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  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    While Men Slept

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 24, 2023
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    The parable of the wheat tares gives us insight to some of the workings of the enemy. We will fight his tactics with faith declarations marinated with prayer.

    While Men Slept PPT 1 Title “While Men Slept” PPT 2- 8 Text Matthew 13:24 Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field. Matthew 13:25 "But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed tares ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    Not Enough, Just Enough, Or More Than Enough

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 4, 2023
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    There are 3 conditions the people of God find themselves in when they meet a crisis: Not Enough, Just Enough, and More Than Enough. This is a message about spiritual poverty or spiritual abundance.

    NOT ENOUGH, JUST ENOUGH, or MORE THAN ENOUGH INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Lacking a Little 1. A man went on a ski trip and was knocked unconscious by the chairlift. He called his insurance company from the hospital, but they refused to cover his injury. 2. He asked them, "Why is the injury not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    The Parable Of The Five Wise And Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
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    Five Wise and Five Foolish Bridesmaids

    Today, as we read in the Gospel Jesus’ parable about the Ten Bridesmaids, I couldn’t but reminisce two memorable experiences I had in September 2013. First, my experience of visiting the Holy Land during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Lessons From The Wise And Foolish Virgins

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
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    The parable of the wise and foolish virgins, as recounted in Matthew 25, illustrates the importance of readiness and vigilance in the Christian life. It serves as a metaphor for the coming of Christ and the necessity of being prepared to meet Him.

    LESSONS FROM THE WISE AND FOOLISH VIRGINS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.” Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6, Ephesians 5:15-16, Proverbs 21:20, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Is There Oil In Your Lamp?

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 6, 2025
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    The parable of the ten virgins serves as a powerful reminder to every believer: "Is there oil in your lamp?" We are called to be wise, to prepare, and to keep our lamps burning until the Bridegroom comes.

    IS THERE OIL IN YOUR LAMP? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: Matthew 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION The parable of the ten virgins in Matthew 25:1-13 is a profound teaching from Jesus about being prepared for His coming. The key question it raises for each believer is: "Is there oil in your lamp?" ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Are You Ready To Meet The Angel Of Death? Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 10, 2025
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    When the Angel of Death comes down after you, can you smile and say that you have been true. Can you truthfully say with your dying breath, that you're ready to meet the Angel of Death.

    Several decades ago a music artist sang a song titled, ‘Angel Of Death’. It is about being ready when your time comes to die. Jesus told his disciples “Be ye therefore ready also;” Let us notice the words of this song. "Angel Of Death" In the great book of John You're warned of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Time Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024
     | 2,493 views

    There are profound truths around the end times: Jesus will return when we least expect it; there are signs that signal the approaching culmination of time; and, despite uncertainties, we can find comfort that in the end, Jesus will triumph.

    Introduction Video Ill.: No One Knows No one knows. But we all need to be ready. Mark Zuckerberg and others building doomsday bunkers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Ready Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024
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     | 2,707 views

    Are we living ready for Jesus’ return? Being ready means: Living with hope - living each day with anticipation for Jesus’ return; living a sanctified life - standing out and reflecting the transformative power of faith; and, having a renewed witness - sharing the love of Jesus with all others!

    Introduction Video Ill.: Til Kingdom Come I think that was a pretty good summary of what we discussed last week — Scripture teaches us that Jesus is coming. We do not know when. We can know that it will be soon. Most importantly, we must be ready and waiting. On Firm Ground Source: Will Norton, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Five Foolish Virgins

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Feb 19, 2024
     | 2,774 views

    The most important thing a person cand do in this life is to get prepared for the next.

    1. To get ready to meet God. it’s your responsibility to do. One day you will stand face to face with Christ. a. By death; Hebrews 9:27 b. By rapture; 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 2. I said prepare, get ready. Does the bible really say that? Amos 4:17; Matthew 24:44 3. There are many today who have not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Making Light Of Worry, Palliate.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2024
     | 617 views

    Where worry begins faith ends. Where faith begins worry ends. We often excuse worry and fretting is just human. Will we trust God? Will we worry? It is to you!

    MAKING LIGHT OF THE LITTLE FOXES: STRANGLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) This needs to be done in several different parts, PALLIATE OR MAKE LIGHT OF THE KINGS INVITATION… Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Prepared

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 10, 2022
     | 4,853 views

    I am not talking solely about Christ's return today. We should live our lives in such a way that every day people see Jesus in us. And then, when Christ returns, we’ll be unashamed before Him.

    I want to start off today by naming a few random items. As I name these items, I want to know what do you think of as I name these things. A flashlight. A battery-operated radio. A cell phone charger. And bottled water. What do you think of? Usually when we gather items like these it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Misunderstood Mission Of Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 21, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,955 views

    A message for Leadership about the roles of Pastor, Elder/Senior Citizens in the Church

    When I heard the call of God to enter Ministry as a teenager, He asked me to go to a specific Bible School I had never heard of or knew anything about. After finding it, I immediately enrolled. Looking back over my years of continuous education, I learned much, and continue to learn. Still, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    24th Sunday After Pentecost. November 12th, 2023. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,694 views

    Year A, Proper 27.

    Joshua 24:1-3, Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 78:1-7, Amos 5:18-24, Psalm 70:1-5, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Matthew 25:1-13 A). RENEWING OUR COVENANT WITH THE LORD. Joshua 24:1-3; Joshua 24:14-25. The choice of Shechem as the site for the renewal of the covenant after the conquests under Joshua is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A: Ten Virgins- Bring Your Own Oil

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 13, 2023
     | 1,388 views

    “The trumpet, scattering its awful sound. Across the graves of all lands, Summons all before the throne. Remember, gentle Jesus, that I am the reason for your time on earth, do not cast me out on that day, When the damned are confounded, and consigned to keen flames, call me with the blessed.”

    BYOB stands for Bring Your Own Beverage. Today’s parable is about preparing for our individual and irrevocable particular judgment at death and it is always a Bring Your Own Oil affair—BYOO. [Thanks to Troy Borst for this phrase] The inevitable sleep of death overtook all ten of them, and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    "The Missing Bride At The Wedding”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 8, 2023
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     | 1,601 views

    The Ten Bridesmaids story is an answer to the question of the disciples in Matthew 24:3. With the current wars, and protests, warnings about WWIII, people are again asking: When will the end come? Jesus simply says: "Watch and be prepared."

    In Jesus Holy Name November 12, 2023 Text: Matthew 25:10b,13 “The Missing Bride at the Wedding” This is a great parable about the danger of being unprepared. I know there have been weddings that I officiated, but the “bride” was 30 or 45 minutes late, so everyone just waited. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran