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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    A Wedding Invitation

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 11, 2015
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    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

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Storyteller - The Parables Of Jesus: The Shut Door

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 27, 2015
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    In Jesus’ parable of the wise and foolish virgins, we are challenged to get ready for the second coming of Jesus.

    THE STORYTELLER: THE PARABLES OF JESUS #7: THE SHUT DOOR INTRO TO TOPIC: Can you imagine spending your whole life climbing the stairway to heaven, only to reach the top and find that the door was shut to you? What a tragedy that would be! In today’s parable, we learn how we can make sure ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 9) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015
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    Are you ready to meet your Lord of lords and King of kings? If you aren’t, will you be challenged today to pursue to get right and ready to meet your Savior, Lord and King whenever He turns up?

    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 note my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    The Fate Of The Unprepared

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 4, 2015
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    Jesus Christ tells us He is returning and it is our responsibility to be ready for His coming. procrastination will destroy your spiritual life and there are some things that cannot be borrowed at the last minute.

    The Fate of the unprepared Matthew 25:1-25:13 Introduction- We have for several weeks looking at the direct teachings of Jesus recorded in the book of Matthew. We have looked at the judging of others last week we looked being real. What does a genuine Christian look like? Today, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Married To Jesus (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 19, 2015
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    In the bible the relationship between God and his people is often referred to as a marriage where God is the bridegroom and we are his bride. Today we’ll look at what we should be doing while we wait for our Bridegroom’s return.

    MARRIED TO JESUS (Part Two) INTRODUCTION: Throughout the bible you will find the relationship between God and his people being referred to as a marriage where God is the bridegroom and we are his bride. Last week we looked at the example of Hosea and Gomer. We saw how unbelievably loving and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prepare For The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 7, 2014
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    “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour”. (Matthew 25:13)

    Theme: Prepare for the day of the Lord Text: Amos 5:18-24; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; Matt. 25:1-13 A common problem in the world is that of procrastination. Procrastination is simply defined as putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. It is waiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "What It Takes T Be Ready For The Parousia"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2014
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    The sermon shares the necessity of being prepared by waiting, by walking with the Holy Spirit, by willingness, and if we do these we will have no worries.

    What it takes to be ready for the Coming of the lord? Matthew 25: 1-13 The term "Parousia" refers to 2 coming of Jesus Christ. 1. Note these 10 Virgins are Bridesmaids • They are five wise and five foolish. These are compared to Matthew 7: 24-27 like a wise man who built his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One Second Coming

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 16, 2014
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    What will Jesus' Second Coming be like? (Material adapted from David Vaughn Elliott's book, Nobody Left Behind, Chapter 19, pgs. 304-316)

    HoHum: Herbert Washington, whom co-workers at Significant Plastics Inc. say was unduly concerned with the rapture and the second coming of Christ, suffered a serious heart attack when co-workers pretended they'd been caught away without him. "We didn't mean to scare him to death," said one woman. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Be Prepared

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 27, 2015
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    We are called to be faithful to God and obey him. Being faithful is the meaning of waiting for the Lord to come. There will be no second chances when Christ returns.

    It’s not hard to tell that we are getting closer to the end of the church year. In fact, three weeks from today we will be celebrating the First Sunday in Advent. The Gospel readings for these last few weeks of the Season of Pentecost talk about what God’s judgement will be like. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Kingdom Preparedn Ess Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 17, 2015
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    Jesus never seems to come as fast as we want him to. We must be prepared to wait

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Kingdom Preparedness” INTRODUCTION “Get ready, we’re going to leave soon!” I suspect more than a few young people heard those words this morning as the family prepared to climb into the car and drive to morning worship. We hear the call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    The Gift Of Limitations

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
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    In light of the fact that we only have so much to give, I’d like to attempt to bestow a Mother’s Day gift today- the gift of limitations. God can do everything, but you and I cannot! So, here's permission to set some limits and boundaries in your life.

    The Gift of Limitations -(Matthew 25:1-13) We all have limitations. We are finite beings who are limited by time and space, and by a finite supply of energy and focus. Furthermore, you could say we are limited by our mission or purpose in life, although some never learn to set limits that keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Are You Ready For The Coming Of The Bride Groom? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013
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    Parable of the ten virgins was one of waiting for the bridegroom as we are awaiting for Christ.

    ARE YOU READY FOR THE COMING OF THE BRIDEGROOM? Matthew 25:1-13 I. THE ANTICIPATION OF THE GROUP-- THE BRIDEGROOM. Intro. 1.) Rather than the bride, they were waiting for the Bridegroom. A.) This is very much foreign to us today. aa.) In our day and culture, the focus of the wedding ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Real Questions

    Contributed by John Mccormack on May 11, 2013
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    THREE ISSUES YOUR MUST ADDRESS

    REAL QUESTIONS INTRODUCTION: THE BOOK OF REVELATION GIVES A PREVIEW OF HOW THIS WORLD AS WE KNOW IT ENDS. THIS IS GOOD NEWS FOR A BORN AGAIN BELIEVER AND CATASTROPHE FOR AN UNBELIEVER. THIS STUDY ADDRESSES THEE, CRITICAL QUESTIONS EVERY BELIEVER MUST CONSIDER. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: ISSUE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Lipka avatar

    I Didn't Intend To...

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
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    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

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Voice Of The Bridegroom Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 7, 2017
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    In prophecies about the falls of and Jerusalem and (figuratively) Babylon, actually separated by centuries, the writers said that the voice of the bridegroom and bride will not be heard any longer in each city. What did these prophecies mean?

    Note: There is a companion sermon to this one, titled THE VOICE OF THE BRIDE. I preached them on two consecutive worship assemblies, with this sermon being first, and THE VOICE OF THE BRIDE, following shortly afterward. Both sermons are on Sermon Central. THE VOICE OF THE BRIDEGROOM I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ