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  • Jay Patton avatar

    Don't Be Such A Moron

    Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,118 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

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Cost Of God's Power

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 10,112 views

    Every believer has the potential to be powerful if they are willing to invest their time in an intimate relationship with Christ.

    The Cost of God’s Power March 2002 Matthew 25:1-12 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Here Comes The Groom

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 24, 2003
    based on 154 ratings
     | 15,112 views

    This is a sermon to Christians and Non-Christians alike, for preparing for Jesus’s return.

    Here Comes the Groom Matthew 25:1-13 We’ve all been to the weddings and saw the wedding parties come out and then the music gets loud and the wedding march starts playing to announce the coming of the bride. The groom has kind of slipped to the front of the church with the pastor and best man, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Manuel Amparo avatar

    El Grito De Media Noche Series

    Contributed by Manuel Amparo on Dec 18, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,163 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
     | 9,944 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

  • Gordon Ross avatar

    The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

    Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,067 views

    A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

    2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 351 ratings
     | 54,804 views

    When Jesus comes, we must be found prepared and alert.

    ARE YOU READY? Matt.25:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. Matt.25 - Parable that stresses importance of being ready for the Return of Jesus 1. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering? 2. This is the BIG question from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffrey Cox avatar

    Spot, Wrinkle, Or Blemish

    Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 14,673 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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    Daily Decisions That Effect Eternity

    Contributed by John Darty on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,056 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

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Be Prepared Series

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 624 ratings
     | 81,605 views

    Second in a series on Matthew 24 & 25. This message focuses on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return since we do not know when it will be.

    Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Prepared - Matthew 25:1-13" A well known Christian wrote, "the last days are upon us. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible." That was not written by a modern prophecy expert. It was written by a man named ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William Sessums, Jr. avatar

    The Two Comings Of Christ

    Contributed by William Sessums, Jr. on Apr 16, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,402 views

    Sermon comparing and contrasting the two appearances of Christ and the two types of people who will be alive at His second appearance.

    The Two Comings of Christ Hebrews 9: 26-28 I. Christ’s First Coming- V.26 He has appeared. a. Came as a Man- He exchanged the glorious for the mortal- nothing extraordinary to look at. b. Came, as a Sin-offering- He was sinless yet he took our sins upon Himself. He was a one-time offering unlike ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Norm Story avatar

    Be Ready - Persevere

    Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 25,991 views

    The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

    "Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Learning To Live A Life

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,042 views

    Stewardship is about the choices we make because of who we are – our character in other words.

    Learning To Live A Life While on a trip to Switzerland, an America businessman was watching a Swiss clockmaker carving the case of an ornate cuckoo clock. As the businessman watched the clockmaker carve out the case, he was astounded at his slow rate of progress. The businessman finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Robert Parker avatar

    Don't Be An April Fool

    Contributed by Robert Parker on Dec 18, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,366 views

    God wants the repentant sinner to give his/her life to him. This message preachers to the people of God encouraging them not to be like those who procrastinated as illustrated in Jesus’s great parable on the wise and the foolish.

    (25:1) "The kingdom of heaven is likened unto ten virgins, which took there lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom". (25:2) "And five of them were wise, and five were foolish." (25:3) "They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them. (25:4) "But the wise took oil in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Wayne Searls avatar

    When The Door Is Shut

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 101 ratings
     | 12,081 views

    A sermon concerning the finality of one’s decision concerning Christ.

    WHEN THE DOOR IS SHUT Matthew 25:1-13 Text: v.10 SCRIPTURE: 1 "Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 "Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 "Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene