Sermons About Mercy
Why We Rejoice (Romans 5:2)
Joy should characterize Christians. It should be based on something deeper than temporal circumstances; it should be based on the person and work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
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Getting People to Take Their Medicine
It has been said that the church is to be a hospital for sinners, not a museum for saints. If the church is a hospital, what kind of medicine does it offer and how can it persuade patients to take it? Just as in every area of life, Jesus is our example here. He excelled in getting people to hear and accept what God had to say to them. He led many people to complete change and healing. What was his secret weapon? Key Verses: Lk 5:27-32, Matt 28:18, Lk 7:36-39, Matt 19:16-22, Eph 2:8-12, John 16:7-14, Lk 19:1ff, 1John 4:8
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Kindness is Love in Action
Pastor Duane continues his series today helping us experience God's transforming power through kindness.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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Something for everyone
God, be mercy-seated to me, a sinner. God, because of the blood poured out upon the altar, set aside your wrath and express your love and forgiveness to me.
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Experiencing God's Transforming Power: Patience
Join Pastor Cross as he continues his Extreme Makeover series and discusses the next seed - patience.
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Who's Your Daddy? He's Merciful
We serve a God who is merciful! Because He has shown great mercy to us, we should desire to serve Him, to share His goodness with others.
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God's Unstoppable Mercy
How much sin is too much sin for God to still be merciful to you? In the story of God's deliverance of Israel in Judges 4, we see that if God wants to have mercy on us, then there's nothing we can do to stop Him. That's because God's mercy isn't based on our actions, but on His supreme love that cannot be earned and cannot be lost by what we do...no matter how bad.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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Nehemiah#9 Do Justice - Act Redemptively
Nehemiah is confronted with the situation of some of the Jews oppressing their brothers. Nehemiah confronts the situation with passion and causes the oppressors to repent. This is a model for ministry of "doing justice and acting redemptively.
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Am I Right About This?
God’s word says that His ways are not our ways. This is a truth that we all acknowledge, yet somehow fail to put into practice. The result is a way of living and doing that feels right, but is often far outside of God’s will. Unfortunately, we are absolutely blind to this until we get ourselves alone with God. Only in His presence do we learn how close or how far from the truth we are living. We must go there. Key Verses:Matt 5:21-24, 18:15-17, 18:21-35, 6:14-15, 1Cor 6:1-7
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Why The Thief Went To Heaven
This sermon reminds us of God's grace and mercy and that we are all saved by grace through faith and not of works.
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Justifying the Ungodly (Romans 4:1-12)
Paul argues and shows from scripture that we are justified only by faith in Jesus, not by anything we do. How can it be otherwise? After all, there is no boasting before God, and the only wages that our works could possibly earn for us is death. We see that Abraham was justified by faith and not by works, and furthermore that he was justified long before he was circumcised. Neither works nor rituals can save us; instead, we come to God as ungodly sinners, trusting only in him to receive justification as a free gift. Because of this, we can come to God today, now. And so the life we live is one of humility, recognizing our sin and guilt; but also grateful celebration, recognizing the magnitude of the gift God has given to us.
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Every Man, Woman, & Child
The vision of HCBC is to evangelize every man, woman, and child in the Greater Austin Area. Yet, in Joshua, God directs Israel to exterminate every man, woman, and child. Is this right? Is there something I'm mission about God?
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Faith Gives Us Eyes To See (Romans 3:27-31)
Faith changes the way we see everything. It changes the way we see ourselves -- there is no occasion for boasting in ourselves, only in our savior. It changes the way we see others -- we are no different from or better than others, only recipients of the gifts of grace and mercy, which others need just as well. And it changes the way we see God's Law -- the Law is no longer the way we earn God's favor, but it is a guide to how we can live a life pleasing to the one who has saved us.
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2 Samuel 24 - Senseless Census
As we come to the final chapter in 2 Samuel we find some of our old nemeses of human strength and human success making us trust in ourselves. The author arranged these chapters so that right after the account of David's mighty men - Israel's strength, we find that David sinfully (even thought God incited him) counting Israel and Judah so that he might trust in the strength of his numbers. We must all remember that according to Hebrew thinking that whatever God permits is part of His plan. By allowing this census, God is viewed as having brought about the act. Let us, like David, not harden our hearts against the Spirit's convicting work. When we seek God's forgiveness from sin, we must not always expect the elimination of the consequences of that sin, nor should we think that forgiveness is without an atonement. David learns that even thought God's wrath is staid, it is not yet satisfied because David must build an alter a make sacrifice to the LORD for his people. It is only then that the famine ceases. You will find that it is only through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross that the mercy of God is available so that his wrath against you is staid and satisfied. Don't be a stranger to the covenants and promises of God by trusting your own strength ... Flee to Christ and trust Him today.
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Good Shepherd, Generous Host
Good Shepherd, Generous Host (SERIES: Over the Rivers and Through The Providence -- The Psalms: Songs We Sing Along the Way) Psalm 23
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A Song of Divine Harmony
Not only is the Christ hymn of Philippians 2 a powerful picture of the gospel, but it also helps us hear harmony in regard to the nature of God, when often Christians today either worship God as a friend or as an exalted King.
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To Hell, with Love
The Christian doctrine of Hell is often criticized, often debated, and often misused.In this sermon we review Jesus' teaching on Hell and address the various objections it raises. Listen in as we explore God's love and justice in the story of Abimilek and elsewhere.
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Can You See the Father in Me?
The text we come to this weekend may well be the most controversial portion of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. It is a section that has intrigued people for centuries, has drawn some to the teachings of Christ, and has pushed others away. Great leaders, both Christian and “non”, have built their philosophies of peaceful non-resistance on this text. Our Anabaptist heritage is firmly rooted in the concepts Jesus teaches here. How do you respond when you have been injured by another? There may be no more powerful expression of the “family heritage” that runs in the DNA of the child of God, than in looking at our willingness to forgive others when we have been personally wronged. It is also one of the most difficult principles to live out! Key Passages: Matthew 5:16 & Matthew 5:38-48
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The New and Better Covenant Revealed 6
God's grace is manifested in the absolution of our sins.
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2 Samuel 21:1-14 - The Cost of Covenant Breaking
Chapter 21 starts a new section (21-24) in closing the book of 2 Samuel. Some thing think that this secion is an intrusion to our the them of transition (David to Soloman). But I believe that the author is making a conclding point on how God's kingdom is to be goverend. In our passage in 2 Samuel 21, David's kingdom is experiencing a famine which causes David to pray to find out its cause. God says it is because the bloodguilt on Saul because he put the Gibeonites (who had made a Covenant with Israel in the name of the Lord (see Joshuah 9)) to death. David Doesn't pray for a solution but seeks atonement with the Gibeonites who want 7 men to pay with their lives. The difference between David and Saul is show by David loyality to the covenant he made with Jonathan to protect Mephibosheth (Jonathan's son). it ends with showing Rispah love for her son in protecting the bodyas and David giving Saul, Jonathan and the other that were hanged to bury them. We learn how misplaced zeal can cause us not to rely on our covenant with God and his mercy.
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Analyzing Authenticity (Romans 2:17-29)
Paul challenges his readers not to base our confidence before God in our religious pedigree, family history, bible knowledge, Christian education, or any other experience or practice. There are many good things we ought to pursue, but there is a danger in craving man's approval rather than God's, and none of these things will secure our standing before God. Our only hope is the gospel, pleading for mercy rather than justice, and trusting in Christ's dying for sinners. Once we have trusted, we are freed to do good works rightly -- not so that we can be saved, but out of love and gratitude, as an overflow of our changed hearts. The essence of a true Christian is a changed heart.
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The Coming Day of Wrath (Romans 2:1-16)
We live in light of the coming day of wrath, first, by thinking rightly of the sin of others; we are no better than others and must not presume on God's grace. Second, by giving ourselves to good works, not as an attempt to save ourselves, but in faithfulness, gratitude and love. Third, by thinking rightly of those who have never heard the gospel; their problem is not that they have not heard, but that they have seen God and rejected him. The only way that we will escape the judgment of God is through Jesus's death, sacrifice, and washing our sins away.
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Love's Don't Do List
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. Love does not demand its own way. Love is not irritable, and it keeps no record of when it has been wronged. It is never glad about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out.” 1 Corinthians 13:4-6 (NLT) Love: Is Not Jealous – Is Not Boastful – Is Not Proud – Is Not Rude – Is Not Selfish – Is Not Irritable – Does Not Keep Records of Wrongs – Does Not Delight in Injustice - Love Abounds in Grace and Mercy – Our Prayer – Lord Jesus, thank You for Your gracious and merciful love for me. Give me the desire, ability and opportunity to love _______________ with Your love. Remind me each day to love You with all of my heart, soul, mind and strength. Amen
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Family Traits: Missional Living
The first sermon in the "Family Traits" series. Preached by Lead Pastor Paul Vroom on January 6, 2008 at Missio Dei Church in Mokena, Illinois (www.mdchurch.us). Various Scripture.
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Luke 1:26-38 - God Breaks In
This passage Marry receives the message that she will give birth to the Creator of the world - Jesus. One can ask 2 basic questions in this passage: 1) How did God break into this world because he exists seperate from this world, and 2) Who is this God who breaks into this world? The reader realizes from the start that God inpregnates marry by the Holy Spirit to provide a sinless human nature for Christ as well as the right linage to the throne of David. The God who breaks in is Christ Jesus and is the savior of all mankind. The amazing thing about this miracle is that God breaks in to save sinners who are in rebellion from Him. This even call the incarnation is truely an intersection of grace and mercy in God's plan of remption.
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God is Coming to Man
On the fourth Sunday of Advent we concluded our series, "The Coming" by discussing God's coming to man. Listen in as we learn about God by looking to Jesus.
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Parable Of The Withered Hand
Jesus continues to teach the understanding of His parables to his disciples (those with eyes to see and ears to hear) by using miracles and healings. He teaches mercy to the multitudes and not sacrifice. He introduces the miracle of feeding the 4000 with fish and bread. More on this later.
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Mercy
We continue to look at the unexplainable this week through our advent series. There is much joy in the home of Zacharias and Elizabeth for Mary, who is bearing the Messiah in her womb has come to visit. This is a special visit as both Elizabeth and Mary give praise to God for His action on their behalf. It is His great mercy that is at the center of this joy. We do not deserve the mercy of God, but He freely bestows it upon us. That is what the celebration of advent is all about.
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The Gospel: God's Power for Salvation (Romans 1:16-17)
We should not feel ashamed of the gospel because it is the power of God for salvation; because it is for everyone; and because it reveals and provides the righteousness of and from God that is necessary for us to be accepted by God. Apart from the gospel we have no hope, but for everyone who believes, the gospel is a sure and certain and powerful hope, providing for our greatest need.
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Displaying Jesus Christ
By faith we walk in the power and control of Jesus Christ. Jesus works in and through us where by we display the life of Christ to the world.
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Stewardship 2007, Part IV: Service
As United Methodists, we covenant to be loyal through our prayers, our presence, our gifts, and our service - all elements of stewardship. This sermon, part 4 of 4, concentrates on service as a way of life and not just an occasional duty.
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Team
Since God has shown us His life saving mercy we should be willing to offer our gifts, experience, and expertise to join the team in order to help others.
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2 Samuel 14 - The Manipulators
This narrative in 2 Samuel 13 illustrates how manipulation causes delimas in one life. Joab used an lady actor to try to get David to bring back Absalom, and it worked to a degree. With Absalom back, but not allow in the royal house, Absalom also manipulates Joab to get a hearing with King David - His father - by burning Joab fields. All this put King David in a difficult delima of doing what was right judicially in executing his son, Absalom, and showing mercy and grace to the son that he loved. David chose neither but tried to carve out a middle ground because he could not uphold justice and show mercy at the same time. But what David could not do God has done in his Son - Jesus Christ. God fully satisfied his justice in the death of Christ and also show grace and mercy to men.
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From Enemy to Emissary : The Conversion of Saul
Back at the end of Acts chapter 7 we meet a young man named Saul. It was he who held everyones cloaks so they could throw rocks at Stephen more easily. He gave consent to his murder. Here in Chapter 9 we encounter Saul once again. Luke tells us Saul went on a manhunt to arrest followers of the WAY – the new sect of Judaism which was, as he saw it a false religion that needed to be snuffed out. And Saul was committed to doing everything he could to make that happen...that was until Saul met Jesus along the way.
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The Gospel Makes Us a People of Mercy
Everyone agrees that we should be kind to our neighbors. But what will transform our hearts to match God's compassionate heart. That all depends on who we most identify with in the parable of the Good Samaritan.
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The Gospel Renews the City Socially
The parable of the Good Samaritan is the classic text calling us to a life of mercy. But who do we most need to identify with to be transformed into people of compassion. Listen to find out.
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Supernatural Gentleness
The New Testament Greek word for "gentleness" implies the right use of power and authority; it is power under control. It may include mercy, meekness, humility, and patience, too. Just as God shows gentleness toward us, we must show gentleness toward others when it is appropriate. The message includes three Bible lessons about godly gentleness.
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Giving Away What I Need
Oh mercy! You can only be assured of receiving it when you are giving it away.
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The Death of Jesus, Part 2 (Mark 15:33-41)
The atonement made by Jesus in his death has innumerable facets. Considering four of these facets in particular, we see Jesus as the triumphant king (Christus victor); the mediator who bridges the gap of sin that separates us from God; the ultimate moral example for us; and chief of all, our own sacrifice and substitute suffering under and completely satisfying the wrath of God in our place and whose righteousness now clothes us.
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Mercy and Communion
This message was given in preparation for communion and is about allowing ourselves to accept and receive God's mercy and forgiveness.
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CV 2007 - Peter Adam - Talk 2 - Ezekiel ch8-11
Ezekiel 8-11 Pastorally reveals idolatry at the heart of most human problems. These chapters reveal the reason and result of God leaving his sanctuary in