Playlist: God's Pity (topic)
God Always Defaults in Mercy
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaOur God always defaults in mercy, showing a deep feeling of pity, sympathy, compassion, and affection toward suffering people. When He looks at those in distress, He feels compassion, which precedes mercy, moving Him to act with lovingkindness. Compassion is a powerful awareness of another's suffering, creating a determination …
How God Cares for Us
Sermon by David F. MaasGod's pity, expressed most directly through the compassion of a father, forms one central image within a larger tapestry illustrating the depth and reliability of divine care. Drawing from Psalm 103:13, this care is described using the word "pitieth," meaning compassion, and is contrasted with the distant image of a ruler. …
The Sovereignty of God (Part Ten)
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughLike Job, we must surrender to God's will and purpose for our lives, realizing that both pleasant and horrendous times work for our spiritual development.
God the Father (Part 3)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Father's purpose is to make us Christ-like, abounding in godly love. God is able to turn horrendous and gruesome circumstances into ultimate blessings.
Mercy
Sermonette by Ronny H. GrahamMercy is an important dimension of God's character, displayed by our compassion on and forgiveness of those over whom we have power.
The Great Flood (Part Seven)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe passage, 'God repented,' suggests that God sometimes changes, which presents us a problem when we need to have faith in His changelessness.
Psalm 51 (Part Two): Psalm 51:1-4
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe phrase, 'a man after God's own heart' modifies God rather than David's carnal character. God chose David because He discerned a heart He could work with.
Hosea's Prophecy (Part One)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsHosea was ordered by God to make a symbolic marriage to a harlot. This heartbreaking marriage portrayed Israel's unfaithfulness to God in spite of His care.
Parental Leadership
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAlthough human fathers have authority, they are not to provoke their children to wrath. Our goal is to produce children whom God would be delighted to call.