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  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,589 views

    This is a sermon with a Warning to it.

    “Are You Ready?” Text: Amos 4:12-13 12 Therefore thus will I do unto thee, O Israel: and because I will do this unto thee, prepare to meet thy God, O Israel. 13 For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning ...read more

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    Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,842 views

    This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This is a revised and shorter version of a sermon by the same name that I contributed to Sermon Central several years ago. TEXT: Matthew 1:18-25 A. A question we'll undoubtedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maintaining Readiness

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,595 views

    Jesus shares illustrations to show that his return will be sudden and unexpected. His call on us is to be ready at any moment. The First Sunday of Advent reminds us that Jesus came, and Jesus is coming again!

    Matthew 24:36-44 Maintaining Readiness The military has a readiness system of green, amber and red, to illustrate threat levels we might face at any given time. When you go on base or on post, you’ll see a Force Protection Condition, or FPCON, ranging from normal to delta. Likewise, the president ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Nichols avatar

    Will You Be Ready?

    Contributed by Scott Nichols on Jan 18, 2019
     | 12,626 views

    What if in the next moment - even as my words fall upon your ears - Christ returned with the shout of the archangel and the trumpet blast? "Faithful and true would He find us here, if He should come today?" Would you be ready?

    The hymn we have just sung asks a pointed question. A question that I fear too often we dismiss in our daily lives. With all the concerns of living in the present moment - with all of the accompanying joys or frustrations - we fail to give much thought to the final moment. That moment when time, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ready To Rumble

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,019 views

    The armour of God!!!

    Ready To Rumble Ephesians 6:10-18 MGM recently released the latest movie in the “Rocky” franchise with Sylvester Stallone reprising the role of the boxing legend Rocky Balboa, also the name of the latest film. Once again the “Italian Stallion” plays the role of underdog in a film series that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Will You Be Ready? Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,547 views

    Jesus is coming for his Saints. Will you be ready when he returns?

    The Disney Film “Million Dollar Arm” tells the story of a washed out Baseball scout who goes to India to find a new prospect and save his career. It’s a charming story that centers on finding a cricket pitcher in India good enough to be drafted into Major Leagues. The drama ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ready For War PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,230 views

    Recognize the reality of spiritual warfare, understand the necessity of preparation, and embrace the power of God's armor to stand strong against the forces of darkness.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a topic that is absolutely essential for every believer: spiritual warfare. We often hear about this, but do we truly understand the gravity of it? Are we prepared to face the battles that are waged in the unseen realm? C.S. Lewis once ...read more

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    On The Shelf: Not Ready

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 16, 2023
     | 1,457 views

    As a book is covered with dust sits on the shelf, so is one spiritually that is not prepared, or not ready. We must be more than forgetful hearers. BE READY. BE PREPARED.

    ON THE SHELF: PREPARED, READY OR NOT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Part #2. COME LET US REASON TOGETHER… BE READY… (You have to do this as two parts, or cover the points quickly.) As a child we played a game: “HIDE AND SEEK.” One person would face ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ready For Resurrection SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 711 views

    Help my congregation live for the Lord's work now, in light of future resurrection.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united not just by the physical walls of this sanctuary, but by the spiritual bond of our shared faith. We are here to celebrate, to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. Today, we are going to embark on a ...read more

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    Are You Ready For The Storm?

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 15,968 views

    No matter who you are the storms of life will come and beat against your life. Are you ready for that storm?

    I want to pick up right where we left off last Sunday morning. By way of review for those of you who weren’t here, the most important thing that I want you to know from last week is “It ain’t over till it’s over”. God has last at bats in your situation. This morning, don’t look at: ¸ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Ready For Persecution

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 412 views

    When facing persecution, Jesus' disciples (believers) must have endurance and wisdom, be certain to look like Jesus, preach the Word fearlessly, and trust that God is in control. What have we to fear when our life is in His hands?

    I would like to open with an illustration from the book Jesus Freaks: Jaun and his wife Maria felt God calling them to become missionaries in Columbia. Once, while travelling between villages, Jaun met about fifty armed guerillas. He took the opportunity to share the gospel with them, and twenty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battle Ready Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018
     | 5,504 views

    Message 8 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message explores the preparation to conquer the Canaanites provided by Moses in Deuteronomy.

    Joshua Series #8 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Battle Ready” Review / Introduction The book of Joshua is all about the fulfillment of a promise made to Abraham hundreds of years before. God chose to bless Abraham who was living near Babylon. He promised to build from him a great nation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    In Season & Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,267 views

    To encourage believers to always be ready to preach the Gospel, endure suffering, and remain faithful in all circumstances.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a significant passage from Paul's second letter to his young protégé, Timothy. Paul’s last words to Timothy are some of the most powerful messages in the Bible, and they resonate just as loudly today. This passage from 2 Timothy 4:1-4 is ...read more

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    Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,440 views

    This sermon encourages spiritual preparedness, perseverance, and prudence, urging believers to live in anticipation of Christ's return, as illustrated in Matthew 25:1-13. Key

    Greetings, beloved family of Christ. We gather here today with hearts full of hope and minds eager for the nourishment that only the Word of God can provide. We are not here by happenstance, but by divine appointment. We are drawn together in this sacred space to engage in an intimate conversation ...read more

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    Readiness Brings Rewards PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,160 views

    This sermon emphasizes the importance of spiritual preparedness and readiness for the return of Jesus, urging us to live in anticipation of His second coming. Key

    Hey, good morning, church family! Isn't it just a beautiful day? I'm really excited to be here with you all today, and I can't wait to share what's been on my heart lately. I've been spending a lot of time in the Word, specifically in Matthew 25:1-13. It's a passage that's been speaking to me in a ...read more

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