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  • Mark Eberly avatar

    The Ten Virgins Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,828 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

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    Commitment To Jesus, The Truth About Jesus And The Story Of Jesus

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on May 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,736 views

    The end of John’s gospel calls me (and you I pray) to be committed to Jesus, committed to the truth about Jesus, and committed to the story of Jesus - past present and future.

    If you’re anything like me then there will be some film you’ve seen or some book you’ve read and when it was finished you were ready for more! “I can’t wait for the next book” or “I wonder what’s going to happen next.” Well, we have just heard read to us the last words in the gospel of John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    You Have A Date.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,501 views

    This sermon deals with being prepared for the second coming of Jesus Christ.

    You’ve Got A Date 12/5/99 Eccl. 11-9-12:14 2 Corinthians 5:8-12 When someone asks you for a date, there are usually three things you have to consider. First, do I want to be with this person. Second, do I want to do what this person wants to do. Third can I get prepared in time to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Maurice Brown avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Maurice Brown on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 351 ratings
     | 55,029 views

    When Jesus comes, we must be found prepared and alert.

    ARE YOU READY? Matt.25:1-13 INTRODUCTION A. Matt.25 - Parable that stresses importance of being ready for the Return of Jesus 1. Jesus IS coming back, and when he returns will he find you awake and alert or sleeping and slumbering? 2. This is the BIG question from this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Just A Lookin' For A Home

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,151 views

    This sermon is about living on the ready, prepared for the return of Christ Jesus.

    Just A Lookin For A Home / Luke 12: 22-40 Intro: Give each person present three small slips of paper. Instruct them that they are being evacuated from their home and can only take 3 items that they can carry all at the same time. Write one of these items on each slip of paper, fold in half and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    It's Christmas!!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,998 views

    A reminder to prepare and expect Jesus through the words of John the Baptist

    It’s Christmas Time!? December 17, 2017 Luke 3:7-16 Christmas is all about expectation and preparation! It seems to go back and forth between the two. We are expectant, but we must prepare to receive. We plan and prepare to meet and celebrate the arrival of the King of kings and Lord of lords. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Are You In Or Out?

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,934 views

    In the end we will not be able to say "I don’t want to play this religion game." It won’t be about religion, but about relationship with God. As Jesus prepares to go to the cross, He shares His very last teaching, about our lives, and about the end times.

    A professor of a graduate-school class of gifted students included a HUGE amount of material on the midterm exam. Tension in the room built, people were sighing and gasping aloud as they realized how much material they had covered and were expected to recall. The following week, the professor ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus: The Way Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Apr 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    This is part of a series of sermons that depict the "I am" statements of Jesus. This one focuses on Jesus as the Way, the Truth and the LIfe.

    Jesus: The Way John 14:1-6 Intro.: A. Imagine if you would, what it must have been like if you were one of the Disciples traveling with Jesus. You would have seen Him perform great miracles (water into wine, healing a blind man, raising Lazarus from the dead, feeding 1000’s of people with just a ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Practical Faith For Real Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,636 views

    Jesus was out to prepare His disciples for their greatest trial, His crucifixion. But He was also giving us direction to prepare for the realities of life.

    A Practical Faith for Real Life (Matt. 26:31-35, John 13:33-38, Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38) 1. Students at Bible College/seminaries…lose track of the real world…There used to be an old saying, "It takes 10 years to get over seminary…" 2. In our church, we try to encourage an "honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Jesus Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 27, 2017
     | 6,461 views

    Jesus fulfilled all of His promises concerning salvation and we are eagerly awaiting HIs return.

    Advent week one Jesus is Coming Isaiah Mark13:24-37 Introduction- This morning we begin Advent with a series entitled “Long expected Jesus” The 4 weeks before Christmas called Advent are designed to slow us down and have us prepare ourselves for Christmas and celebrate with enthusiasm the Birth ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Bride Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,010 views

    The life of Jesus paralled the marriage arrangements of the Jews. Understanding these traditions help us to better understand what it means to be his "bride."

    Let’s begin by reading Revelation 19:6-8 Then I heard again what sounded like the shout of a vast crowd or the roar of mighty ocean waves or the crash of loud thunder: “Praise the Lord! For the Lord our God, the Almighty, reigns. Let us be glad and rejoice, and let us give honor to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David DeWitt avatar

    Jesus Is Alive - True Or False Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,256 views

    Not only is it reasonable to believe that Jesus is alive it is the best possible explanation for the empty tomb

    Jesus is Alive – True or False John 20:1-10 April 11, 2004 – Easter Sunday The idea for this message came from a series shown in Outreach Magazine and additional ideas were taken from the Jesus is Alive message by Brian Mavis. Introduction Over the past several weeks we have been exploring the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Greater Works Than Jesus

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,403 views

    The early church reached the then known world with the Gospel in a little over three centuries. What will it take for the church today to affect the world with the message of the Kingdom of God (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo)

    Greater works than Jesus? Introduction (adapted from a sermon by Morris Cerullo) I want to challenge, encourage, and build-up our faith. 2000 years ago- greatest miracle in all the world- Jesus Christ- born/lived/died/resurrected. There is nothing that has had greater impact on history. Another ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ken Sowers avatar

    Jesus Is The Way Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 8,013 views

    Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life

    From the time we are quite young, almost as soon as we can walk, we want to go it alone. Unless we get lazy then we want to be carried :) Finding our way in life is a huge challenge, especially because we are driven to satisfy our senses, what feels good. Problem is that what feels good often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Jesus The Bridegroom Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 9, 2025
     | 223 views

    Jesus, as the Bridegroom, demonstrates covenantal, sacrificial, and unending love for His Church, seeking to sanctify, purify, and glorify His people.

    JESUS THE BRIDEGROOM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 5:25-27 Key Verse: “Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; That he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That he might present it to himself a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God