primary duty as Christians is to persevere diligently in the faith, despite mixed motivations, temptations to procrastinate, to fail to prioritize, or to wisely interpret daily invents in terms of the permanent rather than the temporary.

    Wise and Foolish Virgins/Christians In Wisdom 6: 12-16 it tells us that wisdom is of such great importance,it ultimately determines our destiny.And we know that the beginning of wisdom is fear of, or obedience to and respect for the Lord God. We know also that Jesus is the Word and Wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keep Awake

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2011
     | 4,459 views

    Sermon on living prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Keep Awake! Intro: At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow; At the theater the house lights flash; At the airport terminal the boarding call comes over the intercom; At a railroad crossing the lights begin to flash; In a small town in the Midwest the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed