Playlist: Merciful (topic)
Mercy Triumphs Over Judgment
Sermonette by Bill OnisickMercy eclipses any kind of sacrifice one may offer, triumphing over judgement. The leaven of the Pharisees consists of prideful, hypocritical, merciless judgment.
The Merciful
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe fifth beatitude, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy," rests on a single Greek term requiring explanation: eleēmōn , meaning merciful or full of pity, used only here and of Christ as High Priest in Hebrews 2:17. This word signifies not merely inward feelings of compassion but their outward, …
Mercy and Justice
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsMercy requires executing true justice while showing compassion and compassion to others rather than harsh or partial judgments. Human nature tends toward inequity, such as unequal compensation for equal efforts or equal rewards for unequal efforts, which produces injustice in families, workplaces, and societies. God commands all …
Children of the Light
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaMercy stands as the fifth of seven character traits describing the children of light in the Beatitudes, and like the others, it centers on how one treats other people. A merciful person is someone others genuinely want to be near, since such a person does not judge harshly but instead exhibits pity, sympathy, compassion, and …
What Is Happening Is Ordained of God
Sermon by Mark SchindlerAs we look at the insanity around us, we need to remember that our citizenship is in heaven. We cannot allow pride to draw us into the controversy before us.
Blessed Are: Summary
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIn the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, Jesus exposes the depths of His own heart, while demonstrating the deficit of our own carnal hearts.
Carrying Water for Jesus Christ
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Ted E. BowlingThe parable of the Good Samaritan depicts a way of life God intends all His called-out Saints to follow.
Sow for Yourself
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John O. ReidA harvest depicts the reward of diligent management of time and resources. We have to be careful what we sow, proving our faith by concrete deeds.
Seeking God's Will (Part One): Holiness
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughDetermining the will of God is difficult to do unless we know the character of God. Holiness is the foundation for all of the other traits of God.
The Mystery of Goodness
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsBecause even Satan can transform himself into an angel of light, we must be careful not to assess goodness by surface appearances. God's goodness is our pattern.