Sermons on Unprepared:

What Kind Of People? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 7, 2023

We must make the most of the time given to us by God to be good stewards of the Gospel. We must both live it and proclaim it.

I BELIEVE IT’S TRUE THAT WE DON’T LIKE TO BE CAUGHT OFF GUARD AND UNPREPARED. THE DOORBELL RINGS AND SUDDENLY YOU HAVE VISITORS. A STUDENT IS CALLED ON BY THE TEACHER TO ANSWER A QUESTION. A STRANGER STOPS YOU FOR DIRECTIONS. WE SIMPLY DON’T LIKE HAVING TO GO “OFF THE CUFF” WITHOUT ADEQUATE TIME ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:8-15, Psalm 86:15, 2 Corinthians 5:19-20, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Be Ready

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 22, 2004

Christ is coming when we least expect him. Be prepared.

Matthew 24:37-44 KEEP WATCH When is the proper time to start getting ready for Christmas? Is Thanksgiving weekend the time to start? Or is it earlier? I noticed that this year, the stores have decided that last weekend – the weekend before Thanksgiving – is the official beginning of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Prepared For Good Works

Contributed by Gary Griffith on Sep 27, 2001

How do we prepare ourselves to do good works?

Prepared for Good Works Text: Titus 3:3-8 Proposition: The Christian must be ready at all times to do good works. While serving in the Persian Gulf, our entire battalion discovered that we were unprepared because of deficient gas masks. I believe that many believers are like that, unprepared ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rain Gear - Check

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Feb 27, 2010

This is the funeral sermon for my associate, Clyde Elliott. It was an incredible day, with two congregations and a couple hundred extra people. The sermon hymn was Undescribable!

Concordia Lutheran Church – Cerritos and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Garden Grove February 27, 2010 “Rain Gear, CHECK!” 1 Peter 1:3-9, Isaiah 43:1-3, Isaiah 48:16a † IN JESUS NAME † In the midst of these storms of life, may the grace, the mercy and the peace of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparation

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 30, 2006

Preparing for the return of Christ

August 20, 2006 Mt 25:1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. Mt 25:2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. Mt 25:3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: Mt 25:4 But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Expository Study On The Backslidden Of Peter

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Peter denied Jesus, but he was able to repent and return back to Him. He therefore encourages us to guide against backslidding and denial of Jesus.

EXPOSITORY STUDY ON THE BACKSLIDDEN OF PETER Study Text: 2 Peter 2: 20 - 22 INTRODUCTION - In 2Pet 2:20-22, we read of the real possibility and serious consequences of backsliding - It is interesting that we find this passage coming from the inspired pen of Peter... * For if anyone knew ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rapture: Will You Be Ready? Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 2, 2025

The rapture is imminent, and every believer must be prepared. The signs of the times are evident, and Jesus could return at any moment. It is not enough to believe in the rapture; we must actively live in readiness.

THE RAPTURE: WILL YOU BE READY? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:44, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Revelation 22:12, Luke 12:40, 2 Peter 3:10 INTRODUCTION The doctrine of the rapture is one of the greatest hopes of the Christian faith. It is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Urgency Of Preparation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on May 27, 2017

There is no greater urgency than that of Preparing to meet our God...

Introduction: God warns the people in our text to prepare them selves to meet Him. He shares with them acts of mighty power over all things to this end. I. It's a Call from the Supreme Judge of all Mankind. II. It's a Call to the Unprepared. III. It's a Call to the Psuedu Prepared. IV. It's ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 26, 2007

The Sermon explores what it means to be truly ready for Jesus, in this life and being prepared for His return. Living a Christian life is more than talking about religion, we have to “walk the walk;” we need to be spiritually ready. Three messages o

Are You Ready for Jesus? Matthew 24:36-44; 25:1-13 Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church 1st Sunday in Advent; December 2, 2007 I once saw a story on the evening news where a photographer was also a skydiver, and he jumped with a number of skydivers from a plane to videotape the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

Many initially are willing to follow the Lord, but fail to count the cost. Upon realizing the great sacrifice necessary to follow Him, many are unwilling to pay the price. We must count the cost and be willing to pay the price in service to the Lord.

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14: 25-33 I am certainly thankful for the free gift of salvation. Christ paid our sin debt, reconciling us to God in salvation. This gift is freely available to all who receive it by faith. Salvation is free, but our service to the Lord is costly. If we are unwilling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Is Ticking . . . But Is Anyone Really Listening? Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Sep 9, 2017

On January 26, 2017 the Atomic Scientists moved the “Doomsday Clock” 30 seconds closer to midnight – EXTINCTION!

The clock has already been set for us. On January 26, 2017, the board members of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the “Doomsday Clock” ahead 30 seconds to two and a half minutes to midnight. For these scientists, who’ve kept watch on the probability of humanity’s extinction since the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Prepared Are We, Really?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020

In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keep Watch

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 16, 2023

Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.”

Keep Watch    Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction Frederick Bruner wrote, “Judgment will be a day of surprises.” In our series, we have noted some of the teachings of Jesus that come in four judgment parables. The first shall be last, and the last will be first. Many are called but few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not Bridesmaids Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 10th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#10] READY OR NOT BRIDESMAIDS Matthew 25:1-13 Introduction: As we have been studying about the last days before Jesus Christ returns, we come to a story about wise and foolish people. As we think about the last days, do you have any regrets? When we leave this earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Illegal On Earth...and In Heaven

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Feb 1, 2025

In this era of deportations......

The illegal on earth...and in heaven Matthew 22. Beloved, read the whole chapter and let us focus on verses 11-14. Matthew 22 gives the parable of the wedding feast. In it there is a wedding.The initial invitees give all sorts of excuses on why they cannot attend the wedding of the son of one of, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37