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We Should Always Be Ready

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2008

based on 19 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Ten Virgins And A Bridegroom"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2008

based on 9 ratings

| 11,930 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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Ready Or Not!

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 12, 2008

based on 1 rating

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Buy Oil While The Sun Shines Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

based on 17 ratings

| 8,781 views

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 9

BUY OIL WHILE THE SUN SHINES (MATTHEW 25:1-13) A good friend called me shortly on the Saturday afternoon exactly a week before the day of my wedding. He asked hesitatingly, “What are you doing?” I sensed something was not right and asked him what he meant. After a brief pause, he asked meekly: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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The parable of the ten virgins is given to accentuate the incalculable importance of being spiritually prepared to meet Christ when He returns to earth, because after He appears, unbelievers who are then alive will have no further chance for salvation.

A fun part of summer are the frequent weddings that occur. So much has changed over the years with weddings. No longer just a formal service in a church with a standard liturgy and vows, now couples often write their own vows, and for the more ambitious couples, it may be an outdoor service at an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Other

Are You Prepared?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 29, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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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

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009

based on 9 ratings

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This parable is a contrast between the wise and foolish virgins. We’ll look at the context and then how we practically apply readiness today.

The Parables of Jesus The Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 August 23, 2009 This week we turn to the parable of the ten virgins. This parable is Matthew and is one of several parables arranged by Matthew after the eschatological discourse. The what? This is the teaching found in Matthew 24 and Luke 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Being Ready Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 30, 2009

based on 19 ratings

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Prepare for a delay, but be ready today.

Being Ready Matthew 25:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill 8/30/09 When I provide premarital counseling for couples I always tell them that it’s much easier to plan a wedding than it is to have a good marriage. Over the years I’ve had the privilege of officiating at many weddings and at most of them something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

#4 Darkness Can Have A Defining Moment!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009

based on 3 ratings

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This time of year darkness tries to smother the LIGHT! We must not lose the Creator in the busyness of the creation. Shine the light into the dark night.

#4 DARKNESS CAN HAVE A DEFINING MOMENT! THE LIGHT CAN PUSH AWAY THE DARKNESS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #4 of darkness with part 5 on the light to follow. FRIDAY IS HERE, BUT SUNDAY IS COMING... I. DARKNESS HAS LITTLE TO DO WITH THE LAMP --- YOU CAN HAVE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:2-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Midnight Cry

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 10, 2015

based on 4 ratings

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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 21, 2015

based on 11 ratings

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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

Kingdom Preparedn Ess Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 17, 2015

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Jesus never seems to come as fast as we want him to. We must be prepared to wait

Matthew 25:1-13 “Kingdom Preparedness” INTRODUCTION “Get ready, we’re going to leave soon!” I suspect more than a few young people heard those words this morning as the family prepared to climb into the car and drive to morning worship. We hear the call to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

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