Sermons on Showing Mercy:

Mercy Came Running

Contributed by James Hayden on Nov 8, 2006

When I could not reach Mercy, Mercy came to me

Mercy Came Running Luke 15:18-20 (18) I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee, (19) And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants. (20) And he arose, and came to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Mercy: Punishment Withheld"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 14, 2008

To purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to reflect upon Sept 11 2001, and to affirm to others that just as Christ had mercy on Paul - if we repent of our wrong doings – Christ will also have MERCY on us.

14 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen TX BIG IDEA: Christ will HAVE MERCY on us if we repent of our wrong doings. REFERENCES: Acts 9 (Paul’s Conversion Experience); Ephesians 2:3-5 (NIV) All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord's Enduring Mercy

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 4, 2012

Wayne Furber once told me, “Grace is getting what you do not deserve; while mercy is not getting what you do deserve.” Mercy is poured out on us through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross. But mercy is not just what we receive; it is also what

The Lord’s Enduring Mercy Text: Psalm 136:1-6 Psalm 136 is unique to all the Psalms, because of its usage of “For His mercy endure forever” No where in scripture do you find the same stanza repeated over and over again like Psalm 136. Many Theologies feel that this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

By The Mercies Of God (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 6, 2012

To many Christians got information, without any transformation!

Romans 12:1-I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. A mother sought the pardon of her son from the first Napoleon. The emperor said it was his second offense, and justice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

From Murder To Mercy

Contributed by J Donald on Aug 17, 2009

Sin pervades our lives as a feature of being human. The good news of the gospel is grace in the perfect divine providence, so that sin is not an highway to death.

From Murder to Mercy! Psalm 51:1-3, 12 9Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

God's Tender Mercies

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2008

God does discipline His children who approach the Lord’s Table with unholy attitudes. This is does as an act of love. If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged.

1 CORINTHIANS 11:31, 32 GOD’S TENDER MERCIES “If we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. When we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.” No doubt the title of the message appears strange to some people. How can discipline be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Divine Mercy And Reconciliation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 10, 2010

The first gift of the Risen Christ was the power to forgive sins.

Second Sunday of Easter April 11, 2010 Divine Mercy Two revolutionary phrases punctuate today’s Gospel. The one that commands the attention of most preachers is the one proclaimed by Thomas, who had doubted the Resurrection. The one who had said “I will not believe” unless his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Catholic

God's Gift Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

Christmas is the ultimate family celebration because Jesus’ coming among us is the means by which we’re now able to become part of God’s family. Jesus is born as our saviour, to save us from our sins, to send us his Holy Spirit to renew and cleanse us so

here’s a certain irony in the timing of the failed Copenhagen climate conference isn’t there? Just a week or so before Christmas but there was little in the way of Christmas spirit in evidence with the leaders of the nations involved in the conference wheeling and dealing to get their ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-8

Denomination: Anglican

Mission Minded Mercy Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Mission Minded Mercy

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Mission Minded Mercy Luke 19:41-44 May 30, 2010 Jesus’ weeping over Jerusalem is his response to his entry into Jerusalem. The crowd cheers because they think they have a military and political leader; Jesus sheds tears because they have and will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Hymn To The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 4, 2013

The correct response to the love of God, is to put our trust “under the shadow of His wings”.

A HYMN TO GOD’S MERCY. Psalm 36:5-10. This beautiful meditation on the excellence of God’s loving-kindness, is encompassed within an oracle concerning the transgression of the wicked. Like a beautiful portrait set against a dark and gloomy background, the centrepiece is highlighted by the use of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 36:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace, Mercy And Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To enumerate our Heavenly currencies: grace, mercy and peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have grace, mercy and peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate our Heavenly currencies: grace, mercy and peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:2 (Amplified Bible) To Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace (spiritual blessing and favor), mercy, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Balance Of Justice And Mercy

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 11, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 24: 1 – 23

Leviticus 24: 1 – 23 The balance of Justice and Mercy 24 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Command the children of Israel that they bring to you pure oil of pressed olives for the light, to make the lamps burn continually. 3 Outside the veil of the Testimony, in the tabernacle of meeting, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Pleading For God's Mercy

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 24, 2016

This sermon reminds us of the power of intercessory prayer and the need to seek God for our nation.

Here are several principles found in Abraham prayer for Sodom. I. He was Connected to God. (God's friend) II. He was Convicted of sin's repercussion. (God forewarned him) vs 17-21 III. He drew Close to God. vs 23 IV. He was Concerned for Sodom. vs 23 V. He was Courageous in approach. vs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:17-32

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

But God Had Mercy

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 27, 2014

The believer is not exempted from sickness but he may be a recipient of the mercy of amid his illness.

I. The Stature of Epaphroditus. Vs 25 my brother, companion, fellow-soldier, a messenger II. The Servant Epaphroditus. Vs 25 served PAUL. III. The Silence of Epaphroditus. Vs 26 kept his sickness to himself IV. The Sorrow of Epaphroditus. Vs 26 he was heavy when his sickness reached the people ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist