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"entering God's Seat Of Mercy"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 16, 2022

God is beyond our comprehension as our limited three-pound brain cannot fathom his true nature. He has always existed and is the ultimate ruler of everything. Therefore, he does not rely on any created thing to sustain him, but everything that exists must depend on him for its continued existence.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (John 3:16-17) (16) "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him, should not perish but have everlasting life." (17) "For God sent not his Son ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Matthew 19:26, Isaiah 46:10, Romans 12:1, John 3:16, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 4:16, Ephesians 2:4-5, Micah 7:18-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiven To Forgive: Passing On The Mercy We've Received

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Jun 8, 2024

Forgiveness is a cornerstone of our faith, yet it can be challenging to practice. Today, we explore how God's mercy empowers us to forgive others, transforming our hearts and relationships through His grace.

Forgiven to Forgive: Passing On the Mercy We've Received Introduction: Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to delve into one of the most profound and transformative aspects of our faith: forgiveness. Forgiveness is not just a lofty ideal; it is a divine mandate and a path to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37, Mark 11:25, Psalm 103:10-12, Ephesians 1:7, Colossians 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Mercy And Grace Are The Twin Pillars Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature.

Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and implications. Grace refers to God's unmerited favor and kindness towards humanity. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 51:1-2

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

In a state of humility (poor in spirit), mourning (the natural response of brokenness), and meekness (submitting to Christ), they have a passion to rid themselves of the sin that fills them and to be filled with what they see in Christ (Hunger and Thirst

“Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness” Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Review: The single most important lesson we have learned about the Beatitudes is that they are not eight separate and distinct classifications of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Alive In Christ

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 31, 2009

Paul has just finished his fit of praise for God’s wonderful heavenly blessings. We find that our identity is sealed in Christ. We also find that we are rich and God His power to work in us. In Chapter two we find the solution to mans situation -- sin.

Intro: I logged onto the internet on my wife’s computer Friday to find the threes company star Suzanne Somers was on the Oprah Winfrey show. She was talking to Oprah and her audience about how hormone replacement therapy had helped here defeat the monster of menopause. If I remember correctly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Control Belongs To God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 22, 2009

God’s choice is not unfair because He owes nothing to sinful man. (God still gives insight, concepts and ideas to mankind) God is free from obligation or constraint in bestowing mercy on people. God loves every person on the face of the earth, and He’s wa

Control Belongs to God Text: Romans 9:14-33 14 Are we saying, then, that God was unfair? Of course not! 15 For God said to Moses, “I will show mercy to anyone I choose, and I will show compassion to anyone I choose.”16 So it is God who decides to show mercy. We can neither choose it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

The Right Motivation Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 29, 2008

This sermon examines the right motivation for renewing your faith.

What motivates your faith? In Romans 12:1 Paul gives the proper motivation for building a strong faith. It should be motivated by the "mercy" of God. I.The right motivation begins with hearing God’s voice. A. There must be a willing heart. B. There are competing voices. 1. The voice of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Here Comes The Sun: It's Alright

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 10, 2009

Noah sets the stage for the coming of God’s son and mercy which is unearned

It is more than 80 years old. An American Elm Tree in downtown Oklahoma City, survived one of the worst terrorist attacks on American soil as 168 people died in the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building on April 19, 1995. The 101-year old tree was almost destroyed by the blast, with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come; For All Things Are Now Ready

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 22, 2008

The parable of the great supper, teaches us of the invitation of God to everyone to join Him in the feast, the excuses of man not to come and finally the results of not accepting the invitation.

Come; for All Things Are Now Ready Luke 14:16-24 Intro In the parable of the great supper, our Lord presents a picture of the blessings of Christianity under the figure of a wonderful banquet in which everything has been provided by God who is the generous Host. The world promises much to those ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Amazing Grace” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008

God is rich in GRACE, giving us what we don’t deserve.

NOTE: There are a lot of people out there working in a lot of ways trying to be right with a lot of gods. • Pilgrimages/Passages, Works/ Weariness, Sacrifices/Sorrows. • In every country, on every day… • Man, trying to work his way into favor with God. Many years ago the Grand Rapids Press covered ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God At His Best!

Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008

When man was at his worse God was at his best!

God at His Best! Titus 3:3-7 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5Not by works of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-7

Denomination: Apostolic

Leaving Prejudice

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 29, 2008

The book of James is referred to Jesus’ writings from Matthew 5-7 Jesus teaching the Beautitudes. This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of James

Start by reading this story: On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur there was once a crude little lifesaving station. The building was just a hut, and there was only one boat, but the few devoted members kept a constant watch over ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Happy Are The Compassionate Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish a true Chris

This is really one of the big issues in the world today. There are many merciful people who are not Christians, and many unforgiving people who claim to be Christians. There are many meek non-Christians and many pride filled Christians. The point is that you will never be able to always distinguish ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

The Master's Penmanship

Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 20, 2011

When God writes upon our lives, the message is clear and powerful.

John 8:1-11 “1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Connecting The Messianic Dots

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Here is one of the most gracious revelations of Jesus to the religious leaders of His day. God is a revealer of the truth, and we need to listen.

Passage: Matthew 22:41-46 Intro: Have you ever helped a small child do a connect the dots puzzle? 1. pretty easy if you can count. 2. but small children need help to understand the concept, and then with that help they can complete the puzzle. 3. Jesus has been under attack in the days ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free