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  • John Dobbs avatar

    Be Ready!

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 6, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,497 views

    Let all Christians be ready for the second coming of Christ!

    Be Ready Luke 12:35-40 Introduction 1. In Luke 9:51 we began studying the ‘Travel Narrative’ - ten chapters in Luke that contain several unique passages not found in the other gospels. It is the Travel Narrative because it begins with Jesus beginning his journey to Jerusalem. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ready Or Not !!

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Oct 18, 2016
     | 12,754 views

    This is a sermon to get people to think about the return of Jesus Christ. Hopefully it will help us realize that Jesus will return whether we are ready or not.

    Tell a childhood Hide & Seek Story Read Scripture (Rev. 22:12-17, 20) There are more than 50 passages in the Bible that tell us that Jesus is going to return. In the short passage of text that was just read Jesus says twice that He is coming back and that He is coming quickly. Trust me when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Now Just Where Do You Think You're Going?

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011. A message of proper planning and being ready (Salvation) for meeting the LORD when the time comes.

    2011.01.02.Sermon.Now Where do you think you’re going? William Akehurst, HSWC Now just where do you think you're going there Mr. (Miss)? Getting Ready for 2011 Wisdom needed Proverbs 3:5-6 Isaiah 55:6-8 (whole chapter) Matthew 25:1-13 Has anyone ever asked you the question: “Now just ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Ready PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 913 views

    This sermon encourages us to find hope in God, prepare for His return, and seek refuge in Him amidst life's uncertainties and chaos.

    Hello, friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the love of God and His word. We gather here in this place, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Today, we are going to open our hearts to a message from the book of Joel. Billy Graham once said, "The end will come with the ...read more

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    Four Truths (And Four Promises) Regarding Christ's Second Coming

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 24, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 3,885 views

    This message deals with the importance of being ready and deals with the difference between those who will be found faithful and unfaithful.

    Introduction: This passage points out one of the central tensions that we feel regarding the Second Coming of Christ: the “watch for the indications” versus “it’ll take you by surprise.” - vv. 32-33 - “watch for the signs.” - vv. 37-39 - “things will look like normal.” These are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confident When He Comes

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,583 views

    Message dealing with the greatest event to take place in the future... the Rapture of the Church. Deals with the importance of being ready.

    Confident When He Comes 1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28) Throughout the history of this country, there have been many events that have produced bold headlines in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ready Or Not Series

    Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,270 views

    The Creed says "from there he shall come to judge the living and the dead". Jesus’ coming and judgment go hand in hand. How should we be living our lives in the light of this?

    The Apostle’s Creed Together: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth; And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Be Ready

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 156 ratings
     | 112,130 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent

    First Sunday in Advent Matthew 24:36-44 Be Ready ""But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only. As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Community:are You Ready

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,077 views

    being prepared for Christ’ return

    Intro: there are two types of people in this room, those who plan days before an event happens, and those who wait until the last minute. Here are some of those differences. When taking a test in school, there are those who prepared all month for a test, those who tried to study for it on the bus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013
     | 7,807 views

    Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

    In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

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    Shake Off The Dust

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000
    based on 179 ratings
     | 9,321 views

    What does the shaking off the dust represent ? It speaks of being ready to share the gospel, not covered in the dust of the world.

    (1) INTRODUCTION: Earlier the 12 were sent forth with a similar mission (Luke 9:1-6). 12 is the number of the 12 Tribes of Israel and the sending of the twelve is to Israel alone . 70 is the number of nations mentioned in Genesis 10 and so symbolically the sending of the 70 talks of reaching all ...read more

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    Don't Be Surprised Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    5th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians." Focus is on Being Ready for the Lord’s Return.

    1 Thes. 5:1-11 Having a baby—Not surprised. Been preparing for awhile—vitamins, books, nursery, bag packed. Even though we didn’t know the day nor the hour, we knew the day was coming and we were living our lives looking forward to that day. In our Scripture this morning, we are instructed ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fig Tree Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 18, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,851 views

    The symbolism of the fig tree parables tells us the importance of producing spiritual fruit and being ready for Jesus return

    Opening Video Illustration: Time to Go from Bluefish Tv (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Another Message About The Apocalypse

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Feb 15, 2022
     | 1,215 views

    A final warning from Jesus about the future in Mark chapter 13. Being ready is essential and vital to life.

    Another Message about the Apocalypse Mark 13:33-37 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 33 “Take heed, keep on the alert; for you do not know when the appointed time will come. 34 “It is like a man away on a journey, who upon leaving his house and putting his slaves in charge, assigning to each one his ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Covenant With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 921 views

    This sermon explores being prepared and fearless as a church, drawing lessons from the Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids in Matthew 25:1-13.

    Good morning, family! There's a wonderful buzz in the air today. It's one of those Sundays where you can just feel that we're all here, ready to be filled with the Word of God. I want to start us off with a quote from one of my favorite Christian authors, A.W. Tozer. He once said, "A scared world ...read more

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