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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness and preparation for God's unexpected interventions and the eventual return of Christ, the Bridegroom.
Good morning, everyone! It's a joy to be with you all today. I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here. We're here to chat about something that is not only important but also deeply personal. It's about being ready, being prepared, and most importantly, about being awake. Before we start, I ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Topics: Watch, Unknown Hour
In Matthew 25:1-13, Jesus tells the Parable of the Ten Virgins, this message from the text asks the crucial question are we ready for Christ's return?
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
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This message looks at the believer’s responsibility to remain faithful in sharing the light of Jesus and proclaiming the gospel. It also views the horrible fate that awaits those who do not have the light of Christ abiding within them.
This evening’s message is entitled, “Keep Your Lamps Burning,” and it’s taken from what is called, “The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins.” Back when I was in high school, our choir once sang an old Negro spiritual that went like this: “Keep your lamps trimmed and burning, for the time is ...read more
Denomination: Baptist
Are you prepared for Jesus to return?
Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Title: “Are You Prepared?” Introduction The Coming of the Bridegroom • There are two future returns of Jesus Christ that are talked about in the New Testament. 1. The Rapture literally means “to be carried away.” o When Jesus ...read more
The wise men saw the light and followed it until they came to Jesus where they were never the same again. If we are wise, we will seek the Lord.
THE WISE WILL ALWAYS SEEK HIM INTRODUCTION: We are starting today a new series on the relevance of the Christmas story to our lives. We will start with the story of the three wise men in search for the baby Jesus in Matthew 2. Do you know that the Bible is a book filled with many examples of wisdom ...read more
Denomination: Nazarene
This is a look at Proverbs chapter seventeen.
Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Seventeen We will now look at Proverbs chapter seventeen: Contrast the Upright and the Wicked 1 Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife. Proverbs 17:1 (NASB) We should strive to have peace – within ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31
1 Corinthians 1: 18 – 31 One Way 18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise And bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.” 20 Where is the ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.
Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and readiness for the return of Jesus, urging us to live in anticipation of His second coming. Key
Hey, good morning, church family! Isn't it just a beautiful day? I'm really excited to be here with you all today, and I can't wait to share what's been on my heart lately. I've been spending a lot of time in the Word, specifically in Matthew 25:1-13. It's a passage that's been speaking to me in a ...read more
Topics: Be Ready
This sermon will teach you how to relate to people that are hard to get a long with.
HOW TO RELATE WISELY TO OTHERS Growing Up Rather Than Giving Up - Part 9 James 3:13-18 ===================================================================== Every day you encounter many different kinds of people. Some are very delightful. Some are very difficult. Some of them are inspiring. ...read more
Scripture: James 3:13-18
The Wise Men remind us that true worship comes from the heart.
Matthew 2:1-12 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him." When King Herod heard this he was disturbed, ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12
Worship was the Wise Men’s greatest act
What was the wise men’s greatest act? Was it their diligent study of the heavens, which resulted in the discovery of the Christmas Star? The Wise Men, also known as the Magi, were probably not kings, but a priestly band of scholars and stargazers. We don’t know what brilliant star these Magi saw. ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 2:11
Denomination: Methodist
How can we as Christians decide when to discuss or not discuss what we believe with a fellow believer, especially one who differs with us?
CHOOSING YOUR BATTLES WISELY (1 Cor. 2:14-14; Mark 8:11-13; Matt. 10:11-15; 2 John 9-11; Col. 2:4-10) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/battles.html] PREPARATION THRU REBOUND Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32: 31 "... If you abide in ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16, Mark 8:11-13
Denomination: Independent/Bible
Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing eld
Unwise Ways of Selecting Elders * Choosing elders on the basis of popularity * Politically campaigning for people who are from your own web of friends and confidants * Selecting men who are wealthy * Selecting men who are advanced in age or successful in business, education or politics * Lobbying ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-6
Stewardship of all God has given us includes the right use of time. How can you use time wisely?
THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Dr. Russell Brownworth, D.Min., Pastor ----------------------------------------------- June 20, 2004 A Father’s Day ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 90:12
Denomination: United Methodist
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