Sermons on Finding Mercy:

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Bob Coulter on Sep 5, 2011

Reasons to Rejoice (at Thanksgiving season)

This coming Thursday, all across America we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. It is a day to express appreciation for all the things we are thankful for. What are people thankful for? Smoke alarms, they let you know when the turkey is done. Automatic dishwashers, they make it possible to get out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-18

Denomination: *other

From Servants To Friends

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2007

A Sermon on Compassionate Minsitry

From Servants to Friends Luke 10:27-37 A Sermon on compassionate ministry 27He answered: " ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind’; and, ’Love your neighbor as yourself.’" 28"You have answered correctly," Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Don't Be Overconfident

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 22, 2022

Christians must live in unity with each other and with a humble understanding of ourselves before God by living a holy and sanctified life.

THE WORLD IS CATERING TO “SELF.” THE WORLD IS WORKING HARD TO ERODE AND DISINTEGRATE THE FAMILY. THERE IS A SHIFT TO FIND WAYS TO SEGREGATE, SPLINTER, AND POLARIZE OTHERS TO DESTROY THEIR DESIRE TO FELLOWSHIP AND HAVE RELATIONSHIP. ANYONE WHO DOES ANY FORM OF SHOPPING CAN NOW EASILY USE THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Romans 12:3, Acts 10:34-35, Galatians 3:27-28, 1 Peter 5:5-6, 1 Peter 1:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The blessings of confession, the forgiveness of sins, and the consequences of hiding our transgressions.

Good morning, Church! We're diving into Psalm 32 today and exploring some deeply profound themes. This Psalm speaks right to the heart of our human experience, touching on the forgiveness of sins, the blessings of honest confession, and the consequences of concealment. It's a rich and beautiful ...read more

Topics: Forgiveness, Sins

Forgiveness

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

We are to forgive as Christ forgave us (the parable of the unforgiving servant).

Forgiveness (Matthew 18:21-35) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/forgive.html] Before we study God’s word today, let’s take a moment to obey 1 John 1:9, by silently confessing any known sins to God. Naming our sins insures that we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare To Be A Daniel: Dare To Pray Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

Daniel is an incredible person to look at. He shows us a living example of what it is to live in a society that wants nothing to do with God and the bible. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ourselves from

Dare to be a Daniel: Dare to Pray Daniel 6:1-10 Daniel is an incredible person to look at. He shows us a living example of what it is to live in a society that wants nothing to do with God and the bible. Looking to his life we learn how to live in the world around us … to separate ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Desire This Christmas?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Dec 19, 2007

There is no better place to understand what our desire should be during this time of the year and every time of the year than in the Word of God.

Pray. Father, open our eyes to the truth of who You are. Help us today to understand what our true desire must be. Open my eyes so that we may see Your Word. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and open our hearts so that we may receive Your Word today. Amen. One word that is often ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

W Is For Walk Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "walk" is Scripture.

Introduction 1. On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Pursuing "Happyness" Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on May 7, 2007

Happiness is a choice, not a consequence. It is centered on God’s rule in our lives and it is connected to what Christ has done for us.

Last December 2006, Columbia Pictures released the movie “The Pursuit of Happyness,” starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Christopher. Christopher Gardner inspired the movie. He was a salesman struggling to provide for his family until he finally makes it big in the stock brokerage business in San ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Addictions

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 5, 2009

Are all addictions bad? Not according to Scripture.

Today, there are all types of addictions and many who have them: One in four Americans are nicotine addicts. They are dependent on smoking. One in six Americans are shopping addicts. They always having to be buying and taking advantage of every sales event. One of every seven Americans are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Part 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2003

God gave every believer exactly the right gift.

How To Unwrap Your Spiritual Gift" 2 of 3 Romans 12:3-8 September 21, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Do you ever feel like you are in something just over your head? That is precisely where God wants you. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

The New Year: An Extra Time

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Dec 29, 2014

It’s just like yesterday that we just greeted ourselves, “Happy new year.” Now, it is December again and another new year is knocking at our doors. How time flies!

It’s just like yesterday that we just greeted ourselves, “Happy new year.” Now, it is December again and another new year is knocking at our doors. How time flies! Few years back, at the beginning of that year when everybody was celebrating witnessing another year and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Of Mission

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 17, 2021

Talk 2 in my five-talk series on Jonah. Mission is God's mission. In the story of Jonah - and especially in view of what Jesus says about Jonah - we recognize that God is the master strategist in mission and he's breathtakingly creative.

Jonah Talk 2: God of Mission Last week I started a new series on Jonah. My major theme last week was how compassionate God is. At the time of Jonah, the Assyrian Empire was expanding. Historians of the Middle East tell us how cruel the Assyrian rulers were. I spared you the grizzly details. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, Matthew 12:38-41, Luke 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Cancels Your Debt Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 30, 2025

Have you ever been in debt?

Title: Jesus Cancels Your Debt Intro: Have you ever been in debt? Scriptures: Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Hebrews 4:14-16; Hebrews 5:7-9, John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, "When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, 'It is finished,' and he bowed ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-40, John 19:1-42

Denomination: Other

You Need This! Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024

This message will uncover two priceless jewels in the book of Philemon: grace and peace—treasures that only God can give, and every soul desperately needs.

You Need This! Philemon 1-3 Introduction: Illust: You may not be familiar with the name of Edward Teach (Thatch), but you are familiar with the name, “Blackbeard.” Edward Teach or Blackbeard was one of the most feared and famous pirates to ever sail the waters off the coasts of Virginia and the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist