Sermons on Ten Virgins:

The God Who Commands Series

Contributed by Dave Clark on Oct 8, 2014

In Sunday school we get the condensed version of the Ten Commandments but they can be read expansively, so that you are challenged to consider how the commandment may apply to all sorts of real life situations.

The God Who Commands Exodus 20:1-17 October 5, 2014 Rev. David J. Clark The Israelites had been wandering in the desert for a long time. They were learning what it means to really trust God but that trust was hard learned. There was a definite pattern: at the first hint of adversity they turned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Keeping Sabbath Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 27, 2014

Are Christians required to keep the Sabbath? Should we be holding our congregational meetings on Saturdays?

Dakota Community Church July 27, 2014 Sabbath Keeping Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:8 Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, 10 but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 10, 2014

Commandment 6: You Shall Not Murder

Dakota Community Church August 10, 2014 Murder Mystery Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:13 You shall not murder. {The Hebrew word also covers causing human death through carelessness or negligence} 1. Why all the fuss? A.) Murder is a violation of a cardinal doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

"making Your Calling And Election Sure"

Contributed by Jovanni Dinsay on Mar 19, 2025

In politics, especially with an incoming election, politicians typically secure several key things to ensure their success:

I. Introduction - Here are some things we often strive to secure in life: 1. Financial Security 2. Good Health 3. Loving Relationships 4. 4. Personal Safety 5. 5. Education 6. 6. Home 7. 7. Food 8. 8. Purpose 9. 9. Community 10. 10. Legacy In politics, especially with an incoming ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

3. Ready And Waiting? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

All people should live in readiness for the end (2nd coming or death) by doing what God commands now.

INTRO Procrastination. It’s a universal part of the human experience isn’t it? We put off doing the things we’re supposed to be doing because we figure we have time to get to it later. Some people seem like professional procrastinators. Students get assignments at the beginning of the term and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Christmas?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 5, 2022

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. The Christmas story is the story of the virgin birth. It is a story of spiritual warfare. It is the story of Salvation.

With the Christmas season upon us, we as the Church need to spread the word that Christmas is the time of year where we celebrate the birth of the Messiah. Many people in the world today argue that Jesus wasn't really born on December 25th and that we are foolish to say that He was. First of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where It All Began

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 14, 2022

The Christmas story is one of love, grace, mercy and blessing. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, born of a virgin, laid in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes, declared by angels and a new star as being born. Jesus Christ is born! The Gospel has come at last!

Before I get into this message today, I want to thank everyone who has taken the time to read the sermons God has laid on my heart to share with all of you all over the world. God has opened this door to me and has sent me here to preach His Gospel to all the world. Thank you for taking the time to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise And The Foolish:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

Jesus described the next end time event in the program for Israel following His return to earth, also referred to as the Second Advent, namely, judgment on living Israel in order to separate the saved from the unsaved.

The Wise & the Foolish: Today I want to talk for a little while to do with this parable in Matt. 25: its important for us to understand who Jesus is talking about. The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts of the Tribulation Period. Chapters 24-25 are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

U Can Get Back Up Series

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 24, 2010

Invited for a blessing, urgently in demand for life; there is so much power you can have just call Jesus. I know fear is not of God but the fear of the lord is the beginning of wisdom. If we're going to get up from the fall let's come up together by calli

Amos 5:3: For thus saith the Lord GOD; The city that went out by a thousand shall leave an hundred, and that which went forth by an hundred shall leave ten, to the house of Israel. Whatever you’re going through GOD is not going to put no more on you then you can bear. Jesus wants Israel to ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Giving Breath

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 31, 2007

People do not need to see our wisdom. They need to see what the Spirit of God can do in us and through us.

Prep for today- 1Peter- not breathed on. Jn 20:22 And when He had said this, He breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. NASU Jesus knew His disciples needed the HS to do His will In the same way, we need the HS to walk with God. 1Cor 2:1-5 My prayer- God- give us fresh ...read more

Scripture: John 20:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Topic: The Parable Of The Bridesmaids

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 7, 2022

There were three stages of the Jewish weddings. First is the Engagement where fathers of both families agree on the marriage.

Topic: The Parable of the Bridesmaids Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Mat 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Mat 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Mat 25:3 They that were foolish took ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Mary, Did You Know Series

Contributed by Ron Bridgewater on Dec 9, 2025

This sermon looks at what Mary knew, what she didn't know, what she knew and still surprised her.

It was the Sunday before Christmas, when a young brother and sister were singing their favorite carol, "Silent Night," in church. Everything was going well until the final line. The little boy, full of enthusiasm, belted out the conclusion with total conviction: "Sleep in heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:12-13, Isaiah 7:14

"The Forgotten Man Of Christmas,” (Christmas Sermon)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 17, 2025

Today like ministers across this great nation I want to preach a sermon about Christmas. But in this Christmas sermon I feel led to take a different approach from most sermons that are being preached today. Today I want to preach about THE FORGOTTEN MAN OF CHRISTMAS!!!

Text: Introduction: • Generally, Mary the mother of Jesus is the focus of attention normally in a Christmas sermon. • But there is another individual that is equally important in the Christmas story, and I want to focus on JOSEPH, THE EARTHLY FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS. THE FORGOTTEN MAN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Return To Civility: 2 Creat No Idols Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 6, 2024

This message focus on the second commandment as we look at the loss of a mutual morality in today's society.

A couple of weeks ago we began our series “A Return to Civility” and I mentioned how earlier this year I had speculated on what I saw as a loss of civility in our society. We’ve come to a place where we can no longer agree to disagree, and we’ve stopped treating one another with respect, at least ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-4, Exodus 20:7-8, Exodus 20:12-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The True Gift Of Christmas

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 8, 2022

Christmas is the celebration of a Child. Christ coming to Earth was not to establish the economic madness we call Christmas. It was to crush the head of that old serpent, Satan. It was to break the chains that enslave you. It was the fulfillment of the promise God made in the book of Genesis.

Isaiah 9:6-7, "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His Name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal