Sermons on Parable Of The Bridegroom:

The Marks Of A Faithful Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 12, 2007

This sermon looks at what faithfulness means. 1. ACCOUNTABILITY 2. PREPAREDNESS 3. COMMITMENT

The Marks of a Faithful Christian Each of us takes on different roles in our lives. If I were to ask you this morning to write down all the roles that you have – we could probably be here most of the day. For myself I wrote down just a few. Here they are: when it comes to relationships I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy In The Rear View Mirror

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 29, 2002

Indeed, to hear that "Christ really did come in A.D. 70" reminds one of those against whom Jesus warned us about.............

I recently came across a booklet that declared that all prophecy is now only a thing of the past. This booklet stated that the book of Revelation is only a historic account of things long ago fulfilled. We will discuss a few of the points that this booklet in vain tried to make. Perusing thru the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready And Waiting

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Waiting for Jesus return can make people grow complacent about the fact that He IS indeed coming back, and it really will be soon.

Ready and Waiting? by Steve Keeler Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is telling a story about ten virgins who are like bridesmaids at a wedding. In order to make sense of Jesus' story, we need to understand a bit about Jewish wedding customs. Traditionally, the groom would leave from his house and travel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Or Otherwise

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

We often hear of the dumb things that people have done that are reported on the news media.

Illus: Let me share with you some true stories that have been reported on the news, such as: • In Chicago: A man was wanted for throwing bricks through jewelry store windows and making off with the loot. He was arrested last night after throwing a brick into a Plexiglas window...the brick bounced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not Here I Come. Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Guest Service - evangelistic address

GUEST SERVICE – JUNE 04. I don’t know if you have seen the trailers for the latest blockbuster movie. It begins with a question –Where will you be the day after tomorrow? The scenario is that due to problems with the ozone layer the polar ice cap melts creating all sorts of natural disasters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Are You Prepared? Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 16, 2005

Prepare is our focus in this second week of Advent. Preparing ourselves for His second coming is very important.

Are You Prepared? Pastor Glenn Newton 12-11-05 MT 25:1 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3 The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Being Consistent?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 4, 2018

Sometimes it seems that the time it takes to get our prayers answered is much longer than we anticipated. So we begin to faint in our minds. This message is about not giving up when you are not seeing the results.

Please turn to Mark 4. Smith Wigglesworth was asked how is it that you walk in so much faith? So the three verses we’re going to read in Mark 4 was his response to anyone who asked him that question. Mark 4:26-28 is a continuation of Jesus’ teaching about the sower who sows the word. (26) And he ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7, Isaiah 65:18-24, Isaiah 55:10-12, Isaiah 46:9-11, Isaiah 44:24-26, Genesis 8:15-22, Mark 11:22-24, Matthew 13:23, Mark 4:20, Mark 4:13, Mark 4:3, Mark 4:26-28, Matthew 21:18-22, Luke 8:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ready - Persevere

Contributed by Norm Story on May 18, 2001

The challenge of faithfully living prepared and ready

"Be Ready – Persevere for the Long Journey" Psalm 78:1-7 Matthew 25:1-13 When I was a Boy Scout, I remember how the younger scouts struggled and suffered on long hiking-camping trips; because they always seemed to bring so much of the wrong stuff. They’d come loaded down with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 6: Be Ready For The Rapture Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 13, 2015

Jesus stresses 3 essentials related to our readiness: 1. The priority for us to be ready (Matt 24:40-44). 2. The proof that we are ready (Matt 24:45-51). 3. The way to prepare (Matt 25:1-13).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 6: Be Ready for the Rapture Matthew 24:40-25:13 (Initial reading: Matthew 24:40-44) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 22, 2015 *Some of the shortest questions have the longest impact: "Do you love me?" "Will you marry me?" Tonight I want to ask ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Way To Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006

As we close this series out today, we will see why we can say Jesus is The Way To Eternal Life. In this message, we will be considering those passages which use the expression "eternal life" to mean a future hope which will be realized after this life o

Jesus - The Way To Eternal Life TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Over the past number of weeks, we have considered how Jesus is truly The Way to all good things: He is The Way to a better life (by correcting misconceptions and teaching us to seek new goals); He is the Way to forgiveness of sins ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Eclipses

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017

Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Revelation 22:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Kingdom Preparedness: Be Watchful, Be Ready And Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Opportunity does not seem to waste itself on unprepared people. Jesus encourages his followers "Until I come again, allow your kingdom preparedness includes watchfulness, readiness and doing more than required. All those things you can control. The Father controls the timing!

Sermon- Kingdom preparedness: Watch, Be Ready and Be Prepared Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids[a] who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. 2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. 3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-32, Matthew 24:42

Denomination: Methodist

From Old To New! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 27, 2018

From Old to New – Luke chapter 5 verses 27-39 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Jesus the Leader (vs 27-30) Jesus the Physician (vs 31-32) Jesus the Bridegroom (vs 33-35) SERMON BODY Ill: • Adolf Menzel (1815-1905) was a German painter. • In fact he is considered one of the two most prominent German artists; • Of the 19th century, and was the most successful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-39

Denomination: Brethren

God's Grace Series

Contributed by Charles King on Mar 27, 2006

God reveals Himself in a progressive way through His everlasting covenant relationship.

Sermon: God’s Grace Prepared by: Rev Charles King, D.Min. Taken from a series about God’s Covenant relationship with mankind November 2005 Noah found grace in the eyes of God [1] At creation God initiated a covenant with all mankind. It includes every human including those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2019

Are we ready for the Coming Christ?

Are You Ready? Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Our series is Surprise Endings. Just like many favorite movies and mysteries, Jesus’ parables often carried an element of surprise, a plot twist that we may not be ready for as we are reading. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ