Sermons on God Is Mercy:

Jesus, Son Of David, Has Mercy

Contributed by Robert Armstrong on Oct 26, 2000

Just like in the story of Blind Bartemeaus, Jesus has mercy on all who ask.

Have you ever had that feeling that God wants you to do something? Lately, I have had this feeling that God wants me to tell my story. I don’t know why it was laid upon my heart to tell it. I guess I really don’t need to know why. Nor do I offer any apology for doing so. For did not Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

A Great Day--Because Of Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 3, 2010

It's a great day to be a Catholic, and to begin fulfilling the promise of the Council through our worship and witness.

Divine Mercy Sunday April 11, 2010 Our Sacred Liturgy–the Hermeneutic of Continuity This is a great era in history to be a Catholic. What? “A great era to be a Catholic?” Just now, when some of the dust has settled over the abusive histories of 2% of U.S. priests, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

Gracious, Merciful And Just: The Imitation Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 4, 2026

Faithfulness is more important than success. We have control over our loyalty to Christ. Christ has the power to bring results in His own good time.

Fifth Sunday Integral 2026 In today’s reading from the first letter to the church at Corinth, Paul tells the members of the congregation that he approached them not with lofty words or wisdom, but with feelings of—here’s the Greek—astheneia, phobos, tromos. That’s weakness, fear, trembling. This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:7-10, Psalm 112:4-9, 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, Matthew 5:13-16, Luke 22:42, Acts 17:16-34, Acts 18:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Mercy Me: Cultivating The Gift Of Compassion

Contributed by Brian Mavis on Oct 30, 2000

We can develop compassion by seeing, touching and serving people the way Jesus did.

7-18-99 MERCY ME: CULTIVATING THE GIFT OF COMPASSION You know that feeling you get in your stomach when you are going down the first drop of a roller coaster. It’s the same feeling when you hear horrible news. Your stomach feels like it has just been kicked in. The New Testament has a Greek word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 9, 2018

Mary reacted with praise to Elizabeth's welcome of her and the Savior within her womb. In her praise, she teaches us to praise God for: 1. Doing great things for us. 2. Giving mercy to those who fear him, and 3. Keeping his promises.

Christmas Music 1: Mary’s Song Luke 1:46-55 December 9, 2018 What is it like to be a part of God’s over-arching plan? To be used for supernatural purposes? The Christmas story begins with a young peasant girl from a backwards village. Mary was probably a teenager when she found out she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55, 1 Samuel 2:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Amazing Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God’s grace is a free gift we cannot earn; through faith, we receive His love and acceptance, not by our efforts but by His mercy.

Some of us walked in today with hearts like clenched fists—trying to hold it all together, trying to square the accounts with God, trying to make sense of a week that wore us thin. We wonder if grace has a limit, if mercy has a meter, if love has a ledger. We keep a mental checklist: pray more, try ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:16

Topics: God's Grace, Grace, Embracing Grace

Genesis Chapter 4: The First Family And The Birth Of Violence By Pst. Joseph Ondu Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 16, 2025

The story of Genesis 4 calls us to check our hearts, to deal with anger and jealousy, and to worship God sincerely. It also assures us that no matter how dark sin becomes, God’s mercy shines brighter. He still speaks, still warns, still forgives, and still calls us to return to Him.

Genesis Chapter 4: The First Family and the Birth of Violence Introduction Genesis chapter 4 continues the story of humanity after the fall. It introduces the first family born outside the Garden of Eden—Adam, Eve, and their two sons, Cain and Abel. This chapter reveals how quickly sin spread ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

See Yourself In Paul's Story

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Like the Apostle Paul we are chief of sinners, chosen by grace, and can be cheerful in service.

What Bible character do you most identify with? Do any of you identify with Moses? While you know that God has called you to serve him you’re not sure whether or not you have the abilities to do what he wants. Or how about Martha? You’re committed to serving your Lord but some times forget that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 20, 2018

The Book of Ruth is the eight Book in the Bible. In biblical numerology eight is the number for NEW BEGINNINGS. As we look at Ruth we see in her life the amazing grace of God that transforms her being and her circumstances.

AMAZING GRACE Ruth Chapter 2:1-13 The Book of Ruth is the eight Book in the Bible. In biblical numerology eight is the number for NEW BEGINNINGS. As we look at Ruth we see in her life the amazing grace of God that transforms not only her being but her circumstances. That's what God's grace does, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Is Thy Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 24, 2014

God is faithful even in the hard times

- A lesson Israel learned during their wilderness journey was that God’s provision of manna for them was on a morning by morning basis. - They could not survive on old manna nor could it be stored for future use (Exodus 16:19–21) - Great Is Thy Faithfulness. - Thomas Chisholm, who ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

#awesomelord Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 7, 2014

The Lord will be awesome in judgment so make use of his awesome grace now!

“Ottawa Obliterated! Vancouver Vaporized! Edmonton Eradicated!” Can you imagine waking up to news headlines like that? Sure, you’ve come to expect such language describing the previous night’s Oilers’ game. But what if those headlines were not about the hockey teams ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 2:4-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Kinds Of Peace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022

A Christian man got very involved in collegiate football.

He had one team in particular that he pulled for each week. When they won, he had a wonderful week-end, but if they lost he had a t-e-r-r-i-b-l-e week-end. His joy and peace within his heart each week was determined by the football team that he supported. The fact is, many folks allow THINGS and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus Enters "His” Temple”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 30, 2022

Another parable from Jesus, about “God’s” character, as Jesus enters His temple, corrupted by the selling of livestock and money changers. Notes from Kenneth Bailey's book "Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes" understanding the parable.

In Jesus Holy Name April 3, 2022 Text: Luke 20 Lent V Redeemer “Jesus Enters “His” Temple” Kenneth Bailey in his book “Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes” has suggested that there is a better title for this parable. Instead of “The Parable of the Tenants” he recommends: “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:45, Luke 20:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Prodigal Son Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Nov 25, 2021

A younger son tries to run away from the father. An elder son tries to replace the father. Neither succeeds because the love of the father ultimately breaks through and touches them both.

The Prodigal Son The younger brother threw down his hoe and stormed angrily across the field toward the farmhouse. His elder brother watched for a while, shook his head and returned to his weeding. For the two brothers, never happy with each other, this was the latest incident in the ongoing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Malachi: For Me Or Against Me? Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Malachi's message was to let the people know emphatically that God loved them, but God wanted to know if they were “For Him or Against Him?”

A. When I was a boy our preacher called it, “Fence Straddling.” 1. That’s when someone tries to LIVE for both Jesus Christ and the World. a. We see this all around us. ILLUSTRATION: Have you ever had a co-worker who CLAIMED to be a Christian, but you couldn’t tell it by the way she ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ