Sermons on Wedding Parable:

Here Comes The Bride

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 21, 2011

This message came from my youth ministry days based on the text in Ephesians 5:25-27 and focusing on the wedding gown, wedding ring, and wedding vows.

Here Comes the Bride TEXT: Ephesians 5:25-27 INTRODUCTION: When I was in the 6th grade, I had a Catholic girl friend, and being curious, I decided to find out what Catholics believed. I checked out a book from the school library and read it and discovered that there were a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost And Found

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015

I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THREE ACCOUNTS OF SOMETHING LOST AND THE JOY WHEN THEY ARE FOUND..

LOST AND FOUND I DOUBT IF THERE IS AN EXPERIENCE TO A CHILD THAT IS MORE SCARY THAN BEING LOST. IT CAN HAPPEN EASILY. WE GET SIDETRACKED OIN A STORE, THE CHILD GOES OUT FOR A SHORT WALK, AND THEY GET TURNED AROUND. IT HAPPENS TO ADULTS AS WELL. I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS AT MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Be Ready?

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019

What if in the next moment - even as my words fall upon your ears - Christ returned with the shout of the archangel and the trumpet blast? "Faithful and true would He find us here, if He should come today?" Would you be ready?

The hymn we have just sung asks a pointed question. A question that I fear too often we dismiss in our daily lives. With all the concerns of living in the present moment - with all of the accompanying joys or frustrations - we fail to give much thought to the final moment. That moment when time, as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is The Parable Of The 10 Virgins About Losing Your Salvation?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 24, 2021

An in-depth look at Marriage in the First Century and the dominant interpretations of the Foolish versus Wise Bridesmaids.

“Then the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish, and five were wise. For when the foolish took their lamps, they took no oil with them, but the wise took flasks of oil with their lamps. As the bridegroom was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 54:4-6, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 24:42, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 7:21-23, Hebrews 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Prepared

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2002

2nd Sunday in End Time - Saints Triumphant A sermon that encourages us to be prepared for Jesus’ 2nd Coming

Matthew 25 1-13 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, however, took oil in jars along with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 12, 2004

Boy Scout Sunday sermon How do you keep plenty of oil in your lamp?

“Be Prepared” -a sermon for Boy Scout Sunday. Matthew 25:1-12 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts One thing that all Scouts, young and old, never forget is the Boy Scout Motto: "Be prepared." If you’ve ever set up a tent and didn’t tie your lines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

... And He Did Not Go

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013

What does God command/expect from those He calls? I wonder how many Christians are working in the vineyard with a slave mentality? The time to serve the Lord is not when your older, have more time, or when you have more experience. The time is today!

“ . . . and he did not go” Matt. 21.28-32 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A There is a trilogy of parables Jesus gives to the Chief Priests & Elders of the people (21.23) who had rejected John the Baptist and Jesus Himself. Matthew 21:23 (NASB) 23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Reception To Remember

Contributed by David Zachrich on Oct 6, 2023

It is the season of weddings for many couples and families. Jesus used the story of a wedding reception to remind us that regardless of the place or people, weddings are costly … in more ways than money. He invites us to one that we do not want to miss.

Friends in Christ, 1. It is the season of weddings! Last Sunday I substituted at Fairlawn Lutheran for Pastor Gau because his son was married on Saturday, and today I am with you as Pastor Tritten celebrates marriage for his son. Congratulations to both families – and, to you and your family ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Lutheran

Don’t Count On A Wedding To Change Bad Character Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Wouldn’t it be amazing if the moment the pastor pronounced you man and wife, there was a bright glow that just began to envelop you, trumpets would blow and all of a sudden you were transformed into prince charming and lady princess! The reality is however, that a wedding ceremony ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Thee Wed: Jesus' Teaching On Marriage And Divorce Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 16, 2021

Jesus taught that marriage is a sacred and serious undertaking by any man and woman who want to unite as one under the protection and direction of the LORD. We tend to make it less than God's ideal for us.

What I am writing down here is the product of a message I originally presented to a group of men and women during a chapel service at our local rescue mission. The topic of marriage was probably not on their list of favorites for the fact that many of them had left abusive and toxic ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 2:24, Mark 10:1-12, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Love Isn't Just For Weddings! 1 Corinthians 13

Contributed by Wendy Gravolin on Mar 2, 2016

Love isn't just fro weddings Paul is encouraging the church to live out of the fruit of self sacrificial (agape) love but he isn't ruling out using the gifts of the Spirit which God has given to empower the church for its mission to make disciples.

Love isn’t just for weddings: 1 Corinthians 12:31- 13:1-13 Reverend Wendy Gravolin St Thomas Anglican Church Winchelsea, Victoria Australia We live in a culture that is obsessed with erotic & romantic love. Doing a quick search on the internet for a love song I quickly found list after list ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Christ’s return from the parable of the 10 virgins. 7th and last of the Worship the King series. Lead-in to communion.

PLEASE NOTE: This is written from an Arminian viewpoint with a post-trib leaning. Just tellin ya... Matthew 25:1-13 – The Return of the King A modern-day film phenomenon came to an end on December 17, 2003. Millions of movie-goers stood in line for what seemed an eternity to be part of a big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Feast: Saints R Us Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2011

Our faithfulness carried out in our service to Jesus Christ as we love and serve one another is the perfect complement to the victory of our Lord, and it is as beautiful to him as his victory is to us.

A few years ago when I was back in Minnesota visiting my god-children, who as many of you know are Episcopal , I was enchanted to be awakened one Sunday morning by the sound of three angelic voices marching through the house singing “This is the feast of victory for our God!” I think ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choices

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008

Sermon on the parable in Matthew 22: 1-14

Everyday we are asked to make choices. Am I going to wake up so I can get to work on time…Am I going to eat breakfast. Am I going to eat a breakfast that could put me in a coma it it is so full of sugar or am I going to eat well… I get cut off in traffic and spill my coffee all over myself…Am I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Two Sons PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon aims to explore God's surprising mercy, the power of repentance, and the importance of living out our faith, as illustrated in the scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13.

Good morning, church family! Today, we dive into a powerful message of God's Surprising Mercy, The Power of Repentance, and Living Out Our Faith. We will be exploring the sacred scriptures from Matthew 28-32, Ezekiel 18:25-32, and Philippians 2:1-13. As we ponder these scriptures one quote comes to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:25-32, Philippians 2:1-13

Topics: Parable, Two Sons