Sermons on Be Ready:

Unbelievers Need Every Christian To... Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 22, 2022

What we learn from Scripture that every unbeliever needs from a Christian

Introduction Last week as we began chapter 5 of Daniel, we were introduced to Belshazzar, King Nebuchadnezzar’s grandson, who along with his father assumed the throne as co-kings of Babylonian. This means that sometime has passed from the end of Chapter 4 to Chapter 5 and some major things have ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Guiding Light: Finding My Purpose!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 3, 2024

I have been a pastor 45 years... I am sad to say as a whole few know their spiritual purpose. If we do not know our purpose how will we ever accomplish God's goals?

THE GUIDING LIGHT… HOW DO I DEFINE MY PURPOSE? (This is a two part lesson) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I use a compass, hourglass, shofar. TODAY’S LESSON HAS SEVERAL MAIN CHARACTERS : *DAVID (The King of Israel); *JOAB (The mighty general); ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3, Ecclesiastes 12:13-14, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 30, 2024

Jesus wanted His disciples to be prepared for what was to come, and God's Word still speaks to us in the same way, preparing us for the hatred of the world as we stand strong for Christ.

Be Prepared Text: John 16:1-4 When I was a kid my parents let me watch Saturday morning cartoons. I watched Tom and Jerry, Scooby Doo, the Flintstones… but my favorite was G.I. Joe… G.I Joe was full of action, and excitement, and danger. And at the end of each episode, there was always a little ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-4, Matthew 13:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Parable Of The Five Wise And Five Foolish Bridesmaids

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024

Five Wise and Five Foolish Bridesmaids

Today, as we read in the Gospel Jesus’ parable about the Ten Bridesmaids, I couldn’t but reminisce two memorable experiences I had in September 2013. First, my experience of visiting the Holy Land during the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah. Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Joseph Experience – Humble And Ready 04 Series

Contributed by Christi Campione on Jan 26, 2025

This week’s study is about Joseph becoming humble in prison so that God can raise him up as a leader and save the middle east.

Download Sermon PDF for easy reading: https://myprayernotebook4life.wordpress.com/sermon-pdfs/ Password: SermonCentral Homework: Who read the chapters? Did you go any farther? Did everyone pray the Holy Spirit prayers? Does anyone want to quickly share something that is not too personal? We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

The War Is On: Are You Armed & Ready?

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

We are in a war! Are you "armed and ready"?

THE WAR IS ON: Are You Armed & Ready? Ephesians 6:10-16 as preached by Minister Joyce R. Scott @ New Life Church, Franklin, Virginia 3/23/2003 THERE’S TALK ON THE STREETS. TALKS OF WAR. TALKS OF PEACE. TALKS OF PROTESTS. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Ready So You Don't Have To Get Ready

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 3, 2005

Advent is both looking back and looking forward.

Stay Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready Mark 13:24-37 Black Friday. I suppose we all survived. You know what Black Friday is, don’t you? That inevitable Friday after Thanksgiving that signals the official beginning of the holiday season. That day when shoppers line up outside malls and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

Are You Ready For Your Healing? Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 21, 2001

Last night (Friday) of revival series focused on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Are You Ready For Your Healing? On this last watch night, tent tearing down night, we invite your attention to our theme verse for this week coming from 2 Chronicles 7:14. Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready To Meet God?

Contributed by David Hirschfeld on Dec 23, 2001

A lesson on the fragility of life with reference to the attacks of September 11th. Asks how we can be better prepared to meet eternity. Includes lyrics from "Meet Me in the Stairwell."

ARE WE READY TO MEET GOD? ARE WE READY FOR ETERNITY? I. Read lyrics from popular song: Meet Me in the Stairwell You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news, September 11, 2001. Neither will I. I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Ye Also Therefore Ready Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 24&25

BE YE ALSO THEREFORE READY Matthew 24 v. 42 - ch 25 v. 13 watching - Here we are told to :- watch, to wait and watch, and to work, wait, and watch 1. The purpose for watchfulness v. 42 "for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come" 2. The protection of watchfulness v. 43 i.e. to keep your ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The King Is Coming, Get Ready

Contributed by Phil Scneider on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: 1.

Intro: 1. The Jewish nation had gone over 400 years of silence. God had always spoken to His people through a man, but now the prophetic voice of God was silent. 2. Malachi closed out the old testament with the prophecy of another prophet coming before the day of the Messiah. 3. John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Are You Ready To Fight The Enemy?

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country.

Introd.: "Eternal vigilance is the price of freedom" -- a familiar saying in our country. We remember from Pearl Harbor what it's like to get caught off guard. The enemy can be so deceptive: Japan's peace envoys were seated at the negotiating table at the very moment the attack was launched. Our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-14, 1 Peter 5:8, James 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready To Follow The Leader?

Contributed by Thomas Gates on Nov 12, 2000

The call to follow Jesus Christ, to be a disciple, and the cost of commitment.

Are you ready to follow the leader? Rev. Thomas B. Gates Text: John 8:12 Luke 9:57-62 Intro: What does the call to follow Jesus mean to you? Is it something you have heard long ago as a little child, or is it something that you hear a fresh every day? I remember a game we all use to play ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62, John 8:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready For Some Rest?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Jesus has great news for weary people

Americans are tired people. Hectic schedules have many folks going to bed late and getting up early, and surveys show that most people in our country simply don't get enough sleep. A recent newspaper article reported some companies are encouraging employees to take naps during the lunch hour, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For A Pentecostal Experience Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2000

Following the Instructions of Jesus as they await the dawning of a Christian Pentecost

As we begin this fourth lesson in Acts, we have now moved past Dr. Luke’s introduction and into the beginning of the early church. We have seen the importance of the resurrection in the redemptive history of the church. We have read how Jesus appeared to ver 500 of His followers following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Pentecostal