Sermons on The Rewards Of Mercy:

Works-Based Karma Christianity

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2021

Throughout history, karma theology has penetrated church beliefs and enslaved people to serve God based on legalistic performance so they can earn His approval, receive rewards, blessings, healing, and obtain a victorious life. - A Two-Part Series

Karma is the "law of the deed" and is a century's old worldwide belief that if you do good things then good will come back to you, and if you do bad, then bad will come back to you. It is believed that suffering is the result of a person's wrongdoing in the past. It can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16, Romans 12:3, Matthew 5:12, Colossians 3:24, Romans 11:6, Ephesians 2:8-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

All of us have been caught in the act. Jesus extends us mercy and grace.

Caught In The Act John 8:1-11 Today we are going to look at the account of the woman caught in adultery. Like many of us, she was caught in the act. No excuses, no lies, caught red-handed. To begin with let’s take a look at the background of this account. First of all Jesus was teaching. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Plunge Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

We’re only clean because God, in HIS mercy, washed us clean.

Introduction Down South they tell about a Baptist minister who preached about baptism by immersion every Sunday. His congregation agreed with his doctrine, but they were getting pretty tired of hearing about it every week. Nobody wanted to hurt his feelings, but they’d had enough! The deacons ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Meet The Real God?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 23, 2003

God is holier than you think. God is more merciful than you think.

Jonah 3:1-5, 10 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MEET THE REAL GOD? 1) He is holier than you think 2) He is more merciful than you think Until you meet someone in person, you really don’t know what that person is like. What is Tom Brokaw, or Matt Lauer, or John Madden like, in person? You see these ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't You Want To Be Like Him?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 4, 2010

This little story is full of the tender, merciful heart of God as expressed through the actions of Jesus.

Passage: Matthew 8:14-17 Intro: When I saw this little passage coming, I wondered if I should just skip it. 1. not much going on, minor healings without any dialogue. 2. but what a mistake that would have been, because this passage reveals some really beautiful things about Jesus. 3. and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I'm Not Done Yet

Contributed by Keith Maynard on Apr 3, 2010

Mercy can heard through out eternity saying I'm Not Done Yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!

“I’M NOT DONE YET” MARK 16:6 • TODAY IS THE DAY WE CELEBRATE CHRIST RAISING FROM THE DEAD. • A LOT OF CHURCH TAKE THIS DAY TO HAVE THEIR COMMUNION SERVICE OR AN EASTER PLAY • IT’S A TIME OF CEREMONIES AND TRADITIONALISM • BUT THERE HAS BEEN ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:6

Denomination: Baptist

God - A Genial Old Buffer?

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 26, 2004

A discussion of the nature of the goodness of God, and how his mercy can be seen in his wrath.

Intro At the start of each session of parliament a motion is passed to receive the Queen’s speech. It has been said that the motion is proposed by a genial old buffer on the way our and seconded by an oily young man on the make. Genial old buffers appear frequently in English folklore, quiet ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

Anger Management

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 14, 2011

Despite being deeply hurt and offended, God'swill is that mercy off-set anger.

Title: Anger Management Text: Genesis 45:1-15 Thesis: Despite being deeply offended, God’s will is that mercy off-set anger. Introduction Joseph Stinson wrote the catchphrase and Harry Callahan spoke it back in 1983 when, as Dirty Harry foiled a robbery taking place in his favorite diner, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision Of Salvation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2013

Mercy and truth meet together, & righteousness and peace embrace - in the Cross of Jesus Christ.

A VISION OF SALVATION. Psalm 85. First, the Psalmist remembers the favour and forgiveness of the LORD (Psalm 85:1-3). This is a good place to begin in our petitions to God, rather than diving into our shopping list of requests. We base our belief that God will give us a favourable answer in His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Solemn Feast Day. New.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 8, 2023

Past mercies are the foundation of present prayers, and present prayers are the channel towards future blessings.

A SOLEMN FEAST DAY. Psalm 81:1-10. This Psalm opens with a summons to resounding praise (Psalm 81:1-3), with reasons to do so attached (Psalm 81:4-7). It continues with an address by God, beginning with a commandment, with a promise attached (Psalm 81:8-10); and going on to upbraid the people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transforming Water Into Wine

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

Jesus, takes the waters of our difficulties and transforms them into the wine of His grace and mercy.

TRANSFORMING WATER INTO WINE Text: John 2:1-11 John 2:1-12  On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.  (2)  Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.  (3)  When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Jacob Worshipping Upon His Staff

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God.

HEBREWS 11:21 “JACOB WORSHIPPING UPON HIS STAFF” A) Jacob was a man whose whole life had been changed by the grace and mercy of God. * He began his life as a deceiver, stealing the birthright of Esau – Later on, he was converted as he wrestled all night long with the Angel of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Grace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 15, 2020

Grace is the kind, merciful, generous love of God for us, and the essence of our witness in the world.

During a conference on World Religions, scholars were debating what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They agreed that it wasn’t morality, or compassion, or a belief in judgement and an afterlife. Other great religions included those same teachings. So the question was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Two Approaches To God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To highlight the importance of humility before God, the dangers of pride, and the boundless mercy and grace of God.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we are diving into Luke 18:9-14, a passage that sheds light on some serious heart matters – humility before God, the danger of pride, and the mercy and grace of our heavenly Father. As the renowned Christian author, Andrew Murray, once said, "Pride must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Topics: Humility, Pride

God's Great Love For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores God's profound love, His mercy, and the purpose He has for our lives.

Welcome, dear friends. It is a joy and a privilege to be gathered together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for our Savior and our shared desire to understand His word more deeply. We are here to seek wisdom from the scriptures, to learn from the teachings of the apostle Paul, and to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Topics: God's Purpose