Sermons on Dogged By Mercy:

Defining Deviancy Down

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 25, 2012

Though true that sin is "out there, it's just as true that sin is "in here."

Defining Deviancy Down TCF Sermon March 18, 2012 In 1993, a Democratic senator from New York wrote an essay for a educational journal. In this article, Daniel Moynihan argued that: “the amount of deviant behavior in American society has increased beyond levels the community can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Hand Extended Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 27, 2012

In the midst of the judgment and chaos, God's hand of grace is extended.

God’s Hand Extended Revelation 6:12-7:10 * We have just read an extended portion of scripture because we needed to keep perspective on the events which are unfolding. The church has been raptured away. The saints & all residents of heaven are in high worship while the residents of earth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Refusing To Play Favorites Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 30, 2012

If you want God's favor, don't treat people with favoritism.

Something very interesting happened on Monday night when people who normally hate on the Packers were suddenly on their side when a blown call by the replacement officials gave the win to the Seahawks. Even Bear fans expressed sympathy to me all week. Well, except for one guy who called me a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Extend God’s Kindness

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 30, 2012

God is the God of the second chance. Jonah got to see first-hand the remarkable grace of God, and come to a renewed understanding of His love and grace.

Jonah 1:1-3 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 "Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it, because its wickedness has come up before me." 3 But Jonah ran away from the LORD and headed for Tarshish. He went down to Joppa, where he found a ship bound for that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Goodness Of God

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

God is good and He wants us to enjoy His goodness.

Psalms 31:19-20 (NKJV) 19 Oh, how great is Your goodness, Which You have laid up for those who fear You, Which You have prepared for those who trust in You In the presence of the sons of men! 20 You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"On The Way To A Healing..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 27, 2012

A sermon about God's way of doing things versus human fumbling.

Mark 5:21-43 “On the Way to a Healing…” We have two really awesome stories this morning! This sermon really could have been named, “Jesus the Multi-tasker.” We have a story inside a story, so to speak. The outer story is about Jairus, a leader in the synagogue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Holy Spirit Is Not For Sale Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

Man's religion is at war with God's revelation.

Introduction “A king who wished to express his affection for a private soldier of his army gave him a richly jeweled cup, his own cup. The soldier, stepping forth to receive the gift, exclaimed shamefacedly, "This is too great a gift for me to receive." "It is not too great for me to give," ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Christian Church

What Makes You Pray? Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009

Jonah’s in the tough place where he learns to pray.

"What makes you pray?" Jonah 2 Last week we left Jonah sitting in the belly of the fish at the bottom of the sea. So here he is in a crisis situation and he does what most of us would do. He prays. There’s something funny about this situation from the standpoint that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Response To Satan's Evil Emissaries

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

God displays His people who will direct His work on earth during the Day of the Lord

Revelation 14 Title: The Lord’s Response to Satan’s Evil Emissaries Theme: His Righteousness Rules Text: Revelation 14:1 I. The Lamb/Great High Priest and His Victorious Kingdom of Priests (v.1-5) A. The Worship of God the Father before the Throne B. The Witness of the Heavenly Chorus C. The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Prayer God Will Answer Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 28, 2009

God helps those who are helpless.

A Prayer God Will Answer Luke 18:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill 6/28/09 This has been quite a week in our world. It started with the uneasy situation in Iran to the news about “Jon minus Kate,” and then on to the deaths of Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Commentators and pundits are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem’s Set Time Is Come

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 24, 2011

Building up of Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Set Time Is Come Psalm 102:11-28 (King James Version) 11My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. 12But thou, O LORD, shall endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations. 13Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Worship Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 31, 2011

Part 4 of a series on worship. Looking at the fruit of worship. This one is on showing our appriciation for the mercy of God.

Title: The Fruit of Worship Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction Today we have come to the last part of our series on worship. We have come to the fruit of worship! Since there is fiver Sundays in this month we are going to do a 2 part series on the fruit of worship. Part one will be today and part ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job 25:1-6 How Can Man Be Justified With God?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 4, 2011

And even today many people are trying to live good clean lives, righteous lives, thinking that if there is a God He’ll see their goodness and let them go to heaven, maybe He’ll see that their good out weighs their bad.

JOB 25:1-6 HOW CAN MAN BE JUSTIFIED WITH GOD? 3-5-11 Today I want to talk just for a few minutes on the subject of “How can man be justified with God?” In “JOB” the oldest book of the Bible we find people even then were talking about this subject. In previous ...read more

Scripture: Job 25:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Younger Son Leaves Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 8, 2011

In part 1 of the series Return of the Prodigal, Dave examines what we can learn about the leaving of the younger son.

The Younger Son Leaves The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 13, 2011 Good to be back with you again. Great baptism and membership service last week, wasn’t it? Members of Wildwind, I want to remind you again to look carefully at those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sacrifices - Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 26, 2009

This messages focuses on our desire to have revenge when we suffer a wrong.

Sacrifices: When Making Sacrifices Grows Old Part II: Revenge After Kindness Is Repaid With Evil Scriptures: Psalm 109; Jeremiah 17:10; Proverbs 23:7; Matthew 15:18-20 Introduction: I shared with you previously from Psalms 73 focusing on the writer’s frustration with the wicked prospering. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational