Sermons on Pardon Mercy:

God's Radical Mercy

Contributed by Eric Hickman on Feb 1, 2003

God’s Mercy is greater than our sin

Jonah 3:1-10 1. Then the word of the LORD came to Jonah a second time: 2. "Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message I give you." 3. Jonah obeyed the word of the LORD and went to Nineveh. Now Nineveh was a very important city--a visit required three days. 4. On the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Merciful Ways Of God

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Mar 19, 2004

"The Love of God calls us to be who God is to the world."

The word ‘Cat’ to my dog Sandy is not a word she wants to hear. It evokes an instant response of revulsion and loathing. ‘Grrr. Let me at it.’ Occasionally we’ll be quietly watching television, snoozing away, and a commercial will come on with a cat noise in it. Instant pandemonium. Vroom. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tender Mercies Of God

Contributed by Jerry Lewis on Mar 27, 2004

How many Sermons have you heard about God’s Mercy? God’s Mercy is one of the Least Understood Facets of God’s Character. Mercy is an Attribute of God’s Nature that has often been Scoffed At. Mercy is a Powerful Force that Can & Should be Developed & U

THE TENDER MERCIES OF GOD Ps 145:8-11 8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. 9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. 11 They shall speak of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16, Psalm 145:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Merciful Sacrifice

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jun 4, 2002

The religion of sacrifice vs. the way of mercy. God made the sacrifice and shows the mercy!

Have you ever received an apology that wasn’t sincere? Somebody does something to hurt you, and in order to win you back, they say they’re sorry. In spite of their good-sounding words, you know they don’t mean it. You can tell by the tone of their voice and the look in their eyes that they aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

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

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

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

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

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

Who Needs Mercy/ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2001

God is a God of mercy, we too need to show mercy to others.

INTRODUCTION  I heard about a wife, who had a terribly rough day with her 3 small children, all day and they had been terrible. Her husband got home about 5:30 that evening and before he could sit down, she lit in on him about the children’s behavior...He came back, with, she’s home, and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11, Matthew 12:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

Men Of Militant Mercy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2009

In response to the Million Man March and Promise Keeper’s rallies. God’s men need to step up and mentor children, take chances on the helpless, build practical structures, and become evangelistic.

The image remains strong and vibrant in my mind, after all these years: the image of my father, marching. Y’left, y’right, y’left. One-two-three-four. Marching. No, my dad was not in the army; he wasn’t even a veteran, having been born a little too early for the First World War and a little too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

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

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