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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Prepared, Ready, Oiled Up Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2020
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    We have to BYOB–bring our own brightness. Five prepared; five didn’t. Five were always ready; five figured they’d have time to get ready. Oops.

    Thirty-Second Sunday in Course reflections As we come to the end of this year of grace, a year with even more challenges of every kind than usual, the Word of God focuses on goals, on ends, on what a football coach would call the “last three minutes of the ball game.” And the first word to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Prepared

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2020
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    What must we do to be prepared for Christ’s Coming? Let’s learn how to prepare in the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13.

    What must we do to be prepared for Christ’s Coming? Let’s learn how to prepare in the Parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25:1-13. Matthew 25:1-2 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Now five of them were wise, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Prepared

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2020
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    The delay in the return of Christ Jesus represents the present period lived between the first coming of Jesus and his expected return.

    Prepared Matthew 25:1 - 13 Intro: Almost every Sunday morning I begin my sermon with a cute or funny story. This morning I start with a sad story. Bob and Betty were 2 of my dearest friends in Indiana. A strong, loving example of what a married couple should be. However, this couple was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirty-Second Sunday In Ordinary Time--32nd Sunday, Year A-- Byoo Bring Your Own Oil

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 6, 2020
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    You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.”

    Thanks to Troy Borst for the phrase B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil) 1. You bring your own oil when you realize that you have no control over the moment of the groom's arrival and it may be a while, but when he arrives, it will be a surprise. Rev. 22:7 says, “I am coming back quickly.” It ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    How Prepared Are We, Really?

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020
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    In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

    How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Keeping The Light On

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017
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    Staying prepared for the Second Coming

    Keeping the Light On Matthew 25:1-13 According to Bible Gateway, oil is mentioned 207 times in the bible. In biblical times, oil was derived from various sources and used for many different purposes. Oils were used for fragrances in days before air conditioning and air fresheners. In nomadic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Watchfulness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 7, 2017
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    What must we do to prepare for Christ’s Coming? Should we closely follow world events, research prophecy and draw up wildly speculative timelines? Is there something spiritual that we should be looking at in ourselves?

    Prelude What must we do to prepare for Christ’s Coming? Should we closely follow world events, research prophecy and draw up wildly speculative timelines? Is there something spiritual that we should be looking at in ourselves? Our purpose is to learn how to prepare for His Coming. Our plan is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    Are We Ready To Wait?

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Nov 9, 2017
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    There are people who prepare, and people who don't. Three points - We don't know the day or hour, We do know Jesus will return for us, We need to prepare for his coming. Concludes with Apostles Creed

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 Those who were foolish, when they took their lamps, took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Instructions For Living In A World Of Uncertainty

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 12, 2017
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    Living in an uncertain world requires planning and watchfulness

    Matt. 25 : 1 – 13 Television programs have changed in our time. No more well-crafted production with professional actors and actresses, but you can have ordinary people become stars in what has been dubbed reality TV. And so we have the Big Brother Big Sister, Housewives of Atlanta, the Housewives ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017
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    The Meaning behind the Parable of the 10 Bridesmaids (Virgins). The Greek word translated foolish is "Moros" from which we have received the politically incorrect description of "Moron".

    A film crew ... was on location ... deep ... in the desert. One day ... an elderly Native American ... who had been watching the filming for several weeks ... went boldly up to the director and said, ... "Tomorrow rain." And sure enough ... The next day ... it rained. A week later, ... the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jonathan Meyer avatar

    Be The Church: Watch, Wait, & Worship

    Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 15, 2017
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    Jesus speaks of our need to prepare for His return. We are encouraged to live lives of worship and devotion to God as we watch and wait for the Bridegroom. (This is part of our lectionary-based series for November 2017, "BE the Church.")

    Last Sunday we had a gender reveal party to find out if we’re having a boy or a girl in April. I was so convinced it was a boy, based on how different the first trimester had been this time around. But then, with friends gathered around, we popped a large black balloon with question marks all over ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    How To Respond To Jesus’ End Times’ Teaching Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2020
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    After sharing His teaching about the end times in chapter 24, Jesus shares what we should do with that knowledge. What does He say?

    WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS END TIMES' KNOWLEDGE JESUS JUST GAVE? Guess when? Study endlessly? Or be ready? - Matthew 24:36; Matthew 25:1-13. - Most of chapter 24 was Jesus answering His disciples’ question about the end times. We will go back and discuss the specifics of that in upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • 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

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Misunderstood Mission Of Ministry

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 21, 2023
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    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

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

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 20, 2023
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    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