Sermons on Finding Mercy:

The Subject Of Sin

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

Jesus promised the woman at the well the living water of spiritual rebirth. But before she could receive the living water of spiritual rebirth the matter of sin had to be discussed.

Last week we got into the story of the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4: 1-14. We found that the woman was intrigued when Jesus asked her to give Him a drink. Jesus then offered this woman the Living Water. But we also said that there were some matters that she had to straighten out before ...read more

Scripture: John 4:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Seek Him

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 17, 2014

No sin can be more devastating to the church or more deadly to the individual than the sin of indifference. We need to seek Him.

It is Time to Seek Him Isaiah 55:6-9 I am told that Napoleon's soldiers often used to sleep while they were on the march. They were moving forward, yet asleep and indifferent to everything around them. Thousands are like them in spiritual matters. They are as the old hymn says 'passing onward, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Yo' Daddy?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 18, 2004

A look at God the Father

GOD ASKS, ’WHOSE YO’ DADDY?’ ISAIAH 64:1-12 INTRODUCTION... What Makes a Good Effective Father? [Ask Congregation and Reflect on their Answers]... Some suggestions just in case... * Listens to their kids * Shows them love * Active in their life * Spends time with kids * Provides food and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Hold Your Peace !

Contributed by Mike Turner on Mar 26, 2004

A sermon about the four lepers who made a great discovery, but held their peace ! However, they recognized their error, and spread the good news.

Sun. evening message Don’t Hold Your Peace ! 2 Kings 7:1-20 I. The Dilemma Of The Lepers. V 3 a. They were sick. In Biblical times the disease of Leprosy was regarded as a awful punishment from the Lord. It’s very name means "smiting". Those who were afflicted with the disease were considered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Back Into The Fellowship Of God Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 7, 2016

Sermon series on 1 john

Series: 1 John Week: Four Passage: 1 John 1:8 - 1 John 2:1 Title: Getting back into the Fellowship of God Focus: Repentance of Sin Introduction: Scripture: 1 John 1:8 - 1 John 2:1 Point #1: Recognition of Personal Sin (1 John 1:8) • Explanation: (NOTE: Remember he is speaking to believers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Not To Betray Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 16, 2019

4 attitudes that will stop us from betraying Jesus - 1) a readiness to repent, 2) an awareness of our weakness, 3) an appreciation of God's love, 4) a healthy fear of judgement

• The name Judas Iscariot is one of the most famous in the Bible, for all the wrong reasons. Judas is synonymous with betrayal. Back in 1986 the footballer Mo Johnston was called the greatest Judas in Scottish football because he made the unthinkable switch, moving from Glasgow Celtic, and all ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-30, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Revelation 20:11-15, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitter Turned Sweet

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 20, 2022

In our story of Israel’s first steps towards the Promised Land we find truths about what Jesus did for us coming to this earth, dying upon the cross, and His resurrection, but also some examples we need to navigate our own journey and how God guides, provides, and corrects.

Bitter Turned Sweet Exodus 15:23-25 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Living-Waters-Fellowship-Mesquite-Foursquare-Church-323286096181/?ref=pages_you_manage If you’ve been following over these last weeks since the start of the New Year, you’ve seen how I’ve been led to share with you teachings ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:23-27

Denomination: Foursquare

Titus The Trouble Shooter Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

No where do we find the Apostle Paul so troubled and restless that he cannot stand still and preach the Gospel. He had to hear from Titus, and until he did he could not concentrate on his ministry. This is the only record we have of Paul failing to go through an open door.

Somebody has to do the dirty work in life, and so all leaders need men who are trouble shooters. George Washington needed one when Benedict Arnold betrayed the colonies and escaped to the British forces. Washington was angry and was determined to get him back. He choose Sargent Major John Champe ...read more

Replacing My Religion Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 24, 2007

Religion which is man-made brings insecurity, but a Relationship with Jesus brings confidence.

> When I was a young man, I would frequently hear, “I’m gonna lose my religion!” Normally, this was said at a time of stress and frustration. > Gallup took a poll on “Religion” in January of 2007, the results of which seems to me to be a little contradictory in nature. When asked “do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sickology - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 7, 2009

Psychologists study the human mind. Biologists study life. Sociologists study society and social behavior. Jesus must have been a Sickoligist. Everywhere he went he was constantly surrounded and followed by sick people. Blind folks, mute folks, lame folks

Sickology Psychologists study the human mind. Biologists study life. Sociologists study society and social behavior. Paleontologists are scientists who study fossils of animals to learn about what the earth was like many years ago. Jesus must have been a Sickoligist. Everywhere he went he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Asa: The Man Called Foolish Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 5 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. A characteristic of this King at the beginning of his reign was that he totally relied on God. Yet near the end of his reign he is called foolish! Read on to find out wh

ASA: THE MAN CALLED FOOLISH 2 Chronicles 16:1-14 Read at beginning of service: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 (NIV) 1 The Spirit of God came upon Azariah son of Oded. 2 He went out to meet Asa and said to him, "Listen to me, Asa and all Judah and Benjamin. The LORD is with you when you are with him. If you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Become Obsessed With God's Word

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

I find that to day we are so busy and we want to do the right thing so the day may start out right with reading God’s word and that is all that we do then you forget about it for the rest of the day. That trane of thought must change.

HOW TO BECOME OBSESSED WITH GOD’S WORD Text: Joshua 1:8 Introduction Back in the sixties all I did was listen to music. As a matter of fact so much of it I listen to was over and over and so repetitive that I cannot to this day get it out of my head. I have found that no matter what you do you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

So You Want To Be A Servant? Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Oct 9, 2002

Most people wish to serve God—but in an advisory capacity only. The person who lives figuratively with a towel over their arm is the person who is nearest the heart of God. If it all has to be about you, life may never make sense and you will never find

S101302 So you want to be a servant! Matthew 8:14 Beginning: Marion Mill was born in a fairy tale royal palace in Hungary. Her first spoon was solid gold. They sent her to school in Vienna where she became an actress, and there she met and fell in love with a young medical student named ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At King Josiah

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004

This is a short character study on King Josiah. What we will find out about him is that as good as a king as he was, he meddled later on, and as a result of one SINGULAR case of meddling, tragedy followed. We can NEVER be sure what the consequences of o

A LOOK AT KING JOSIAH A man who meddled with God Josiah began ruling over Judah when he was just eight years old. He came from a wicked line of men, but sought the Lord himself. Josiah was instrumental in bring the nation of Judah back from idolatry and to the Lord. He was also successful in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist