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Keep Awake

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2011

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready And Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 6, 2011

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This parable challenges us to make sure we are prepared at all times to meet God. Whether via the Second Coming or at our death, we need to be ready. Not a good idea to be unprepared for His coming.

Parable of the Ten Virgins Who here likes to paint? Who here plays an instrument? Most musicians or artists have stories of awkward moments when they were performing. Funny or awkward. The funniest I remember was when I was in a Christian rock band and we were starting a performance. The show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011

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A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Are You Ready For The Coming Of The Bride Groom? Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013

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Parable of the ten virgins was one of waiting for the bridegroom as we are awaiting for Christ.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE COMING OF THE BRIDEGROOM? Matthew 25:1-13 I. THE ANTICIPATION OF THE GROUP-- THE BRIDEGROOM. Intro. 1.) Rather than the bride, they were waiting for the Bridegroom. A.) This is very much foreign to us today. aa.) In our day and culture, the focus of the wedding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Questions

Contributed by John Mccormack on May 11, 2013

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THREE ISSUES YOUR MUST ADDRESS

REAL QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION GIVES A PREVIEW OF HOW THIS WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDS. THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER AND CATASTROPHE FOR AN UNBELIEVER. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THEE, CRITICAL QUESTIONS EVERY BELIEVER MUST CONSIDER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISSUE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Didn't Intend To...

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012

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The bridegroom is coming. No one means to get left outside of the wedding feast, but by their actions and priorities, some will not gain entry.

When I was a kid, I had an excuse for everything. My dad fell for none of them. I’ll spare you most of them and give you just one. My brother, sister and I were playing the basement…with a broom handle…and we broke the light. My dad asked what happened. Did we own up to it? Nope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Active Watchfulness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 27, 2014

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 27, 2015

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

The Midnight Cry

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2014

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Five Foolish Virgins Weren’t Ready To Meet Their Maker, Are You?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 27, 2014

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We are used to living our lives according to deadlines, but are you prepared to meet the mother of all deadlines that Jesus describes in the Gospel here for us today; the parable of the wise and foolish virgins? Read on, and be surprised.

Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Prayer: In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, let these words speak for you, bless each and every one of us Father, in the name of Jesus, Amen. Summary: We are used to living our lives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wanted Dead Or Alive

Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Married To Jesus (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 19, 2015

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In the bible the relationship between God and his people is often referred to as a marriage where God is the bridegroom and we are his bride. Today we’ll look at what we should be doing while we wait for our Bridegroom’s return.

MARRIED TO JESUS (Part Two) INTRODUCTION: Throughout the bible you will find the relationship between God and his people being referred to as a marriage where God is the bridegroom and we are his bride. Last week we looked at the example of Hosea and Gomer. We saw how unbelievably loving and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 20, 2015

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My Favorite childhood game has always been) Hide and go Seek, When I Knew I Was in my best hiding place I Loved to hear thoseWords: Ready or not here I Come. One day Very Soon The trumpet of God is going to Sound and Ready or Not Jesus Is COMING.

When I was a kid there was 2 Games that were my favorite games of all, One was a twist on the traditional freeze tag ( we played-it the same with one twist ) you had to tackle each other in order to freeze them) They weren't froze until you took them down to the ground. We sure tore Up alot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

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