Sermons on Finding Mercy:

Mercy Lost!

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 14, 2005

Warning each person that the mercy of God can be taken away.

PP0603 DATE MERCY LOST! 2 Sam 7:12-16. 2Sa 7:12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Quality Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 27, 2005

5th message in James series. james’ warning against partiality or favoritism. We are subject to a higher law.

A brilliant medical doctor discovered the use of blood plasma that resulted in saving thousands of lives in World War II, Korea, and the Vietnam War. At Pearl Harbor, for example, 96% of those who received plasma, survived. After World War II Charles Drew was named director of the National Blood ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Mercy Not Sacrifice

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 6, 2008

Today, let us be reminded by the words of Jesus, "But go and learn what this means: "I DESIRE MERCY AND NOT SACRIFICE." For I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance." (Matthew 9:13 NKJV)

Mercy Not Sacrifice, Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction There is the story of the man who came down from the North Carolina Mountains. He was all dressed up and carrying his Bible. A friend saw him and asked, "Joe, what’s happening? Where are you going all dressed up like that?" Joe said, "I’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 4, 2021

God has shown mercy to both Jews and Gentiles. Despite Israel's failure, He will yet restore her again at the end times.

Today we have come to the end of chapter 11 and also the end of the whole section of Rom 9-11 addressing the issue of the Jewish unbelief. • Today’s passage is a continuation of last week’s section covered by Michael. • Let’s recap Paul’s sequence of thought before we read the text. (1) Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Showing Mercy Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024

A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: SHOWING MERCY A. Mercy is a quality that is so needed today. COMMENT: We live in a WORLD where it’s so easy to become CALLUSED and INDIFFERENT. We are bombarded daily with news of TRAGEDIES, VIOLENCE, and SUFFERING PEOPLE. Living SANELY in such a WORLD often necessitates ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God is a God of mercy

GOD OF MERCY I once saw a sign outside a convent that read ‘Trespassers will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.’ Underneath it was signed Sisters of Mercy. There seemed to be an anomaly there to me. Prosecution to the full extent of the law and mercy? Did you ever get caught doing ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 7, 2010

What is mercy and what does it look like in a believers life.

Blessed are the Merciful Matthew 5:7 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. “ Slide Illustration - Napoleon The story is told of a mother who once approached Napoleon asking for a pardon for her son. Napoleon replied that the young man had twice committed a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Merciful

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 5, 2011

The way of the Kingdom of Jesus is one of trust in God, which frees us to be "merciful" and give to others, knowing that God is a God of justice and compassion, full of mercy and love.

Blessed are the Merciful Apr 3, 2011 Matt 5:7 Intro: We are half-way through our Lenten journey through the Beatitudes, the opening words of Jesus’ opening sermon (“on the mount”) where Jesus describes Kingdom life. During our last Adult Education time a couple weeks ago, as we were discussing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mercy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016

This message helps us to understand and to feel how troubling the mercy of God can really be. For if we do not have such understanding, we will take too lightly the mercy we are to possess and the mercy that has been shown to us.

Jonah 3:10-4:2 God’s Mercy 11/16/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction When one thinks of Jonah fleeing from his assignment to preach in Nineveh, the assumption is quickly made that Jonah was afraid of Nineveh. We feel for Jonah. After all, who among us would relish the call to walk into the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mercy Me Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 19, 2014

In a society filled with guilt ridden people, how do we get rid of our guilt?

“Soul Talk: Mercy Me” Ps. 51 It had been a painful time for David. Yes, he had married Bathsheba, but only after committing adultery and murder. He may have fooled some of the people in the kingdom but he had not fooled himself. He was living with tremendous guilt. And he had not been ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Gracious And Merciful Gardener

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Mar 14, 2004

Lent 3C: Looking past the Law and the barren fig tree, we find the Good News that Jesus let himself be cut down rather than let the fig tree (us) be cut down.

With One Voice # 713 - Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Let us pray: Lord, let our hearts be good soil. Plant the seed of your Word in our minds and hearts, and help it to bring forth fruit in our lives. Amen Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do bad things happen at all? Questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It Mercy Or Is It Judgment?

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 24, 2007

This message warns that the Lord’s coming could occur at any time.

“WILL IT BE MERCY OR WILL IT BE JUDGMENT?” TEXT: Luke 17:20-32 INTRODUCTION: This passage of Scripture tells us what the days will be like when the Lord returns. When this event takes place all opportunity for people to be saved will be lost. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

Our God is a merciful God, and expects those of us who have received his mercy to be merciful as well.

BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL Matthew 5:7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy." Are you a merciful person? Yet that is what our Lord Jesus Christ wants us to be. In Luke 6:36, our Lord said, "Therefore be mersiful, just as your Father is also merciful." Our God is a merciful ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Merciful God Series

Contributed by Matthew Duminy on Jun 15, 2004

First part of a 5 part course to help you get to know who God is

The Merciful God (El-Rakhoom) Read Deut 4:28-31 We all need mercy. I don’t need to tell you that we’re all sinners. It’s a simple, sad fact of life (“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” – Rom 3:23). With this in mind, how can a pure, righteous and holy God allow us anywhere ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mercy To All Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that the Lord is willing to have mercy on all people.

The Gospel of Mark #13: Mercy to All Text: Mark 5:1-20 Thesis: To note that the Lord is willing to have mercy on all people. Introduction: (1) After telling several parables to the crowd, Jesus and His disciples board a boat in order to cross over to the other side. (a) While they were crossing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ