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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2011
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    The parable of the ten virgins is given to accentuate the incalculable importance of being spiritually prepared to meet Christ when He returns to earth, because after He appears, unbelievers who are then alive will have no further chance for salvation.

    A fun part of summer are the frequent weddings that occur. So much has changed over the years with weddings. No longer just a formal service in a church with a standard liturgy and vows, now couples often write their own vows, and for the more ambitious couples, it may be an outdoor service at an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Building Your House Upon The Rock

    Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2016
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    A teaching about the Christian believer building their life upon the solid foundation of God's Word

    We are in treacherous times, and more than ever before we need to get our lives completely lined up with the Word of God. We need to get all of our ducks in a row, and connect all of the dots and keep them connected. We are in the last of the last days and time is getting ever so short. The trump ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pull The Covers Back Over Your Head...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 1, 2015
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    I heard there is a lion out there, let's go to bed and pull the covers back over our heads? Just quit God and die?

    **PULL THE COVERS BACK OVER YOUR HEAD.** By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. PULL THE COVERS BACK OVER YOUR HEAD! I CAN'T. YOU KNOW I CAN'T. THERE IS A LION IN THE WAY? I MUST WARN YOU --- DO NOT EVEN TRY --- THERE IS A LION OUT THERE SOME WHERE AND THAT LION WILL EAT YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024
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    The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

    The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Wise And Foolish At The Bridegrooms Coming - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2022
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    The third part of a three part series in which we examine the wise and foolish virgins from Matthew 25

    The Wise and Foolish at the Bridegroom’s Coming (Part Three) Text: Matthew 25:1-13, 31-46 So we’ve been going through this series for a while now… and we’ve been looking at the wise and foolish virgins from Jesus’ parable found in Matthew 25. We’ve seen how the wise virgins were ready for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sputtering, Stuttering, And Shuddering

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 4, 2009
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     | 4,441 views

    Without Christ providing us with our strength and ability we are no more than sputtering, stuttering, shuddering Christians.

    SPUTTERING, STUTTERING, AND SHUDDERING JOHN 15:4-5 “Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Behold, The Bridegroom Cometh

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 25, 2011
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    We NEED to be ready for the return of our Saviour, Lord and King...for HE COMES as a Bridegroom for His bride...SOONER THAN YOU THINK!

    Mat 25:1-13 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The One Door Of It All Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,718 views

    As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ONE DOOR that brings protection and provisions for the sheep of his pasture.

    1. Candid Camera and Shepherd Story The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men concerning the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Night Calls: A Call To Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 14, 2010
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     | 7,837 views

    Every one of us will receive a call to judgment. For some it will be at the midnight cry as seen in Matthew 25, for others at the end of the ages as discussed in Revelation 20. But be assured everyone will be judged.

    Night Calls: A Call to Judgment Matthew 24:36-44 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 Introduction: We blindly go through life as if therer is no day of reckoning. Jesus Christ repeatedly taught the reality of judgment to come. We can deny the existence of a day of judgment but none can deny its certainty. Every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Time To Hear Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,216 views

    Jesus is saying, “I, the lamp, have come with the light of the gospel. Don’t cover me and my message over as many of you are doing. Let the lamp shine openly. The reason that you hide my light is that you really prefer something else which is less than

    Introduction We are back to the parables this morning. In contrast to our extended metaphor of the sower and his soil conditions, we now come to a collection of short images and sayings. Remember how I said that usually it is the context that makes the parable’s meaning clear? The peculiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Ready Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,617 views

    Just because you are a church member, gives no guarantee of salvation. All quote from Scripture is from the NASB

    Jesus is coming again. Each day is one day closer to that Day. Jesus give many warning about that day. Matthew 24:42 “Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming. In His Olivet Discourse, Jesus talks about the perilous times that wait for us as the time of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shut Out Of Heaven

    Contributed by James May on Nov 11, 2007
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     | 9,468 views

    Behold the Bridegroom Cometh, Go ye out to meet him. Jesus is coming soon. Are we ready?

    Shut Out of Heaven By Pastor Jim May Matthew 25:1-13, "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Christianity And Politics

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Christianity and Politics are like oil and water, they say. But the Bible reveals reveals that Christianity and politics have no choice but to mix.

    Christianity and Politics Theme: understanding that Christianity and politics have no choice but to mix. INTRODUCTION A. The First Amendment of our Constitution declares that, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 9, 2012
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     | 15,683 views

    The Great Exchange that God makes in our lives Beauty for Ashes, Oil for Anointing, and Garments of Praise for our heaviness.

    Note: I am not sure where I got this basic outline from. I added much of the content and used some notes from messages of the past. Title: The Great Exchange Theme: To show what happens when Christ changes. Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3 (Isa 61:1 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon Me, Because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Happiness Is An Oily Beard

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    What does oil on Aaron's beard have to do with the unity of God's people?

    OPEN: When Abraham Lincoln was running for President in 1860, he received a letter from an 11-year-old girl that some believe helped get him elected President. The young girl urged him to grow a beard because she believed it would hide the homeliness of his face and improve his chances. Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ