Sermons on Restoration By Mercy:

God Desires Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 21, 2004

PENTECOST 3(A) - Our Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice: mercy not with lip service but mercy with faithful lives.

OUR LORD DESIRES MERCY, NOT SACRIFICE Hosea 5:15-6:6 - June 20, 2004 - PENTECOST 3 HOSEA 5:15-6:6 15Then I will go back to my place until they admit their guilt. And they will seek my face; in their misery they will earnestly seek me." 61 "Come, let us return to the LORD. He has torn us to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Preservation By His Unfailing Mercies

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2023

We need the mercy of God for our preservation, protection, provision and promotion in all areas of our lives.

Preservation by His Unfailing Mercies Study Text: Lamentation 3: 21 - 23 Introduction: - The journey of life is too cumbersome and very difficult to predict. Sometimes, certain unwholesome events come calling, when they are least expected. -. Most certainly, it is not the strongest of the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of mercy as the heart of God, demonstrated through Jesus' interactions in Matthew 9:9-13, 18-26, emphasizing the importance of compassion and kindness in our own interactions with others.

Good morning/evening church! Before we get going today, I have a question for you… Have you ever wondered what really matters to God? Have you ever stopped to consider what kinds of things get God, the Creator of the cosmos, really excited? If we’re honest, it might not be something we think about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Topics: Mercy, Compassion, Kindness

God's Majesty, Mercy And Mission

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 26, 2015

Isaiah 6:1-8 reveals to us God's Character, Heart and Mission. Isaiah reveals to us God's Majesty, He experiences God's mercy and joins in God's Mission for His world.

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8; Psalms 29; John 3:1-17 Theme: God's Identity Proposition: Isaiah 6:1-8 reveal to us God's Identity. In this passage we see I. The Majesty of our God (a. He is God, there is no other b. He is King c. He is holy) 2. The Mercy of God (a. He reaches down ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dungeon Of Disobedience And The Mystery Of Mercy

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2017

God's gifts and calling are irrevocable.

THE DUNGEON OF DISOBEDIENCE AND THE MYSTERY OF MERCY. Romans 11:1-32. The extended passage of Romans 9-11 may not with any justification be written off as nothing more than a parenthesis: as if it was a break in the flow of Paul’s argument. On the contrary, to omit or down-grade these chapters ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Mercy Endures Forever

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 5, 2015

Thanksgiving. God's greatest gift to us is His mercy. From His mercy we receive both provision for this life, and through Christ, grace for life in His kingdom, now and forever.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). “His mercy endures forever” Thanksgiving. It’s one of our favorite holidays. One of the major holidays in America. We ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1

Denomination: Lutheran

That Same God – Part 5

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 1, 2025

The consistency of God’s power, mercy, and faithfulness is one of the greatest anchors of our faith. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever.

THAT SAME GOD – PART 5 By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 17:37 – “David said moreover, The LORD that delivered me out of the paw of the lion, and out of the paw of the bear, he will deliver me out of the hand of this Philistine. And Saul said unto David, Go, and the LORD be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:37, Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8, Psalm 46:1, Jeremiah 32:27, Matthew 19:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mercy: The Ability To Heal Others Series

Contributed by Brad Fowler on Oct 13, 2007

Mercy comes to those who are merciful. The measure we use, it is measured to us.

I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! It’s good to be with you all again! We are continuing our series on the ABC’s of Christian Living. We come to the letter “m” which is “Mercy: The Ability To Heal Others.” (Matt.5:7) “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” One man once said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Can Restore

Contributed by John Gerald on Jul 1, 2005

God’s power to restore

What GOD Can Restore! Rev. John W. Gerald I. HE RESTORES THE JOY ONCE KNOWN Psalms 51:12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. David once knew the joy of Salvation. Sin had separated him from his God. Guilt for this sin had taken away his joy. Satan ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God At The Mercy Of Sinful Humankind

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

A heartfelt look at the suffering servant.

God at the Mercy of Sinful Humankind Isaiah 50:4-9 (Main Text) Philippians 2:5-11(Read entire text pg. 5) Each text I will use today relates to the suffering of Christ -- from the first inklings of the suffering in the prophet Isaiah, to the long passion narrative in Mark, to the theological ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9, Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration: The Story Of Blind Bartimaeus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 30, 2022

I’m excited to share with you a story of restoration through the healing of Blind Bartimaeus. Come and learn about how Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit are here to restore and heal our brokenness, which includes our broken bodies and spirits.

Restoration: The Story of Blind Bartimaeus Mark 10:46-53 NKJV Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqgAwTh5a6k “Now they came to Jericho. As He went out of Jericho with His disciples and a great multitude, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the road begging. And when he heard that it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Foursquare

God’s Restoring Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 3, 2010

God restores me because: 1. God’s love is UNCONDITIONAL 2. Salvation isn’t based on my PERFORMANCE 3. Jesus has already taken my PUNISHMENT 4. Jesus understands my human WEAKNESS 5. God doesn’t hold on to GRUDGES

God’s Restoring Grace Folks, here is a fact that I have learned in life – relationships change. It does not matter whether it is the relationship with your spouse – your children or your friends. Relationships change. This is also true of your relationship to God. Your relationship to Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mercy Of The King Towards His People (Matthew 9:1-38)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 4, 2025

Jesus continues to show His compassion, love, and mercy by restoring sight to the blind, healing a paralyzed man, and giving life back to those who seemed to have lost all hope.

Verses 1-8: The Lord left Gadara and sailed back to Galilee and Capernaum. Upon His return, a group of men bring another man to Him who has been struck by paralysis. They believed, by faith, that Jesus could heal him. We do not know what was going on in the mind of the paralyzed man. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38, Mark 2:1-22, Luke 8:40-56, Luke 10:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Love, Mercy, And Grace Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

In these statements, Paul gave to Timothy, Titus, and us principles which are true and dependable, truths upon which we can build our faith and our lives in Christ.

Saved By Love, Mercy, and Grace A trustworthy statement Text: Titus 3:3-8 Introduction This morning is the first of a few lessons drawn from the letters of Paul that we often refer to as the “Pastoral Epistles”, those letters written to Timothy and Titus. These letters have a different flavor than ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misery Is God's Message Of Mercy

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Misery is God’s Message of Mercy 1) It awakens us from sin 2) It draws us to Him

There’s been a lot of cooing and cuddling going on in the Habben household this week. With Grandma, and an aunt and uncle here, baby Maya has sure received her fair share of love. Babies have it made don’t they? They’re adored by everyone. Wouldn’t it be great to be treated like that again? Doesn’t ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran