Sermons on God Is Merciful:

Mercy, Forgiveness, And A Stolen Coat

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2022

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Epiphany, Year C

February 27, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:28-36; Genesis 45:3-11, 15 Mercy, Forgiveness, and a Stolen Coat Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The words of our Lord: “And from anyone who takes away your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Genesis 45:3-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Have Mercy On Us. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 16, 2015

Four types of Christians in a church 1-Everybody 2-Somebody 3-Anybody 4-Nobodyplease enter a brief summary that helps other preachers know the focus of your sermon

Matthew 9:27-31-When Jesus departed from there, two blind men followed Him, crying out and saying, "Son of David, have mercy on us!" 28 And when He had come into the house, the blind men came to Him. And Jesus said to them, "Do you believe that I am able to do this?" They said to Him, "Yes, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas, The Twin, And The Divine Mercy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2014

In the lives and work of St. Thomas, Pope St. John, and Pope St. John Paul, we can see the operation of the Divine Mercy coming from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2014 Canonization of Two Popes In the first century, there were no printing presses, no typewriters, no word processors, no i-pads, and, in the Holy Land and Rome, no cheap paper. If a literate person wanted to read, he picked up a scroll of papyrus, or parchment, and almost ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Showing Mercy To Your Neighbors

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Feb 26, 2006

Everyone wants to be a "Good Samaritan" or a good neighbor, but there are 100’s of excuses we use to keep us from doing so. Find out the top five excuses and how to erase them from your life so that you can show real mercy to your neighbors.

Showing Mercy to Your Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 Modern day Good Samaritan A conservative, republican-voting CEO flew from Boston to Atlanta on business. In a dimly lit corner of the rental car lot, three men assaulted him, took his wallet and laptop and left him bleeding and unconscious. By ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practical Ways To Show Mercy

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Nov 23, 2025

In Matthew 23:23, Jesus Christ emphasised that showing mercy is more important than sacrifice. Practising mercy nurtures a life filled with love and true fulfilment.

Being merciful means embracing compassion, forgiveness, and understanding instead of judgment or punishment—even when you have the power to do otherwise. Far from weakness, it’s a formidable strength rooted in empathy and wisdom. How to cultivate the spirit of mercy 1. Understand before ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:17, Proverbs 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is God Just?

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2002

There is a difference between how the world responds to life’s darker moments and how God’s best servants react. It is the difference between desiring and deserving.

OPENING: A magician working a cruise ship had recently purchased a parrot to be part of his act. However, the bird was not only clever but also annoying. It was constantly telling the audience how the magician accomplished each trick. For example, the bird would say to the audience, "He has the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Picture Of God

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

A close look at God

The book of Nahum is basically a prophecy of judgment to a foreign nation, Nineveh. In beginning his sermon, Nahum first draws attention to the nature and character of God. In verses 2 and 3, we see that God is a God of vengeance. There are times that we may ask ourselves if the wicked are ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God In The City

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 23, 2014

A word picture of the justice and mercy of God, set against the dark backdrop of a rebellious people.

GOD IN THE CITY. Zephaniah 3:1-5. A Christian applied for a job which would involve helping some of those on the margins of society. ‘Why would you want to work in this God-forsaken place,’ asked the interviewer. ‘Because it is not God-forsaken,’ replied the candidate. This short passage of ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mad At God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 11, 2023

Look how patient God is with Jonah's sulking. He's that patient with you, too.

Have you ever been mad at God? I have. I became a Christian in my 30’s, which is a little unusual. Quite a number of people recommit in their middle years, as they start looking around and wondering what it’s all about, but they were usually raised at least nominally Christian, while I was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Mar 7, 2024

Even though Abel’s life was short, his faith still speaks. Abel’s blood calls out for justice from God. Our own sin demands justice from God, and it was our sin that put Jesus on the cross. Yet the blood of Jesus speaks a better message. A message of mercy, forgiveness, reconciliation and salvation.

As we continue in our Dust to Life series, we will be looking at Genesis chapter 4 today, the account of the first two brothers in human history: Cain and Abel. Genesis 4:1-16 1 Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have obtained a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy And Peace In Discouraging Times Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

Verse 2 of this study really tells it all. Paul knew Timothy would be dealing with very difficult days, so in his last letter, he sends a message filled with hope in mercy and peace.

Mercy and Peace in Discouraging Times 2 Timothy 1:1-18 I. For Times of Tears (v. 3-7) a. Found through Godly heritage (v. 5; 2 Timothy 3:15; Proverbs 22:6) b. Found through Godly gifts (v. 6-7) i. Power (Acts 1:8) ii. Love (Galatians 5:22) iii. Discipline (Hebrews 12:8) II. For Times of Fears ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Exchanging Gifts With God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 21, 2020

We can never pay God back for the gift of His Son, but we can gift ourselves to Him out of love and appreciation.

Exchanging Gifts with God (2 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 12:1-2) 1. A little five year old girl took a sheet of brown construction paper and cut out the letter “E” with her safety scissors. She wrapped it and gave it to her dad for Christmas. When dad opened the present, he looked at it with a smile ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Grace In A Corrupt World Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

The 14th sermon in an ongoing series in the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we see that God has always been a God of grace and mercy

Genesis (14) (God’s Grace in A Corrupt World) Text: Genesis 6:1-8 By: Ken McKinley Before we begin this morning, I just want to let everyone know that my sermon is probably going to be a little bit shorter than normal. I’ve had an incredibly event filled week. So; just letting you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What Does God Want?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 25, 2017

A sermon about mercy, justice, humility.

“What Does God Want?” Micah 6:1-8 18 years ago I was an Associate Pastor at a big church in Macon, Georgia and also going to seminary at the same time. I felt God calling me to reach out to a community of folks I had just recently heard about. It was a homeless shelter for ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Five Reasons To Praise God

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Jul 11, 2018

A sermon to get your people praising

You know, there is nothing like looking back over your life and seeing a missed opportunity. Have you ever done that? I don’t mean like a Why didn’t I buy Microsoft opportunity, I mean a REAL OPPORTUNITY! A Kingdom opportunity. Years ago in the fall of 1998 when I first moved to Dallas, I was ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic