Sermons on The Heart Of God Is Mercy And:

But God

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 17, 2012

There is a phrase in the Bible that transitions from any given situation to an act of God. It is inspiring to read as a Christian the phrase "But God". I share some that are meaningful to me.

But God Genesis 50:15-21 There are times in our lives when the intentions of some toward us are not good and there are others things concerning us we are so undeserving. There is a phrase that changes the dynamics of all these things that should mean so very much to each of us and that phrase is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Morning Resolve: Finding God's Straight Path In A Crooked World Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 20, 2025

This sermon on Psalm 5 offers a divine blueprint for orienting our hearts and minds at the dawn of each new day to find a straight path in a crooked world.

The Morning Resolve: Finding God's Straight Path in a Crooked World Sermon on Psalm 5 Introduction What is the very first thing that occupies your mind when you wake up in the morning? Before your feet even touch the floor, in that quiet, vulnerable moment between sleep and the full awareness ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Does More Than We Ask Or Imagine

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 25, 2011

LENT 4 - God does far more than we can ever ask or even imagine. Christ dwells in our hearts. Faith grasps God’s great love.

GOD DOES MORE THAN WE ASK OR IMAGINE (Outline) April 3, 2011 - Lent 4 - EPHESIANS 3:14-21 INTRO: People pray knowing what they want. Too often we may pray with only our own interests in mind. Too often we ask and ask and ask for more and more for ourselves. It would or could be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Drawing Near To God In Times Of Need Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 5, 2025

In times of need, we have the profound privilege of drawing near to God. The Bible assures us that God is not distant or indifferent; He is a very present help in our troubles.

DRAWING NEAR TO GOD IN TIMES OF NEED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” Supporting Texts: James 4:8 Psalm 46:1 Psalm 34:17-18 Matthew 11:28-30 1 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16, James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-18, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We To Blame? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 22, 2001

Is the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America punishment for our sinfulness or a wake up call for us to examine our hearts?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ONCE SAID, "I HAVE BEEN DRIVEN MANY TIMES TO MY KNEES BY THE OVERWHELMING CONVICTION THAT I HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. MY OWN WISDOM, AND THAT OF ALL ABOUT ME SEEMED INSUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY." IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT THE SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA HAVE GIVEN OUR ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thou Art The Man

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

All are guilty of sin, this message points out that God even knows the hidden sins of our hearts and calls us to repentance.

Thou art the man! II Samuel 12:1-14 January 25, 2004 Parkersburg Baptist church We all know this story. King David looked down on Bathsheba while she was bathing and desired her. He got her to come over, they committed adultery and to make a long story short, plotted in the end to kill ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Holes At Christmas

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 1, 2016

Only the Holiness of God can fill the holes in our hearts and soul. An answer to the holes many of us find ourselves in at Christmas.

Title: Holes At Christmas Date: 12/4/16 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 2. 1-7, John 14.9, Psalm 11.3-4 CT: The holiness of God fills our empty holes. [Screen 1] FAS: One of the most popular films at Christmas is a movie my daughter still watches every year as a marathon of this movie has happened every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never Alone Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jan 30, 2023

Jesus wants us to be so connected to Him in this way – that His peace protects our minds and hearts against the invasion of anxiety.

We have been doing a series of messages from the Gospel of John and today we are in John 14. In the beginning of this chapter, Jesus had just finished telling them that He is the only way, the only truth, and the only life and that the Father has been working through Him to accomplish His work and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Prepared The World For His Son Personally And Spiritually Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018

Shows how God put the hope of a universal Savior and the disgust with idolatry and cruelty into the hearts of Gentiles to get the world ready for Jesus

HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS PERSONALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she became the first recorded convert in Europe. In that town God saved a demented slave girl and a Roman jailor. They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing At The Door

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 23, 2012

The title, “Dancing at the Door” is based on the premise that no matter what the door of the situation is I walk through, God is in control. Therefore, I can dance in worship to the Lord in complete confidence.

400 years after the building of the first Tabernacle (1462 BC). A 1,000 Years before Christ was born (1016 BC). I Chronicles16:1-2; “1-So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's The Verdict?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2002

Everytime God’s Word is shared, there is a verdict in people’s hearts. What’s the verdict in your heart?

Acts 17:1-12: SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Recently in the news, there’s the story of the actor, Robert Blake. Maybe you’ve heard about this one – a famous actor living in California – married to the wrong person. His wife is shot and killed, and now, the police say that the evidence is pointing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Involved In Mission Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007

If we truly have a heart for what’s on God’s heart, then we must get involved in missions.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grief Vs. Man's Grief Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 26, 2009

God’s grief is not only the response of his heart to the arrows of pain that wound us. God himself is wounded by the separation caused by death. Death interrupts God’s own conversation with his child. When it comes to enduring pain, God asks nothing of us

We come here today pay our respect to ( ), and to comfort members of the family and friends. We belong to a larger family, the family of believers in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of death. And this is the hour when our belief in Him is tested. This is the moment when our declared personal ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How To Treat Others Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 1, 2016

We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. Jesus seeks a relationship, moves towards her and forgives her. Simon the Pharisee worries about her reputation, distances himself from her and dismisses her

Scripture: Luke 7:36 - 8:3; Psalm 32 Theme: Jesus' Open Heart/Door Policy - How to Treat Others Jesus' Style Proposition: We see a great contrast in how to receive people in how Jesus and Simon received this woman. 1. Jesus seeks a relationship. Simon worries about her ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene