Sermons on Ready Or Not:

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008

Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Congregational

Be Ready For His Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Pray that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready For Persecution?

Contributed by David Mcnally on Aug 12, 2012

Christians were persecuted by the Jews, then by the Romans, and by the Nazis and the Communists, and by fundamentalist Muslims and others today. Why should we in the West or US, Canada, Autsralia or New Zealand be excused from suffering for our faith?

Gospel reading: Luke 21: 5-19 Sermon: Persecution May the words of my mouth ....... In the Gospels Jesus is recorded as saying some lovely things, that we are loved, that we are forgiven, that we are his friends, but in today's Gospel reading, his words are far from lovely. "They will lay hands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Ready For Jesus

Contributed by Trey Harris on Aug 21, 2012

Zechariah' prophecy predicts the Messiah's coming and his own son's prophetic ministry.

Getting Ready for Jesus Luke 1:67-79 How many of you wind up at the end of the Christmas season feeling empty and unfulfilled? You’ve finished all the shopping and wrapping and gift giving and parties and you’re done with the church and family obligations, the preparation and cooking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Methodist

Ready For His Arrival Series

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Sep 4, 2012

The Bible prepares us for the second coming of Christ - but what will that day actually be like? Malachi reveals several characteristics of the day he returns.

“Are we there yet? How much farther is it? I’m bored! I can’t stand it any longer!” Have you heard that before? Flights can be agonizingly long. Recently we flew back from Poland for 8 ½ hours arriving finally in Chicago. It’s a long flight especially for someone with ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Readiness - The Watchword For The Faithful Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 4, 2012

The Parable of the Wedding Feast. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Be alert (Vs 35) • Be Waiting and watching (vs 36-40) • Be specific (vs 41) • Be Working (vs 42-53) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When Winston Churchill was in his early thirties; • He tried with all his powers to awaken the English speaking world; • To the impending dangers of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Brethren

In Debt And Ready To Pay

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 20, 2010

Long before man even thought of ever being in such a society that is geared around borrowing. You and I were in debt in another way.

Introduction Many of us have had a part in creating this economic “debt set society.” Long before man even thought of ever being in such a society that is geared around borrowing. You and I were in debt in another way. 1. The Source of Our Debt Paul tells us that we assumed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Harvest Is Ripe And Ready!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 24, 2010

In this sermon outline we share the importance of the harvest and the need for all of the church to be involved in the harvest of these last days. God's Word emphasizes it strongly.

THE HARVEST IS RIPE AND READY! In this sermon outline we share the importance of the harvest and the need for all of the church to be involved in the harvest of these last days. God's Word emphasizes it strongly. Gen 8:20 And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD; and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22

Ready - Or Not? #1 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Nov 26, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT Jesus says to keep watch, keep awake - to be ready and prepared. A call to put our spiritual ’house’ in order to welcome him.

Mark 13:24-37 A TIME OF CELEBRATION IS AT HAND! Yes, a time of celebration is at hand – a new year begins today! “But”, I hear you say, “hang on a sec! It isn’t January 1st, it’s November 30!” Ah, true it is, but just the same, a new year begins today! The Church’s new year, that is. Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ready - Or Not? #2 Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Dec 3, 2008

A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY IN ADVENT: John the Baptist’s call to prepare the way, that we may receive and welcome Jesus the Christ

Mark 1:1-8 ‘Ready – or Not? #2’ In different ways, we all know the importance of signs and symbols. They point us in the right direction, give us instruction, and help us avoid making mistakes. We might be washing our clothes, and looking at the label inside to tell us what temperature to wash ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2008

John the Baptist was a prophet who came to prepare the people for the First Advent of Christ. His story teaches us how we can get ready for Christmas, so that we can receive Christ into our hearts and our homes.

GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS HUMOUR: A politically correct holiday greeting Best wishes for an environmentally conscious, socially responsible, low stress, non-addictive, gender-neutral, winter solstice holiday, practiced within the most joyous traditions of the religious persuasion of your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: *other

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

Getting Ready For Revival

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 24, 2011

All believers need times of renewal and revival. How can we get there? 1. Take a new look at God’s world. (vs. 1-6) 2. Take a new look at God’s Word. (vs. 7-11) 3. Take a new look at God’s will. (vs. 12-14)

Getting Ready for Revival Psalm 19:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 21, 2008 *On Sept. 27, 1998, Philip Ozersky went to a baseball game and saw his life changed in a big time way. All it took was one swing of the bat, and Philip caught not just a baseball, but a gold ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready - #3 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 25, 2010

Be prepared for the things to come

Words of Warning – Series on Joel Get Ready Joel 2:12-17 * Billy Graham was preaching the funeral of former U.S. President Richard Nixon before five U.S. presidents and a worldwide audience, & he said as he pointed to Nixon’s casket, "Every one of you will be there one of these days. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist