Sermons on Dogged By Mercy:

The Crown Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 19, 2018

The scourging Jesus endured would have been unimaginably horrific, but His suffering was from over. Following the merciless beating, Jesus was then subjected to ridicule and mockery. All of this was done for you and me!

The Crown of Suffering Mark 15: 16-21 Our last study ended with a gripping statement: And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. It doesn’t reveal much detail. We are merely told that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem With A Religion Of Rules Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 11, 2022

Two Sabbath stories bring out some key dangers of a rules-based religion.

- We have two stories here that both look into the rules the religious leaders had back in Jesus’ day concerning the Sabbath. THE PROBLEM WITH A RELIGION OF RULES: 1. WE ARE SELECTIVE ABOUT WHICH RULES WE PAY ATTENTION TO. - Matthew 12:1-5, 9-11. - The Pharisees considered themselves to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Kingdom Part 12 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 4, 2022

In this message we examine what Jesus said about how we should treat our enemies. This follows what we covered last week where Jesus talked about how we should be willing to turn the other cheek. To be a part of His kingdom, we must learn to love our enemies.

Living in the Kingdom 12 Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48; 7:12; Leviticus 19:18; James 4:17 In my message last week I shared with you what Jesus said about turning the other cheek and going the extra mile without being asked. Jesus said that we are to have a disposition that chooses to not seek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 7:12, Leviticus 19:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

New Beginnings—it’s Not Clichés.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 16, 2020

God waits to give us a new beginning, a fresh start. Maybe we're in the middle of a year, a hard year--the year 2020. However, COVD won't have the final say. God will.

New Beginnings—It’s Not Clichés. Lamentations 3:21-26NKJV Jeremiah was a man whose message of repentance was rejected, and despite his earnest prayer for his people, he was to witness the children of Israel being sold into slavery.. the city of God being destroyed and the Temple of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-26, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Sovereign Choice

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Nov 14, 2019

How could God display His Sovereignty in making His choices?

“So the LORD said, ‘I will wipe from the face of the earth the human race I have created — and with them the animals, the birds and the creatures that move along the ground — for I regret that I have made them.’ But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD” (Genesis 6:7-8, NIV). Are you aware of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Has The Final Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2019

In the last 3 visions, we see God's judgement against sinners, Israel and the world. God is determined to judge sin as a just and righteous God. He is equally determined to show mercy by providing a Saviour in the coming of the Messiah, the priest and king, so that sinners can be saved.

We’ve come to the last of the 8 visions that Zechariah saw in one night. • God gave him these visions while he was ministering to the people, encouraging them at the early stage of the rebuilding of God’s house. • The last 3 visions shared the same theme - God’s judgement on sin. Last week Lester ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Invisible People

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 8, 2021

Many are living amonst us who we do not see or take notice of. Thier opinions do not matter. Their history do not matter. They are irrelevant as far as we are concerned. God has called us to change this.

THE INVISIBLE PEOPLE Opening Song # 21 Scripture Reading Jh. 14: 1-4 Closing Song # 506 It is told by the Doctor Luke in chapter 7 and verse 36 of His gospel that one of the Pharisees whose name was later known to be Simon, invited Jesus to eat with him. This may seem a strange occurrence to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-37, Luke 7:44-48, John 4:7-26, John 9:1-2, James 2:1-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

Power Disguised In Weakness And Brokenness

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 8, 2019

God makes use of good and bad times to mold and shape the Christian so that they can have an intimate relationship with Him.

Throughout my marriage, I continually struggled with the many constraints imposed upon me because of my wife’s health and multiple medical issues that required constant care and the time needed for meeting those needs. I made a legion of attempts to find a job that would provide the income ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, John 14:21, Psalm 51:17, Isaiah 57:15, Joel 2:12, Ezekiel 36:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 5 - Reviving Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 30, 2019

The incredible story of Jonah and the depth of God's grace

Pastor Brad Reaves (c) 2019 Grace Community Church, Winchester, VA View this sermon at: https://youtu.be/n9X6xs7MjwA “Knowing the depth of God's mercy begins with repentance” Several years ago, The British Weekly published this letter: Dear Sir: It seems ministers feel their sermons are very ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10, Titus 2:11, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Brethren

Tax Collector And The Pharisee: Very Concise

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 9, 2019

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 30th Sunday, Cycle C

Narada, the Indian sage, was a devotee of God, and thought that no one loved God more than he. His self-righteousness began to lead him towards pride and arrogance. The Lord read his heart and said, “Narada, go to this town on the banks of the Ganges for a devotee of mine dwells there. Living ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Catholic

Parable Of The Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Oct 21, 2019

prayer does not have to be complex - God hears them all

Luke 18:1-14 This is yet another one of Jesus’ parables which teaches us about the quality of prayer. In several other parables within the Gospel of Luke, Jesus addresses our need to prayer faithfully and unceasingly. This parable addresses whose prayers are welcomed by God and whose fall on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal

Marks Of A Christian

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

To be called a Christian in the early church was not a compliment. We are to be different!

Marks of a Christian 1 John 5:1-5:4 Introduction- Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us this morning. If you would turn to 1 John 5:1-4 Read from Bible This morning I want to talk to you about being a Christian. This word has been abused and used in so many circles that most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Grafted In By Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

The God of Grace will restore you...

Grafted in by grace Romans chapter 11:11-11:24 Good morning everyone, Please turn in your bibles or bible app to Romans chapter 11and the book of Ephesians chapter 2. I want to speak a minute on God’s wonderful Grace and believers accepting that grace and being grafted into the kingdom of God. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Good News In A Bad News World Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Sep 26, 2024

The news bombards us with stories of moral decline and societal turmoil. Yet, amid the chaos, Psalm 36 invites us to shift our focus from the troubling realities to the unwavering truths found in God’s character. Join us as we explore the blessings that come from keeping our eyes fixed on the Lord.

Good News in A Bad News World! Psalm 36 Introduction: Cf. we live in a world in which we are constantly being bombarded with bad news: Christians = can become consumed with 24-hour news cycle 365 days a year that is inundated with bad news. Natural disaster, war, crime out of control, drug ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Endless Love Of God Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 20, 2024

Today, we will explore how the love of God is the foundation of our relationship with Him, a love that is both boundless and transformative.

### Sermon: The Boundless Love of God **Text:** 2 Corinthians 13:14 "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all." Speaker: Rev. Prophet Rudolf E. Y. Mensah **Introduction:** *Hook:* Imagine standing in a dark room, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Charismatic