Sermons on Meeting With God:

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

Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part Iii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

A prophet’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 3 of a 3 part sermon—4 positive aspects.

WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE-III—Jonah 4:1-11 Need: God’s people can become disappointed/displeased with the direction God takes or the way God does things. Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Displeasure is met by God’s grace. What is present where displeasure meets ...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

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

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

Finding God In Our Struggles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

1. The importance of listening to and obeying Jesus. 2. Encountering God when our resources are depleted. 3. The necessity of casting our nets where the fish are.

Today's scripture takes place on the Sea of Tiberias (also known as the Sea of Galilee). The disciples, feeling down after the tragic events leading to Jesus' death, have returned to their fishing profession in Galilee. They have spent the entire night fishing but caught nothing. As they head to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-9

Topics: Listening To Jesus, Meeting God At The End Of Our Resources, Fishing Where The Fish Are

Unusual Encounters With God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

Unusual encounters with God are divine appointments that change a person's life forever.

UNUSUAL ENCOUNTERS WITH GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 32:24-30 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-5, Acts 9:1-6, 1 Kings 19:9-13, Revelation 1:9-18, Luke 24:13-32 INTRODUCTION: Unusual encounters with God are divine appointments that change a person's life forever. They often ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Bucket List Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on May 26, 2025

What if God gave you Hezekiah's message today? What would you do—right now—if you knew your time was almost up?

A CHRISTIAN’S BUCKET LIST (Getting Ready to Meet the Lord—Without Fear) SCRIPTURE: Isaiah 38:1 (KJV) “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isaiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1, Romans 10:9, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

When God And Moses Meet (Exodus 3:1-22) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 26, 2021

What God does in the world, He mostly does through you.

Our story today is a special one-- it's of when God, and Moses, meet. But this is not just a meeting. It's also a calling. Now, some of you may know parts of this story. I'd encourage you this morning to pretend you don't. Assume that you are missing something, that there is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22