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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
Mary was chosen to bear the Son of God, but she was not exceptional. The message is a study of God's work to fulfil the prophecies of the birth of a child who was to be a Deliverer for all mankind.
“In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, ‘Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you!’ But she was ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:36-38
Denomination: Baptist
A passage of teaching at the Fiji Officers councils 2021. This led to a discussion about what is the good oil that fuels our ministry and keeps us intentional.
Being intentional: The parable of the ten virgins. 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 ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13
Denomination: Salvation Army
32nd Sunday Ordinary Time, Year A Joshua 24:14-24 & Matthew 25:1-13 Making a choice to serve God for the "long hull" is the most important choice of our lives.
The Choice is Yours… Choose Wisely Joshua 24:14-24 & Matthew 25:1-13 One of the greatest abilities that separates humans from the rest of God’s creation is our ability to recognize alternatives, to weigh options and their possible consequences and then to make a informed decision. As we look ...read more
Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
The parable of the ten bridesmaids tells us: 1. You must be spiritually prepared. 2. No one can do it for you. 3. There is a day called "Too Late."
In April, 1988 the evening news reported on a photographer who was also a skydiver. He had jumped from a plane along with several other skydivers and filmed the group as they individually dove out of the plane and opened their parachutes. As the video was being shown of each member of the crew ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Matthew 25:1
Denomination: Methodist
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
Denomination: Lutheran
we will consider an investment that always pays back much more than you could ever imagine.
A Wise Investment (1Thess 1:6-2:2) Last week I was at Hess buying some fuel and I got stuck behind a woman who was buying a stack of lottery tickets. I am sorry to say it; but that just grinds my nerves. You know what I mean don’t you? Some of these lottery junkies take forever like kids in a ...read more
Denomination: Independent/Bible
This sermon explores the importance of faith, obedience, preparedness, and gratitude in our spiritual journey, using the parable of the ten virgins as a guide.
Good morning, family. It's a joy to be here with you all today. We've got a real treat in store for us this morning. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of Matthew that's packed to the brim with wisdom and insight. It's a story that Jesus told to his disciples, and it's one that ...read more
Topics: Ten Virgins, Being Prepared
A sermon to help us use our time wisely and prepare us for the coming of the Lord.
INTRODUCTION Life is about a series or sequence of waits. There are a number of things we will wait for in our journey of life. We keep moving from one season or chapter of waiting, to another season or chapter of waiting. For example, if you just took an exam, you are waiting for your results to ...read more
Denomination: Pentecostal
End Time 2 (A) Ready or not here Christ comes! Sadly, many are not prepared. With wisdom we wait and we watch for the Lord’s return.
READY OR NOT…HERE CHRIST COMES (Outline) November 11, 2007 - END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT - Matthew 25:1-13 INTRO: Do you remember some of your favorite childhood games? There was hide-and-seek or kick-the-can. Both involved someone being “it”. They had to count to give everyone a chance ...read more
Matthew 25:1-13 is a parable about two groups of maidens or virgins---the prepared and the unprepared.
THE TEN VIRGINS Text: Matthew 25:1-13 "Although Douglas MacArthur graduated from West Point at the top of his class, he continued to prepare himself for service to his country. He studied every military textbook he could get his hands on. He visited battlefields and personally reviewed the ...read more
Denomination: United Methodist
The key question being asked by this parable is, “Are you ready to meet Jesus?” This question confronts us with four spiritual truths.
Message Matthew 25:1-13 The Ten Virgins Let’s turn in our Bible to Matthew 25:1-13 and read the parable there. A marriage in first century Judea had three stages. 1) The marriage arrangement where families got together to discuss the idea of a son from one family marrying a daughter from another ...read more
The Role of Mary in Christmas and her importance are notable. Mary pictured as a Humble Girl, She had hunger and thirst for God, hence she was honored to be the Mother of Jesus.
Luke 1:46-55 Introduction: The First Chapter in the Gospel of Luke highlights and brings into the limelight of two godly women. They are Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, and Mary, the mother of Messiah. Both of them were great and godly women and had no social or economic standing. Few ...read more
Scripture: Luke 1:46-55
Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.
B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The importance of the church being prepared for the return of Christ.
THE PARABLE OF THE TEN VIRGINS Matthew 25:1-13 Key Verse and Theme: “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.” (Matthew 25:13) 1. The parables are beginning to shift in meaning. A. Who are the characters? 1. The bridegroom is Christ. (Matthew 25:5 and 24:44) 2. ...read more
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