Pastor John Mark Armstrong provides the 42nd sermon in Pastor Merson's series on Romans. This sermon explores the tension between God's righteousness and human rebellion, focusing on why Israel rejected the gospel despite clear divine revelation. It contrasts the self-righteousness of the Pharisees with the universal need for grace, emphasizing that salvation comes through faith in Jesus alone rather than merit or heritage. Pastor John Mark illustrates how God's patience extends even to disobedient nations, using historical and personal examples to show that no one is beyond the reach of His mercy. The central message affirms that God has not cast away His people, but rather offers grace to all who believe, regardless of their past failures. This truth serves as a foundation for believers to extend similar compassion and share the good news with others.

The sermon explores the theological contrast between King Hezekiah and his father Ahaz to illustrate that divine mercy, rather than human effort or lineage, is the decisive factor in spiritual reform. Drawing primarily from Romans chapter 9, the message emphasizes God's sovereign election and unconditional grace as the foundation for salvation and national blessing. It further examines the means God uses, such as godly family influences and historical providence, to bring individuals to repentance. The preacher asserts that while God's mercy is sovereign, human beings remain fully responsible for their choices and must trust in Jehovah alone. Ultimately, the text calls listeners to recognize their own sinfulness and embrace the unmerited mercy found only in Jesus Christ.

Sermon Points: 1) The godly speak peace and grace (self-control). 2) Mercy originates from God and continues with His people. 3) We are not of this world nor reflect the evil of this world.

This message from the ministry of the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace was from the SO4G - River of Life Sermon Series Collection, as part of the Evangelistic Outreach Ministry of the Sovereign Outreach 4 Grace in Paintsville, Kentucky. The message title was delivered by Brother, Barry Hensley at the River of Life Baptist Church (SBC) in Piney Flats, Tennessee. This sermon title was, 'Seven Times, He Spoke'. the main text used was taken from Luke 23:35-43, as well as various other texts.

Mercy is the expression of God's love toward the miseries caused by sin. CS Lewis, in the Four Loves, says it is not easy to accept free love from God, or others, because we want to be seen as deserving it, on our own merits. Paul said "Wretched man that I am" - not that I was! And, "I am the chief of sinners," - not I was! Job 40:8 -Job learns that he is self righteous.

Omaha Reformed Church believes that proclaiming the Gospel of Christ is our singular task. We believe the Holy Spirit works faith in the hearts and lives of God's people by the preaching of the Holy Gospel. This Lord's Day we will continue our study of 2 Samuel. We will continue this morning by considering Chapters 7,8, 9. Today's passage illustrates all the things God had done and was doing for David. God would make David's name famous, compared with many of the great men of the earth. What we will see as our series continues is that God watches over and preserves David in the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. His life and failures validates the fact that as believers we are both counted as righteous and as sinners. Any and all of us are saved only because of God's grace and mercy. God's Word Read and Applied Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:8-11; 8:1-18 Sermon: The Ways God Made David's Name Great Points: I. God Made David King over All His People II. God Gave David Many Victories in Battle III. God Prospered David in All that He Did

This sermon explores Psalm 53 to illustrate the total depravity of humanity and the necessity of divine grace. The preacher argues that the fool who claims there is no God suppresses the truth known through creation, resulting in moral corruption and spiritual blindness. While all people are condemned by their rebellion against God, the psalm offers hope through the promise of salvation coming from Zion. This salvation is fulfilled in Jesus Christ, who rescues sinners not because of their wisdom or merit, but solely through God's mercy. The message calls believers to reject practical atheism and live in grateful dependence on God's sovereign grace.

The sixth commandment calls you to value and protect human life, but it also reaches into your heart—confronting hatred, sinful anger, resentment, and the desire for revenge. God calls you to deal with conflict through forgiveness and reconciliation rather than allowing bitterness to grow. When you recognize how deeply you fall short of this command, you are pointed back to Christ. His righteousness covers your failure, and His grace enables you to increasingly respond to others with patience, mercy, and love.