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  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Waiting Wisely For Jesus' Return

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,989 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

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • James Kevin Bachmann avatar

    Wise And Foolish Virgins (Christians)

    Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 4, 2011
     | 6,881 views

    Our primary duty as Christians is to persevere diligently in the faith, despite mixed motivations, temptations to procrastinate, to fail to prioritize, or to wisely interpret daily invents in terms of the permanent rather than the temporary.

    Wise and Foolish Virgins/Christians In Wisdom 6: 12-16 it tells us that wisdom is of such great importance,it ultimately determines our destiny.And we know that the beginning of wisdom is fear of, or obedience to and respect for the Lord God. We know also that Jesus is the Word and Wisdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Keep Awake

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 5, 2011
     | 4,464 views

    Sermon on living prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Matthew 25: 1 – 12 / Keep Awake! Intro: At an intersection, the green light changes to yellow; At the theater the house lights flash; At the airport terminal the boarding call comes over the intercom; At a railroad crossing the lights begin to flash; In a small town in the Midwest the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Ready And Waiting For Jesus

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 6, 2011
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     | 8,275 views

    This parable challenges us to make sure we are prepared at all times to meet God. Whether via the Second Coming or at our death, we need to be ready. Not a good idea to be unprepared for His coming.

    Parable of the Ten Virgins Who here likes to paint? Who here plays an instrument? Most musicians or artists have stories of awkward moments when they were performing. Funny or awkward. The funniest I remember was when I was in a Christian rock band and we were starting a performance. The show ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Don’t Be A Moron (Like Me) And Miss The Banquet!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011
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    A first-person narrative on the Parable of the Ten Virgins.

    Your pastor thought of giving me a name like Marsha or Morgan but it’s better that you just remember me as “moron” for that is what Jesus called me and that is what I am. Because of my short-sightedness and sloppy preparation I wound up missing a scrumptious wedding banquet. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    A Spirit Of Sleep Vs Ready!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,988 views

    God's plan is that we be spiritually ready and prepared, but there is a slumber and sleep that tries to grip the heart of believers... BEWARE OF THE SPIRIT OF SLEEP!

    A SPIRIT OF SLEEP --- vs. GETTING READY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I use a sword and a canteen of water in this message... TEXT: KJV Matthew 24:44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh. NIV Matthew 24:44 So you also must be ready, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2019
     | 9,672 views

    Are we ready for the Coming Christ?

    Are You Ready? Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Our series is Surprise Endings. Just like many favorite movies and mysteries, Jesus’ parables often carried an element of surprise, a plot twist that we may not be ready for as we are reading. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    Don't Let It Go Out! Series

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,158 views

    Jesus warns us to be ready for His return. He warns us because the danger and threat is real. To do so, He tells us story about 10 virgins who are waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable is explained and applied to the hearer.

    In Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk, she talks about a British Artic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage around the Canadian Artic to the Pacific ocean. Neither of the two ships and 138 men on board returned. Why? They packed their ship like they were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    El Mas Alla

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 5, 2017
     | 2,973 views

    Se nos dice que Ellas todas tenian lamparas!

    32A El Padre Roberto estaba visitando a uno de sus feligreses de edad avanzada a quien el no había visto en la iglesia por algunos meses. “Sabe,” le dijo, “los años que pasan no nos hacen más jóvenes, por lo que usted debe pensar seriamente en el más allá.” La señora replicó: “Gracias, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Keeping The Light On

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,719 views

    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
     | 10,312 views

    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
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,985 views

    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

  • Ezekiel Ette avatar

    Instructions For Living In A World Of Uncertainty

    Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 12, 2017
     | 9,212 views

    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

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Appearances Can Be Deceiving / The Parable Of The 10 Bridesmades

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Nov 14, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,243 views

    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
     | 12,296 views

    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