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  • 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
     | 3,818 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

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    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
     | 6,355 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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,678 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

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Steve Keeler avatar

    Ready And Waiting

    Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,715 views

    Waiting for Jesus return can make people grow complacent about the fact that He IS indeed coming back, and it really will be soon.

    Ready and Waiting? by Steve Keeler Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is telling a story about ten virgins who are like bridesmaids at a wedding. In order to make sense of Jesus' story, we need to understand a bit about Jewish wedding customs. Traditionally, the groom would leave from his house and travel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gary Regazzoli avatar

    Parable Of The Ten Virgins/Sheep And The Goats Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on May 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,550 views

    Why were the five foolish and the Goats excluded?

    Parables of the Ten Virgins/Sheep and the Goats We are coming to the last in this series of sermons on Jesus’ Parables  Turn with me to Matt 25  This chapter contains three Parables of Judgment, the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the Parable of the Talents and the Parable of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Maxwell avatar

    If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Series

    Contributed by John Maxwell on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 66 ratings
     | 50,742 views

    God owns everything. He just asked me to manage it. God owns it, I manage it. He gives me things of which He requires of me, and this is where my responsibility comes in to do the best job of managing that I possibly can.

    STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL LIVING If God Owns It All, What Am I Doing With It? Matthew 25 Dr. John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In your sermon section this morning, we continue our theme on “Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living.” Two weeks ago, we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Being Ready Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 30, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,729 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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Are You Prepared? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,243 views

    Prepare is our focus in this second week of Advent. Preparing ourselves for His second coming is very important.

    Are You Prepared? Pastor Glenn Newton 12-11-05 MT 25:1 "At that time 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 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • James May avatar

    Approaching The Midnight Hour

    Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,969 views

    At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

    APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gilbert Varela avatar

    Every Decision Have Their Consequences

    Contributed by Gilbert Varela on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,922 views

    Life is full of decisions, full of choices. Every decision in our lives has its consequences. You are responsible for your own decisions and its consequences. The consequences of your choices affect not only you but all those around you.

    EVERY DECISION HAVE THEIR CONSEQUENCES TODA DECISION TIENE CONSEQUENCIAS Mt. 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jay McPhearson avatar

    Be Prepared, This Lesson Must Be Shared!

    Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,758 views

    How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be be with Jesus

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Be Prepared, this lesson must be shared” How you live for Jesus while you wait for Jesus will determine if you will be with Jesus. Sunday Morning Sermon 06.01.08 Intro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXbG7JT5nxs (Start with title and text) The lesson that must be shared – BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Keep Your Lamps Trimmed And Burning Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,957 views

    The most important thing that Jesus tells us about His second coming is to be ready.

    Keep Your Lamp Trimmed and Burning Text: Matt. 25:1-13 Introduction 1. Read Matthew 25:1-13 2. Illustration: Three athletes are about to be executed. One is a short dark haired hockey player; one is a bald headed tennis player, and the third is a tall blond haired soccer player. The guard ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    I Didn't Intend To...

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,396 views

    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

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 21, 2015
    based on 11 ratings
     | 50,618 views

    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

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Wedding Invitation

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
     | 6,926 views

    Our Heavenly Father wants to invite you and me to a wedding. It is not a regular invitation and it is no ordinary wedding. The flight is paid for and the destination is Heaven. The reception is to take place on earth.

    Message: Summer can be a very busy time as we try to squeeze in vacation, visits to family and friends and respond to all those invitations. For most of us the wedding invitation is still one of personal importance and can sometimes cost us more than just a wedding gift. In some cases a wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed