How do we look at mercy when it comes to us versus other people? To accept God’s mercy and refuse to give mercy to others, means God will withdraw His mercy from you. Let’s examine stories of mercy that we can learn from.
Everyone will have the opportunity to have God's mercy poured out upon them. But do any of us deserve it? The answer is no, we do not, nor does the world. But that is what mercy is all about, the fact that despite what the world entails,...
The story surrounding the Passover and Feast of Unleavened Bread highlights how awesome of a plan our God has in store for all of mankind – a plan of great mercy.
Judgment and Mercy: Essential qualities of Christian maturity, and Godly character. Fundamental character traits of our God, and the need for their development in us.
Quoting from Micah 6:8, Jesus described the “weightier matters of the law.” He was accusing the Pharisees of being very careful about other aspects of the law while neglecting these important ones. In this sermon we will examine what God...
What will make the Kingdom of God great? It won't be physical prosperity, though there will be plenty. the spiritual values of Justice, Mercy and Faith must be present.
When the Bible speaks of God’s “Throne,” the emphasis is on God’s transcendence, dignity, righteous judgement, mercy and eternal sovereign rule. It gives us detailed information about the throne of God as the literal and figurative symbol...
In Romans 15:4, Paul tells us that “For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.” So, in today’s sermon, we’ll consider several things...
Are we 'law abiding citizens'? Do we actually know and obey every law? Let us be cautious that we do not become hypocrites as the scribes and Pharisees when considering God's laws.
Mercy is an essential part of reconciliation. Without God's mercy, how are we to be reconciled to Him? Without mercy, how are we to be reconciled to one another? David Jones uses the true story of two enemies, who were reconciled by a...
Each year at the Passover season we remember the mercy of God toward us, and we are also reminded that with that mercy comes expectation that we obey Him. One way to summarize this obedience is to show love, and we will review ten ways how...
What is God’s demeanor toward us when we make mistakes? In Exodus 34:6, God presented Himself to Moses by describing His key attributes. He began by describing Himself as “rachum.” What does it mean for God to be “rachum”?
A message examining Jesus Christ’s criticism of the Pharisees that they were deliberately neglecting the weightier matters of the law: Justice, mercy and faith.
Jesus condemned the Pharisees for neglecting the weightier matters of the law. God is more interested in our heart and outlook toward Him; having the right attitude and character as well as keeping His law.
God is rich in mercy. He wants us to be that way too. Showing mercy to others is actually a requirement for God to show mercy to us. Mercy is the fifth of the vital seven Beatitudes Christ gave His disciples in His first recorded formal...
God is a God of mercy and comfort. As we go through trials we learn to be equaly comforting to others. Paul's many trials, but God delivered him from them all. Paul's message was without any ulterior motive. He is not double minded. The...
In Hebrews 4: 16 we read that we can boldly come to the throne of grace, and there we can obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
God grants us mercy and grace if we do what He commands us to do, and if we find favor in His...
