Sermons on Sharing Mercy:

God Loves To Extend Mercy And Forgiveness

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 31, 2023

The message examines the story of the woman caught in adultery in a somewhat narrative form.

In Matthew 9:13, Jesus says, “I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." Mercy is a word that many Christians fail to truly understand its depth and significance and how the withholding of it can impact a person’s life. In the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, John 8:2-11, Deuteronomy 22:22-27, Psalm 25:5, Psalm 69:6, Psalm 130:5-6, Matthew 5:17-18, Galatians 6:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remembering, Building & Showing Mercy! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 26, 2020

Fighting Truth Decay: Remembering, Building, Showing Mercy - Jude 17-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: First Instruction: Remember the Training Manuel (vs 17). (a). keep in mind the Faith (vs 20) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s Teaching (vs 17) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s (vs 17) Second Instruction: Keep in shape (vs 20-21). (a). Building (vs 20a). (b). Praying (vs ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Brethren

Cross Purposes 3: Mercy And Justice Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Dec 13, 2019

Why can't God ignore or excuse sin? Sacrifice of atonement (OT background). Righteousness through faith. God is "just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus."

CROSS PURPOSES 3: Mercy and Justice Crosses are everywhere: Hanging on chains around people’s necks. Tattooed on people’s bodies. Surrounded by artificial flowers along the side of the road, where an accidental death occurred. Lined up in cemeteries, or on grave markers. Towering over churches, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26, Leviticus 1:3-9, Hebrews 10:1-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can We Fail To Share That Love Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2014

Being a Christian is the result of an encounter with Jesus Christ, giving life a new horizon and decisive direction.

Thursday of 23rd Week in Course and Commemoration of 9/11 Today we remember the events of September 11, 2001. That day, called nine-eleven, the whole world changed. In the Muslim world, it was an anniversary of the battle that raised the siege of Vienna, a huge defeat for the Muslim Turks, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-28

Denomination: Catholic

The Promise Of Grace Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God's grace is sufficient for us, it's always available, and it's a gift we can share with others.

Let's kick things off with a question. What's the coolest gift you've ever gotten? Maybe it was a new phone, a skateboard, or a video game. But no matter how awesome that gift was, it doesn't hold a candle to the gifts God gives us. Today, we're talking about one of those gifts: grace. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Topics: Divine Mercy, Unmerited Favor, Spiritual Gifts, Salvation

Risking It All PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Encourages believers to emulate Christ's sacrifice, share His gospel, and remain steadfast in faith and service despite challenges.

Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this blessed gathering where we come together, united in faith, to hear the Word of God. We gather here not as strangers, but as a family, bound together by our shared love for our Savior. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of Mark, chapter 8, verses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Topics: Sharing, Gospel

God's Great Mercy Even In Judgment Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 11, 2004

How and why God showed great mercy to Israel even with impending judgment

GOD’S GREAT MERCY EVEN IN JUDGMENT Amos 9:8-15 I. THE RESTORATION OF THE RUINS (8-12) A. God will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob B. God will not lose one “grain” of his people C. God will restore things as they once were II. THE REJUVENATION OF THE REAPING (13) 13"Yes indeed, it won’t be ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel:dare To Seek The Mercies Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

Daniel sought the mercies of God in the face of disaster.

Daniel 2:17-19 Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, 18 that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Great Are Thy Mercies, O Lord Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001

CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS

BIG IDEA: CALLING UPON THE MERCY OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING FOR THE RIGHTEOUS I. (:153-156) THREE PLEAS FOR DELIVERANCE FROM SUFFERING A. (:153) Rescue Me 1. Appeals to the Lord’s Compassion "Look upon my affliction and rescue me" Look with the idea of seeing my need and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus, Son Of David, Has Mercy

Contributed by Robert Armstrong on Oct 26, 2000

Just like in the story of Blind Bartemeaus, Jesus has mercy on all who ask.

Have you ever had that feeling that God wants you to do something? Lately, I have had this feeling that God wants me to tell my story. I don’t know why it was laid upon my heart to tell it. I guess I really don’t need to know why. Nor do I offer any apology for doing so. For did not Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

God, Have Mercy On Me, A Sinner

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 9, 2005

This is a comparison on the attitude of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector for an Ash WEdnesday service.

February 9, 2005 Luke 18:9-14 To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: “Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. The Pharisee stood up and prayed about himself: ‘God, I thank ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It Possible To Go Beyond The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 14, 2007

Are there limits to God’s mercy. This message discusses those limits and tells how mercy can expire.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO GO BEYOND THE MERCY OF GOD I Samuel 6:19-20 Intro: We find in the reading of the scripture the Philistines had the Ark of the Covenant in their country for seven months and was experiencing all kinds of difficulty. They decided to send the ark back to Bethshemesh (a Levitcal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Been Mercy All The Way

Contributed by James Gallop on Mar 27, 2005

This is a sermon based on the song by John G. Elliott, and uses an acrostic of the word MERCY.

I wrote this sermon after listening and meditating on the song by John G. Elliott, Mecy All The Way, It’s Been Mercy All The Way Chorus 1 Mercy mercy Goodness and kindness Love and forgiveness Mercy mercy It’s been mercy all the way It’s been mercy all the way Verse 1 Lord I thank You For ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Gifts From Our Merciful God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 26, 2004

In His mercy, God has given us the gifts of a new birth, and inheritance, and a shield in times of trouble.

Gifts from Our Merciful God I Pet. 1:3-5 INTRO.: What is the greatest gift you have ever received from a loved one? We all love to receive a gift and we love to give them. We always want to give something unique and unexpected. We always want to give the very best we can to those we love. We want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Way To Show Mercy Is To Be Friendly ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that friendliness, is shown, for one way by being merciful to others and if we are not mercy will not be shown to us.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to James 2:12&13. 2. James has a question for each one of us. Have we made an effort to shake hands with everyone that has come into the building? 3. Did you reach your hand out and give them a hand shake? Did you speak a few friendly and encouraging words? 4. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ