Sermons on Same Mercy:

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 12, 2019

We started looking into the beatitudes last week by seeing how being poor in spirit, mourning and being meek are things that bring blessing into our lives. Today we continue by looking at how we are blessed by hungering and thirsting for righteousness and being merciful.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part two) Matthew 5:6-7 Beatitudes mean declarations of blessedness. The term blessedness means joy. Therefore, the state of blessedness would be a state of joy, which is more than just happy. Blessedness refers to the distinctive spiritual joy of those who are saved. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-7, Isaiah 55:1-2, Psalm 107:9, Titus 3:3-8, Proverbs 19:11, Ephesians 2:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Last Words

Contributed by Lee Houston on Mar 14, 2023

While Christ was on the cross, he was doing his greatest work; he was uttering some of his greatest words. Luke 23:34 records one of his last statements: “Then Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.’”

Subject: Forgiveness Central idea: Jesus final loving instructions for us Specific purpose: to persuade the congregation that Christ died for each of them. Not long after my twenty-second birthday, I arrived in Vietnam, as a machine-gunner in the 199th Light Infantry Brigade. Only a few nights ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34, Romans 3:23

By God's Grace

Contributed by Mason Davis on Jul 19, 2025

What is God's Grace and how He gives it to us.

BY GOD’S GRACE By: C. Mason Davis A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter met him at the pearly gates. St. Peter says, “Here’s how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. You tell me all the good things you’ve done, and I will give you a certain number of points for each item, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

The Reversal Of Revenge

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Revenge may be sweet for awhile, but it turns so bitter that it is never a long range value. This reversal of revenge, however, can add sweetness to life that lasts for time and eternity.

Aaron Burr could have been a great name in American history. He was elected to the U. S. Senate, and in 1800 he was a candidate for President of the U. S. Thomas Jefferson won that election, and Aaron Burr became Vice President. His future was bright, but then he was insulted by another famous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

A Tale Of Two Sinners

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Aug 8, 2023

How many of you have been hurt by someone in the past and you still remind yourself of that hurt? Why? Why would you torture yourself like that? I want to remind us all of the grace, the mercy, the forgiveness and the love God showed us when we gave our hearts and our lives to the Lord.

If you have your bibles, we're going to begin in 2 Samuel chapter 12, then we're going to flip over to John chapter 8. "Why a sermon about two sinners?" Because today, I want to remind us all of the grace, the mercy, the forgiveness and the love God showed us when we gave our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14, John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

22 Years Of Benefits

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020

This is one of the last sermons Pastor Chuck Brooks preached before the doors of GraceWay Church were closed.

The psalmist says, “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19 NKJV) Another psalm provides us with this word of blessing to the Lord: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting A New Wardrobe Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 28, 2018

Let's clothe ourselves with things that never go out of style.

GETTING A NEW WARDROBE PART 2 Text: Col. 3:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: Fashion is made to become unfashionable. 2. Fashion is kind of like the weather in Ohio; if you don't like stick around a few minuets it will change! 3. Recently Tina and I were having a conversation with our Network ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Mar 15, 2023

Grace will set you free from the tyranny of other people. Some of you are prisoners to other people's foolish opinions, their unreasonable demands, their domination and manipulation of your life. Quit trying to please the tyrants who are trying to control you.

Grace will set you free from the tyranny of other people. Some of you are prisoners to other people's foolish opinions, their unreasonable demands, their domination and manipulation of your life. I want you to hear this. Quit trying to please the tyrants who are trying to control you. Take ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10, Romans 5:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Follow Me

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023

Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

David Referred To His Enemies As A Pack Of Snarling Dogs!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 31, 2025

David Referred To His Enemies “AS A Pack Of Snarling Dogs!!! Did you know…Dogs are mentioned more than a dozen times in the Bible.

• Did you know…Thirty-nine percent of American households own at least one dog. • Did you know…Over $99 billion will be spent on pets this year in the United States alone. • Did you know…According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 74 percent of dog owners consider their pet as a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Oct 28, 2003

In a state of humility (poor in spirit), mourning (the natural response of brokenness), and meekness (submitting to Christ), they have a passion to rid themselves of the sin that fills them and to be filled with what they see in Christ (Hunger and Thirst

“Those Who Hunger and Thirst for Righteousness” Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” Review: The single most important lesson we have learned about the Beatitudes is that they are not eight separate and distinct classifications of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Motivation Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 29, 2008

This sermon examines the right motivation for renewing your faith.

What motivates your faith? In Romans 12:1 Paul gives the proper motivation for building a strong faith. It should be motivated by the "mercy" of God. I.The right motivation begins with hearing God’s voice. A. There must be a willing heart. B. There are competing voices. 1. The voice of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Alive In Christ

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 31, 2009

Paul has just finished his fit of praise for God’s wonderful heavenly blessings. We find that our identity is sealed in Christ. We also find that we are rich and God His power to work in us. In Chapter two we find the solution to mans situation -- sin.

Intro: I logged onto the internet on my wife’s computer Friday to find the threes company star Suzanne Somers was on the Oprah Winfrey show. She was talking to Oprah and her audience about how hormone replacement therapy had helped here defeat the monster of menopause. If I remember correctly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Graceful Living Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

Grace is a complex word with many shades of meaning depending on its context and application in text. Grace was an important word to Paul and it needs to be an important word to us today.

Graceful Living Grace In Our Lives 05/17/09 PM Text: 2 Peter 1:2-3 Introduction In our lesson this morning we examined the importance of Grace to the followers of Christ and reviewed how the Grace of God without (His free gift to us all) must become His Grace within as we live our lives in light of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ