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  • John Gaston avatar

    Sleep On Peter, It’s Too Late To Pray!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 14, 2013
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     | 12,345 views

    If we don't pray, trials may come that will overwhelm our faith. 3 times the Lord warned Peter to pray; 3 times Peter denied the Lord.There comes a time when it's too late to pray. We must get motivated to pray more in order to withstand the troublesome t

    “SLEEP ON PETER, IT’S TOO LATE TO PRAY!” Mark 14:34-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, making a long driving trip, drove all night. By morning he was very tired; so he decided to stop at the next city, park somewhere, and catch an hour or two of sleep. 2. Unfortunately, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "How To Be Ready For Our Lord's Return”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 4, 2019
     | 9,762 views

    Followers of Christ need to make shre we are ready for His return.

    On Tuesday of the last week of our Lord’s life, as He and His disciples were leaving the temple, one of them said, “Look Teacher! What massive stones ! What magnificent buildings!” Jesus responded, “Do you see all these great buildings? Not one stone here will be left on another, every one will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Be Ready: Living In The Last Days With Faith And Urgency Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2025
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     | 920 views

    We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. And many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: Yes.

    Go! And Be Ready: Living in the Last Days with Faith and Urgency INTRODUCTION: A WAKE-UP CALL FOR OUR TIMES We are not living in ordinary days. The world feels heavy with uncertainty, like the calm before a storm. Many are asking, “Are we living in the last days?” The Bible answers with clarity: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    Get Your Buckets Ready Because The Rain Is Coming!

    Contributed by James May on Oct 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 33,297 views

    God is pouring out the Holy Ghost upon those whose "buckets" are ready to receive him. Is your bucket ready?

    GET YOUR BUCKETS READY BECAUSE THE RAIN IS COMING! Joel 2:23-32, "Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he will cause to come down for you the rain, the former rain, and the latter rain in the first month. And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Archenemy To Ambassador

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 30, 2016
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    Here is the call/conversion story of Saul . From that story we understand: 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We need to be open for New Spiritual Revelations 3. We need to be ready to accept New Spiritual Assignments

    Scripture: Acts 9:1-20 Title: Archenemy to Ambassador (Murderer turned Missionary) Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of Saul's call/conversion story. That story shares with us 1. We need to be open for the Lord's realignments 2. We must be open for New Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Merry Osmosis

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,236 views

    Are we spiritually permiable? Are we ready to put on the things of the Spirit and put away the things of the flesh? Mary was.

    Merry Osmosis Luke 1:26-38 ((Props: You will need a picture of the cardio-pulmonary system and a picture of two hearts… one colored white and the other black))) This morning I have a very strange sermon for you. I guess you are getting used to that. In the last two weeks I have preached using a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Real With God

    Contributed by James May on Apr 28, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 21,652 views

    We have to get real with God if we are going to be ready to fight in the spiritual battles against the powers of darkness.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strengthened, Established And Filled

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 28, 2011
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     | 5,826 views

    When our spiritual tanks are bone dry, God by His Spirit stands ready to fill to us overflowing.

    August 28, 2011 – “Strengthened, Established and Filled” – Ephesians 3:16-19 Charles Price, pastor of People’s Church in Toronto, says that verses 16-19 of Ephesians 3 is one prayer that you don’t really need to add: “…If it is Your will”, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready To Suffer Shame And Die For The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 23, 2018
     | 3,211 views

    Beloved as Christians we need to know that we are also called to suffer shame for the name of Jesus and in some cases we need to die for His name's sake.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: ARE YOU READY TO SUFFER SHAME AND DIE FOR THE NAME OF JESUS? Acts 5:40-42 King James Version (KJV) 40 And to him they agreed: and when they had called the apostles, and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Scotty Killingsworth avatar

    I Wish We'd All Been Ready Series

    Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Sep 18, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,718 views

    Being ready to meet the Lord is the most pressing issue in life. Readiness must become our highest priority.

    This sermon was preached on Sunday morning September 21st, 2003 to the Evergreen Church by Scotty L Killingsworth The text for the message is taken from 1 Thessalonians 4 The sermon series is part of the “Ready” series The sermon title is: I wish we’d all been ready In 1971-2 I recorded a song ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Occupy Till I Come

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 17, 2023
     | 3,716 views

    I want to ask you a question about history…What Military General said these words “I SHALL RETURN”?

    • If you know history you know it was General Douglas MacArthur who went down in American History as one of the greatest Generals this country has ever had. • When President Roosevelt ordered him to leave the Philippines and go to Australia, he spoke these words that went down in the history ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rapture Ready--Living With Authentic Faith Matthew 23 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 14, 2025
     | 331 views

    To be rapture ready, we must move from empty religion to authentic relationship with CHRIST. JESUS condemns hypocrisy and calls us to authentic faith expressed in humility, obedience, and servant leadership. Outward show can’t replace inward surrender. Be watchful. Be faithful. Be ready.

    2025.09.14 Sermon. RAPTURE READY_LIVING WITH AUTHENTIC FAITH_WOE TO HYPOCRISY, YES TO HUMILITY Matthew 23 William Akehurst, HSWC Scripture Readings Matthew 23:1-39, 2 Timothy 3:5, James 1:22, Philippians 2:3, Luke 12:1, John 10:9, 1 Timothy 6:5, Micah 6:8, Matthew 15:8, 1 Samuel 16:7, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Be Prepared To Meet God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 1, 2025
     | 1,126 views

    Preparation to meet God is the foundation of Christian living. The return of Christ is imminent, and it is essential that we keep our lamps burning, remain faithful, and stay vigilant in prayer and holiness.

    BE PREPARED TO MEET GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Amos 4:12 Supporting Texts: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, Matthew 24:44, Revelation 22:12 INTRODUCTION: The message of preparation is a call to vigilance and readiness to meet the Lord. In Amos 4:12, God’s warning to Israel highlights His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Getting Ready For Our Final Goodbye (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 7, 2018
     | 6,067 views

    How can we get ready for our final good-bye? 1. Receive our ministry for God's Word (vs. 22-24). 2. Recognize the value of God's Word (vs. 25-27). 3. Remember the urgent need for God's Word (vs. 28-31).

    Getting Ready for Our Final Goodbye (Part 2) The Book of Acts - Part 73 Acts 20:17-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 8, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Acts 20 was a pivotal time in the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. In these verses Paul reflected on the past, and tried to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    Lie: You Have Plenty Of Time To Get Ready Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 247 ratings
     | 49,838 views

    One of Satan’s greatest lies is that men have plenty of time to get ready before Jesus comes again.

    Series: Lies Satan Tells YOU HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO GET YOUR LIFE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 As a child I loved to play hide and seek. I loved it no matter if I was the one hiding who was trying not to get caught, or if I was the one seeking who was trying to catch the unexpecting. Although ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational