Sermons on No Mercy:

Responding To God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on May 29, 2001

Three stages in appropriately responding to God’s mercy as it is revealed in the good news about Jesus Christ.

The last few years my wife has been trying to help me be a bit more cultured. Some of you know my wife Chris has been playing in the Claremont College Concert Orchestra for two seasons, so I’ve been attending quite a few classical concerts lately. Now for me, classical music is 1960s rock, but I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Have Mercy

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2001

A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost

19th Sunday after Pentecost Luke 17:11-19 "Lord Have Mercy" Traveling one day along the border between Galilee and Samaria, on His way to Jerusalem, the Lord Jesus approached a village where ten seriously ill men came out to meet Him. Ten lepers met Jesus, ten men afflicted by the worst disease ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

In View Of God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Because of what God has done you owe Him your life.

Romans Series Mitchell Skelton In View of God’s Mercy Romans 12:1–21 I. Offer Your Bodies A. As Living Sacrifices. 1 Cor. 6:20 B. Holy and Pleasing. Romans 12:9–13 1. God’s word shows us how to live holy lives. 2. Isa. 35:8 II. Don’t Conform to the World. A. Christians no longer belong ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 18, 2003

Some notes on how wonderful is God’s mercy

Christchurch Bridlington 24. 01.99 "For he (God)says to Moses: I will have mercy on whom I have mercy and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion" (Rom 9:15) Have you ever wondered why we need God’s mercy. Have you ever wondered how wonderful God’s mercy is Introduction Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Mercy In The Dust Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Oct 30, 2002

Base on series #4 in the pursuing spiritual transformation by Willow Creek & Zondervan

*Before this sermon, I handed out or had the ushers pass out stones to each person in the church. Makes for some good humerous comments. I told them to hold the stones in their hands and when they felt it was time to set them down then they could do so. Some held on to them through the entire ...read more

Scripture: John 8:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Merciful... Are We?

Contributed by Sam Thomason on Feb 14, 2001

We are blessed when our sins are forgiven... how much greater is the blessing when we can forgive those who wrong us.

God Is Merciful-- Are We? MT 18:21-35 Today’s scripture reminds me of the story told about Gen. Robert E. Lee after the civil war. Lee visited a Kentucky lady who took him to the remains of a grand old tree in front of her house. There she bitterly cried that its limbs and trunk had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Methodist

Justice, Love And Mercy

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

One way we can respond to a disaster like the Tsunami in Asia, apart from the obvious response of generosity to those in need is to call again on Jesus Christ, the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, thanking him for his sacrifice that makes

We need to be very careful when we think about a great natural disaster like the tsunami in Asia that we don’t jump to conclusions too quickly. Already you may have heard people claiming that this is a judgement on the Islamic extremists of Aceh, or that it’s the result of global warming or that ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Veil And Mercy Seat Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jun 3, 2007

What is the significance of the Veil (curtain) separating the Holy Place from the Holy of Holies and Mercy Seat found inside the Holy of Holies?

The Veil Last time, in our examination of the Tabernacle as described in Hebrews 9, we began to the Holy of Holies or the Holiest of All. This area was hidden away from inquisitive eyes by the outer fence, the thick, four layered coverings of the tabernacle itself and then the curtain that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth: A Model Of Mercy

Contributed by Linda Oaks Garrett on Jan 2, 2008

The sermon explores the way Ruth’s suffering and ultimate triumph serve as a model for people who grieve during Advent.

Ruth: A Model of Mercy The Christmas season is often an emotional one. Frequently we feel stress over finding time and money to purchase presents and getting them wrapped, or we anticipate the joy of anticipating time with family. Many people experience different and more difficult emotions at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy: Tender And Severe Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is compassionate and he is also severe. "Our God is in heaven; he does all that he pleases."

Why should the nations say, “Where is their God?” Our God is in the heavens; he does all that he pleases (Psalm 115.2-3). INTRODUCTION It is often difficult for the post-modernist reader to accept the doctrine of God’s sovereignty in salvation, even though it is one of the principles most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

God's Purpose In Mercy Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is faithful in the execution of his plan of salvation. Paul deals with ethnic Israel.

This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. INTRODUCTION ROMANS 9.1-11.36 There is an obvious coherency to the first 8 chapters of Romans that culminates with an affirmation of the believer’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Mercy In The Midst Of Madness

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 13, 2007

Just like stubborn and rebellious Israel of old, we do not deserve God’s grace and mercy. But in spite of ourselves, God is always ready to extend His mercy to us; especially in the midst of life’s increasing madness.

Mercy In The Midst Of Madness Text: Ps.61: 3-4; Ps.103: 2, 4-5; Isa.41: 13 Intro: Last night, as I bowed my head in prayer to God, I began to share with the Lord the burdens that were weighing heavily upon my heart. It was not long before hot tears began to flow down my face, as I poured out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Wideness Of God's Mercy

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 17, 2005

We are concerned about our reputations; God is not caught up in that egotistical way of thinking. God is concerned about us, even at the expense of his reputation.

Wideness of God’s Mercy Jonah 3:1-2 07/17/05 2404 words 1 The word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time, saying, 2 "Get up, go to Nineveh, that great city, and proclaim to it the message that I tell you." One Chance When I was a young man just out of military service, I got a job and I ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sing Of The Mercies Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 4, 2006

The importance of singing and music in our worship of our merciful God.

"I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever: with my mouth will I make known thy faithfulness to all generations." (Psalm 89:1, KJV) 1. "I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever" How often as we travel on the journey of life is our attention suddenly and effectively arrested by the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Justice And Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is the first sermon in a series of sermons on Isaiah revealing Jesus as a major focus of this prophetic book. Starting in Chapter 1, we see God’s redemptive plan unfolding through the promised Messiah

Isaiah #1 The Justice and Mercy of God Isaiah 1:18-20 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION: I’ve heard people say that the God of the Old Testament is different from the God of the New Testament. But Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. The Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ