Sermons on Gift Of Mercy:

The Mercy Formula

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 21, 2017

The formula goes: (1) We understand God’s mercy for ourselves, which is cognitive, and this leads us to (2) giving mercy to others, which is how we (3) receive mercy for ourselves.

Matthew 5:7 is a great verse for Divine Mercy Sunday—“Blessed are the merciful, they will receive mercy.” The formula goes: (1) We understand God’s mercy for ourselves, which is cognitive, and this leads us to (2) giving mercy to others, which is how we (3) receive mercy for ourselves. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Catholic

Tender Mercies Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 1, 2015

Our merciful God has pity on His children, who are in much distress, often of our own making. Mercy is a disposition to pardon the guilty. God gives what is undeserved, and doesn’t give what is.

At the end of the Civil War when the Confederate Army was finally defeated, Abraham Lincoln was asked how he would treat the rebellious South. The question hinted at the desire for severe punishment. But the merciful President said, “I will treat them as if they had never been away.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8-17

Denomination: Congregational

Under The Mercy

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 27, 2020

We're all sinners, saved only by the great mercy of God.

1 Timothy 1:12-17 (Greet the congregation with “Good morning, saints.” After they reply, greet them again with “Good morning, sinners.” They’ll probably miss a beat before replying, but the point will be made.) We’re both saints and sinners, aren’t we? We’re saints seeking God, and sinners ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 19, 2020

God is holy and just. He judges sin without compromise. He rules fairly and none can fault his judgement. But God delights more in mercy. His mercy endures forever. He is tender in mercy.

TEXT:ROMANS 9:15-16 "For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy" GOD'S MERCY SEAT The mercy seat of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:15-16, Exodus 25:17-22, Hebrews 4:15-16, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Merciful Will Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 29, 2014

God is holding back the establishment of His kingdom so that the multiplied billions may have a longer, & hopefully better, opportunity to hear the gospel, & come to repentance & faith in Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 3: 8-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] GOD'S MERCIFUL WILL [Isaiah 55:6-11] After addressing the lost's mocking of God's Word and the Lord Jesus' seeming delay in returning to correct mankind in the previous verses (1--7), Peter goes on to speak about the restraint of the Lord in verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Mercy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Receiving Mercy

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Receiving Mercy Luke 17:11-21 November 22, 2009 Jesus has been heading toward Jerusalem for some time (9:52) bent on reaching his destination and fulfilling his destiny. He enters a village and encounters ten lepers who beg him for mercy. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Merciful

Contributed by Dale Inman on Feb 17, 2014

God is merciful. He works with His repentant and obedient servants to bring others into the worship of God.

JONAH 3 (about 755-760) BC Repentance-What is repentance? Many people have a different definition than the Bible definition. Illus: Man felt guilt for cheating on his taxes. He sent a check into the IRS and said “I cheated on my taxes so I am sending this in, if it makes me feel better, I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Mercy

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 5, 2014

A sermon examining what it means to be a faithful Christian.

A MINISTRY OF MERCY Matthew 9:9-13 When Jesus began His earthly ministry, He traveled the region of Galilee and began to call certain men to “follow Him” and to be His Disciples. The first four men that Jesus invited to follow Him were fishermen. Matthew tells us that Jesus was walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Reward Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 6, 2014

What does mercy look like & the reward of mercy

1. Opposite of Mercy - Revenge We like stories where the bad guy gets his dues Trucker is in a restaurant minding own business and a motorcycle gang begins to harass trucker. One in particular got right in his face. "Big man in the 18 wheeler, out of your truck you’re a wimp", he shouted, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Goodness And Mercy!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 22, 2015

Hey friend, your success is not in your shrewd strategy, astute planning of prayer seminar, your anointing is not based on your Biblical knowledge (though it is necessary) your success is not based on who you are but on who He is!

Goodness and mercy shall follow you! Psalm 23:6”Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” When Hillsong worship leader Darlene Joyce Zschech, walked on the stage, she brought along with her loads of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wings Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us, sinners one and all – spiritual waifs, to be honest – and he “marries” himself to us. He redeems us from the estrangement sin has caused in our lives. He takes us under his wings; he covers us with his cloak. And we are restored.

One of the characters in Kent Haruf’s novel Plainsong is Victoria, a seventeen-year-old girl who is four months pregnant. When her boyfriend finds out about her condition, he breaks up with her. And when her mother finds out, she kicks her out of the house and says to her, “You got ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mercy In Judgement

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 3: 14-21. Impatience is the symptom of not trusting God to fulfil his promises to us. As a result, we try to make our own plans, go our own way, and hopefully avoid the 'snakes' on the way.

John 3: 14-21 Mercy in Judgement Vs. 14, 15. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. The people of Israel, the chosen ones became impatient with God during their wilderness experience and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Mysterious Mercy

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Jul 18, 2020

Have you wondered about the mysterious ways of God? Others have too. This sermon talks about it.

An old hymn I love says, “God moves in a mysterious way his wonders to perform He plants his footsteps on the sea and rides upon the storm.” I thought about that hymn as I looked at our text for today in Genesis 21. There is a mystery about this text, which is not easy to explain. In our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Attributes Of Mercy

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 12, 2021

A look at the Mercies of God and how we should reflect them

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” (Matt 5:7 NIV) When you consider forgiving the people who have hurt you, you must always consider how much Jesus has forgiven you! You don’t deserve His love and can never earn it. He forgave you because He is a merciful, gracious God. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4, Exodus 34:5-7, Micah 7:18-20, Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:19-24, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 31, 2022

We live in a world that has no idea what mercy really is or any desire to show it. Jesus has a much better way for those in His Kingdom, 'Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

Blessed Are The Merciful Matthew 5:7 DisMiss Grove KIDZ We read the following in Luke chapter 10 beginning at verse twenty five. On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ