Sermons on Mercy And Kindness:

The Power Of Repentance And Restoration 2 Samuel 12:13 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 3, 2024

Let's explore a journey of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration through the lens of 2 Samuel 12 which reveals God’s mercy and the transformative power of repentance.

Transformed by Truth: The Power of Repentance and Restoration 2 Samuel 12:13 2 Samuel 12:13 (NLT): "Then David confessed to Nathan, ‘I have sinned against the Lord.’ Nathan replied, ‘Yes, but the Lord has forgiven you, and you won’t die for this sin.'" Introduction Today, we explore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:13, Amos 9:14, Psalm 5:1, Ruth 2:13, Psalm 147:3, Job 8:21, Psalm 19:1-4, 2 Corinthians 10:5, 2 Samuel 12:1-7, Psalm 51:3-4, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 32:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clinging To The Faith

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 2, 2022

What is it to have mercy? What is it to have guilt? No doubt we have at some point felt that we are no longer to be forgiven for some sin or transgression. But then there is something called faith.

In verses 12-13: Is it not wonderful to know that Christ has reached down and forgiven us from our sins, and then to call us into a ministry, no matter what that ministry is? Look at Paul and what he was before he came to know Christ as his Savior. He denounced the teachings of Christ, and he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Feb 25, 2022

Let us daily call on God, let us continually approach God’s throne of mercy to access the wonderful privileges, benefits and blessings that are found in the place of prayer.

To understand the meaning of the phrase ‘Watch and Pray’, let us look at Matthew 26:36-46 where Jesus used this phrase. In the context of this scripture, in this situation where Jesus instructed His disciples to ‘Watch and Pray’, what He meant was: • Stay awake and pray with me. • Don’t sleep, be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Romans 8:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

I’ve Been Here Too Long

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 5, 2011

John five indicates that there is a man known only by his issue that was at the pool of Bethesda, (Mercy House) - (Church). Waiting for the stirring of the water... He was at a place of help, hope and healing.

I’ve Been Here too Long John 5: 1-8 John five indicates that there is a man known only by his issue that was at the pool of Bethesda, who dealt with this issue for 38 years and did ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daily

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 1, 2025

DAILY 1. REJOICE 2. PRAISE 3. MERCY 4. JUSTICE 5. LEARN 6. NEED 7. SEARCH 8. EXHORT 9. CROSS 10. CHURCH

DAILY 1. REJOICE 2. PRAISE 3. MERCY 4. JUSTICE 5. LEARN 6. NEED 7. SEARCH 8. EXHORT 9. CROSS 10. CHURCH *************************** DAILY 1. REJOICE Psalm 118 : 24 24 This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. *************************** 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The One Thing That Made Jesus Say "wow!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 10, 2022

Christ is impressed by our faith, though the quality of our faith is not required for Him to show compassion.

“After [Jesus] had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Cain And Abel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2018

Adam and Eve have been exiled from Eden, but God in mercy has covered them with His grace; therefore, they are animated by hope, assured of the Divine forgiveness, and filled with a sweet peace.

September 10, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.1: Cain and Abel. Gen. 4.1-8 (KJV) 1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bad Reception - Unanswered Prayer #2 Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 28, 2008

"Wrong doing" (sin) can block our prayers... but so can "wrong thinking". What kinds of attitudes could undermine our prayer time and create "bad reception" between us and God?

OPEN: Charlie Brown. Lucy. Schroeder. Snoopy. Where do we know those characters from? (The cartoon series: Peanuts) And who was the artist who created “Peanuts”? (Charles Shultz) Charles Shultz was something of a theologian. He tried to communicate his view of God through his cartoons. And he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Nobodies

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 20, 2011

We as the church, facing today's challenges, think of ourselves as nobodies. But we are God's kind of nobodies, those in whom He has been at work to make changes, and we are needed by the world around us.

(Originally preached at Luther Rice Memorial Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Aug. 12, 1973; subsequently, with variations, at Woodbrook Baptist Church, Baltimore, MD, Aug. 19, 1973; Viers Mill Baptist Church, Rockville, MD, Sept. 9, 1973; Bethesda First Baptist Church, Bethesda, MD, Oct. 14, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Misery Of Spiritual Mismanagement Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 10, 2003

Jesus entrusted us as His servants to do His work and be obedient to the truth we’ve received. If He came today, what kind of servant would you be?

The Misery of Spiritual Mismanagement Luke 12:40-48 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION According to Luke 12:40-48, Jesus is telling us we are all to be managers of important resources. Some people do a good job, and others are poor spiritual managers. Which kind are you? Beginning in verse 35, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40-48

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Jesus (John 20:24-31) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 21, 2022

The goal of the gospel: step up, and be strengthened in your faith. Here, Jesus shows kindness to Thomas, and gives him what he needs to come to full "belief."

Let's start today by rereading last week's passage. John 20:19-22. This is the moment Jesus first reveals himself to all his disciples after rising from the dead: (19) Then, when it was evening on that day-- the first day of the week, and the doors having been shut where the disciples ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

The Journey To Restoration

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 15, 2020

The journey to restoration begins with an acknowledgement of your present situation. Have you come to yourself yet? Then acknowledge your return is based on the goodness and mercy for a loving Father, not a repentant speech of a son.

The Journey to Recovery Lu 15:11-24 And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

Psalm 6—perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 6, 2018

This Psalm was written by David but we are not told when he wrote it. It could have been composed during the period of Absalom’s rebellion when David was old, sick, and unable to handle all the complex responsibilities of the kingdom.

Sunday, February 2, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 6—Perfect Man In The Midst Of Chastisement. For the director of music. With stringed instruments. According to "sheminith." A psalm of David. 1 O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 Be merciful to me, LORD, for I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to remind us of God's goodness, mercy, and provisions in our lives, and to encourage us to remain obedient and grateful to Him, lest we forget His blessings and face destruction.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are having a blessed day so far. Today, we're going to dive into Deuteronomy 8:1-19 and explore the themes of God's Goodness, God's Mercy, and God's Plan and Provisions for our lives. As we begin, I'd like to share a quote from A.W. Tozer: "The goodness ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-19

Topics: God

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 8, 2018

Grace in simple terms is God's unmerited favor and supernatural enablement and empowerment for salvation and for daily sanctification. Grace is everything for nothing to those who don't deserve anything. Grace is what every man needs, what none can earn

Every believer, by definition, is familiar with the concept and reality of God's grace. When we speak of God's grace, we mean all the good gifts we enjoy freely in life. As humans, we are given a unique place in the created order. In the creation stories, God pronounces all creation, including ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational