Sermons on goodness and mercy: showing 451-465 of 175,923

Hell Fire, Judgment Or Mercy?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 7, 2016

Is there something worse about Hell than the flames?

Many are concerned about Hell fire. It bothers them that God would make the unsaved suffer for their sins. My personal perspective is that the flames are not the worst part of Hell and may actually be an act of mercy. People are amazingly resilient ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:14

Denomination: Baptist

His Mercy Endureth Forever

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 22, 2008

His mercy endures forever in spite of His judgments.

“His Mercy Endureth Forever” Text: Psalm 136:1-10 I. God’s agenda is the salvation of mankind a. The wickedness and stubbornness of mankind i. The flood 1. God showed mercy to Noah by delivering Noah from an evil generation ii. Nimrod starts a religion – confusion of languages iii. God spare ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Receiving God's Mercy And Grace

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 15, 2007

You may be in despair today. Your heart is broken. You are calling out to God for mercy and grace. The Holy Spirit encourages you today and points you to Jesus the author and the perfecter of your faith.

Receiving God’s Mercy and Grace By Greg Johnson April 15, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org I received an email yesterday from a lady in Texas through our website at http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org. She said “my 21 yr old son died recently in a backslidden condition and so was I. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Truth And Mercy Meet In The Cross

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2014

Help is at hand: the glory of the Lord is about to be revealed in the face of Jesus Christ.

TRUTH AND MERCY MEET IN THE CROSS. “Mercy and truth are met together: righteousness and peace have kissed each other” (Psalm 85:10). In Psalm 85 we have first a prayer (Psalm 85:1-7), then what has been termed “an answer of peace” (Psalm 85:8-13). The Prayer begins, not with personal desires, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Loyalty, Lovingkindness, Mercy, And Redemption” Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on levirate marriage, and the significance of the marriage of Ruth and Boaz in the saving history of our God.

Sermon for 23 Pentecost Yr B, 12/11/2006 Based on Ruth 3:1-5 & 4:13-17 By Rev. Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of The Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Loyalty, Lovingkindness, Mercy, and Redemption” Today’s first lesson from ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Big Mess. Boundless Mercy.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 16, 2013

Lessons from Manasseh’s Memoirs

You’re familiar with David, the Goliath-killer and shepherd king of Israel. You know a few things about his son, Solomon, the builder of the temple in Jerusalem and the guy who had 700 wives. But can you name any other Israelite king? Saul (the first king of Israel), and Ahab (the wicked king ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The God Of Mercy Part Ii Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 2, 2003

In order to receive God’s mercy, we need to give mercy.

God Stories – Mercy Part II June 1, 2003 Receiving God’s Mercy In Les Misérables the antagonist is a police man named Javert. He is a pitiful man who believes in judgment alone and not mercy. Last week we saw the clip from the movie where Jean Valjean receives mercy from the Bishop and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: *other

Even In Judgment, God Is Merciful

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 8, 2001

How God shows mercy even when he does decide to judge.

November 11, 2001 Jeremiah 26:1-6 1 Early in the reign of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, this word came from the LORD: 2 "This is what the LORD says: Stand in the courtyard of the LORD’s house and speak to all the people of the towns of Judah who come to worship in the house of the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 26:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Are Good Works Good Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 12, 2019

How do you know when you’ve done enough? How good do you have to be? What standard do we measure ourselves against?

Are Good Works Good Enough? Rev. Brian Bill August 10-11, 2019 Last month in Virginia I had the opportunity to run a 10K race with our daughter Lydia on a hot and humid day. While I’ve labored through the Bix course twice I had never run an official 10K. Pip also participated, though he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20, Isaiah 53:6

Denomination: Baptist

Obtaining Mercy For Divine Breakthrough

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2014

We are to come with boldness to the throne of grace, mercy and grace will be given to us to prosper in every area of our lives. Whaterver the case, we should come with a mind ready to do the will of God at all t

OBTAINING MERCY FOR DIVINE BREAKTHROUGH Study Text: Hebrews 4: 12 – 16 Introduction: - All Christians will continue to need two things throughout their lives: a. "mercy" I.e., forgiveness for our sins b. "grace to help in time of need" I.e., God's favor to help us in time of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Free Offer Of Mercy & Grace Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 10, 2008

All people are called to listen & receive God’s wonderful new covenant. The gods of this world extract a high price for what eventually turns into dust & ashes. God’s free offer though is a covenant relationship that will never end. Come & partake.

ISAIAH 55: 1-3 -5 THE FREE OFFER OF MERCY AND GRACE [John 4: 10-14] People everywhere are called to listen to and receive God’s wonderful new covenant. The gods of this world extract a high price for what eventually turns into dust and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy: God's Greatest Blessing

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Mar 12, 2002

Let us build a bridge of mercy and extend the mercy we have received to the guilty.

Mercy. The gift given to the guilty. Mercy is a word you will hear used in the legal system. After the conviction has been made, the jury has unanimously declared your guilt, and the sentence is about to be handed down, MERCY is begged for. Your advocate may say, “We would like to throw ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Try Again: Tender Mercies

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 6, 2017

Life is not about how many times you fall. Life is about how many times you get up. TRY AGAIN, come to the tender mercies and loving kindness of a risen Savior.

TRY AGAIN...TENDER MERCIES, LOVING KINDNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TRY AGAIN MY FRIEND... MAYBE THIS TIME... BLESS THE LORD WHEN THE DOVE COMES, BLESS THE LORD WHEN THE DOVE FLIES...BLESS THE LORD...GET UP, MY FRIEND AND TRY AGAIN... WHAT CRUSHES ONE WILL BUILD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:8-11, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Majesty, Mercy And Mission

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 26, 2015

Isaiah 6:1-8 reveals to us God's Character, Heart and Mission. Isaiah reveals to us God's Majesty, He experiences God's mercy and joins in God's Mission for His world.

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalms 29; John 3:1-17 Theme: God's Identity Proposition: Isaiah 6:1-8 reveal to us God's Identity. In this passage we see I. The Majesty of our God (a. He is God, there is no other b. He is King c. He is holy) 2. The Mercy of God (a. He reaches down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

God At The Mercy Of Sinful Humankind

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

A heartfelt look at the suffering servant.

God at the Mercy of Sinful Humankind Isaiah 50:4-9 (Main Text) Philippians 2:5-11(Read entire text pg. 5) Each text I will use today relates to the suffering of Christ -- from the first inklings of the suffering in the prophet Isaiah, to the long passion narrative in Mark, to the theological ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist