A Readied Church

A Readied Church

Pastor Anthony J Shetley

Overcomer Message Series

An Unprepared World

The World’s Perception of the Last Days

The Scoffers.

2 Peter 3:3-4

2 Peter 3:3–4 NASB95

Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.”

Those in Denial

1 Thessalonians 5:3

1 Thessalonians 5:3 NASB95

While they are saying, “Peace and safety!” then destruction will come upon them suddenly like labor pains upon a woman with child, and they will not escape.

The Oblivious

Luke 17:26-29

Luke 17:26–29 NASB95

“And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: they were eating, they were drinking, they were marrying, they were being given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them all. “It was the same as happened in the days of Lot: they were eating, they were drinking, they were buying, they were selling, they were planting, they were building; but on the day that Lot went out from Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven and destroyed them all.

The Blind Church

Luke 12:54-56

Luke 12:54–56 NASB95

And He was also saying to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming,’ and so it turns out. “And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, ‘It will be a hot day,’ and it turns out that way. “You hypocrites! You know how to analyze the appearance of the earth and the sky, but why do you not analyze this present time?

The Overwhelmed and Exhausted

Luke 21:29-36

Luke 21:29–36 NASB95

Then He told them a parable: “Behold the fig tree and all the trees; as soon as they put forth leaves, you see it and know for yourselves that summer is now near. “So you also, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near. “Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place. “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away. “Be on guard, so that your hearts will not be weighted down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that day will not come on you suddenly like a trap; for it will come upon all those who dwell on the face of all the earth. “But keep on the alert at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are about to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”

Matthew 13:22

Matthew 13:22 NASB95

“And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful.

The Readied Church

1 Thessalonians 5:4-9

1 Thessalonians 5:4–9 NASB95

But you, brethren, are not in darkness, that the day would overtake you like a thief; for you are all sons of light and sons of day. We are not of night nor of darkness; so then let us not sleep as others do, but let us be alert and sober. For those who sleep do their sleeping at night, and those who get drunk get drunk at night. But since we are of the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and as a helmet, the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath, but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ,

John 14:1-3

John 14:1–3 NASB95

“Do not let your heart be troubled; believe in God, believe also in Me. “In My Father’s house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. “If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also.

Ready Yourself

· Make Your Calling and Election Sure – 2 Peter 1:10

Add to your Faith – 2 Peter 2:5-11

· Seek to Be Filled With the Holy Spirit – Eph. 5:18

· Erase Doubt and Fear / Expose & Remove Hindrances – Hebrews 12:1

· Re-Center Christ in your – Mt. 6:33

Personal Life

Home Life

Public Life

· Share Your Faith – Mk. 8:38

· Share Your Church – Luke 14:23