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The Gospel Of Matthew Chapter 25 Part 6 Only The Sheep Of God Will Enter Into Christ's Kingdom

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We previously examined the setting of final judgment that Jesus taught to His disciples. It will happen seven years after the rapture of Christ's church and the resurrection of life (See 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 5:24-29). Christ will return to the earth with flaming fire to destroy the antichrist and his kingdom, and to judge all wicked nations and people for their sins and transgressions. All the angels of heaven will come with Jesus for this battle and all the saints will accompany our Lord (See Revelation 19). This is when the heavens will be rolled up like a scroll. The sun, moon and stars will not shine and the world will be rocked with massive earthquakes. There will be Jews who fled Jerusalem when the abomination of desolation occurs half way through the seven years of tribulation.  They will flee into the wilderness to a place God prepared for them. Will people be saved by gospel preaching during the tribulation period? Scripture says many will be saved! Revelation 7:1...
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The Gospel Of Matthew Chapter 25 Part 5 The Parable Of Final Judgment

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Jesus began answering questions posed by His disciples about the end of the world. They wanted to know what signs would they look for at the coming of Jesus. They wanted to know when the end of the world would happen and what it would be like in the last days. Jesus addressed those questions and we noted the two aspects of Jesus second coming. 1 Thessalonians 4:13  But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15  For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16  For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17  Then we which are aliv...
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Pastor Michael Alvis Sermons & Lessons May 2026

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  Here is where to find indexes to all Bible lessons posted on this blog since its inception in 2019. Click on the drop down menu and look for the archives tab. Then find the date listed below to find the appropriate index. I hope this will help you find lessons on a particular book of topic that we have studied through. An index for all lessons posted from 2019 through 2021 , was published on September 7, 2022. An index for all lessons posted in 2022 , was published J anuary 24, 2023. An index for all lessons posted in 202 3 was published on February 28, 2024.  An index for all lessons posted in 2024 was published on January 21, 2025. An index for all lessons posted in 2025 was published on January 24, 2026. Below you will find links to the YouTube channel of the church we attend, Heritage Baptist Church, in Smithville Ohio. These are the sermons preached by Pastor Alvis during May, 2026. Some are livestream with video and others are audio only. I know there are various ...
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The Gospel Of Matthew Chapter 25 Part 4 Parable Of The Talents: Servants Judged For Faithfulness

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In this chapter, Jesus gave three parables to illustrate the kingdom of heaven. The Parable of the Ten Virgins teaches us that we are to live in a state of expectancy and habitual readiness to receive our Lord. It is designed to stir us up to do well for our soul, in accord with Christ's instructions.  We are studying the second parable which is divided into three sections. The Parable of the Talents teaches us that we are to work diligently for our Lord, just as we would give our best effort to run a business well. It is designed to teach us to expend ourselves for the glory of God and the good of others. Matthew 25:14-15  For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods. 15  And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. The first part introduced a wealthy man who is a picture of Jes...
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The Gospel Of Matthew Chapter 25 Part 3 The Parable Of The Talents: A Wealthy Man Places His Servants In Charge

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  We studied through the Parable of the Ten Virgins. Jesus compared Himself to the Bridegroom coming at an unannounced time to take His bride to her new home with Him. This parable pictures two things for us. First, is the rapture of Christ's church and the resurrection of life that happens when Jesus returns in the clouds. He will not physically touch the earth at the rapture and resurrection of life. Instead the trumpet will sound and Jesus will call forth the bodies of all dead saints from their graves and they will rise to the LORD. Next, Jesus will "snatch away" all Christians who are alive on earth at this event. This connects with the five wise virgins who are to be engaged in waiting, watching and working for their Lord until this moment. Jesus will then return to heaven with every single person who ever trusted Him, and the marriage supper of the Lamb will take place (See Revelation 19:1-10). Second , seven years of tribulation will start on earth while Christ ...
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