Sermons on Prayer For Mercy:

Mercy Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012

Jesus' mercy is only for those who say, “Have mercy.”

Introduction “No mercy” is a popular slogan seen on bumper stickers and t-shirts. Sports fans like to display it. No mercy for the other team! My guess is that pro wrestling has helped to popularize the concept with its tough guy/bad boy image of wrestlers who mercilessly attack one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mercy Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 3, 2021

The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable.

The end was coming and Jesus knew it and He tried to prepare His Disciples and His followers for the inevitable … not only His horrible death on the cross and what will happen to them once He was gone … but He was also preparing them … and us … for the inevitable. “Beware that no one leads you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10, Matthew 24:4-36, Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation 16:15-17, 1 Corinthians 15:52, Ephesians 2:3-6, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, John 14:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Rescued By A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 28, 2020

Out of desperation Jonah offers a foxhole prayer; with no repentance, blaming God, self-righteousness and false piety. God's mercy still continues to be shown to Jonah as God rescues Jonah. It is an unanticipated outcome.

Message Jonah 2:1-10 Rescued by a Merciful God The story is told of an emergency meeting of the church council called by the senior pastor. At the end of the meeting with nothing accomplished, the pastor looked around and then said, “There’s nothing left to do but to pray!” One of the overseers ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Truckloads Of Mercy And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 27, 2021

Our forgiveness invites God and other people to forgive us.

Monday of the 2nd Week in Lent 2021 The prophet Daniel was exiled to Babylon with many leading Israelites by the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar. At the time of this writing the Persians, who had conquered Babylon, are led by King Darius. Daniel has just realized that the time of Israel’s exile ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38, Deuteronomy 11:26-32, Daniel 9:4-10

Denomination: Catholic

The Prayer Chair

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Feb 12, 2008

The Mercy Seat or Atonement Cover represented the throne of God and the source of mercy. Here is where prayers were answered. The Prayer Chair is an interactive adaptation of this idea.

The Prayer Chair From Exodus 25:16-18 Atonement Cover as Mercy Seat A. Throne of God B. Power of Prayer Ill. Bob the insurance saleman. 1. New Christian 2. The Bet 3. The Dinner 4. The Kenyan Orphanage 5. Medical Supplies 6. The Celebration 7. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Collective Sin And The Infinite Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 23, 2012

We have brought the HHS mandate for sterilization, contraception and abortion drugs upon ourselves, but if we repent, God will be merciful and forgiving.

Our story from the Book of Chronicles today focuses on a troubling period in the history of the southern kingdom of Judah. This was the kingdom of David, who, despite his sin, was faithful to the Lord, the true God. But of all the kings of Judah, maybe four and a half were any good. The people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:17-25

Denomination: Catholic

Have Mercy On Me, O God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 7, 2012

David’s prayer of repentance after he committed adultery with Bathsheba. 1- A prayer of confession 2- A prayer of concession 3- A prayer of cleansing 4- A prayer of commitment

INTRO.- ILL.- Sometimes women are overly suspicious of their husbands. When Adam stayed out very late for a few nights, Eve became upset. "You’re running around with other women," she charged. "You’re being unreasonable," Adam responded. "You’re the only woman on earth." The quarrel continued ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mercy Mandate Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 30, 2020

Why is it so hard sometimes to display mercy? Is it possible that we don’t understand how much mercy has been given to us?

The Jesus Manifesto: The Mercy Mandate Matthew 5:7; Luke 10: 25:37 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Williams 8-19-18 The White Helmets In Syria, the biggest fear is being buried alive. During the war, planes would drop barrel bombs filled with TNT and shrapnel on apartment buildings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

From The Ark To The House Of Prayer

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Feb 28, 2026

Under Christ our true Mercy Seat, where broken and whole are covered alike, may this House of Prayer become like David’s restored tent — a place of God’s presence with wings stretched wide and welcoming all nations.

Brothers and sisters, This afternoon we dedicate more than a gathering. We dedicate a dwelling place for the presence of God. And I want to take you back — not to a cathedral, not to a temple — but to a box. The Ark of the Covenant. I. What Was Inside the Ark? In the Book of Exodus 25, God ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 1, 2011

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Only God can put justice and mercy together. We continue to study the characters of God to apply to our lives

This sermon was prepared by prayer and illustration and ideas from some of my colleagues. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy Matthew 5:1-5:12 Introduction- We continue our study of the sermon on the mount. It is our fifth week here and today we will be looking at verse 7 of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Blessed Are The Merciful, For They Will Be Shown Mercy

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 13, 2017

Qualities of a christian - Mercy. To receive mercy I must be merciful.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount exposes self-righteousness and makes a clear division between it and the true righteousness needed to enter the kingdom of heaven. Righteousness cannot be earned based on what you do and what you refrain from doing, for man absolutely cannot meet God’s standards on his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Our Identity Before A Merciful God Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 21, 2020

Jonah professes to be a Hebrew who worships the Lord. However, because he cannot accept the unanticipated mercy of God Jonah behaves like cargo. We are cargo when we don't speak to God.

Message Jonah 1:4-17 Our Identity Before A Merciful God Last week we ended with Jonah in the town of Joppa paying the fare to sail for Tarshish. Jonah did this because he found the mercy which God was extending to the town of Nineveh too disturbing. A succinct visual summary of the actions of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

From Prayer To Praise.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 27, 2025

Be merciful. My heart is fixed. Be thou exalted.

FROM PRAYER TO PRAISE. Psalm 57:1-11. This is a beautifully crafted Psalm which, according to the title, was written by David ‘when he fled from Saul in the cave.’ The Psalm has two sections: first a prayer (PSALM 57:1-6); then second, praise (PSALM 57:7-11). Each section opens with a repeated ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Deserve It Now... Prayer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 21, 2021

Today we often hear of entitlements and what I deserve. God please give us mercy and grace. Prayer is the key.

DESERVE: WILL I EVER BE GOOD ENOUGH? PRAYER... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Acts 17:28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Philippians 1:6, Luke 18:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arrival Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative impact of Jesus' birth, emphasizing that his arrival was a fulfillment of promise, prophecy, and prayer, bringing mercy, grace, and love to a world in desperate need of a savior.

Over the past several weeks churches all around the world have been celebrating the season of Advent. Traditionally, this is a time of hopeful expectation as we remember the birth of Christ on Christmas morning. As you may already know, the word Advent means arrival. And today is the day we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-9

Topics: Jesus' Arrival, Redemptive Love, Fulfilled Prophecy