Sermons on Meets:

Lydia, The Seller Of Purple

Contributed by Mike Truman on Aug 17, 2004

What does it mean to say that Lydia was a seller of purple, and what did their first meeting mean to Paul?

The seller of purple We heard in the second lesson about the meeting between Paul and a woman called Lydia in the city of Philippi. And we were told that Lydia was a dealer in purple cloth. Now, on the whole I prefer modern translations of the Bible, but they let us down a bit here. The old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:5

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How To Have Lasting Joy Series

Contributed by Brian Oberg on Jul 22, 2005

Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine teaches us how He meets the keys to lasting joy.

http://bethelbaptistmarquette.org/html/miracles_with_a_message1.html ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Powerfully And Effectively Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 3, 2006

Message 14 in series on James. You can be powerful and effective in prayer, if you meet the biblical qualifications.

His contemporaries knew James by the nickname “Camel-Knees.” He spent so much time on his knees that they literally bagged. James’ letter says more about the doctrine of prayer than any other New Testament epistle. James said, in chapter 4, “You do not have, because you do not ask God. When you ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

What Happens When We Die?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006

Expanded outline. Looks at 2 destinations for those who die. Suitable for intro before prayer meeting.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE? - Revelation 6:9-11 The last time we met, we looked together at Revelation 6, this same passage of Scripture, and looked at what it means, what it costs to be a Christian, and there is a cost. If your Christianity cost you nothing, than I would suggest that you are no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shut Out Of Heaven

Contributed by James May on Nov 11, 2007

Behold the Bridegroom Cometh, Go ye out to meet him. Jesus is coming soon. Are we ready?

Shut Out of Heaven By Pastor Jim May Matthew 25:1-13, "Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 14, 2008

ONE DAY THE TRUE CHURCH WILL SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING WILL BE CAUGHT OUT OF THIS WORLD TO MEET THE LORD IN THE AIR:

The Rapture of the Church 1 Thessalonians 4:13-4:18 13But 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. 14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God In The Questions

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 18, 2007

This is the story of Doubting Thomas. God can meet us in our doubts and questions to increase our faith.

Finding God in the Questions John 20:19-31 April 15, 2007 Do you remember the movie “The Christmas Story” that is replayed on television every year during the month of December? There is a scene in that movie in which Ralphy, the little boy who is the main character, goes outside and touches his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Over Demons Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 25, 2007

Jesus meets, heals and saves a demon filled man, who then became a good preacher for his Master.

MARK 5:1-20 THE LORD OVER DEMONS I. THE ACCURSED: * Mark 5:1-6 A. His Abode 5:2 B. His Actions 5:3-5 C. His Adoration 5:6 II. THE ANARCHY: ** Mark 5:7-13 A. The Anomaly 5:7-11 B. The Appeal 5:12 C. The Acquiescence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

"The Least Of These" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 5, 2003

When we use our gifts to meet the needs of the "least of these" we are doing it as unto the Lord.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 7, 2003 “The Least of These” Matthew 25:31-46 INTRODUCTION: In today’s parable the people are divided up at judgment day as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. The sheep were on the right and the goats on the left. He speaks to those on his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Nov 3, 2001

Learning to seek first the Kingdom of God and trusting God to meet our needs as he has promised.

A young woman brought her fiancee to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to provide a nice home for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 28, 2008

Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be.

Stuck in the Mud Scripture: Ephesians 2: 1-10 Purpose: Share that Jesus meets us where we are in order to bring us to where we need to be. Introduction: As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Do You See What I See?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006

Transfiguration - Can they believe their eyes? what is going on in this meeting on the mountain. What is the kingdom of heaven of heaven like?

Do you see what I see? Mark 9:1-11 I have had several opportunities to go to the top of mountains especially when we lived in Colorado. We drove up in all kinds of weather, even when it was snowing. I have taken the cable cars and when I was a kid hiked. It is interesting to me that going up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

We are called to pray and continually ask, seek and knock. A devotional for our monthly Cottage Prayer meeting.

Praying with Persistence Matthew 7:7-8 Cottage Prayer Meeting Devotional January 31, 2004 7 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The All-Sufficient Christ

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2004

Christ is all we need to meet our need, regardless of the circumstances and even when it seems impossible.

The All-Sufficient Christ by Rev. James May Mark 5:21-43 One of the most troubling things that we hear every day is sound of sirens from police cars, fire engines and ambulances as they speed down the highway. We know that somewhere, someone is in trouble. I find myself often whispering a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gold Standard Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

God doesn’t merely want to meet our expectations, God wants to raise our standards.

The Gold Standard I want to apologize if what I’m about to share is repetitious. I think my opening illustration was shared with me by our friend and Chairman of Deacons, Robert Johnson, a few months ago, but I’m not positive. Anyway, in 1900, a company called the Detroit Automobile Company ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: *other