Sermons on Mercy And Kindness:

Houdini Lives!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 14, 2005

Mercy triumphs over judgement ~ or it should!

HOUDINI LIVES ~ OR MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGEMENT! LUKE 7: 36~ 47 1. Introduction: It seems God just loves to show mercy whereas all too often our natural inclination is to show judgement. I guess my biggest act of mercy was rescuing a mouse that the cat brought in through the cat flap. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Covered To Cleansed

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

God uncovers hidden sin to heal us; when we confess, He cleanses completely and restores the joy and witness our hearts lost.

Introduction – The Curse of the Cover-Up Most of us have learned the hard way that cover-ups never work. Whether it’s a news headline, a political scandal, or a quiet secret in an ordinary life, the attempt to hide always makes the damage worse. We might fool people for a while, but we can’t fool ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:13, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What Makes You Mad? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 25, 2015

Fear and anger have a way of causing us to stray from God's will. Jonah shows us a clear example of this and Jesus shows us how to avoid it.

Growing up as a child in the midst of American patriotism during the cold war with Russia, I remember hearing it said by otherwise good Christian people that they wished we would just launch a bunch of our atomic warheads at Russia and blow them off the map. Some would even look at biblical books ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not A Picnic, A Purpose! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 4, 2017

The Christian walk is not picnic! It involves purpose which extends beyond the lite and breezy. In it we are serious about our Influence; Mercy; Faith; and Service.

1. Entebbe Raid On July 4, 1976, Israeli commandos made a daring on the Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, rescuing 103 Jewish hostages. In 15 minutes, the soldiers killed the seven kidnappers and set the captives free. But three hostages were also killed during Operation Entebbe. As the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount / The Second Three Beatitudes Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 5, 2022

In the fourth, fifth and sixth Beatitudes, Jesus continues to describe the child of God. He or she hungers and thirsts for righteousness, shows mercy and offers God a pure heart. We consider what Jesus is asking for.

INTRODUCTION Last week we started a new series on the Sermon on the Mount. The Sermon on the Mount starts with nine statements that Jesus made which begin, ‘Blessed are.’ ‘Blessed’ means ‘happy’ or ‘fortunate’. We often call these statements ‘the Beatitudes.’ If we asked people in the world ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Broke The Scales

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 19, 2025

Grace shattered the world’s scorekeeping; salvation is not earned by balance but received by the cross that broke the scales.

The Story: Earning Points with God A few years ago I was standing in line at the grocery store with one item—a loaf of bread. The lady in front of me had about 200. You know that line you always pick because it looks fast but somehow turns into a hostage situation? So I’m standing there while ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 6:23, Titus 3:5, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Revelation 21:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Reasons To Rejoice

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 21, 2024

There are many things in life that can get us down, but God gives us reasons to rejoice.

Alba 10-20-2024 REASONS TO REJOICE II John 1-6 Ed Skidmore, a graduate of Ozark Christian College and longtime minister in Texas told this story. He recalled a memorable moment many years ago when Susan (his wife) and he were taking Kimberly (their daughter), age 2 , and her slightly younger ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Isn’t Fair

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 2, 2023

God isn’t fair. God is lavish. Everything is a gift, including our lives, whether short or long.

Do you remember the Palm Sunday five years ago when twin suicide bombings took place in Egypt? One was at St. George’s Church in the Nile delta, and the other was at Saint Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Alexandria, the seat of the Coptic papacy. It’s one of the oldest Christian communities in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermon: The Hidden Lines

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 22, 2024

There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. Beware of the hidden lines.

Subject: The Hidden Lines Scripture: Proverbs 29:1 “He that being often reproved and hardeneth his neck shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.” Introduction: There is a danger in crossing God’s deadlines. It is hard to imagine that a God of love has deadlines. This verse says, a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:1, Genesis 6:7, Genesis 6:3, Matthew 12:31, Isaiah 55:6-9, Hebrews 4:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Accepted(Recognized) Christian Authority-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 27, 2011

3 of 3. Paul approached Timothy thru an accepted authority. The faithful Christian accepts God’s authority. But How do they recognize Christian authority? A qualifier of an accepted Christian authority is...

ACCEPTED(Recognized) CHRISTIAN AUTHORITY-III—1Timothy 1:1-2 Attention: Read names slowly. What do the following names conjure up in your mind? Adrian Rogers Chuck Swindoll Erwin Lutzer John MacArthur J. Vernon McGee James Dobson Charles Stanley Rick Warren Henry Blackaby These may cause ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Become Weary In Doing Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 7(C) - Do not become weary in doing good especially to the family of believers and also even for all of humanity.

“DO NOT BECOME WEARY IN DOING GOOD” (Outline) July 19, 2009 -- PENTECOST 7 -- Galatians 6:1-10 INTRO: Greatness in God’s kingdom differs far differently compared to the standards of greatness in this world. Too often all too many only look at the numbers. The bigger the numbers means ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"Amazing" Doesn’t Begin To Describe Gods Grace!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 10, 2011

If you could obtain it on your own, then that would make it all about you and what you were capable of wouldn’t’ it? That’s the part that’s hard to figure, its not about you, its about what’s been done for you and made available to yo

"Amazing" Doesn’t Begin To Describe Gods Grace! For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9 NKJ The best thing about a gift is that you don’t have to earn it, its usually given because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 19, 2020

In a day where we are riddled with division and a "cancel culture" where does forgiveness fit in and how does forgiveness in the church differ from what the world offers?

Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.gracecommunity.com Watch this message at https://youtu.be/oSQkupXCiXk Introduction What image comes to mind when you think of the word “Bounty Hunter.” Maybe we think of a scene from Star Wars as Darth Vader is enlisting their help to fuel his obsession ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Brethren

No Joke: God Means It Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025

God values every soul, judges with mercy, and calls each heart to freedom—because He takes us more seriously than we ever imagined.

1 · When Nobody Seems to Notice High school can make you feel invisible. You walk down a hallway packed with noise, and somehow nobody really sees you. They see the grades, the jersey, the hoodie, the attitude— but not the you underneath it all. You start to think maybe the world runs on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Luke 12:6-7, Romans 2:5-11, John 8:10-11, Isaiah 43:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unwrap Your Spiritual Gifts Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

One source of frustration in the church is that people are trying to do the wrong ministry, play the wrong instrument. That is tragic. But do you know what is even worse than that is having your instrument, but refusing to play it.

INTRODUCTION Let’s open our Bibles together to Romans, chapter 12. Today I’m going to be talking about “Unwrapping Your Spiritual Gift,” so I have a little gift that I am going to be unwrapping in a moment. I’m preaching through the book of Romans, verse after verse, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Baptist