Sermons on Ready Or Not:

Ready - Or Not? #3 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 10, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ADVENT - Continuing with our preparations to welcome Jesus afresh at Christmas

John 1:6-8; 19-28 ‘Ready – or Not? #3’ I may share with many of you a love of pictures – of looking at, and perhaps making paintings, drawings and photographs. And while I admire, and have often tried to emulate, the composition, colour and depth achieved by the greatest artists (whoever we may ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Three To Get Ready…" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

Disgust can become a powerful motive.

"Three to Get Ready…" (Genesis 27:41- 28:9) 1. There are many stories of people who have given up on the church and on God is utter disgust. 2. Dan Waite tells this story of a man who almost did: Once upon a time, a young minister tried to quit the ministry in absolute disgust. He was tired of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ready, Set, Go!

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 8, 2007

Palm Sunday, what did the people come out to see?

Ready, Set, Go! Luke 19:28-40 Today we are at the beginning of Holy Week, we have been following Luke’s history of the church in acts and now we are looping back to the week before the crucifixion of Jesus. I am not trying to surprise you with this change of direction I am just jumping to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Congregational

Are You Ready For The Kingdom

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 1, 2007

Salvation message

Mark 1:14-15 Are You Ready for the King? Woodlawn Baptist Church September 30, 2007 Introduction In Mark 1:14-15, the Bible says, “Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Eternity

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 15, 2008

Everyone must stand before the judgment seat of Christ, and because of the reality of this coming Day, we would be wise to meditate on the Scriptural truths concerning Heaven and Hell, and get ready for eternity.

GETTING READY FOR ETERNITY ILLUSTRATION: Father Murphy goes into a local bar in Dublin and approaches the first man he sees. "Do you want to go to Heaven?" he asks and the man says, "Indeed I do, Father." "Then for goodness sake," commands the priest, "leave this pub right now." He then goes to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

Is Your Lamp Ready?

Contributed by Luther Allen on Aug 9, 2008

Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church

Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Being Ready For The Enemy

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When Jesus Christ organised His church, He equiped her for battle, He did not leave her powerless.

When the sun rose over Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, it seemed like the most unlikely place to start a war. The weather was perfect. Light winds. Cool temperatures. Blue skies dotted with puffy clouds. The birds had begun to fill the morning air with the songs given them by their Creator. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finally Ready: Or Are You?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 24, 2003

For Ascension and for Graduate Recognition: when we think we are ready for life, we may be the least ready! Trusting the Lord, however, will provide a challenging life plan. The church can and will support young adults who dream great dreams for the Lor

Every year about this time we engage in a little ritual. In May or June, proud families drive off to some distant university, there to celebrate with a young adult who has finally slugged through four or more years of classes, writing papers, taking exams, and surviving all-nighters, and who is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Ready For Paradise?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Apr 1, 2003

While Jesus hung on the cross, He never once uttered a defense.

"TODAY, YOU WILL BE WITH ME IN PARADISE" (LUKE 23:43) Pastor Jim Parisi Beacon Light Mission 3-31-03 1. This evening, we will look at conversations from the cross. II conversations FROM THE CROSS IS FOUND IN (LUKE 23:36-43). (Luke 23:36-43). 36 The soldiers also mocked Him, coming and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:36-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Ye Also Ready!

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Apr 23, 2003

Why is the Armour of GOD needed?

Some Christians do not even know that they are to be on guard of Satan and his demons. They do not know that they need to be ready of an attack and be able to defend themselves. Satan is a very powerful being. We alone cannot protect ourselves from Satan. Without Christ we are going to be easy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For The Rapture

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 26, 2003

This message seeks to show that since the Rapture could take place at any time, we need to be ready, by knowing that we have trusted Christ as Savior, and by living holy and godly lives.

ARE YOU READY FOR THE RAPTURE? Text: I Thess.4: 13-18 Intro: Though the word “rapture” is often used in theological discussions, it is never used in the Bible. This does not mean however, that it is an unscriptural term, or that it should not be used. In verse seventeen of our text we find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ready, Set, Go

Contributed by Steven Witt on Apr 27, 2007

Jesus entry into ministry at His baptism.

Ready… Set… Go! April 29, 2007 Luke 3:21-22 21. When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. 22. And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice from heaven which said, “You are My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Ready For Revival?

Contributed by John Baggett on Oct 13, 2005

A Good Message For Leading A Church into Revival. 2 Chr 7:14 (1)Our Identification-If my people-(2) God’s Invitation -humble seek my face pray repent-(3) God’s Illumination-Will Hear,Forgive, Heal.

I used this sermon the Sunday prior to the begining of revival services to be held at our church. There are notes at the end about powerpoint and video clip. **Are We Ready for Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 In one week we will begin 4 days of revival services. In preparation we have been praying and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready For That Day Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Dec 30, 2004

IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS (Part 1) As certainly as Jesus came the first time let there be no doubt HE WILL COME AGAIN! The same scriptures which told of His birth also boldly proclaim His Second Coming. Jesus’ first coming some 2,000

INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving has come and gone. In case you haven’t noticed “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” Of course I think it’s been that way for a long time at the mall; retailers give a whole new meaning to “Christmas in July.” The stores have been ready for Christmas for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready To Be Judged?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 6, 2003

Judgment Day is coming, when Christ looks into the hearts of all. Are you ready?

John 5:19-24 ARE YOU READY TO BE JUDGED ON JUDGMENT DAY? Many years ago, in a frontier town, a horse bolted and ran away with a wagon carrying a little boy. Seeing the child in danger, a young man risked his life to catch the horse and stop the wagon. The child who was saved grew up to become a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-24

Denomination: Lutheran