Sermon Notes 9/14/2025
Sunday, September 14, 2025
Happy Are the Merciful
Matthew 5:7
Introduction:
1. The first four beatitudes deal with our inner self
2. Now, Jesus’ teaching is on doing, living, and acting out
on how we treat others
3. If the inward is right, then we can fulfill (do) the outward
I. The Meaning of Being Merciful
A. Definition (Greek)
1. Beneficial
2. Charitable
3. Forgiving spirit
4. Compassionate heart
5. Empathy
6. A tender heart for others (I John 3:17; James 2:15-16)
B. Definition (Hebrew)
1. To give help to the needy
2. To rescue the helpless
C. Idea of “merciful”
1. Mercy cries out, not as Cain
2. Mercy to men brings mercy from God
II. The Manifestations of Being Merciful
A. Jesus Christ
1. Jesus Christ was the most _______________ human being
who ever lived
2. A great example of His mercy is in John 8:7-11
3. Ultimate mercy was on the ______________
a. He ________________ them
b. The ______________ on the cross received forgiveness
B. Parable of Matthew 18:21-35
C. Parable of the __________________________ (Prov. 11:17)
III. Practical Principles of Mercy
A. How can we be merciful?
1. ___________________________ (James 2:15)
2. ________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ____________________________________
5. ____________________________
6. ___________________________________
B. It all begins with a
1. ____________ change
2. __________________ change
3. _____________ for each other
4. Proclaim the _________________________
Conclusion: The Result of Being Merciful
1. Mercy should be shown in our ______________________
2. Mercy is shown through _____________
3. Mercy is shown by ________________________________
4. Mercy is shown by _________________
5. Mercy is shown by ________________________________