Sermons on love mercy:

Marvels Of Mercy

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 28, 2024

Mercy is marvelous. God showed His great mercy to us as He sent Jesus to come and die for our sins. How can we then show mercy to those around us? This is our charge as believers. To uncover the marvels of mercy for those who do not yet believe.

In Matthew 9:9-13, Jesus has just called Matthew to follow him. He is then seen reclining at a table with many tax collectors and sinners along with his disciples (Matthew 9:10). In verse 11, the Pharisees question Jesus to his disciples, asking “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 12:7, Hebrews 10:3, Job 41:11, John 12:49, John 5:19, Jude 1:22-23, Proverbs 9:10, Galatians 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Unstrained Mercy

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 9, 2011

Unstrained mercy needs to be constrained by the same constraints that God himself recognizes: by wisdom, by justice, by the long-term, eternal good of the person you are trying to help.

We’ve seen a lot about pardons in the news lately, haven’t we. Why did former President Clinton pardon Marc Rich? The “fugitive financier” is the nicely alliterative phrase that all the commentators use - I bet the journalist who coined the phrase is wishing he - or she - ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord Is Merciful Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

God is everything mercy ever hoped to be. He isn't just part mercy - He IS mercy. God has NEVER been unmerciful. It's who God is; mercy is His very nature. Mercy can be simply defined as 'Love in Action' (Eph. 2:4). It is living compassion (Ps. 116:

I must admit that I'm not always the most merciful person in the room (not even close) - so this study had some really convicting things for me to work through. We'll progress through the nature of God's mercy, the actions of His mercy, and our response to mercy - all from Psalm 103. God is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"God Make Us Good Again"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2017

The message helps us understand God doesn't expect us to be great, but he does expect us to be good by doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly.

Four thousand years ago, barrenness was the ultimate disgrace; it was seen as a sign of divine disfavor. If you don’t have children, it’s because God’s got something against you. Period. A woman who couldn’t conceive suffered not only lack of approval, but also the threat of divorce. And barrenness ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

I Will Arise And Go Back

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 19, 2025

The story of the prodigal son is a powerful illustration of God’s love, mercy, and willingness to restore those who return to Him.

I WILL ARISE AND GO BACK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger! I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is Still With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon explores God's unfailing love, mercy, and grace, and how our present choices shape our divine destiny.

Good morning, dear friends. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. We are here to delve into the richness of God's word, to seek His face, and to find solace in His promises. Opening Scripture Reading – Our focus today is the well-loved verse from the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Topics: Seed, Future Growth

The Last Supper PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

This sermon explores the profound significance of the Last Supper as a testament to Christ's selfless love, mercy, and a call to live for God's glory.

Welcome to this sacred gathering where we come together as brothers and sisters in Christ, united by the unbreakable bond of divine love. We gather here with hearts wide open, eager to receive the divine wisdom that God has so generously bestowed upon us. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17

Topics: Remembrance, Christ

The Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 4, 2021

God has shown mercy to both Jews and Gentiles. Despite Israel's failure, He will yet restore her again at the end times.

Today we have come to the end of chapter 11 and also the end of the whole section of Rom 9-11 addressing the issue of the Jewish unbelief. • Today’s passage is a continuation of last week’s section covered by Michael. • Let’s recap Paul’s sequence of thought before we read the text. (1) Israel’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-36, Zechariah 12:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Connecting Through Love

Contributed by George Warner on Feb 8, 2021

Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy

I GUESS most people can read, write and do basic arithmetic, but have you ever wondered why most people cannot play a guitar, even though there are books available that purport to show how it is done ? When a competent school teacher first teaches a young child how to read and write they use ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16, Matthew 5:7

A Culture Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 1, 2020

I believe Jesus is wanting us to constantly be a person who shows mercy and cultivates a bubble of mercy around us.

BEATITUDES SERIES: A CULTURE OF MERCY MATTHEW 5:7 #Beatitudes READ MATTHEW 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” MERCY STORY 1 (p) Mercy is like two farmers who had two fields next to each other. Each farmer came out on the same morning to prepare their fields and to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Genesis 14:8-16, Luke 22:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Hymn To The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

The correct response to the love of God, is to put our trust “under the shadow of His wings”.

A HYMN TO GOD’S MERCY. Psalm 36:5-10. This beautiful meditation on the excellence of God’s loving-kindness, is encompassed within an oracle concerning the transgression of the wicked. Like a beautiful portrait set against a dark and gloomy background, the centrepiece is highlighted by the use of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Happy Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 11, 2021

The merciful are willing to identify with others and their need. They are willing to get involved with people because they look upon all men as potential brothers in Christ. They are the light of the world, and the salt of the earth.

The tallest Methodist church in the world stands in the loop of Chicago. Skyscrapers of offices are around it, but stretching still steeper into the sky is the slender steeple symbolic of man's aspiration to reach God. Sometime ago bells were installed in this steeple in order to peal out a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Happiness Through - Mercy (Beatitudes) Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020

Every one of us will need every one of us to forego or forgive or overlook so much. When we wrong people, we need relief from that. Not justice, that would be punishment or repaying. We need mercy.

Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 18, 2020 Matthew 5:7 Mercy OUTLINE “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” (Vs. 7) Mercy: “Love in Action” The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 23:23, Micah 6:8, James 2:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Only God can put justice and mercy together. We continue to study the characters of God to apply to our lives

This sermon was prepared by prayer and illustration and ideas from some of my colleagues. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy Matthew 5:1-5:12 Introduction- We continue our study of the sermon on the mount. It is our fifth week here and today we will be looking at verse 7 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Our Loving Lord Delights "To Show Mercy"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 13, 2007

Pentecost 13(A) - Our loving Lord delights "to show mercy". All have disobeyed and everyone needs God’s mercy.

OUR LOVING LORD DELIGHTS TO SHOW MERCY (Outline) August 26, 2007 - PENTECOST 13 - Romans 11:13-15, 29-32 * * * * * * * * INTRO: A godless society turns against God and blames him for all things bad. The secularists want all the answers and expect to know and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13-29

Denomination: Lutheran