RIGHT OR LEFT?

Introduction:

A. Matthew 25

1. Parable of the Ten Virgins.

a. The kingdom is like a wedding - Christ and Bride to be united.
b. Are you a prepared guest?

2. Parable of the Talents.

a. You have been blessed by God.
b. What are you doing with your blessing?

B. Jesus Tells of His Return.

Body: Matthew 25: 31 - 46

I. On The Last Day.

A. Jesus will appear in all His glory.

B. All of the holy angels will be with Him.

C. Everyone will be gathered before Him.

D. He will separate them.

II. Two Different Flocks.

A. The sheep care for others. The goats do not.

B. Compare with Matthew 7: 21 - 23.

1. Mighty works not a ticket to heaven.
2. Taking care of others is serving Jesus.

C. Compare with 1 Corinthians 13.

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RIGHT OR LEFT?

Introduction:

A. Matthew 25

1. Parable of the Ten Virgins.

a. The kingdom is like a wedding - Christ and Bride to be united.
b. Are you a prepared guest?

2. Parable of the Talents.

a. You have been blessed by God.
b. What are you doing with your blessing?

B. Jesus Tells of His Return.

Body: Matthew 25: 31 - 46

I. On The Last Day.

A. Jesus will appear in all His glory.

B. All of the holy angels will be with Him.

C. Everyone will be gathered before Him.

D. He will separate them.

II. Two Different Flocks.

A. The sheep care for others. The goats do not.

B. Compare with Matthew 7: 21 - 23.

1. Mighty works not a ticket to heaven.
2. Taking care of others is serving Jesus.

C. Compare with 1 Corinthians 13.

1. Without love, we are worthless.
2. Love puts up with wrong treatment.
3. Love does not stand up and demand to have its way.
4. Love always finds a way.
5. Love is eternal.

III. The Final Outcome.

A. For the Sheep.

1. Blessed by God.
2. Will receive their inheritance.
3. Will live eternally.

B. For the Goats.

1. Cursed by God.
2. Will receive an inheritance of continual fire.
3. Will be punished forever.

Conclusion:

A. Which Side Are You Standing On?

B. Matthew 7: 20 = "By their fruit..." What is your fruit?

C. What Will You Hear?