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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    A Time To Hear Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,514 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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    The Wise And Foolish At The Bridegrooms Coming - Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 17, 2022
     | 1,877 views

    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
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,708 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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    The One Door Of It All Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,988 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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    Behold, The Bridegroom Cometh

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 25, 2011
     | 10,713 views

    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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    Night Calls: A Call To Judgment Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 14, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,307 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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    While Jesus Is Away

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 30, 2025
     | 496 views

    This sermon will give you the opportunity to decide which place you will spend your eternal life...heaven or hell.

    “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 five were foolish. Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Ready Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,880 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
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,783 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

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    The Great Exchange

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,201 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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    Christianity And Politics

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jul 9, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,234 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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    Happiness Is An Oily Beard

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,565 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

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    The Question Is Not: "is God Relevant?"

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013
     | 4,320 views

    He who has the last laugh determines relevancy. This is Christ the King.

    The Question is Not: “Is God Relevant?” Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction Often what is put last is of the highest importance. For example, Luke ends Jesus’ public teaching at the Temple with the story of the widow’s mite, noting that she gave more than the rich who gave much in that she gave her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

    “Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Nazareth, The City Jesus Grew Up In Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,185 views

    Jesus grew up in Nazareth and he was forever known as "Jesus of Nazareth". But what was it about this city that would have formed His teachings and what can we learn from this region? This was the 2nd in my series of lessons telling of my trip to Israel.

    (Slide of our tour bus) This is a picture of our tour bus. It’s a Mercedes Benz and it seemed that every tour company in Israel had one just like it. The bus was very comfortable and roomy. After spending a couple of nights at Bethlehem we traveled by this bus down to Masada. Masada ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ