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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009
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     | 19,507 views

    This parable is a contrast between the wise and foolish virgins. We’ll look at the context and then how we practically apply readiness today.

    The Parables of Jesus The Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 August 23, 2009 This week we turn to the parable of the ten virgins. This parable is Matthew and is one of several parables arranged by Matthew after the eschatological discourse. The what? This is the teaching found in Matthew 24 and Luke 12 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Ready To Go

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,793 views

    THIS IS A FUNERAL SERMON PREACHED BASED ON THE LAST WORDS OF A COMMITTED SERVANT OF THE CROSS "READY TO GO." JOHN 3:16 INFORMS US WE HAVE A PREPARED PLACE.

    READY TO GO JOHN 3:16 AS I THOUGHT ABOUT WHAT WORDS SAY – CONVEY – ALRIGHT . . . TUESDAY – CHURCH (ORANGE COUNTY FAIR) EXODUS. . .(FAIR) – I TRIED TO DELAY – GOING; DECLARED – READY TO GO CAROL VISIT (GUITARS) – GO . . . REST – OUTING – MEETING A PLACE FREE FROM: PAIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Baby Is Coming!

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 3, 2009
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     | 5,990 views

    Has God changed your plans lately? Did you fully expect one thing to happen only to find your plans were changed by circumstances beyond your control? It just might be that God is orchestrating your life the same way he did in the lives of Joseph and Mar

    The Baby is coming! Luke 2:1-5 It was October 1, 1984 I was sound asleep when suddenly I awoke at 3:00am to the sound of running water. I was 27 years old at the time and my wife Fran was just 21. We were expecting our first child and our due date was October 3rd 1984. We had taken prenatal ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our Lord Sends His Messenger

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,852 views

    Advent 2 (C) -- Our Lord sends his messenger John the Baptist. John the Baptist prepares the way for our Savior, Jesus, who purifies sinners.

    OUR LORD SENDS HIS MESSENGER (Outline) December 7, 2008 -- ADVENT 2 -- Malachi 3:1-4 INTRO: There is always excitement expecting a special day to arrive. There are many special days in our lives. They can include birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and holidays. We have only three ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Be Blessed In The Coming Judgment

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 10, 2013
     | 7,058 views

    reveals 3 ways God blesses His followers during times of judgment

    “How to be Blessed in The Coming Judgment” April 14, 2013 Jeremiah 40:1-5 “The word came to Jeremiah from the LORD after Nebuzaradan commander of the imperial guard had released him at Ramah. He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What The World Needs To Know

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013
     | 2,920 views

    The message of Jesus Christ needs to be taken to the world. They need no know that Jesus died for their sins, was raised from the dead, and that one day he will be coming back.

    WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW Dorn Ridge & York Manor April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I. THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW THAT JESUS HAS DIED. 1.) When sin has been committed, the penalty of sin is always death. A.) Romans 6:23 B.) For every member of the human race God’s judgment decree of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus The Redeemer

    Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Jul 31, 2012
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     | 10,436 views

    There are many things that I could preach about the Redeemer, Jesus, but, I’m going to focus our attention this morning on what our response must be. There is only one response for those who have been redeemed by Jesus, who decide to be followers of Jesu

    I know, LORD, that our lives are not our own. We are not able to plan our own course. So correct me, LORD, but please be gentle. Do not correct me in anger, for I would die. Jeremiah 10:23-24 Jeremiah was a prophet who lived in the years just prior to Nebuchadnezzar defeating and taking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Didn't Intend To...

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Sep 2, 2012
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     | 7,330 views

    The bridegroom is coming. No one means to get left outside of the wedding feast, but by their actions and priorities, some will not gain entry.

    When I was a kid, I had an excuse for everything. My dad fell for none of them. I’ll spare you most of them and give you just one. My brother, sister and I were playing the basement…with a broom handle…and we broke the light. My dad asked what happened. Did we own up to it? Nope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Rapture: Are You Ready?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 29, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    The Rapture is not a side-show of the Gospel, but a main attraction that should capture our attention.What is the Rapture? What are its 4 benefits? And what are the 7 indisputable signs that the Rapture is about to occur?

    THE RAPTURE: ARE YOU READY? INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE #1 Pizza or Mobster? The following are either actual mobster nicknames or pizza specials. Can you tell which is which? 1. Big Tuna 2. Pistol Pete 3. Greasy Thumb 4. The Greek 5. Meatball 6. Lucky 7 7. Johnny Sausage 8. Big Brother 9. Burger ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Creator's Plan Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 2, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,245 views

    Our passage for tonight continues the review of God's sovereign activity by presenting another difficulty. If God is acting unilaterally, fashioning each & all according to His own will & purpose, would He not remove the reason & basis for judging man's

    ROMANS 9: 19-26-29 THE CREATOR'S PLAN Before we get started let me state that this is a difficult and controversial passage. If Romans 9 has raised more questions than answers for you, you're not alone. Because of these difficulties many interpretations have been offered. As the Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Couples Of The Bible 1: Courage Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,068 views

    Studying the virtue of "goodness" through the eyes of great couples of the Bible.

    Great Couples of the Bible 1 Courage For God's Will Peter tells us in 2 Peter 1:5 to Add to our Faith Goodness (virtue, excellence, moral character. It is a rare word in NT that describes the sum of all desirable character qualities. It means courage, rigor, energy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In These Days...

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 2, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,820 views

    The days for Zechariah and Elizabeth were difficult. Their difficulty was not without purpose. What kind of days are you living in today

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/qIRi0KRSIWA Introduction After a short prelude and salutation to his intended recipient, Theophilus, Luke moves to right into the annunciation of John the Baptist and Jesus the Messiah. We’ll spend ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Grant Adams avatar

    How To Get More Out Of The Church Service

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 10, 2020
     | 2,604 views

    Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services.

    Most people like bargains. Getting the most for the least amount invested. The same should be true of the time spent in our church services. At the best, the actual time in church could not be over four hours a week, unless you are involved in the ministry of this church. Often people tell me the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Judas Missed-12

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 17, 2019
     | 2,193 views

    12 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED(discarded/threw away)-XII—John 14:1-11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Grief? Little Benny & his Daddy were standing in front of the lion's cage at the zoo. Benny's father was explaining how ferocious & strong lions are, & Benny was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Respond To Jesus’ End Times’ Teaching Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2020
     | 4,168 views

    After sharing His teaching about the end times in chapter 24, Jesus shares what we should do with that knowledge. What does He say?

    WHAT DO I DO WITH THIS END TIMES' KNOWLEDGE JESUS JUST GAVE? Guess when? Study endlessly? Or be ready? - Matthew 24:36; Matthew 25:1-13. - Most of chapter 24 was Jesus answering His disciples’ question about the end times. We will go back and discuss the specifics of that in upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist