25/01/2026
Here’s a clear, concise summary of the preaching note:
Minister: Rev. P.S. Ogbuefi
Topic: Breaking Barriers Through Obtaining Mercies*
Text: Isaiah 30:18
Summary:
Mercy is God’s compassionate kindness and forgiveness - His divine favor shown instead of judgment. The message highlights how mercy has the power to break barriers in our lives.
Using the story of the woman with the alabaster box (Luke 7:36–50), the sermon shows that mercy is obtained through genuine faith, love, repentance, and humility. Though condemned by society, the woman encountered forgiveness because she approached Jesus with a broken and loving heart.
The sermon outlines seven characteristics of mercy:
1. Being patient with people’s weaknesses
2. Helping those who are hurting
3. Giving others a second chance
4. Doing good even to those who hurt us
5. Showing kindness to those who offend us
6. Building bridges of love to the unpopular
7. Valuing relationships over rules, choosing love over law
Barriers to mercy include disobedience, unbelief, pride, and distractions.
Ways to obtain mercy are by seeking God earnestly, repenting and returning to Him, and trusting in His goodness and perfect timing.
Conclusion:
God’s mercy never fails and remains constant through all ages. Believers are encouraged to receive grace to obtain mercy and trust that God’s mercy will not fail them or their families.
