Look Up, Jesus Is Coming Again!
(Sunday message for House Church and individual use: preached 08/15 – 8/21/2021)
“And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.”
(Matthew 25:6)
Introduction
“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. And at midnight there was a cry made, ‘Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” (Matthew 25:1-6)
I. Look around, it’s midnight!
“And at midnight there was a cry made, ‘Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” (Matthew 25:6)
II. Look up, He’s coming!
“And at midnight there was a cry made, ‘Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” (Matthew 25:6)
Conclusion: “Go ye out to meet him!”
“And at midnight there was a cry made, ‘Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” (Matthew 25:6)
Reference (if needed only): Matthew 25:7-13
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8 And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9 But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11 Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12 But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13 Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
OUTLINE:
Look Up, Jesus Is Coming Again!
(A Message to the Multitudes)
“And at midnight there was a cry made, ‘Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.” (Matthew 25:6)
I. Look, it’s midnight!
II. Look, He’s coming!
Conclusion: “Go ye out to meet him!”
WORSHIP:
Opening:
“Behold Our God” – Performed by the CBU University Choir and Orchestra
Presentation for Christians:
Cell phone addiction – Short Movie
Before the Message:
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“Be Grateful” (Original) (1978) Walter Hawkins
Evening’s Cinematic Presentation: