Sermons on Living Ready:

Ready To Open My Treasures

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Dec 30, 2011

A sermon for Epiphany: the Magi inspire us to believe in Jesus' royal birth, to walk in his radiant light, and to present him with rightful treasures.

Ready to Open My Treasures Matthew 2:2 Ages ago, some pilgrims - we call them Wise Men or Magi - set out on a long and uncertain journey in search of the promised Messiah. Their quest was gloriously rewarded, thanks to that guiding star. Whatever led you here this morning, I believe God is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Mennonite

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

I Am Ready For War PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

This sermon encourages Christians to embrace their role as spiritual warriors, using God's armor to stand firm against evil and remain steadfast in faith.

Good morning, beloved! Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, standing on the solid ground of faith, basking in the warmth of fellowship, and ready to feast on the Bread of Life? It is indeed a joy to be in the house of the Lord, among brothers and sisters, united in Christ. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Fighting, Lord

The Enemy Comes, Are You Ready?

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Sep 30, 2002

It takes the armor of God for us to be able to stand in the heat of battle.

The Enemy Comes, are you ready?(Eph.6:10-18) Illustration: My life fell apart in the summer of ‘68. One minute I was the happiest man in the world then wham! It was all over. My countenance changed from a look of total contentment into one filled with agony and anguish. Here I was living in total ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jude: Getting Ready For The Fight

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 19, 2009

A throrough study of the book of Jude with illustrations, outlines, etc.

Jude: Getting Ready For The Fight A Conversational Commentary on the Book of Jude By Pastor David M. Wilson Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 THE FOLLOWING MATERIAL IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN BOOK FORM at www.lulu.com Search for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For The Last Supper

Contributed by James May on Mar 15, 2011

Elijah met the Widow of Zarephath just as she was preparing to eat her last supper. It's a wonderful story of God's provision if we would only learn to trust him.

Getting Ready for the Last Supper Sunday, March 13, 2011 PM By Pastor James May If there’s one prophet of the Old Testament that I love reading about it has to be Elijah. Here was a real man of faith and of power; at least most of the time. Like all the rest of us, Elijah had a few ups ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Ready To Meet Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019

The Time is Now

ARE YOU READY FOR JESUS? LUKE 12:40 1. INTRODUCTION. ISN’T IT AMAZING HOW MUCH TIME WE SPEND GETTING READY FOR VARIOUS AFFAIRS, BUT SPEND SO LITTLE TIME GETTING READY FOR JESUS? PEOPLE WILL SPEND WHAT SEEMS LIKE COUNTLESS HOURS PREPARING FOR DATES, VACATIONS, HOLIDAYS, AND EVEN WORK. AND IF THESE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For The Big Game

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready!

Are You Ready for the Big Game? Thesis: Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready! Hands on Illustration: During the service throw the football to someone and ask them are you ready for the Big Game! Are you ready if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Mark 13:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For Christmas? (#2)

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 25, 2018

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

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready To Return To God? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon encourages recognition of our need for God, gratitude for His blessings, and recommitment to His plans, through repentance and faith.

Beloved friends, gathered here today in the house of the Lord, I want to welcome you with open arms and a heart full of gratitude. We are here not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here not as strangers, but as a family, united in Christ's love. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:2

Topics: Starting, Return

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

Ready Or Not Here I Come! Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon on Luke 12:35-48 concerning being prepared for Jesus return. Message #61 from Luke series.

Luke Series #61 “Ready Or Not - Here I Come” April 7, 2002 Introduction: Welcome to New life in Christ. Each week I bring you a message from a verse-by-verse teaching we are currently doing in the Gospel of Luke. I teach verse-by-verse because I believe that we need to hear everything that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready To Be A Disciple Of Christ?

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

There are times when it is very easy to be a Disciple of Christ. there are other times when it is the most difficult thing there can be. This message looks at putting Christ first regardless of how life is.

ARE YOU READY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST? JOHN 6:1-70 I. IT IS EASY TO BE A DISCIPLE OF CHRIST WHEN JESUS SERVES US, AND LIFE IS GOOD. 1.) It was easy to be a disciple of Christ when he had fed the 5,000. A.) There was likely never a time that Jesus was as popular as this day, unless it ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-70

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Ready To Run The Race!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 24, 2014

In the Bible, the Christian life is often compared to a race. If we want to finish well, we must exercise ourselves, feed on the right stuff, and run the race with endurance.

GET READY TO RUN THE RACE! INTRO: HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18-19, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: *other

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