Sermons on What Is Mercy:

The Divine Mercy Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 15, 2012

As preached at 8 a.m. Mass April 15 2012--revised Divine Mercy homily with comment on the accusation that the early Church was communist.

Divine Mercy Sunday 2012 (As preached Sunday a.m.) Spirit of the Liturgy Before beginning I would like to respond to the folks who, in the past, have argued from today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles that the early Church practiced communism. It is true that Acts records all of them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Catholic

Mercy At Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the depth of God's mercy and grace, as illustrated in the story of the Prodigal Son, emphasizing the gifts of salvation, freedom, and authority that God offers to us.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are turning to the book of Luke, diving into a story that beautifully illustrates God's mercy, our salvation, and the freedom and authority we have in Christ. This is the story of the Prodigal Son, a story that's not just about a wayward boy but about a loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Topics: Mercy

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 26, 2008

The message deals with mercy. 1. The Principle of Mercy, 2. The Provider of Mercy, 3. The Power of Mercy, and 4. The Person of Mercy

Blessed Are the Merciful Matthew 5:7 Introduction Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. We are now halfway through the beatitudes. The first four beatitudes deal with the inner attitudes of the heart and mind. We are to be "poor in spirit" or humble. We are to "mourn" over ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy To All Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003

To note that the Lord is willing to have mercy on all people.

The Gospel of Mark #13: Mercy to All Text: Mark 5:1-20 Thesis: To note that the Lord is willing to have mercy on all people. Introduction: (1) After telling several parables to the crowd, Jesus and His disciples board a boat in order to cross over to the other side. (a) While they were crossing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beauty Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Kranthi Kumar Medida on Dec 26, 2006

Do not be under the misconception that when the Holy Spirit comes, you will be filled automatically with the mercy of God. No, it is not a magic!

Scripture portion: Matthew 5:7- “BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL: FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY” Introduction: In Matthew 5:3 and 5:4, we saw how a man can get saved and in the next two verses i.e. in verses 5 and 6, we saw the two qualities which accompany a saved person. But, the Lord is also talking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Merciful Will Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 29, 2014

God is holding back the establishment of His kingdom so that the multiplied billions may have a longer, & hopefully better, opportunity to hear the gospel, & come to repentance & faith in Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 3: 8-9 [Our Precious Faith Series] GOD'S MERCIFUL WILL [Isaiah 55:6-11] After addressing the lost's mocking of God's Word and the Lord Jesus' seeming delay in returning to correct mankind in the previous verses (1--7), Peter goes on to speak about the restraint of the Lord in verses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jan 1, 2005

In our last installment of this series on The Beatitudes we looked at "hungering and thirsting for righteousness." Showing mercy is the outward expression of the inner hungering and thirsting after righteousness.

Blessed are the Merciful The Beatitudes Matthew 5:7 #5 of 8 in Series INTRODUCTION While walking home from school, Mark noticed the boy ahead of him had stumbled to the ground and dropped everything he was carrying. Mark hurried to the boy’s side and helped him collect his belongings. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mercy Of God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 31, 2024

Isaiah shares the greatness of God, the wrath of God, the Power and wisdom of God, and the mercy of God.

The Mercy of God Isaiah 40:21-31 1. Isaiah begins the text by claiming the greatness of God. • It appears someone or some folks doubt the greatness of God • Have you not known? Have you not heard? Isaiah can’t believe that anyone could doubt the greatness of God when they see the glory of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Methodist

Mercy In Judgement

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 14, 2014

A perspective on John 3: 14-21. Impatience is the symptom of not trusting God to fulfil his promises to us. As a result, we try to make our own plans, go our own way, and hopefully avoid the 'snakes' on the way.

John 3: 14-21 Mercy in Judgement Vs. 14, 15. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life. The people of Israel, the chosen ones became impatient with God during their wilderness experience and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 18, 2014

Verse 6 is the foundation for all of the 23rd Psalms this verse sums up the favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, the fatherhood, and the foreverness of our Shepherd.

Psalms 23:6 Monte T. Brown Prelude Our message this evening is titled “Goodness and Mercy,” and as we continue our series “The Lord is My Shepherd,” we come to verse six of the 23rd Psalms. Verse 6 is the end of Psalms 23, but it is the verse that anchors it all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Mercy

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Aug 27, 2020

We're all sinners, saved only by the great mercy of God.

1 Timothy 1:12-17 (Greet the congregation with “Good morning, saints.” After they reply, greet them again with “Good morning, sinners.” They’ll probably miss a beat before replying, but the point will be made.) We’re both saints and sinners, aren’t we? We’re saints seeking God, and sinners ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

A Meeting With Mercy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Encourages us to find hope, comfort, and guidance in God's Word, emphasizing the importance of love, forgiveness, and mercy in our faith journey.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today, hearts full of hope, eyes lifted to Heaven. We come together to find comfort, wisdom, and guidance in the Word of God. We are not strangers, but a family. A family brought together by our shared faith, our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:22

Topics: Meeting With God

Followed By Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 15, 2018

3 ways in which believers are followed by grace and mercy, and a challenge to entend those blessings to others.

Followed By Goodness and Mercy PPT 1 Message title PPT 2 Video Young girl reciting Psalm 23 PPT 3 Text Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. This morning we are going to jump ahead in Psalm 23 and look at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gift Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Carl Kelleher on Jun 3, 2003

Learn about your spiritual giftings

Title: “Where Do You Fit In” Text: Romans 12:8 Tonight we are going to be looking at the Gift of Mercy! Thank God for the Mercy Person! The Person that is Sensitive to the needs, not only of the Body of Christ, but also to the needs of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Cry For Mercy

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 13, 2004

This is a message about our plea for mercy to God for the sins we have commited. Based upon David’s same cry in Psalm 51

A Cry For Mercy Psalm 51 Verse 1-2. A Cry for Mercy. Have mercy on me, O God You see David doesn’t try to plead his innocence nor shifts the blame to someone else. He knows that he does not deserve forgiveness, he pleads first for mercy, based on God’s loving-kindness. In line with this mercy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational