Category: Mercy
Mercy
COVID-19 (8) Show Kindness and Mercy to One Another
My wife and I were talking this morning about the Virginia governor’s shelter in place order that extends to June 10th. It seems that as the weather changed, hundreds in Virginia were heading to Virginia’s beaches, ignoring the government’s suggested limitations. So, the suggestion was made into an order, and for the next 10-11 weeks, all will stay home except for necessary outings.
This, of course, is to keep people from getting sick, and to save lives. But, I told her, think of all those who are in domestic situations that include abuse. Wives, and children, cooped up with abusive husbands and fathers, who may be losing jobs, depressed, (and the “necessary” liquor stores are still open)!
Continue reading “COVID-19 (8) Show Kindness and Mercy to One Another”
Sermon: The Reforms of Nehemiah
The three reforms that Nehemiah enacted, as recorded in Nehemiah 13, serve to instruct when applications are made for us today.
Sermon: God Be Merciful to Us and Bless Us
Psalm 67 is a song of praise to God for His blessings, mercy, sovereignty and fairness. All nations should praise Him, and when we do, He bestows His blessings upon us.
Sermon: Mercy and Truth Meet
The terms Mercy and Truth are coupled often in scripture. One without the other leads to extremes that are indefensible. When they meet together, they save the lost and preserve the faithful!
Sermon: Healing a Paralyzed Man
Lesson 13 in series.
In this lesson on our series of the life of Christ, we note his healing of a paralyzed man in Luke 5. The blessings of friendship, the graciousness of the Lord and the meaning of the phrase “Son of Man” are discussed.
Sermon: “Put your trust in the Lord”
Psalm 4 is a wonderful psalm of praise to God. The text reveals that He is worthy of that praise because He is righteous, merciful, gracious, trustworthy and helpful.
Sermon: The Woman About to be Stoned
This lesson discusses an example of Jesus’ masterful dealing’s with man. We see His ability to deftly handle the efforts of His enemies to destroy His reputation, to convict the hearts of men, and His great compassion and love for the souls of men.
