Sermons on Ready Or Not:

Understanding The Times: A Spiritual Perspective

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 21, 2025

As Christians observing these unfolding events, we are reminded that these are not mere geopolitical struggles; they signify deeper spiritual truths and battles, reflecting what the Scriptures have long forewarned.

The tension between Israel and Iran has historical and spiritual significance. Persia, modern-day Iran, played both a redemptive and antagonistic role in biblical history: >> HISTORICAL CONTEXT: Cyrus the Great (Persian): Freed the Jews from Babylon and facilitated the rebuilding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Just Missed It, Now What Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 20, 2002

The sermon deals with having missed the rapture, what is waiting for people during the tribulations period.

I Just Missed It, Now What NLF 12/15/2002 Matthew 24:3-25 Revelations 13:1-18 In our last message, we met Tyrone. He was the young man who lost his job because he was not ready when the bus came. From there we discussed the ten virgins who were to be prepared when the groom ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pastor - Flock - Church

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 16, 2008

A message regarding how the pastor & the flock make up the church, and how the church helps us as Christians. Text, communion meditation, and audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

The story is told of how they used to make the masts for the old sailing ships of the past. They would go into a forest and select a tree that was tall and straight. Then, they would cut all the surrounding trees down, leaving that large tree standing by itself to endure the winds of time for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: *other

The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 10, 2015

God Talks about the Timing: 1. The timing of the season should be studied (vs. 32-35). 2. Our knowledge of the day has been delayed (vs. 36-39). 3. The need to prepare is paramount (vs. 37-44).

The Second Coming of Christ Part 4: God Talks about the Timing Matthew 24:29-44 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *It was two days before the cross. Jesus had just finished condemning the Jewish religious leaders for stubbornly rejecting Him as the Messiah. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:29-44

Denomination: Baptist

Temple Builders (Greater Glory)

Contributed by Zachary Petree on Oct 29, 2022

The Glory of Today Will Be Greater Than The Glory Of Yesterday

Haggai 1:1-15 KJV [1] In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the Lord by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, [2] Thus speaketh the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Second in a series on Matthew 24 & 25. This message focuses on the theme of being prepared for Christ’s return since we do not know when it will be.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Prepared - Matthew 25:1-13" A well known Christian wrote, "the last days are upon us. Weigh carefully the times. Look for Him who is above all time, eternal and invisible." That was not written by a modern prophecy expert. It was written by a man named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sound The Battle Cry! (Spiritual Warfare, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Apr 11, 2007

Being prepared for our battle against Satan.

(Announce Text) BACKGROUND: The book of Ephesians was written by the Apostle Paul sometime around A.D. 63 while Paul was a prisoner in Rome. The theme of Ephesians is “the glorious church” and its purpose is to describe the redemptive grace of God toward his church. The chapter themes of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1st Things 1st: "Jesus Is Coming Soon" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

If we believe that Jesus is coming back soon, why don’t we live like it?

With summer winding down and school about to start everybody has been cramming in those last minute vacations… I can remember one summer in particular our family made plans to go to Disneyworld! Now this was a “big deal” for a 10-yr old kid and I remember the anticipation just about as much as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinner's Excuse Book

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Nov 13, 2000

Sin

“The Sinner’s Excuse Book” How many know it is not wise to live your life based on presumption? There’s nothing solid about presumption. Making decisions based on presumption will get you in trouble. It leaves too many things to chance… “up in the air.” Unsettled. pre-sume – “To take a dare. To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:12, Acts 24:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peter's Guide To Scriptual Witnessing

Contributed by Charles Trout on Apr 10, 2001

Being a Witness of Christ according to the scriptures.

1 Peter 3:8-16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: One of the first messages that the Lord provided me was entitled “What’s Your Doctrine?” The main thought of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Sinner, Seeker, Sold Out, Shallow

Contributed by Clay Gilbreath on Feb 17, 2007

4 Types of People attend church.

1st Great Awakening – 1730s-1740s – Wikipedia - People became passionately and emotionally involved in their religion, rather than passively listening to intellectual discourse in a detached manner. People began to study the Bible at home.. Jonathan Edwards, George Whitfield 2nd Great Awakening – ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Oil Crisis

Contributed by Chip Monck on Nov 28, 2007

An exploration of maintaining a deep spiritual commitment while awaiting the return of Christ.

Recap of where we have been: Two weeks ago – Jesus crying out with the prophet Isaiah that God’s house will be a house of prayer. Last week – We dove into Jesus preparatory teaching to His disciples that as time winds down, and the consummation of the kingdom approaches, it is critical that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

12 Steps To Recovery Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 5, 2008

Step seven focuses on our actually asking God to remove our defects and/or addictions.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 7 Scripture: 1 John 1:9; Jeremiah 18:1-6; Luke 18:10-14; 1 John 5:11-15 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first six steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Christ Coming Soon? Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This is part of a series on the Second Coming , the titles are based on the book by John Macarthur titled "The Second Coming"

The Second Coming Is Christ Coming Soon? James 5:7-9 A young lady had been invited out on a nice dinner date. She spent all afternoon getting ready, picking out the right dress and making sure her hair and make up were done just right. After all this was going to be her first date with this ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-9

Going Where We Have Never Gone Before

Contributed by James May on Dec 31, 2017

A sermon for a new beginning for the church, or a step into a new spiritual depth and walk with Christ

Going Where We have Never Gone Before Sunday, December 31, 2017 By Rev James May Is there anyone here who loved to watch Star Trek? I’ve been a fan from the beginning with Captain Kirk. I suppose I’ve seen nearly every episode more than once. Captain Picard, Captain Janway, and on they go. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible