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Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 1 of a 3-part sermon—3 negative aspects

WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE Part I—Jonah 4:1-11 On a stifling hot day, a man fainted in the middle of a busy intersection. As traffic began to pile up in all directions, a woman rushed to help him. As she knelt down to loosen his collar, a man emerged from the crowd, pushed her aside, & said, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part Ii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 2 of a 3-part sermon—3 negative aspects.

WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE-II—Jonah 4:1-11 A man walks into a doctor’s office. The man has a sausage coming out of his ear, a waffle out of his nose & a slice of bacon out of his other ear. He asks the doctor what’s wrong. The doctor replies, "You’re just not eating right." The man’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Meeting In The Air (1 Thessalonians 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 29, 2024

Many no longer use the term rapture, because it is often confused with a so-called "secret" rapture. Let's look at meeting the Lord in the air, in 1 Thessalonians 4.

Meeting the Lord in the air at His return, was once called the rapture. Many no longer prefer that term because it is so often confused with a so-called “secret” rapture. Regardless of our personal theories, the important thing is that we are ready for Christ’s return. Let’s discuss this in 1 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom To Eat, Freedom To Meet, Freedom To Speak

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 10, 2004

God’s call to embrace all people not exclude them

Freedom to eat, Freedom to meet, Freedom to speak God’s call to Embrace not Exclude Acts 10:1-34, 44-48 Introduction to Topic There are many cultures in this world, with various distinctions. One distinction that we have is in the foods we enjoy eating. There are some foods which we all enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024

As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

"God Of The Oppressed"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 6, 2002

Christ has the power to meet our most desperate, hopeless needs.

Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26 “God of the Oppressed” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA In our Gospel lesson for this morning we see a beautiful picture of our God. We see Jesus Christ--God with us-- in the midst of the oppression of sin, the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Cast Your Net On The Other Side

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 23, 2005

1. It is important to listen to Jesus and obey him. 2. We meet God when we come to the end of our resources. 3. You have to put your net in where the fish are.

The setting of today’s scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (the Roman name for the Sea of Galilee). The disciples are in a depressed mood because of the horrific events leading to, and culminating in, the death of Jesus. They have gone to Galilee and returned to what they knew best: ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9, John 21:5-6

Denomination: Methodist

Why Is It So Important For Christians To Meet Together?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

Why do we need meetings anyway when we could just sit at home and read our Bibles?

Why is so important for Christians to meet together? What’s our real purpose for coming to this meeting of Christians – which is the Church? Honestly, why am I at this particular meeting of the Church? Habit, duty, to please someone else, to gain favor with God or do I have a really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Face To Face PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the hope, necessity, and blessing of meeting Christ face to face, emphasizing the importance of our personal relationship with Him.

Hey there, friends and family! Today we're going to be diving deep into the heart of 1 Corinthians 13:12. This verse says, "For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known." We're going to unpack ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Topics: Meeting Christ, Face To Face

Paul's Future Meetup With Philemon

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To enumerate what we do here on earth while waiting for our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have answered prayers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate what we do here on earth while waiting for our LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:22 (Amplified Bible) At the same time prepare a guest room [in expectation of extending your ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings Of Following Christ #2 - We Get To Meet With God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Third message in this series, this one discussing the fellowship we get with God through Christ. Warning - Rev. 3:20 is discussed in the context of Christ’s fellowship with the Church, not as an evangelism verse (since it’s not...)

Blessings of Following Christ #2 – We Get to Meet with God Revelation 3:20 October 28, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I’ve been a follower of Jesus for 25 years now. Lord knows I haven’t always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast - Mr. & Mrs. Beaver Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 8, 2005

#3 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

So…are you enjoying our journey through Narnia thus far? Last week Sandy, our Narnia tour guide, gave us a brief overview of the land of Narnia. As you may be learning, Narnia is a far & distant land. First imagined in the mind of CS Lewis, it has now been visited by millions of readers since ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Personal Invitation From Jesus To You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Jesus invites everyone into a relationship with Him, knows us intimately, and meets us where we are, offering love, acceptance, and forgiveness.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the book of John, specifically John 1:43-53, where we learn three key lessons: Jesus' invitation is for everyone, He knows who we are, and He meets us where we are. These lessons aren't just for the people in the Bible, they're for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Topics: Lessons, Jesus Meeting, Nathanael

Funeral Sermon: We Shall Meet Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 5, 2025

For Christians, the death of a believer is not a permanent separation but a temporary departure. The promise of God’s Word assures us that we will meet again in the presence of the Lord.

Funeral Sermon: WE SHALL MEET AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (KJV) But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Furnace And The Sky

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

You meet the Lord in the furnace long time before you meet him in the sky

Title: The Furnace and the Sky Text: Daniel 3.19-30 MP: Jesus is always with us, if only we have the eyes to see him. Intro: Part of what fascinates me about the Bible is that it shows me how to see the things that I cannot see. Seeing C.S. Lewis said it so well: “God whispers to us in our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:19-30

Denomination: Baptist