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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Highlight the immense compassion and unending mercy of God, emphasizing that His love and forgiveness are greater than our sins and failings.
Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive into a beautiful passage from the book of Micah, specifically Micah 7:14-20. It's a passage that really highlights the heart of our God, His immense compassion, and His unending mercy. As Henri Nouwen once said, "God's mercy is greater than our sins. ...read more
Scripture: Micah 7:14-20
Topics: Compassion, Mercy
The third word of our Savior on the cross is directed primarily to his mother. An analysis of Jesus’ third word on the cross, as set forth in John 19:25-27, teaches us about his compassion.
Introduction It is often profitable to study the last words of dying men. Many sermons have been preached on the last words of Jesus. As he hung on the cross on that first Good Friday he uttered seven short sentences or phrases. We usually call these the “seven last words of Christ.” For the ...read more
Scripture: John 19:25-27
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek
Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Those who Strive and those who Seek Luke 13:22-30 Jesus has been teaching about the Jews need to respond to his message. He has now left the large crowd and continues on his way to Jerusalem (9:51). Someone asks him if just a few will be saved and as we have ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:22-30
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Why would Jesus deliberately go the cross to die? And why would He say "Father Forgive Them"?
OPEN: Ever since the 1950s, the men of the Philippines have had unusual tradition around Easter. It has grown to the point where from 50,000 to 75,000 people attend every year. McDonalds sets up a temporary store to sell burgers, fries and ice cream to those exhausted by the tropical heat. The ...read more
Scripture: Luke 23:32-34
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
A sermon on Hosea 11 focusing on God as our Heavenly Father and God as a Being with Emotions (Thanks to Clark Tanner of Sermon Central for his sermon entitled "God is Just and Justifier" on Hosea 11)
HoHum: There was a little boy who had a new winter coat. He and his dad were walking in town up and down ice covered streets. The boy didn’t have gloves so he kept his hands deep in the pockets of his new coat. At the beginning, the father said, “Give me your hand.” The boy ...read more
Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11
Compassion a forgotten art in our "post-modern" world. Jesus said love your neighbor as yourself. How have we so soon forgotten?
Compassion: Neighborly Advice Pass someone on the street or accidentally cut someone off and what do you receive. A kind gesture realizing you made a mistake, no more often a rude gesture and a blaring horn. Have slow lines at Wal-Mart or they God forbid don’t have the item you have to have ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-28
Denomination: Baptist
Compassion is the heart of God and it requires us to do something...anything!
If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Compassion Does Something! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Luke ...read more
Scripture: Luke 10:25-37
Denomination: Pentecostal
Common + Passion = Compassion
Common + Passion = Compassion Scripture Luke 10:25-37 Reflection Dear friends, Today we have the gospel passage with a rich meaning for our lives. Jesus Christ starts the parable by saying about a person. It is interesting to note that in the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus does ...read more
Denomination: Other
A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A
February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:15-16
Denomination: Lutheran
It is never a fruitless exercise when we bring others to Christ.
COMPASSION: THE HEALING TOUCH. Mark 6:30-34; Mark 6:53-56. It was with some measure of excitement that the twelve apostles returned from their first outreach. They had fulfilled their commission, and were keen to report to Jesus on all that they had said and done (Mark 6:30). If ever there was a ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:53-56, Mark 6:30-34
A sermon on how compassion changed the woman with the crooked spine, and how the synagogue ruler's religiosity resisted kindness. Compassion should always win.
Compassion Changes Conditions I cried when I read the hunchback of Notre Dame. Victor Hugo’s novel is one that stays with you your whole life because we see pieces of each character in ourselves. In the beginning, we meet Quasimodo, the hunchback of Notre Dame. It is the Festival of Fools in ...read more
Scripture: Luke 13:10-17
Denomination: Episcopal
Jesus calls sinners, heals the sick and raises the dead.
THE CALL AND COMPASSION OF JESUS. Matthew 9:9-13; Matthew 9:18-26. 1. The Call of Matthew (Matthew 9:9-13) Wherever we live, under whatever regime, tax collectors are unpopular. It was no different in first century Israel, where Matthew’s trade involved collaboration with the Romans, and ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26
The message shares the meaning of Jesus's compassion.
The Compassion of The Christ Mark 6:30-35 1. The Passion of the Christ, written and directed by Mel Gibson. The movie portrays the life and death of Jesus, The scenes of Jesus being flogged and crucified are presented in graphic detail, hard to watch • Now Gibson is working on a sequel, called ...read more
Scripture: Mark 6:30-34
Denomination: Methodist
In this beautiful account of the woman caught in adultery, we see the great compassion of Christ, which resulted in this woman’s conversion.
CAPTURED BY THE COMPASSION OF CHRIST Text: John 8: 11 Intro: The passage of scripture being dealt with today is a glowing illustration of the grace and compassion of Christ for sinners. It may seem a total contradiction to say that Christ had contempt for sin, while having compassion on the ...read more
Scripture: John 8:1-11
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