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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 6, 2008
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     | 6,213 views

    It is easier to SAY you are prepared for the return of Christ Jesus than it is to LIVE prepared.

    Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Prepared! Intro: The story is told of a photographer who was also a skydiver. He jumped from a plane along with several friends and filmed the group as the each dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. The cameraman jumped out of the plan enjoying himself and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Should Always Be Ready

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 14,038 views

    A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 27 - Matthew’s story of the Ten Bridesmaids.

    26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27], November 9, 2008, “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed as your sons and daughters, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008
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    As the wise bridesmaids were well prepared for Christ’s return -- unlike the foolish ones, so the church is called to prepare by making Provision, Protection and Praise.

    Pentecost 26a Prepare for Christ Mt. 25:1-13 11/9/08 These stained glass windows on the west side of the Sanctuary come from our old church, erected here in the forties during WW II. Among them is the image of a lamp with a flame emerging from it. The University of California has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Ten Virgins And A Bridegroom"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,363 views

    A sermon about putting faith into action.

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Ten Virgins and a Bridegroom” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Immediately before this passage Jesus is talking about His Second Coming. “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Ready Or Not!

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 12, 2008
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    There is no time like the present to prepare for the future. We don’t always have time to cram for the celebration that is sure to come.

    Ready or Not! Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction A young man applied for a job as a farm-hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    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

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Are You Ready For The Bridegroom?

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 7, 2010
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    In the parable of the 10 virgins 5 make it to the banquet while 5 miss out. The difference was in the preparation - a lack of oil. Are we spiritually prepared or do we lack the oil?

    Message Are You Ready? Let’s play a game – it is called “I Wonder”. I wonder if the student who got an “F” on their maths test would have studied more the night before if they had known that this was going to be their grade? I wonder if the alcoholic would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rapture Series

    Contributed by Larry Sopchak on Sep 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,904 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

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    Waiting Wisely For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    Message regarding some of Jesus’ words about being ready for His return.

    Waiting Wisely for Jesus’ Return Matthew 25:1-13 May 3, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: Before I became a pastor I had the privilege of being the best man in a couple weddings for friends. For the first wedding, I found ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Ten Lamps

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,409 views

    A message from the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.

    Dakota Community Church November 23, 2008 (pm) Ten Lamps Matthew 25:1-13 "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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    The Real Oil Crisis (Be Prepared)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,728 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on being prepared to receive Christ.

    Matthew 25:1-13 1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4The wise, however, took oil in jars along ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Your Lamp Ready?

    Contributed by Luther Allen on Aug 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,587 views

    Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church

    Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Or Fool Series

    Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,777 views

    Jesus consistently and continually preached that we need to be ready. Over and over again we hear him say, “So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

    Wise or Fool Matthew 25:1-13 NOte: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com Now, let’s continue on in our series on the Parables of Jesus. Let’s open our Bible to the book of Matt.25: 1-13, and study the Parable of the Ten Virgins. The main emphasis of this parable is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Michael Walther on May 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,519 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

  • Samuel Young avatar

    Ten Virgins - Family Conversation

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Jun 4, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,773 views

    The Ten Virgins is a parable for the last day church, calling for its revival. It is important that we strengthen our personal walk but it is equally as important to help our fellow believer.

    Jesus was sitting atop the Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem as the sun set into the west. The disciples had approached Jesus and commented upon the splendid glory of the Temple, with its white marble walls, gold and brass pilasters. The magnificent structure shown brightly in the setting sun ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist