Sermons on Virgin Oil:

Approaching The Midnight Hour

Contributed by James May on Dec 20, 2005

At the midnight hour, when the darkness seems to overwhelm us, and the light seems so far away, it the time when cry will come from Heaven - and we shall see Lord in all His glory.

APPROACHING THE MIDNIGHT HOUR By Pastor Jim May On a lonely hillside outside of a little town of Judah by the name of Bethlehem there sat some shepherds, huddled around a campfire, burning to drive away the cold and the darkness of the night. That darkness was just a symbol of the true darkness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The One Door Of It All Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2012

As the Good Shepherd, Jesus is the ONE DOOR that brings protection and provisions for the sheep of his pasture.

1. Candid Camera and Shepherd Story The “Candid Camera” TV show went to an exclusive prep school where all of the students were well above average. The “Candid Camera” people posed as career consultants who were going to advise these brilliant young men concerning the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Your Weapons

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Dec 30, 2002

A sermon about spiritual weapons for a spiritual victory. Every Christians should know this.

Choose your weapons II Cor 10:3-5 and later in sermon Exodus 14:1-14 A Talk to you about tools today. Realize that these are not weapons althoug some might use them for it. You will catch what I want to say anyway. (Use physical tools) Ø Wrench not fot screws Ø Screwdriver not for nuts and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Exodus 14:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recognising And Preparing For Times Of Visitation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

Recognising and preparing for times of visitation is essential to walking in God’s best for your life. These divine seasons are not random; they are part of God’s perfect plan and timing.

RECOGNISING AND PREPARING FOR TIMES OF VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 19:41-44 Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1, 1 Chronicles 12:32, Matthew 25:1-13, Amos 3:7 INTRODUCTION: God’s visitation is a special moment when He moves powerfully and directly in the lives of His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Work In The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 11, 2007

The 6th in a series of messages unique to Matthew, this being the third message taken from a series of 9 parables about the kingdom.

Matthew’s Unique Message #6 Your Work in The Kingdom of Heaven Matthew 20:1-16; 21:28-32; 25:1-13 CHCC: August 26, 2007 INTRODUCTION: We’ve been talking a lot about the Kingdom of Heaven this summer … mainly because we’re studying the Gospel of Matthew … and Matthew quotes Jesus using that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Living Or Dying?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Sep 16, 2005

Living meaning Heaven bound!! Dying meaning hell bound!!

ARE YOU LIVING OR DYING? HEAVEN OR HELL Every single person here tonight is gonna face eternity some day.... When a person dies a physical death here, he’s not dead like a dog or a cat or deer something like that... When a person dies, We face eternity.... And what I mean here, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gaining Wisdom

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Feb 21, 2003

In today’s world it is even more important that believers are wise. This study tells us how to gain the Wisdom that comes from God.

Gaining Wisdom Into today’s world, and even in today’s church we see the importance of believers possessing wisdom. There are so many situations facing our church today that we need wise leaders, wise elders, and wise Christians, in order to make sure that we are following Gods will. In our lives ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-36, Genesis 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Look Ahead, 2007 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 5, 2007

The introduction for our church’s study of the Book of Revelation - also giving our mission for 2007.

2007 - A Look Ahead 3 John 4; Revelation 1:1-3 Turn to the 3rd book of John and hold your place there Introduction Today we are going to look ahead at the coming year, and begin the understanding and study of the greatest promise yet to come, and that is the revealing of Jesus Christ not as a ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Late Comers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

WE NEVER REPORT TO WORK LATE, BUT WE WORSHIP AT OUR DISCRETION.

LATE COMERS MATTHEW 25:10 “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived, the virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.” I was once invited to speak in an open air meeting in a remote rural village. I like keeping time and on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Kingdom Parables 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 25, 2018

First of 5 messages exploring the parables related to the Kingdom.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Parables of the Kingdom” Review Jesus told parables or made up stories to illustrate spiritual truth in terms that people could instantly relate both emotionally and intellectually. The Parable of the Good Samaritan reminded us that we demonstrate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-9, Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 5:19-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Christmas Message – The Men Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 22, 2022

It is most revealing to study the men of the Incarnation for some wonderful thoughts emerge. This Christmas message looks at a subject not often covered - the men. God bless all who read this, you and your families, for this Christmas and always.

A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE – THE MEN OF THE INCARNATION ===================================== An explanation – I highlighted a number of words and phrases in the biblical text in red, but because the layout here can’t use formatting, I have placed those in capitals. I hope you don’t mind. I know ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-20, Luke 1:6, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:39-42, Matthew 1:18-19, Luke 1:43-47, Matthew 1:20-25, Matthew 13:55-56, Luke 2:8-14, Luke 2:15-20, Luke 2:25-35, Luke 2:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost At The Gate

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Examples of people who were almost saved, but not saved.

December 11, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Premise—There is nothing in the Bible that says “Once saved always saved.” Salvation is not a one time event. It is a continuous growth. It is a lifetime process. B. What we are going to study tonight is a solemn reflection of where we are in our Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:27-29

Denomination: Adventist

Pretrib Rapture & Matthew 24

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2024

A church member wrote asking about Matthew 24 – if the “rapture” is the same as the 2nd Coming. The 2nd Coming has two parts – the Rapture and 7 years later, the Visible Appearing of Christ to defeat the Antichrist and set up Millennial Kingdom.

PRETRIB RAPTURE & MATTHEW 24 Mt. 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little 6 yr. old girl, Emily, complained, "Mother, I've got a stomach ache." She replied, "That's because your stomach is empty; you’d feel better if you had something in it." 2. That afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch For Jesus Return Series

Contributed by Gary Landsberg on Nov 25, 2006

Christians should keep their eyes to the skies, in anticipation of the return of their Bridegroom Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

LOOK FOR CHRIST’S RETURN INTRODUCTION 1. Brothers and Sisters, we are free in Christ. There is no longer anything in this world that can bind us, that can imprison us, that can overcome us, we have been set free in Jesus Christ. 2. ISA 61:1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible