Sermons about Need To Be Ready

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

based on 44 ratings

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The sermon asks the question: What would you do if you knew exactly when judgment was coming.

Genesis 6:1-8 January 19, 2003 We were not living in Harrow at the time of the great flood. However, when we came to Harrow on March of 1996 we could still see the effects of that flood. In several of the houses that we looked at, when we went down into the basement we could see a line on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ready For The Journey Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 26, 2023

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The wise men are a surprising twist to the narrative from Matthew. What does their presence indicate and how does getting to know them help us prepare for Christmas?

You may have noticed the chalkboard signs that are scattered around the church building. Each has a different saying- “Be the Branch,” “Catch the Wind,” “Wreck the Roof,” “Grip the Plow,” and “Empty the Jar.” They come from a small group video Bible study our groups participated in a while back. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Nov 8, 2005

based on 5 ratings

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Are you ready for the Master’s return? This message looks at the parable of the two servants from Matthew chapter 24.

Matthew 24:45 (NLT) "Who is a faithful, sensible servant, to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his household and feeding his family? A Question of Trust  Two character qualities  Faithful  Defined as one who adheres firmly and devotedly to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Always Ready

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jan 27, 2017

based on 4 ratings

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Being ready to bear our witness for Christ

TITLE: Always Ready TEXT: 1Peter 3:13-23 CONCL: A Romanian pastor was captured and tortured in order to get him to tell where other Christians were meeting so they could be arrested as well. But they could not get the pastor to break and disclose the location of the other Christians. So, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ready And Prepared

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2023

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Jesus teaches us valuable lessons using the story of ten bridesmaids to prepare us for eternity.

A GREAT DEAL OF OUR LIFE AND DAILY ROUTINE IS GETTING READY OR PREPARATION. WE SPEND TIME GETTING READY FOR WORK, FOR APPOINTMENTS, HOLIDAYS, AND SUCH. I FOUND ONE STUDY THAT SAYS THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 5 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE IN PREPARATION AND WAITING FOR EVENTS IN THEIR LIFE. MATTHEW’S ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Peter 4:7-8, Romans 10:10, Ephesians 5:15-17, Ephesians 5:14, 2 Corinthians 5:10, 2 Corinthians 6:2, Romans 10:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Get Ready Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012

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This message gives come ’bullet-like’ points to be ready for His coming as well as to how to live life.

GET READY James 1:7-12 * In 1998 the four-time Governor of Alabama George Wallace died, but before his death he openly admitted that when he stood at the door of the University of Alabama and denied entrance to blacks, he was wrong. He apologized for that action and became something of a hero for ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 29, 2019

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Are we ready for the Coming Christ?

Are You Ready? Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Our series is Surprise Endings. Just like many favorite movies and mysteries, Jesus’ parables often carried an element of surprise, a plot twist that we may not be ready for as we are reading. In the parable of the Workers in the Vineyard, all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Is Ready

Contributed by Randall Bates on Sep 14, 2005

based on 10 ratings

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God is ready and able to save all that would come to Him

THE LORD IS READY ISAIAH 38.20A A day is coming in every person¡¦s life when we will face death. If Christ does not return to gather His church, all of us here will eventually die. Ecclesiastes 11.3 where a tree falls there it shall be. So too is the condition of man. When we face death, all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:20

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready For The Wedding! Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 29, 2022

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Valentine's Day: The relationship between Christ and the church is often expressed in terms of a wedding, from the proposal to the ceremony. While we wait for the bridegroom, we must set our heart on fulfilling His passions.

At Valentine’s Day we often think about love, romantic love that is; and one of the most beautiful images that come to mind is a wedding ceremony. Next to that might be the engagement, where a man gets down on one knee for the proposal, while the woman listens to his expression of undying love and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Rev. Michael A. Albert on Jul 15, 2007

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Sermon asks if you are ready to meet the Lord.

ARE YOU READY THE WARNING!...JESUS IS COMING BACK! THE QUESTION:…ARE YOU READY? TEXT: Matthew 24: 1, 2, 3, 36-44 V1. Jesus came out from the temple and was going away when His disciples came up to point out the temple buildings, to Him. V2. And he said to them, “Do you not see all these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maintaining Readiness

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2019

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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

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44, Acts 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride's Not Ready

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001

based on 186 ratings

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The Church, Jesus Christ

TEXT: Revelation 19:6-9 INTRO: We know from studying Scripture that one of the analogies given to describe the relationship of Jesus Christ to His church is that of a bride and groom, with Jesus portrayed as the coming groom and the church as his expectant bride. This theme/idea is repeated in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ready For Discipleship?

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Feb 20, 2019

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Are you ready to be a disciple of the Lord Jesus? Two examples: one from the Old Testament and one from the New Testament shows us what it takes to be disciple of the Lord Jesus. See how the Lord calls and equips his disciples.

I have this reoccurring nightmare that goes something like this. It’s Sunday morning. I’m at church. The service is just about ready to start. I realize that I forgot to write a sermon. Why? I’m not sure. The church service is starting and I’m frantically trying to figure out what I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready Or Not! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 14, 2021

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It is the most wonderful time of the year! But are we ready? Has it caught us off guard? How do we handle a season we which we aren’t prepared?

Christmas Is Coming! Pt. 1 - Ready or Not! Introduction It is hard to believe it is the month of December much less almost Christmas. This year at times has seemed like a lifetime while at other moments it is a blur. We find ourselves in the most nostalgic time of year. Visions of sugar plums ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-49, Luke 2:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will You Be Ready? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Sep 2, 2015

based on 1 rating

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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

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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