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    Faithful Servants Are Blessed

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 15, 2022
     | 2,339 views

    We are waiting and watching for Jesus' return. We are expecting Jesus to return.

    FAITHFUL SERVANTS ARE BLESSED (Outline) November 20, 2022 – Pentecost Last – LUKE 12:35-43 INTRO: The Lord calls us to be his servants. The Lord also calls us his children. We are servants and children of the Lord. Our lives are guided by the Lord’s Word. Not the world’s words. There is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Warning Label Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 28, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 58,057 views

    Romans 11 lists a "warning" for those who would take their relationship with God for granted. But there’s a tendency to focus more on the "warning" than on the powerfully positive message found in these verses. Do you know what that positive message could

    Over the years, “The Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch” has sponsored an annual contest of the most absurd warning labels. Among their top place winners have been: "Do not use this snow blower on the roof." "Do not allow children to play in the dishwasher." A Clothes Iron had this advice: "Warning! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Wise And The Foolish At The Bridegrooms Coming - Pt.1 Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 12, 2022
     | 3,249 views

    This is the first in a series on the ten virgins. Five were wise, five were foolish. Which are you?

    The Wise and Foolish at the Bridegroom’s Coming (Part One) Text: Matthew 25:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING It seems like Eschatological talk (that is, talk about the end times) is ramping us these days. I’ve begun to hear more and more people talking about the rapture, and the 2nd Coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Prevent Oil Leaks

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,661 views

    A look at the foolish virgins in Matthew 25.

    Matthew 25:1-13 KJV 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Overcoming Spiritual Procrastination Series

    Contributed by Todd Tenaglia on Jun 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 557 views

    We all have things in our lives that we allow to keep us from living the life God has for us. Here we examine how to stop procrastinating and start living for the glory of God.

    Intro Moment—The Sound that Wakes the Soul Illustration This week, I saw a young man interviewed on the news following the deadly and destructive EF-4 tornado that hit Laurel County, Kentucky, on May 16th. His response when asked about how much time they had to get to safety before the tornado hit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise And Foolish Virgins (Christians)

    Contributed by James Kevin Bachmann on Nov 4, 2011
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    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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    Behind The Clouds

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,876 views

    Jesus is coming soon. Are you ready?

    BEHIND THE CLOUDS Mathew 25:1-13 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 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 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,699 views

    This sermon encourages Christians to actively prepare for Christ's return and labor for His kingdom, rather than procrastinating and risking spiritual poverty.

    Greetings, beloved family in Christ! Isn't it a wonderful blessing to gather together in His name, to seek His wisdom and guidance, to immerse ourselves in the living waters of His word? As we gather in this sacred space, we are reminded of the words of the great preacher, Charles Spurgeon, who ...read more

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    Ready Or Not

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 4,491 views

    Following up on His teaching in Matthew 24, Jesus gives an illustration from normal life about being ready for His coming or not.

    Passage: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The crisis in Japan has kind of faded into the background for us, though not for them. 1. fears of “the end of the world” have faded, as they invariably do. 2. other disasters, like tornados in SE. 3. but when we think about the end of the world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Preparing For Christ's Return

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,751 views

    Believers and unbelievers alike have the responsibility to prepare for Christ's return.

    Preparing For Christ’s Return Matthew 25:1-13 I was once sent an interesting book entitled, Jesus Is Finally Coming Are You Ready for the Rapture? October 28, 1992. It was sent to me free of charge by the Mission For The Coming Days. This is an organization that was formed in 1988 after, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,458 views

    In life, a relationship with God is something that needs to be constantly worked on.

    As you all prepare to finish school this week and shift gears into the summer, I think it is important to do the same here with Breakaway. Over the last school year we have done a lot together. For the most part we spent the majority of our time focusing on one certain theme here on Monday nights. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Your House Upon The Rock

    Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,027 views

    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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    See To It, Then

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

    See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Asleep At The Pew

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,056 views

    What could be worse that being asleep at the wheel? How about being asleep at the pew?

    ASLEEP AT THE PEW? Eph 5:14 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I used to sleep walk at the old North Side Assy of God Church when I was a child. My mother would place a blanket on the floor ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Keep Watch

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023
     | 2,281 views

    Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

    Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ