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Be Prepared

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 29, 2013

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His return is certain – it will happen. It is imminent – that is, it could happen at any time. It will be sudden – like a thief in the night. Luke 12:40 tells us that we need always be ready so that His return will not catch us off guard.

“Be Prepared” Luke 12:35-43 Lord Baden Powel, the founder of scouting gave the Boy Scouts their motto: “Be prepared”. What he was seeking to do was to instill in his scouts a readiness for any emergency. The scout should never be taken by surprise. He is always to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Serving Jesus

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 4, 2019

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What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48.

What good thing ought the church to be known for, but sometimes neglects? Let’s learn something that is a high priority for God, in Luke 12:32-48. Part 1 Luke 12:32 “So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. Jesus said to his disciples, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Treasure?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2019

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Are you living expectantly for the return of the Master by laying up treasures in heaven?

Where Is Your Treasure? Luke 12: 32 - 40 Intro: Long ago, in a kingdom far, far away, a rich king hired a “fool” to make him laugh when he was sad. He gave the fool a golden scepter and told him that when he met a greater fool than he, to pass the golden scepter to that person. The king grew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Gives Your Life Meaning?

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Aug 10, 2019

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Are tangibles what give our lives meaning?

Weekend Message/Devotion August 11, 2019 What Gives Your Life Meaning? Luke 12:32-40 Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Prepared To Meet With Jesus; You Might Find That You Are?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 11, 2019

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We are to be in a constant state of reading for the Lords return. This worries many Christians but although some need to change, others are more ready than they think and they need to know.

This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th August 2019; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Genesis 15:1-6 Psalm 33:12-22 Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Luke 12:32-40 “Please join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Episcopal

¿estás Preparado Para Encontrarte Con Jesús? Podrías Encontrar Que Eres?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 11, 2019

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Debemos estar en un estado de lectura constante para el regreso de los Lores. Esto preocupa a muchos cristianos, pero aunque algunos necesitan cambiar, otros están más preparados de lo que piensan y necesitan saber.

Este sermón fue entregado Gordon McCulloch a la congregación en Holy Trinity en Ayr, Ayrshire, Escocia, el 11 de agosto de 2019; Holy Trinity es una iglesia episcopal escocesa en las diócesis de Glasgow y Dumfries. El sermón también se ha traducido al español usando ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Episcopal

The Heart's Treasure

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 13, 2019

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Our heart's treasure grounds the purpose of our life. When our heart's treasure is God's kingdom, we have tremendous joy and peace.

August 11, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 The Heart’s Treasure Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Antiques Roadshow has been a longstanding popular show on PBS. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

You Too Must Stand Ready Series

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 30, 2019

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“Therefore, you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect”. (Luke 12:40)

Introduction: Procrastination is a major problem in the world today. It is always putting off what needs to be done or hoping to do tomorrow what should have been done yesterday. Procrastination is waiting for the deadline and not taking advantage of the time before the deadline forgetting that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6, Hebrews 11:8-16, Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 13, 2019

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Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019

Are You Ready? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – September 15, 2019 Series #37 Text – Luke 12:32-48 Intro We are continuing in our extended encounter with Jesus through the Gospel of Luke. Luke refers to one of the Gospel accounts… formed by firsthand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friendship With God And Enmity With God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

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Through Christ we have hope that we will eternally live at peace in the embrace of the Blessed Trinity.

Tuesday of the 29th Week in Course 2019 St. John Paul II Today’s first reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Romans is the result of taking a scalpel to the original text. We read verses 12, 15, 17-19, 20 and 21, for reasons unknown to me, and the result sounds strange at best. So I had recourse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-38, Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Catholic

Tne Parable Of The Watchful Servants Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 17, 2019

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What is it to be ready for His return

Parable of the watchful servants Be Ready for His Return Luke 12:35-48 In the New Testament , a phrase is used frequently with regard to the Day of the Lord or the return of Jesus Christ. Though it may vary slightly from verse to verse, numerous instructions are given to "watch, because the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

2 A Cup Of Coffee

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 28, 2020

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Jesus sees what we’re doing; he values our service to him, even in things that might seem very small to us; and he will reward our service.

A cup of coffee *** Background: my second service as minister; the interim minister is leaving. At the start of the service I make a cappuccino coffee and cut a piece of cake. I invite Jo, the church secretary, to come to the front and then serve the coffee and cake, explaining that it is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Luke 12:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ready At Any Moment: Living Awake For The Returning King - Luke 12:40 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 13, 2026

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History is not random, time is not endless, and life is not merely about getting by until retirement. There is an appointed moment when the Son of Man will return—and He expects His people to be ready.

Ready at Any Moment: Living Awake for the Returning King - Luke 12:40 Introduction: Living as Though Today Matters Church, we live in an age of notifications, deadlines, diaries, and distractions. Everything clamours for our attention. Yet Jesus speaks a word that cuts through the noise of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40, Luke 12:35-48, Matthew 24:44, 1 Thessalonians 5:2-6, 1 Thessalonians 3:12-13, Daniel 7:13-14, Amos 4:12, Romans 10:13 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Ready To Meet The Angel Of Death? Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Feb 10, 2025

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When the Angel of Death comes down after you, can you smile and say that you have been true. Can you truthfully say with your dying breath, that you're ready to meet the Angel of Death.

Several decades ago a music artist sang a song titled, ‘Angel Of Death’. It is about being ready when your time comes to die. Jesus told his disciples “Be ye therefore ready also;” Let us notice the words of this song. "Angel Of Death" In the great book of John You're warned of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40, Luke 12:41-48, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting With Expectation: Living As Ready Servants

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Aug 5, 2025

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Jesus calls us to live with anticipation and readiness for His return. He reminds us that our Heavenly Father has prepared a wonderful inheritance for us—His kingdom—and that we should live in a state of vigilance and faithfulness.

1. The Comfort of God's Pledge (Luke 12:32) Jesus begins with a word of reassurance: “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” This is a comforting reminder that our Heavenly Father’s desire is to bless us with His kingdom. His love is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist

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