Sermons tagged #Pity

What do we learn from the Lord who judges, even as He weeps? Isaiah 15–16 looks forward to the first serial reading in morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these twenty-three verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that pride is a soul-destroyer, because it hinders us from accepting the Lord's gracious invitation to be saved by Him.

The message from the beginning The example of Cain The application from Cain The example of Jesus The application from Jesus Conclusion: Since the love of God has been poured into us, it must pour out of us in actions.

Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. (Hebrews 5:2) Compassed with infirmity: 1/ The high priest taken from among men. 2/ Jesus our great high priest. 3/ The people of God.

I. WHO IS LIKE OUR GOD? II. THE DEPTHS OF GOD'S LOVE

Tonight we study the last part of the first section of the sixth petition of the Lord's Prayer, "And Lead Us Not into Temptation". Thomas Watson in his book on the Lord's Prayer guides us through making good use of temptations and remembering God has stood by us and given us strength to overcome the tempter and how to apply this truth.

How should we understand the edict for the "Holy War" of the Israelites against the Persians as presented in Esther 8? Is such a Holy War legitimate in the New Testament period? if so, how? You will be sobered by God's own Holy War against sin - and against His own Son. An intense sermon - and an evangelistic one.

Finally, after two years, Absalom takes his revenge on his half-brother Amnon, for the crime he committed against his sister Tamar, but not without great consequences. This is the Twenty Eighth Sermon in the Series Kingdom, Dynasty and Glory; an exposition on the Second Book of Samuel.

The Lord gives Jonah a practical lesson in sympathy. Though much was commendable in Jonah, yet he was lacking in heart for the Ninevites, an essential requirement in Christian service. Here is the necessity of feelingful prayer and personal effort to win the lost.

The Westminster Confession of Faith April 20, 2023 Season Eight | Edition 69: WCF 12.1 Part Two

In celebration of the presentation of the King, the glorious Resurrection, and the Global ramifications of His Victory, we pause to consider these amazing events. This is the second sermon in the series of three.

What sorts of arguments do the Lord's true people make in prayer? Psalm 86:1–10 looks forward to the opening portion of morning public worship on the coming Lord's Day. In these ten verses of Holy Scripture, the Holy Spirit teaches us that when reasoning with God in prayer, the Lord's true people plead His own character, His own glory, and even their neediness upon the basis of His great mercy.

In this remarkable incident we see the compassion of Jesus showcased, His wonderful blessings highlighted, and the fact that He is our only hope emphasized.

Chapter one: locust plagues that destroy all , a punishment for Israel's sin. Chapter 2:1-12: The Day of the Lord, God's power revealed through locusts. God's Grace gives life, we must be found in Christ. I. Summary of Plan VS 1-17. We must repent from our hearts. God will speak to us, with grace . We must repent-rending our heart with weeping and mourning. God will receive all glory. Trumpet will call the people and call them to awaken. Then let the priests weep and pray to spare. II. Pity and jealousy: God has steadfast love, we will praise our Deliverer. God will give back all He took, chasing off the locusts. He will call us to rejoice. III. Future Promise of God He will pour out His Spirit on all people. The Lord is full fo mercy.

The first service will have us consider Jonah chapter 4. In this fourth chapter is the central truth of the entire book and, honestly, one of the central truths of God's nature and character. You do now want to miss this - and we take the Lord's supper. Scripture Reading: Jonah 4 Text: Jonah 4 Message: "Mad at Mercy?!" Theme: The Lord uses means to rebuke the wretched lack of pity in His prophet When good theology crashes against a hard heart Provision: Prosecution's primary piece of evidence You pitied a vine; I pitied a people

"The chapter shows us how tenderly and patiently God deals with us when we're in the depths of despair and feel like giving up." Source: Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Responsible, "Be" Commentary Series (Colorado Springs, CO: Victor, 2002).

"Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth." (Psa 103:13-15)

"The chapter shows us how tenderly and patiently God deals with us when we're in the depths of despair and feel like giving up." Source: Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Responsible, "Be" Commentary Series (Colorado Springs, CO: Victor, 2002).