SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Matthew 25:4:

showing 76-90 of 308
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Clear Scripture Filters

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • John Herrmann avatar

    Prepare For Christ

    Contributed by John Herrmann on Nov 7, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Ten Virgins And A Bridegroom"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 8, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,456 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:

    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Scott Jensen avatar

    Ready Or Not!

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 12, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,688 views

    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:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jake Kircher avatar

    The End Times

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,262 views

    The End Times can e really confusing and a little scary. Here are the nuts and bolts of Revelation and some helpful points to keep in mind.

    The End Times and the book of Revelations is something that I got really interested about back in High School. When I was a senior, one of my friends let me borrow a copy of the popular book called Left Behind which was a novel that followed an interpretation about how the world was going to end ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Cormie avatar

    Ten Lamps

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,471 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Spencer Homan avatar

    The Real Oil Crisis (Be Prepared)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,810 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • James May avatar

    Shut Out Of Heaven

    Contributed by James May on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,755 views

    Behold the Bridegroom Cometh, Go ye out to meet him. Jesus is coming soon. Are we ready?

    Shut Out of Heaven By Pastor Jim May Matthew 25:1-13, "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    Ready Or Not --- Here Christ Comes!

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,250 views

    End Time 2 (A) Ready or not here Christ comes! Sadly, many are not prepared. With wisdom we wait and we watch for the Lord’s return.

    READY OR NOT…HERE CHRIST COMES (Outline) November 11, 2007 - END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT - Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO: Do you remember some of your favorite childhood games? There was hide-and-seek or kick-the-can. Both involved someone being “it”. They had to count to give everyone a chance ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William D. Brown avatar

    The Wise And The Foolish:

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,876 views

    Jesus described the next end time event in the program for Israel following His return to earth, also referred to as the Second Advent, namely, judgment on living Israel in order to separate the saved from the unsaved.

    The Wise & the Foolish: Today I want to talk for a little while to do with this parable in Matt. 25: its important for us to understand who Jesus is talking about. The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts of the Tribulation Period. Chapters 24-25 are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,911 views

    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:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Being Ready Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 23,013 views

    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:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,116 views

    When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

    Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Waiting Wisely For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,052 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

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #4 Darkness Can Have A Defining Moment!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,884 views

    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:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Richard Cook avatar

    Don't Live Like A Fool

    Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,436 views

    In your relationship with God you can be thoughtful and cautious, or you can be heedless. We cant afford to be heedless in our walk with God!

    1“Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational