Sermons on Shoes Of Readiness Gospel:

It Has Been Passed On To Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

I wonder how we would feel if we were standing in the shoes of those exiles, those ancient Jews? What do you think God would have told us to do, if we had been His people taken by force to live in a pagan society?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2015) ILL. In 597 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar's Babylonian army attacked Jerusalem. The invaders took the King prisoner, plundered the temple, & carried off 10,000 captives to spend the rest of their lives in a foreign land along ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:5-7, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Our Faith

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 31, 2007

We shouldn’t be selfish with the gospel.

Sharing our faith- by Roger Roark text - 1 Cor. 3:6-9 (nlt ) and 2nd Kings 7:3-9 1 Cor. 3:6-9 My job was to plant the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God, not we, who made it grow. [7] The ones who do the planting or watering aren’t important, but God is important ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-9, 2 Kings 7:9

Denomination: Baptist

Stumbling Stone Or Building Block Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 8, 2008

What is Jesus and His gospel to you?

Stumbling Stone or Building Block Romans 9:30-33 * How many people here want to go to heaven? Over the years, I have heard many stories about preachers asking that question. * One preacher stood before his congregation and asked, “If you are ready to go to heaven, please stand?” And the entire ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Use Failure? Yes! Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

It’s been said that God is not looking for ABILITY but for AVAILABILITY; He’s looking for a willing and ready heart.

1. Ever read a book and start to sort of dialogue with the author? a. It happens sometimes in the middle of a good movie too. b. The author has so captivated us & brought us into the middle of a story that we begin to interact with the characters. c. Hey why are you doing that? Don’t go there! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For Jesus

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 1, 2023

Don’t wait for angels while waiting for Jesus to return. Be ready for Jesus by being someone’s angel.

A couple of decades ago there was a really popular television show called Touched by an Angel. How many of you used to watch it? It was pretty good, wasn’t it? It was optimistic and uplifting without being overly sugary or sentimental. So think back. Wouldn’t it be great if, just when you most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Time To Engage: "Stir Up The Gifts”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 16, 2025

There’s a call God gives to His people signaling He’s about ready to move. The call is so they can be ready, so they can prepare their hearts and minds to fulfill the call. And through their obedience the power of the Holy Spirit descends with His gifts.

Time to Engage “Stir Up The Gifts” 2 Timothy 1:5-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgYVQ5xF_44 There’s a call God gives to His people signaling He’s about ready to move. The call is so they can be ready, so they can prepare their hearts and minds to fulfill the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 1 Timothy 4:14, Mark 8:38, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Every Nation (Acts 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2025

How did the apostles realize that the Gospel was for every nation?

Is the promise to Abraham that “in you all the families of the earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:3) starting to be fulfilled? How did Peter come to understand that? Let’s look at Acts 10. North of Joppa (Jaffa) on the coast is Caesarea. What happened there to a Roman soldier? Now in Caesarea ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Iv Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "Why?" How can we get "good and ready," to take needed action sooner?!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part IV: The Power of Why! John 10:10 & Luke 11:28 Intro: Today we’re going to follow up on the last sermon which left us with the problem of "How to get good and ready." Remember, we’ll stop procrastinating and start doing the things we know we should, "WHEN ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Is Finished...or Is It?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

This Easter message encourages 'new life' for those who are simply ready to 'give up the ghost!'

I. Jesus Reached the Finish Line – Text: John 17:1-5 A. Jesus had, once and for all, completed His work – vs. 4, “I have finished the work which You have given Me to do.” B. Jesus had just spoken, in John 4:34, that it was His “food” (or KJV says “meat”) was to do the will of the One who sent ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Four Majestic Words

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 3, 2005

Four things anyone can do in the New Year to spiritually ready to meet its challenges.

FOUR MAJESTIC WORDS Genesis 1:1: ¡°In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.¡± Psalm 102:25: ¡°In the beginning you laid the foundations of the earth, and the heavens are the works of your hands.¡± John 1:1: ¡°In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Feb 21, 2005

It is easy to say that we Love Jesus but are we ready to gvie up our all for Him?

Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning? by Ed Pruitt John 21:15-21:17 Love, Do You Know The Real Meaning? Sunday January 4, 2004 John 21:15-17 I want to start out this morning tell all of you that I love my wife Lisa! Do you believe that I love her? There are times that I don’t really enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Beat The Clock

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Apr 27, 2015

To convince audience we need to get serious about the second coming of Christ and always be ready.

“Beat the Clock” Text: Matthew 24:36-44 I. Welcome II. Introduction Many of us older folks remember Bud Collyer hosting the television game show “Beat the Clock.” There have been at least four attempts to revive this show – the latest airing in 2002-2003. Contestants ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dwelling Place Of The Lord!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 4, 2014

Getting your home ready for God at times may require you to remove unwanted stuff!

Dwelling place of the Lord! Psalm 132:14-15”This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.” Roof garden, plush interior decorations, indoor plants, landscaping, indoor water fountains and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oil The Shields

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues)

I. EXORDIUM: Is your shield always oiled? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to be always ready with our faith and the HOLY SPIRIT. (by praying in tongues) IV. TEXT: Isaiah 21:5 (New International Version) They set the tables, they spread the rugs, they ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 21:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Arduous Journey

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 28, 2017

You may have to sometimes boldly stand for God and be ready for tough journey for the glory of God!

Arduous journey Proverbs 3:6 “Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will make your paths straight.” I was reading the newspaper today and while reading the entertainment column, I read how a choreography team traveled to a height of 12,000 feet to shoot a song in freezing cold temperature. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal