Sermons on Have Mercy On Me:

Do I Want God To Forgive Me As I Forgive Others? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 20, 2025

Jesus puts forward challenging words in the second half of v. 12 - calling us to ask for forgiveness in the same way we have forgiven others. Verses 14-15 emphasize the expectation from God that we will forgive others as part of having been forgiven by Him. What happens when we live this out?

DOES THIS SCARE ME? Do I want God to forgive me as I forgive others? - Matthew 6:12b, 14-15. - I said last week as we unpacked the first half of v. 12 that we often don’t put a lot of thought into what that actually means. In that case it had to do with making confession of our sins a regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Have To Die?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2009

Jesus died to fulfill the covenant God made with Abraham.

2nd Sunday of Lent 2009 What Hath God Wrought? Let’s get the question the disciples asked out of the way first: what does rising from the dead mean? It means you first have to be dead. But why, we might ask, did Jesus, pure and sinless and powerful, have to die? Some Protestant divines have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-10

Denomination: Catholic

Me-Firstology

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009

When we truly put the kingdom of God and others before ourselves, then the Lord will see to it that we have the things that we need.

Me-firstology: The “Me First” Mentality 04/30/06 AM Reading: Luke 9:57-62 Introduction [Note: This lesson is adapted from an article entitled “The Me First Syndrome” by Wayne Jackson Christian Courier: Penpoints 11/14/05.] As Jesus went about His earthly ministry, people either wanted to follow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"I Have Heard"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 24, 2015

The prophet hears of the fame of God I have heard if we speak those in prison hear, I have heard if we speak the world will hear.

“I Have Heard” Habakkuk 3:2 • Habakkuk 3:2LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy 1) The book of Habakkuk begins with a complaint. The prophet saw injustice, violence, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2-4

Denomination: Methodist

Lord What Wilt Thou Have Me To Do

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005

LORD WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO I. The Question Acknowledges The Lordship Of Christ II. The Question Is An Expression Of a Surrendered Heart III. The Question Was The Begining Of A New Career IV. The Question Opens The Door To What The Will Of God

Sun. Sept 12/93 Acts 9:1-9 LORD WHAT WILT THOU HAVE ME TO DO Ten Deep Questions Of Life 1. When sign makers go on strike is anything painted on their signs? 2. Why do television stations report power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

My God Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Mar 7, 2005

One is the loneliest number you will ever do.Have you ever been forsaken? Jesus was! Based on a few sermons I read several years ago. Some original,most not!

MYY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU FOSAKEN ME? TEXT- MATTHEW 27:45-50 INTRODUCTION I’m sure all of you remember the singing group, “Three Dog Night.” One is the loneliest number that you ever do Two can be as bad as one It’s the loneliest number since the number one No, is the saddest experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So, What Have You Done For Me Lately?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 2, 2004

Do we get used to the things that God does for us? I think so. It is easy just to expect everything as if we earnd it somehow.

So, what have you done for me lately? John 6:25-6:35 The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Denomination: Congregational

What My Dad Should Not Have Taught Me

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009

How we as adults reflect on our past sin influences the children in our lives, to expect censure or approval when they sin in similar ways.

What my dad should not have taught me Genesis 26:1-12 My father has told me many stories. Most of them took place before he became a Christian, because I can remember his life since then. Some of these stories have elements of sin in them. My father and all fathers must ask this question: Does ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Thou Shalt Have No Other Gods Before Me

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Mar 24, 2018

Thou shalt have no other gods before me

THOU SHALT HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (March 24, 2018) “I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to ...read more

Denomination: Friends

You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 19, 2021

This commandment is first; it’s before all the others. When you break any other of the Ten Commandments, you’ve broken this command first.

Brad Pitt wants you to know he has abandoned his belief in the god of the Bible. In a 2007 interview for Parade, actor Brad Pitt describes how he stumbled, over God’s ego. Pitt was raised a conservative Southern Baptist. For a while, his religion worked. But not for long. “Religion works. I know ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Me Problem

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Sep 9, 2004

This sermon describes what happens when we put ourselves first instead of God.

A Me Problem (Check Out Self First) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy loving kindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Prayer Paryare Prayer"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 30, 2015

James tells us to pray, prayer does things to us.

“ Prayer Prayer Prayer ” James 5:13-20 The Psalmist tells us when we should pray: • Daily In the morning Psalm 5:3In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Tithe And Me Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 28, 2021

The world is full of inequalities. Highs and valleys, ups and downs, fortunate and unfortunates, rich and poor, etc., but one thing we all have in common is the same amount of time each day. Give tithe of ...

Theme: Tithe and Me Text: Malachi 3:8-10 Today, I am going to touch your pocket. I would make you open your valet. But if I want to succeed in my attempt, I have to touch your heart. If your mind is convinced, it will command your heart and hands to work together and obey God and Honour God. I ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Methodist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? MATT. 19:16-30 I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question. THE TEXT: This statement is made by Peter. It is in connection with the incident of the young lawyer who came to Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Return To Me Series

Contributed by Doug Mccoy on Jan 25, 2019

In the prologue of his prophecy, Zechariah gives us the bad news that we have departed from God but also the good news that we can return to God.

Opening: I’m Not The One Who Moved. I want to tell you my third favorite joke of all time (I may have told it to you before; I’m not sure I have or not; but in any case I am going to tell it to you now): An older couple was riding in their older car. It was one of those cars that has the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:1-6