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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,902 views

    When Jesus returns to take His people to heaven, we must be ready. Spiritual preparation cannot be bought or borrowed at the last minute. The story of how the 5 virgins missed it all is perfectly true to life. It gives us the imagery of how we need to be

    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 not my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during his wedding to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Prepared Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,117 views

    This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wisdom, and anticipation for God's kingdom, as illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins. Key

    Good morning, beloved. There's a certain kind of warmth that fills our hearts as we gather together in this sacred sanctuary, isn't there? A warmth that radiates from the shared understanding that we are all here, not by coincidence, but by divine design. We are here, joining our hearts and voices ...read more

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    The Parable Of The 10 Virgins/Bridesmaids Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 29,827 views

    Jesus is coming back and we are called to be prepared for that return? Those who are not prepared face a finality of judgment that no one wants to face!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 16, 2008 Date Preached: September 17, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the 10 Virgins Sermon Text: Matt 25:1-13 (NKJV) 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    While Jesus Is Away

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jul 30, 2025
     | 252 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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    Prepared

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 10, 2022
     | 4,732 views

    I am not talking solely about Christ's return today. We should live our lives in such a way that every day people see Jesus in us. And then, when Christ returns, we’ll be unashamed before Him.

    I want to start off today by naming a few random items. As I name these items, I want to know what do you think of as I name these things. A flashlight. A battery-operated radio. A cell phone charger. And bottled water. What do you think of? Usually when we gather items like these it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cost Of God's Power

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 53 ratings
     | 9,980 views

    Every believer has the potential to be powerful if they are willing to invest their time in an intimate relationship with Christ.

    The Cost of God’s Power March 2002 Matthew 25:1-12 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Ready Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,701 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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    Heavenly Marriage

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 1, 2019
     | 2,873 views

    Get ready for the bride.

    HEAVENLY MARRIAGE Matthew 25: 1 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Five Foolish Virgins Weren’t Ready To Meet Their Maker, Are You?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,112 views

    We are used to living our lives according to deadlines, but are you prepared to meet the mother of all deadlines that Jesus describes in the Gospel here for us today; the parable of the wise and foolish virgins? Read on, and be surprised.

    Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Psalm 78:1-7 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Matthew 25:1-13 Prayer: In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, let these words speak for you, bless each and every one of us Father, in the name of Jesus, Amen. Summary: We are used to living our lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    "What It Takes T Be Ready For The Parousia"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 11, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,638 views

    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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    A Year For Increase

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,671 views

    God desires increase within and without, allow this text to help.

    A Year of Increase! Matthew 6:31-34 31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ten Bridesmaids

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2012
     | 3,704 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit with the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit with the Word in a believer's life. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:2 (New Living Translati

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit with the Word? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of the Holy Spirit with the Word in a believer's life. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Five of them were foolish, and five ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2011
     | 4,152 views

    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

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    The Coming King

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 9,895 views

    This parable of Jesus tells us to: 1. Be Alert. 2. Be Prepared. 3. Be Filled.

    I can still remember the excitement and confusion in the 1980’s which surrounded the publication of a booklet by Edgar Whisenant, a former NASA engineer, entitled 88 Reasons Why the Rapture Will Be in 1988. He sent his book out free to people all over the United States. There must have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Tune Up For Judgment Day

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,145 views

    Stay ready for Judgment Day by feeding your faith through God’s Word.

    Are you ready for winter? Have you tried on your snow boots to make sure they still fit? Have you taken your car in for a tune-up to make sure your battery and antifreeze are still good and that you have the right kind of oil for cold weather? Although it takes time to do all these things, it pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran