Sermons on mercy is strength: showing 1-15 of 90,908

The Blessed Merciful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I WOULD DARE SAY IN THE CHURCH. MERCY AND FORGIVENESS IS SOMETHING THAT WE WOULD LIKE TO SEE SHOWERED ON US, BUT DON’T ASK US TO DO THE SAME FOR SOMEONE ELSE. IT’S NOT IN OUR NATURE.

THE BLESSED MERCIFUL PSALM 103 MUCH OF JESUS’ TEACHING IN THE BEATITUDES EITHER COMES DIRECTLY FROM, OR IS CLOSELY RELATED TO THE OLD TESTAMENT. SUCH IS THE CASE WITH THE BEATITUDE WE ARE STUDYING TODAY CONCERNING THE MERCIFUL. MERCY IS SOMETHING THAT IS IN SHORT SUPPLY IN OUR WORLD TODAY, AND I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Strength For The Weak, Shoes For The Walk.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 6, 2012

There are 3 degrees of growth in a Christian life in Isaiah chapter 40. The first one is the young Christian shall mount up as an eagle. The second is the adult Christian shall run. And the third is the mature Christian shall walk. God will furnish you s

Strength for the weak, shoes for the walk. Isaiah 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. 29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy

Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007

Mercy is the other name for love.

Fourth Sunday of Lent - Year C March 18th, 2007 Readings: * Jos. 5.9a, 10-12 * 2 Cor.5:17-21 * Lk. 15:1-3,11-32 Mercy, Mercy, Mercy Driving In Reverse One day, the Police Department in a small country town, received a phone call from a worried citizen who reported that he had seen the same car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Catholic

Mercy, Mercy! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 3, 2011

David that Great King of Israel, a man after God’s own heart, how was he put right with God considering his blunders?

Lately I’ve been looking at a few characters of the Old Testament, warty people, people who really didn’t appear to have much to offer, who God used to do great and even amazing things with. When we look at Great people of the Bible, we can’t really go past David, this young bloke who went out and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 21:1-13, John 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Mercy For The Merciful

Contributed by Esther Collins on Jan 16, 2023

The Lord is merciful to us in so many ways, and we need to be merciful to others too.

Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” While the world calls blessed those who are well-educated, wealthy, good looking and the accomplished, Jesus re-defined those who are blessed from a heavenly point of view. God sees not as man sees, for God searches the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34, John 8:1-11, Matthew 14:14, Mark 8:2, Luke 23:34, 2 Samuel 22:26, Matthew 18:21-35, Luke 6:36, Matthew 5:45, Ephesians 2:4-5, Matthew 9:13, Matthew 5:7, Lamentations 3:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Mercy . . . Mercy! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 4, 2008

What does it mean to be merciful? Can you be merciful without forgiving others?

Mercy . . . . Mercy November 2, 2008 Matthew 5:3-7 Does anyone who is over 30 years old remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy To Mercy Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 18, 2022

Looking at the power in Jesus message in the Beattitudes

Mercy . . . . Mercy August 21, 2022 Matthew 5:1-7 Does anyone remember what happened on March 24, 1989? When most of us struggle with what we had for breakfast this morning, this one is a real brain tester. It was a cold night off the coast of Alaska. The captain of the tanker barked orders to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy For The Merciful Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 19, 2011

It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to leave home to find an unmerciful spirit

“Mercy For The Merciful” Matthew 5:7 It is certainly apparent in our world today that one does not have to go very far to encounter a lack of mercy. Sadly some do not even have to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy, Mercy Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 8, 2022

Mercy is "compassion in action." We extend mercy because we have received mercy!

Mercy, Mercy lanny smith Reboot / Mercy and Compassion / Matthew 5:7   • (one of) my wife's school assignments this week was to watch “The Blind Side.” I watched it with her and was struck by how forcefully the story brings home the point. • fictionalized bio of Michael Oher, an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Isaiah 1:18, Romans 3:10-18, Micah 6:8, Matthew 18:33, James 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Strength Series

Contributed by Troy Richards on Feb 20, 2008

The fourth part of a winter retreat on giving your whole self to God. Workbook and Powerpoint available.

GIVING IT YOUR ALL STRENGTH [BROTHER ANDREW STORY] -I know yesterday we talked about the Word of God and how important it is, but I want to look at the twist in this story. All other stories were people saying what they believe in the face of death. In this story, Brother Andrew was doing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Methodist

Strength PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize that God is our strength, refuge, and shield, and through understanding and embracing this divine truth, we can transform our lives and strengthen our faith.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, I want to share a message with you that has been resonating deeply within my heart. It's a message of hope, resilience, and faith, derived from the very words of our Holy Scripture. It's about the divine truth that our God is Our Strength, Our Refuge, and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:2, 2 Samuel 22:40, 1 Chronicles 16:11, Ephesians 6:10

Topics: Strength, God

The Merciful Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 28, 2004

The Beatitudes: Building Blocks to Be Like Jesus #5

✎ One of my favorite comics is Peanuts. One winter evening Linus sticks his head out the door and calls to his sister Lucy, “Mom said to tell you it’s time to come in.” Standing next to her snowman Lucy says, “Rats.” As she turns to go in she says, “Goodnight friend, I’ll see you in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mercy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024

This sermon explores our need for God's mercy, the humility required to receive it, and our responsibility to extend mercy to others.

Good morning, church family. I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. There's a warmth in the air today, a warmth that speaks not only of the weather but of the love and fellowship we share in this sanctuary. As we gather here, let's remember that we are not just a group of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Mercy, Humility

The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006

5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Mercy, Mercy, Me Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Oct 15, 2006

Just as we have ebnefitted from God’s mercy, we should also be willing to dispense mercy to others. Read about David’s experience with God’s mercy.

DISCOVERING YOUR GIFT (MERCY); MERCY, MERCY, ME PSALM 23:1-6 A MOTHER ONCE APPROACHED NAPOLEON SEEKING A PARDON FOR HER SON. THE EMPEROR REPLIED THAT THE YOUNG MAN HAD COMMITTED A CERTAIN OFFENSE TWICE AND JUSTICE DEMANDED DEATH. "BUT I DON’T ASK FOR JUSTICE," THE MOTHER EXPLAINED. "I PLEAD FOR ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational