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Scripture Reading: Matthew 25:1-13

Am I Ready?

 

Intro.

1.  The foolish virgins did not plan ahead; Access to wedding denied (Matt. 25:1-13).

2.  Watch therefore; We do not know when the Lord will return.

 

I.  CHECKLIST FOR THE LORD’S RETURN.

  A.  Idle Words? Matt. 12:33-37; Eph. 4:29, 25

  B.  Works of the Flesh or Fruit of the Spirit? Gal. 5:19-24 (Matt. 5:27-30)

  C.  How Do I Treat My Wife? Eph. 5:25-28; 1 Pet. 3:7 (Col. 3:19)

  D.  How Do I Treat My Husband? Eph. 5:22-24 (Titus 2:4-5)

  E.  How Do I Honor My Parents? Eph. 6:1-3 (Rom. 1:30; 2 Tim. 3:1-4)

  F.  How Do I Raise My Children? Eph. 6:4 (Col. 3:21)

  G.  Am I Saved?

    1.  Heard the gospel? Rom. 10:14

    2.  Believe in Jesus? John 8:23-24

    3.  Repent? Luke 13:5

    4.  Confess? Rom. 10:9-10

    5.  Baptized? Mark 16:16

  H.   Am I a Faithful Member of Christ’s Body (His church)? Acts 2:47; Eph. 4:16

    1.  Do I meet my responsibilities? 1 Cor. 12:12-27 (Gal. 6:5)

    2.  Put first things first? Matt. 6:33-34

    3.  Love God with all your being? Mark 12:29-30

    4.  Spread the gospel? Mark 16:15 (2 Tim. 2:2)

    5.  Correct every sin? Acts 8:20-24; James 5:16 (Luke 15:21)

 

Conclusion

1.  Be watchful servants, Luke 12:35-40.

2.  Be faithful and wise (careful) stewards, Luke 12:41-48.

3.  The unprepared will not escape condemnation, 1 Thess. 5:1-6.

 

 

By: Joe R. Price

Posted November 5, 2021