Sermons on Some Feed On Mercy:

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

Jesus Provides Food For The 4,000: The Response Of The Crowds, Pharisees, And Disciples Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 10, 2023

These four thousand people have probably been eating what little they had with them when they began following Jesus, which probably wasn’t much. They may have found sources of water along the way. But they’re now in a predicament.

“Oh why didn’t I listen!?" The rich man cries out from the depths of hell, to this very day in 2023. He needed salvation dearly but could not see it. And he looked and saw Lazarus, comforted, in paradise. The rich man in sorrows, why didn’t he listen? He was rich, he was powerful, he did not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

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)

Pursuing God's Heart - Reflecting His Mercy - Being Merciful

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 9, 2023

The heart of the LORD is about Mercy towards us, and as HE gives mercy, we are also to be merciful to others. We love, because HE first loved us. We forgive, because HE first forgave us. We have mercy because HE first was merciful to us.

2023.07.09.Sermon.The Heart of the LORD - Have Mercy William Akehurst, HSWC I was reflecting on the “Walk through the Bible” study we did a few years back, when we recognized the 1st three kings over Israel, and the words and hand motions to describe each. King Saul had no heart for the LORD King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:8, Luke 10:25-37, Matthew 22:36-40, Matthew 5:7, Hebrews 4:14-16, Luke 6:27-36, Proverbs 11:17, Matthew 6:22-23, Romans 4:4, James 2:13, Micah 6:8, Colossians 3:12-15, Matthew 15:18, Matthew 7:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Case Of Mistaken Identity"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 26, 2012

Althrough the Gospel of Mark and in this passage in John, those who interact with Jesus often misunderstand or mistake Him for something or someone he is not. Those at the "feeding of the 5000" thought this was the long expected king. (some "gospel" ph

In Jesus Holy Name July 29, 2012 Text: John 6:14-15 Pentecost IX “A Case of Mistaken Identity” Mistaken identity is not an uncommon thing. The Bible records more than one incident of mistaken identity. The narrative which is most important for our message today is found in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-15

Denomination: Lutheran

You've Received Mercy Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Aug 31, 2023

as we look into the next portion of Peter’s letter to new believers and followers of Jesus, we will see that we have been given a simply amazing gift, something we did not have before Christ. But now we do – the question will be this, ‘What are doing with the mercy we’ve received?’

You’ve Received Mercy Part 3 of A study through Peter June 25th 2023 We are in the book of 1 Peter and will be throughout the summer. 1 Peter will lead into…2nd Peter (good guess!) So you know where we’re headed in the weeks ahead. In a spare moment this week (and there were few) I happened ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God Our Father Is Rich In Mercy

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 28, 2006

Lent 4(C) - Even when were dead in transgressions and sins God made us alive with Christ because God our Father is rich in mercy.

GOD OUR FATHER IS RICH IN MERCY March 26, 2006 -- Lent 4 - Luke 15:11-32 Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Certainly today’s text is a familiar parable that we may have heard many times. It is still good to refresh our memory of the divine meaning here for our learning. In the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Lutheran

New Every Morning Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 12, 2000

Some of the Continuing Mercies of God that are new every morning!

Evening Message November 12, 2000 Central Church of Christ http://members.truepath.com/central John Dobbs NEW EVERY MORNING Lamentations 3:22-24 Introduction: At the time of the writing of our text, Jeremiah had every rason to be the weeping prophet. Nebuchadnezzar had destroyed Jerusalem. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (1of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

Peter goes down in the history books for a number of things:

(1) He is known for his impulsiveness. It is always a good policy that, before we do something, we stop and think about what we are preparing to do. Why? Because the decisions we make come with consequences. But Peter is the kind of fellow that did things, and generally suffered the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

What’s So Great About God?-2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 18, 2014

2 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-II—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: We can sometimes miss the power of God preferring rather to enjoy the social aspects of ‘our church.’ And when confronted with our fears in such situations, we come to a standstill, not realizing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Require Of Us?

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 5, 2011

Does the death of one person give us reason to rejoice? This message addresses what God requires of us, and how we should act ... even in the shadow of news that for some brings incredible celebration.

What Does God Require? Micah 6:6-8 Introduction - I left tonight open not knowing fully that God already had plans for this message - This weekend, there was what some would call tremendous news across the US - In the midst of all that was going on, many rejoiced at the killing of OBL - Chants ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Importance Of Grace”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

Today I would like to you about grace. Which is one of many of the many attributes of God and a subject some have forgot about while others talk about it with no real understanding of it.

Romans 5:20 Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: Intro: Today I would like to you about grace. Which is one of many of the many attributes of God and a subject some have forgot about while others talk about it with no real ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:20

Funny How Some Cry Even Me

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jan 12, 2003

One cannot afford to be neglectful of Spiritual things!

Funny How Some Cry Even Me There is a great danger that many in the church today are practicing.It is so dangerous that the bible warns against this very thing.This danger is one of peril and one of risk.It is the danger of becoming a "profane" person.The word "Profane" means to be unhallowed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:6-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Merciful - Matthew 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

This message is a summary of the whole biblical teaching on the subject of mercy. And it will help you understand with clarity the difference between what Jesus called “the weightier matters of the law” and the less weighty ones.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7