In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of receiving revelation in the Word of God and being willing to challenge old traditions and wrong teachings. The speaker encourages listeners to follow the messages in the Bible in order to choose the Word of God over the traditions of men. The sermon also highlights the concept of walking in covenant with Jesus and the power of the Word of God. The speaker discusses the consequences of breaking God's law and the principle of sowing and reaping, emphasizing the importance of giving and speaking blessings. The sermon concludes with a reference to 2 Corinthians 4, discussing the removal of the veil through Christ and the role of obedience in experiencing the grace of God.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of giving everything to God. He encourages the audience to present their bodies, eyes, and hands to God, and to surrender their time and money as well. The speaker also discusses the concept of fear and how it can be a weapon used by Satan to control people. He urges the audience to trust in Jesus and commit their children to Him for a secure future. Additionally, the speaker highlights the danger of judging others and emphasizes the need to stay focused on the original vision of the church.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the smallness of the earth in the vast universe, highlighting the insignificance of humanity in comparison. However, despite our sinful state, God showed incredible grace by sending his son Jesus to be born in Bethlehem and suffer on the cross for our salvation. The speaker lists numerous ways in which God has blessed and transformed believers, including indwelling them with the Holy Spirit and adopting them as his children. The sermon also emphasizes the importance of showing mercy, citing biblical verses that encourage believers to be merciful as God is merciful.

In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of studying the scriptures and not being lazy in our approach to understanding the word of God. He highlights the connection between the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew and its shorter form in Luke, pointing out that both versions end with the story of the wise and foolish builders. The speaker also shares a personal testimony of someone who chose to forgive all those they held grudges against before their death, emphasizing the significance of forgiveness and the knowledge of the Lord over material wealth. The sermon concludes with an invitation from Jesus to come under his authority and find rest for our souls, with the speaker encouraging listeners to pray for their lives and homes to be islands of peace.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being merciful and treating others with kindness and dignity, highlighting the need to show mercy and be fair to those around us. It delves into the concept of being perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect, focusing on the aspect of mercy as an area where we can strive for perfection. The message encourages listeners to be generous, preserve the dignity of others, and cultivate a spirit of mercy and righteousness in their interactions with people.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of pursuing love and fellowship as primary aspects of the Christian life. It delves into the depth of God's love, the need for sincerity, truthfulness, and mercy in our interactions, and the significance of being filled with the Holy Spirit to have a genuine passion for sharing the gospel and building meaningful relationships.

This sermon focuses on the message from Micah 6, emphasizing the importance of treating others fairly, showing mercy, and walking humbly with God. It highlights the need to do justice by treating others as we want to be treated, love kindness by forgiving others, and walk humbly by acknowledging our mistakes without blaming others. The speaker urges honesty in acknowledging faults and emphasizes the significance of kindness towards others, reflecting Jesus' example of compassion even in the face of mistreatment.

In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of practicing righteousness and helping the poor without seeking recognition or rewards from others. He highlights the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 6:1-4, where Jesus encourages giving in secret and not seeking earthly rewards. The preacher warns against being deceived by those who take Bible verses out of context to justify seeking rewards for their actions. He emphasizes that true obedience to God comes from a genuine love for Him and a desire to glorify Him in all aspects of life. The preacher also shares his personal journey of discovering the love of God as a loving Father and how it transformed his life.

This sermon emphasizes the importance of knowing God as a loving Father who cares for us deeply. It highlights the need to surrender all areas of our lives to Him, including our attitudes towards others, and to trust in His provision, discipline, and guidance. The speaker encourages a deep, intimate relationship with God as a Father who loves us unconditionally and desires our growth in Christlikeness.

In this sermon, the speaker addresses the topic of hatred for sin. He shares a personal experience of feeling anger towards someone but then being convicted by God to listen and show mercy. The speaker emphasizes the importance of having the love of Jesus in our hearts, rather than just outwardly bringing people to church. He also references the story of David in 2 Samuel 12, where David's anger towards sin is evident. The sermon concludes with a call for individuals to acknowledge their sins and seek forgiveness from God.

In this sermon, the speaker discusses the seven motivational gifts that God has given to believers. These gifts include well-prepared sermons, practical assistance, in-depth Bible studies, personal counseling, generous financial assistance, smooth-running organization, and special outreach and concern for individuals. The speaker focuses on the gift of mercy, emphasizing the importance of showing mercy with cheerfulness. He shares a story of a woman who demonstrated mercy by hiding and helping two spies from an invading army, ultimately saving her and her family. The sermon concludes by mentioning that the next sermon will address the spiritual gifts, specifically the sign gifts.

Zac Poonen emphasizes that the Pharisees, despite their religious practices, lacked true justice, mercy, and faithfulness, which are the weightier matters of the law. He illustrates their hypocrisy by comparing them to a bride who is more concerned with appearance than purity, highlighting that selfishness and pride can mask true spirituality. Poonen calls for a recognition of these essential qualities in our lives, urging believers to focus on genuine faith rather than mere religious activities. The sermon challenges listeners to examine their hearts and prioritize justice, mercy, and faithfulness in their walk with God.

David Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of showing mercy and kindness to others as a form of comfort, sharing a personal story of a church member who felt supported during a difficult time caring for his ailing mother. He highlights that true mercy is often found in simple, everyday actions, such as a smile or a sympathetic word. Wilkerson reminds us that we cannot extend comfort to others if we are preoccupied with our own struggles and fail to recognize God's mercy in our lives. The sermon encourages believers to be merciful, as those who have received God's comfort are called to share it with others.

John Chrysostom preaches on Jesus breaking the Sabbath to teach important lessons, defending His disciples' actions by citing David's example and the priests' actions in the temple. Chrysostom emphasizes the importance of understanding the spirit of the law over legalistic observance, pointing out that the Sabbath was made for man's benefit. He encourages believers to focus on spiritual rest, refrain from evil, and strive for continuous spiritual growth, reminding them that the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath. Chrysostom urges his audience to emulate the examples of those who go above and beyond in their faith and good works, highlighting the ease of following Christ's teachings with dedication and vigilance.

Chuck Smith emphasizes the necessity of showing mercy as a command from God, contrasting it with justice, which is getting what one deserves. He explains that true mercy should be shown cheerfully, reflecting God's nature, and not with reluctance or guilt. Smith illustrates this through biblical examples, including Job's friends and Jacob's acknowledgment of God's mercy, highlighting that mercy is a gift from God that we are called to extend to others. He stresses that our ability to receive mercy is linked to our willingness to show it to others, as taught by Jesus. Ultimately, the sermon calls believers to embody God's merciful character in their interactions with others.

John Chrysostom preaches about the importance of compassion and mercy towards the poor and those in need, emphasizing the need to help without judgment or hesitation. He highlights the significance of offering sacrifices of righteousness, praise, and a broken spirit to God, rather than material offerings. Chrysostom encourages believers to imitate the example of Abraham's hospitality towards strangers, reminding them that God rewards acts of kindness and generosity. He urges the congregation to be merciful as their heavenly Father is, feeding and clothing all in need, without discrimination or suspicion.

Zac Poonen preaches about the significance of the Sabbath years and the year of jubilee in the Old Covenant, emphasizing the joy and blessing that came from the cancellation of debts and the release of debtors. Under the new covenant, every day is to be celebrated as a Sabbath day and every year as a year of jubilee, where we are called to release and forgive others just as God has forgiven us, living a life of gratitude for the forgiveness received through Calvary's cross.

D.L. Moody emphasizes the importance of taking time to show sympathy and compassion to others, as exemplified by Jesus, who paused to attend to the needs of a blind beggar despite His own impending suffering. Moody encourages believers to adopt a Christlike attitude of calmness and focused attention in their ministry, rather than rushing through life and missing opportunities to serve. He highlights that true ministry involves being present for others, even amidst our own troubles, and that small acts of kindness done with love are more valuable than busy activity without purpose.

Brother Andrew shares his harrowing experience as a young soldier in 1947, recounting how his bravado led to a tragic incident where he participated in the massacre of innocent villagers after a landmine explosion killed a comrade. This moment of violence haunted him, leading him into a downward spiral of guilt and reckless behavior, as he struggled to cope with the weight of his actions. Through his story, Andrew illustrates the profound impact of sin and the desperate need for redemption and forgiveness in the face of our flawed humanity.

D.L. Moody shares a poignant lesson on sympathy, recounting his experiences with the deaths of children in Chicago. He reflects on a particular incident involving a grieving mother and her drowned daughter, which stirred his heart and prompted him to take action. Moody emphasizes the importance of putting ourselves in others' shoes to cultivate compassion and sympathy, arguing that Christians should focus more on kind deeds rather than just preaching. He encourages believers to pray for a heart full of compassion to effectively reach those in need. Ultimately, he asserts that the gospel is about actions and kindness rather than mere words.

Paul Bramsen emphasizes the importance of qualities admired in people according to the Qur'an, highlighting compassion and mercy as the two special qualities extolled in both the Qur'an and the Bible. These qualities are described by Jesus' disciples as living in harmony, being sympathetic, loving sincerely, showing humility, and practicing hospitality. The preacher challenges Christians to embody compassion and mercy, reflecting the character of God and pleasing Him by caring for the needs of others.

John Nelson Darby emphasizes that righteousness alone, without grace, fails to win the hearts of individuals. He argues that while righteous actions may seem just, they do not restore souls or foster true reconciliation among believers. Instead, he highlights the importance of grace in conjunction with righteousness, suggesting that many sins remain unaddressed and relationships severed due to a lack of compassionate outreach. Darby calls for a shift from judgment to a humble, loving approach that seeks to engage the heart, rather than merely the conscience, in the process of restoration.

David Wilkerson shares a transformative experience from his early evangelistic days, where he confronted a group of young Christian hippies about their appearance, only to be told that his attire obstructed their view of Jesus. This encounter taught him that while purity and sanctification are important, they must be accompanied by mercy, grace, and kindness. He reflects on the misconception that merely abstaining from sin is sufficient, emphasizing that true Christian living involves embodying the qualities of gentleness and compassion as outlined in James 3:17. Wilkerson's lesson serves as a reminder to prioritize love and understanding over judgment.

K.P. Yohannan emphasizes the need for believers to expand their compassion beyond their immediate circles, urging them to embrace a broader sense of family that includes those suffering for their faith and those in need. He challenges the self-centered mindset prevalent in society, advocating for a heart transformation that allows God's compassion to flow through us. By sharing personal experiences and scriptural references, he encourages listeners to pray for a softened heart and to actively engage with the struggles of others, reflecting the love of Christ in their actions.

Arthur John Gossip emphasizes the importance of surpassing the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees as taught by Jesus in Matthew 5:20. He challenges the listeners to not settle for mere justice or meeting basic obligations, but to strive for a higher standard set by God Himself. Gossip highlights the need to love unconditionally, forgive generously, and show unwavering love even to those who may not deserve it, mirroring the love and compassion of our Heavenly Father.