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There's Going to be a Meeting

Edward Jackson Jr

Friendship Baptist Church • Aug 9, 2026 • 90 min

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Summary

In this sermon on Mark 7:31-37, Pastor Edward Jackson Jr. explores the transformational meeting between Jesus and a deaf man with a speech impediment in Gentile territory. Highlighted by the faithful friends who brought the man to Christ, the message shows how Jesus pulled him into a private moment of isolation to communicate through personal touch and deep compassion. Believers are encouraged to seek godly community, embrace seasons of private spiritual growth, and trust in a Savior who meets every moment and does all things well.

Themes

Godly Community & FriendshipIsolation & Private TransformationDivine CompassionIntercession of JesusThe Perfection & Power of Christ

Pastor's Points

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I pray that I have friends that take me to meet Jesus.

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Jesus meets me where I am.

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I rejoice over a Master that meets every moment.

Key Points

1.
Surrounding ourselves with godly friends is essential because true friends carry us to Jesus rather than feeding us drama or leading us astray.
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When the deaf and mute man could not seek help on his own, his friends recognized his need and brought him directly to Jesus for healing.
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Jesus often pulls us into private or isolated seasons so He can work on us without external distractions or public scrutiny.
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Jesus meets us exactly where we are and communicates His love and power in ways tailored to our specific understanding.
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God views human suffering and weakness with deep compassion, as demonstrated when Jesus sighed before performing the healing miracle.
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Even when we cannot hear Him or speak for ourselves, Jesus constantly makes intercession in heaven on our behalf.
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Jesus meets every moment with divine perfection and complete power; He never does anything half-heartedly and does all things well.
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When believers experience Christ's miraculous work, they cannot help but testify about what God has done.

Sermon Moments

“Give me one good friend that when you see me struggling, hurting, or crying, will take me straight to Jesus.”

“That is why you have been in isolation—because what God is doing in your life cannot be done in front of your inner circle.”

“Jesus met the deaf man right where he was and communicated His grace without saying a single spoken word.”

“We cannot hear Jesus praying for us in heaven, but we can clearly see the results of His daily intercession in our lives.”

“Unlike public opinion or uncaring crowds, God looks upon our struggles, hurts, and silent pain with profound compassion.”

“How God meets someone else has nothing to do with how He meets you; He meets each of us in the exact way we uniquely need Him.”

“Jesus never does anything half-heartedly; He approaches every situation with divine perfection and does all things well.”

“Even when the adversary seeks to test and sift us like wheat, Jesus prays for our faith so that conversion and strength will come out of the struggle.”

This Week

Evaluate your circle of friendships and intentionally surround yourself with people who will pray for you and bring you closer to Jesus rather than bringing drama.

Be a faithful, proactive friend by interceding for and carrying loved ones to God when they are too weak or hurting to seek Him on their own.

Embrace seasons of isolation or quietness as purposeful opportunities for God to work privately on your heart without external distractions.

Rest in the assurance that even when you cannot hear Him or find the words to pray, Jesus is actively interceding for you before the Father.

Avoid forcing your personal encounter story onto others, acknowledging that Jesus meets every individual according to their unique spiritual needs.

Trust God’s complete authority in every difficult circumstance, remembering that He never works half-heartedly and does all things well.

Openly share your testimony of God's goodness and healing with others, even when culture or circumstances urge you to remain silent.

Remember This

Jesus meets us right where we are in our silent struggles, surrounds us through faithful community, and completely restores us because He does all things well.

A Challenge for You

Trust that your conversion, change, and healing will come according to God's purpose, and praise Him in advance because He does all things well.

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