Sermons on The Merciful:

When Prayer Doesn’t Change God Series

Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 31, 2025

We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes God.”

MODERN CHRISTIAN MISCONCEPTIONS SERIES “When Prayer Doesn’t Change God” (It Changes You) PROLOGUE We’ve all heard it — whispered in prayer circles, shouted in pulpits, written on plaques: “Prayer changes things.” And it does. But here’s the misconception that twists this truth: “Prayer changes ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15, Malachi 3:6, Numbers 23:19, Isaiah 38:1, Jonah 3:4, Luke 22:42, Philippians 4:6-7, James 5:16, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Unforgiving Debtor PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the power, necessity, and blessings of forgiveness as taught by Jesus in Matthew 18:21-35, emphasizing that forgiveness is a liberating journey.

Good morning, family! You know, I recently came across a quote from C. S. Lewis, "To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you." Friends, that got me thinking about our own journeys and how forgiveness plays such an essential role in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Topics: Forgiveness

You Can't Hide PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The blessings of confession, the forgiveness of sins, and the consequences of hiding our transgressions.

Good morning, Church! We're diving into Psalm 32 today and exploring some deeply profound themes. This Psalm speaks right to the heart of our human experience, touching on the forgiveness of sins, the blessings of honest confession, and the consequences of concealment. It's a rich and beautiful ...read more

Topics: Forgiveness, Sins

Judgment On Arrogance & Oppression PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to emphasize the importance of humility, justice, and seeking God's deliverance in the face of arrogance, oppression, and the consequences of such actions.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into the book of Isaiah, where God speaks to us about His judgment on arrogance and oppression, the consequences of such attitudes and actions, and the hope He offers for deliverance from them. As we begin, let's remember the wise words of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:8-17

Topics: Arrogance, Oppression

Finding Lost Preachers Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2015

Onesiphorus, a bold Christian who is otherwise unknown to us today, serves as a model of courage when he seeks out the imprisoned Apostle, Paul.

“May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains, but when he arrived in Rome he searched for me earnestly and found me—may the Lord grant him to find mercy from the Lord on that Day!—and you well know all the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing God - Matthew 5:8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

I believe this is one of the most important sermons I’ve ever preached—especially the first half, which describes what “seeing” an invisible God means, and the specific ways in which seeing God transforms your character. The rest of the message is about how to see God through purity of heart.

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 5:8

Why Did God Have To Kill His Son To Forgive Me? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 1, 2021

Why did God have to kill His Son for me to obtain forgiveness. Why couldn't God have simply forgiven me without that sacrifice?

OPEN: Dick Van Dyke once told a story about a preacher who was showing his 4 year old son a picture of Jesus. But the man didn’t want his son to get the wrong idea and so he said: “But son… it’s not really Jesus. It’s just an artist’s impression of Jesus.” The boy looked closely at the picture and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Want Joy, Real Joy?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

I think Matthew wrote these Beatitudes down in the exact order that Jesus spoke them. And I believe Jesus had a reason for putting them in this particular order.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Matthew 5:1-12 There is a beautiful chorus that begins with these words, "Do you want joy, real joy, wonderful joy? Then let Jesus come into your heart." And this morning we will look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Romans 8:29, 2 Corinthians 3:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Things We Need To Know Concerning Our Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Luke 17:7-17.

Luke Series #75 August 11, 2002 Title: 5 Things We Need to Know Concerning Our Relationship with God Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Who Knows You

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 12, 2006

They say as you go through life, it isn’t as important what you know as it is whom you know. Well, they’re close to being right...

They say that as you go through life it isn’t as important what you know as whom you know. This morning, I want to suggest this is true, but I’ll go even one better. It’s not even so much who you know, but the one who knows you. Even in a competitive, knowledge-based industry like computers – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness Comes From The Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 27, 2004

PENTECOST 17(A) - Forgivness comes from the heart: from the heart of our Lord and from the hearts of believers.

FORGIVENESS COMES FROM THE HEART MATTHEW 18:21-35 - September 26,2004 - Pentecost 17 MATTHEW 18:21-35 21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Sacrificing My Body

Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 7, 2003

Paul begs us to present our bodies as a "living sacrifice". This message tells us WHAT that means ... and HOW to do it.

“Sacrificing My Body” Romans 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world where sacrifices are made every day. Soldiers are sacrificing their lives over in Iraq. Mothers making sacrifices for their children. Teachers making sacrifices to teach in our schools. Missionaries sacrificing their time, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

So What's Grace Really About?

Contributed by Krista Roehrig on Dec 29, 2005

Do you really want to know and understand what God’s grace is all about?

So What’s This Grace Thing All About? Have you ever been notified by an attorney that your presence was requested at the reading of someone’s will because your going to be receiving an inheritance? Well most people think this is a bittersweet time for obvious reasons. But for me, I can only ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Woe To The Bloody City

Contributed by David Moore on Apr 18, 2008

This sermon shows how Nahum revealed the nature of the wrath of God.

Woe To The Bloody City Text: Nahum 1:1-6 Introduction: In over 23 years of ministry I don’t think I have ever preached a message from the book of Nahum. Not only that, but in all my years as a Christian I don’t believe I have ever heard a message on Nahum, and I would take an educated guess and ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Worship With Thanksgiving And Praise

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Feb 29, 2008

Our worship to God should involve thanksgiving and praise to Him.

Worship, I believe, is the missing jewel of the evangelical Church. Sunday after Sunday we come to worship services, but are we truly worshiping God? In many churches the Sunday morning event is considered a “preaching service” in spite of the fact that the official title in the bulletin reads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist