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(Audio Book) No Bottom
S.J. Mead
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S.J. Mead

(Audio Book) No Bottom

S.J. Mead · 2:29

S.J. Mead illustrates through a powerful testimony that God's love is boundless and that even those fearing they have committed the unpardonable sin can find hope and restoration in His infinite grace.
This sermon shares a powerful testimony of a child of God who faced intense spiritual attacks, feeling forsaken and convinced she had committed the unpardonable sin. Despite the enemy's relentless lies and suggestions of self-harm, she experienced a profound revelation of God's unfathomable love that transformed her darkness into light, leading her to a life dedicated to gospel work.

Full Transcript

No Bottom by Anonymous, Apostolic Faith Magazine, Volume 1, September 1906 We meet many honest souls these days who are under the delusion that they have committed the unpardonable sin. The following incident should be an encouragement to such. A child of God was attacked by the enemy with the suggestion that she was forsaken of God and had committed the unpardonable sin. She was then on a mission field in the South, separated from other Christian workers, and without any apparent cause, the arch-enemy that tempted our Savior told her that God hated her. The words, God hates you, seemed to be continually shouted in her ears, and she could not get away from it. She lost her faith and believed the enemy, not knowing his power. The next suggestion was, drown yourself in the river. She stood looking into the dark water, but the thought of her dear mother made her turn away. She returned to her room and, throwing herself down, fell asleep and dreamed. She seemed to be on a boat on which all the people but herself were rejoicing and praising God. She heard the captain call out to the pilot, Sound the depths and compare it with the love of God. The depths were sounded and the call came back, No bottom, no bottom. She awoke in an ocean of God's love. All darkness passed and the cry ringing in her ears, No bottom. For years since then, she has been in gospel work on both sides of the ocean.

Sermon Outline

  1. I. The Struggle with the Unpardonable Sin
    • Encounter with the enemy's accusations
    • Feeling forsaken and hated by God
    • Loss of faith and temptation to despair
  2. II. The Turning Point: A Divine Dream
    • The vision of the boat and the captain's call
    • Sounding the depths of God's love
    • The revelation of 'No Bottom' in God's love
  3. III. The Aftermath: Living in the Ocean of God's Love
    • Overcoming darkness and doubt
    • Renewed faith and gospel work
    • Encouragement for others in similar struggles

Key Quotes

“The depths were sounded and the call came back, No bottom, no bottom.” — S.J. Mead
“She awoke in an ocean of God's love. All darkness passed and the cry ringing in her ears, No bottom.” — S.J. Mead
“We meet many honest souls these days who are under the delusion that they have committed the unpardonable sin.” — S.J. Mead

Application Points

  • When overwhelmed by doubt, remember that God's love has no bottom and is always available.
  • Resist the enemy's lies by holding firmly to faith and the truth of Scripture.
  • Encourage others who struggle with feelings of condemnation by sharing the hope of God's boundless grace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the unpardonable sin?
The unpardonable sin refers to blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, a sin that some fear they have committed, but this sermon encourages that God's forgiveness is greater than such fears.
How does the sermon address feelings of being forsaken by God?
It shares a testimony where despite feeling forsaken, the individual experiences a powerful revelation of God's boundless love, showing that such feelings are lies from the enemy.
What role does faith play in overcoming doubt?
Faith is portrayed as essential to resist the enemy's accusations and to embrace the truth of God's infinite love and forgiveness.
Can someone who fears they committed the unpardonable sin be restored?
Yes, the sermon provides hope that no one is beyond God's grace and that restoration is always possible through faith.
What practical advice does the sermon offer?
It encourages believers to hold onto faith, reject the enemy's lies, and trust in the limitless depth of God's love.

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