Sermons on The Merciful:

Like Two Ships Passing In The Night

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 1, 2018

How Jesus had compassion on all who showed a need.

LIKE TWO SHIPS PASSING IN THE NIGHT Luke 19: 1 And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2 And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3 And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stewards Of Children And Creation Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 16, 2016

The Church cannot be expected to change position on the evil of murder.

Thursday of Second Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel The readings today remind me of the cynical epigram: No good deed goes unpunished. David was the champion of Israel, defeating the Philistines time after time. Still, king Saul, who was probably suffering from a long-lasting clinical ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Wholeness In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 23, 2017

Though we want to perform our christian duties, we must perform them in ways that are acceptable to God, not doing one and leaving the other.

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wants us to be whole and balanced in our relationship with Him. In Matt. 5:48 Jesus would say, "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect." I then claim that for this type of relationship that Jesus wants us to have with Him to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Timothy 1 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 3, 2021

Correcting false teaching / Paul's testimony

Correcting false teaching (v. 1-11) 1. true child (young new believer) 3. Macedonia (north of Greece) remain on at Ephesus (Turkey) 4 nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies (a religion focuses on this), which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Freedom In Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 26, 2020

The United States of America began on a firm foundation.

The United States of America began on a firm foundation. “And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.” So said the leaders who signed the Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Romans 13:1, Proverbs 22:28, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 17 - Blessed Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 4, 2020

Where do we look for happiness? So often, our happiness is temporary, circumstantial. What if we could find a source of happiness that was longer-lasting? Even eternal? Jesus points us to this source in Matthew chapter 5.

You can listen to the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core 52 Week 18 - Blessedness Intro: • Happiness - perhaps difficult to experience right now. • My happy/sad day yesterday. • Not very important in the big scheme of things. More about circumstances than truly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:2-12, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Dagon Fell

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 27, 2021

Sin on the part of believers give opportunities for man - made gods to challenge the authority of believers. However, any attempt of demonic powers to challenge God will always end in failure.

TEXT: " 1 Samuel 5:1-4 [1] "After the Philistines captured the Ark of God, they took it from the battleground at Ebenezer to the town of Ashdod. [2]They carried the Ark of God into the temple of Dagon and placed it beside an idol of Dagon. [3]But when the citizens of Ashdod went to see it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-4, 1 Corinthians 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Cares About You

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 31, 2021

There is none that cares like our heavenly father. His love is unconditional. His care is everlasting. God loves you and cares for you.

TEXT: ISAIAH 46:3-4 “Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all you who remain in Israel. I have cared for you since you were born. Yes, I carried you before you were born. I will be your God throughout your lifetime— until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:3-4, John 15:9, Psalm 103:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Urgent Call To Repentance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 20, 2024

“I tell you, unless you repent, you will all perish.” — Luke 13:3.

In a world filled with chaos and uncertainty, it's easy to become complacent and lose sight of what truly matters. But the Bible warns us that complacency can lead to spiritual disaster. In Luke 13:3, Jesus issues a stark warning: unless we repent, we will perish. What does it mean to repent? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:3, Romans 6:23

Why Does God Save Us? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2022

He loves us, even though He has been injured in the loving.

Christmas 2022 Why did God save us, anyway? In the beginning, He created man and woman as the summit of His work of bringing everything into being out of nothing. Unlike the false gods of Greece and Palestine, the true God does not need us at all. He is Being itself, and continuously creates and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20, Titus 3:4-7, Isaiah 62:11-12

Denomination: Catholic

Genuine Faith (2 Timothy 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 10, 2024

Do we have that same genuine faith possessed by past generations? Let's examine this in 2 Timothy 1.

Is the faith within us the same as in past generations? Has God saved us too by undeserved grace? Should we also hold the pattern of sound Gospel words in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus? Will we guard through the Holy Spirit that good thing which was committed to us? Let’s find out in 2 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart After God Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 23, 2001

Jesus described the hearts His followers would ideally possess in the Beatitudes, hearts we should strive to build in ourselves

Matthew 5:1-12 (Series Introduction) We must build hearts God favors,as Jesus described. I Seek God (3) ...poor in spirit... Know they don’t know it all Know they need outside help II Mourn Sin’s Results (4) ...they that mourn... Sad from what the see, not proud Give and receive help and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Confessing Our Guilt Series

Contributed by Stan Willet on May 3, 2005

A study of the Freedom from Guilt.

“ HAVE MERCY UPON ME, OH GOD “ Series PSALM 51: 1 – 6 “ GUIDELINES FOR CONFESSING YOUR GUILT “ BACKGROUND - for Psalm 51, some are aware, then be reminded again It’s all recorded in 2 Samuel 11… DAVID - is guilty of (3) sins… 1 – failure to serve and be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Beatitudes In Song Series

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 1, 2006

A poem composed by yours truly which expresses the beatitudes in song to the tune of "When we all get to heaven."

THE BEATITUDES IN SONG (REVISED FEBRUARY 1, 2006) TO THE TUNE: WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN THE BEATITUDES 1. Blessed are the bankrupt children, In the grace of God they trust. Poor, yet rich in Him forever, They will ne’er go bust. REFRAIN: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In Dark Times

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Sep 8, 2018

The objective of this message is to remind us that there remains a hope for the believer beyond their darkest hour.

Today message is about a man named Job. The name Job means hated or persecuted. I. Job the Man He was a strange mixture: He was blessed and blameless. He was righteous and rich. He was successful and sacrificial. He had plenty and was prayerful. He had money and was merciful. II. What He ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist