Sermons on Watchfulness
Matthew 25:1-30
Oil Shortage Introduction: We continue this morning with our study of the Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24-25, delivered by Jesus just a couple of days prior to His crucifixion. Last words spoken by a loved one are often considered especially significant, and since this is Jesus’ last major discourse with His disciples, I would assume it contains truth He wants to leave uppermost in the minds of His disciples, and ours. In our last chapter, Matthew 24, Jesus answered two questions the…
Luke 12:35-48
Are You Ready for the Second Coming? Introduction: Friends, Jesus is coming again. We sang about it this morning. We believe it! The second coming is one of the fundamental, foundational truths of the Christian faith. It is not possible to read the Scriptures with any sort of objectivity without seeing Jesus’ return as a major theme, expectation, and hope. And we need to be ready for it! The second coming is the culmination of the person and work of Jesus Christ. As a member of the…