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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "Get Ready”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 11, 2018
     | 4,838 views

    The message is what we do to get ready for the next Advent.

    Get Ready Luke 3:1-6 1. Get Ready For Christmas by allowing God to open you • Some of the rulers mentioned were certainly not open to God • Tiberius was an emperor known for his cruelty and severity. • Pontius Pilate was also renowned for his brutal massacres of the Jewish people • The family of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 29, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,466 views

    What is the evidence that you are ready for the Lord's return?

    Introduction For those who attended service Christmas Day, I talked about the people of Bethlehem not being ready to receive a Savior. The shepherds were not ready and had to be told about a sign by an angel that the Savior has arrived. The innkeeper was not ready because he made no room in the inn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Ready?

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,821 views

    When Jesus comes, all over the earth, graves of the righteous will explode, as the righteous rise to meet the Lord. The question is, if you don't believe in the rapture described in the Bible, how will you know when the real Jesus gets here?

    Joseph made this confession to his family: "I am dying". I am dying. The fact is every person in this room listening to this telecast is racing toward a rendezvous with death one day at a time. The Bible says there's an appointment that all of us have. "It is appointed unto men ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Always Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 6, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,691 views

    Christ's Lordship, Readiness to Witness, Hope, Respect

    The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Always Be Ready 1 Peter 3:15 (p. 851) February 12, 2017 Introduction: A few years ago I was walking out of one of our worship services after it was over and I walked past a staff member who was having an animated conversation with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are We Ready?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2017
     | 6,926 views

    Is the Army of the Lord ready for battle? Do we even know that we are in a spiritual battle? The enemy is constantly attacking. Perhaps we're just wearing the uniform but are not really soldiers of the Lord. Let's get ready!!!

    Ephesians 6:10-19 (Please open your Bibles so you can read along) No one likes war unless they are crazy. People die. People suffer. In war one country is the aggressor, sometimes they both are. Are we in a war? I’m not talking about a war against ISIS or the Taliban? Sometimes war is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ready And Watching Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,974 views

    Advent is a season of preparation. Be ready and watching for Christ’s coming.

    In October 2003, a string of Southern California wildfires eventually claimed two-dozen lives. The flames moved at a speed faster than people could flee. Responding to complaints that some residents did not receive enough warning, Sgt. Conrad Grayson said, "We are begging people to leave, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Preach - Be Ready!

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Nov 10, 2023
     | 719 views

    We should always be ready to Proclaim Christ

    In the vast tapestry of Pauline epistles, 2 Timothy stands as a poignant letter from the aging apostle to his beloved disciple and fellow laborer, Timothy. Within the pages of this final communication, we find a charge that resonates through the corridors of time and speaks directly to those ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Ready Or Not Bridesmaids Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
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     | 6,942 views

    This is the 10th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#10] READY OR NOT BRIDESMAIDS Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: As we have been studying about the last days before Jesus Christ returns, we come to a story about wise and foolish people. As we think about the last days, do you have any regrets? When we leave this earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Ready For Persecution

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 25, 2025
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     | 405 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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    Coming – Ready Or Not

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025
     | 106 views

    Jesus is coming; live ready now by trusting Him, loving boldly, and building His kingdom through faithful service and everyday holiness.

    Introduction – Childhood Game When I was a little boy growing up in the Himalaya Mountains of northern India, one of my favorite games was hide-and-seek. Can you picture it? The thin mountain air, the smell of pine, the deep silence between giggles as I squeezed into some “secret” spot. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Ready For Resurrection SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 710 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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    We Really Need To Wake Up Today

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,339 views

    "if Jesus says He is going to come at a time we least expect, when should we be ready for our death or His second coming?

    First Sunday of Advent 2022 “The Son of man,” we hear from Jesus, “is coming at an hour [we] do not expect.” So what? Should I be concerned about that? Modern men and women, bathed in a sea of information about what the world considers important, spend much time hearing about things they can buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Readiness Brings Rewards PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,158 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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    Parable Of The Ten Bridesmaids PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,438 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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    In Season & Out PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,266 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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