Sermons on Compassion (Page 2)

Sermons on Compassion (Page 2)

The Servant King

The Servant King – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 17 The transfiguration 17 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. 2 There he was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light. 3 Just then there appeared before them Moses and Elijah, talking with Jesus. Matthew 17:1-3 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version®…

Shepherd Jesus, Hooray!

Shepherd Jesus, Hooray! Click Download below to get a printable colouring sheet 12 Let me ask you this. What would you do if you had a hundred sheep and one of them wandered off? Wouldn’t you leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go look for the one that had wandered away? 13 I am sure that finding it would make you happier than having the ninety-nine that never wandered off. 14 That’s how it is with your Father in heaven. He doesn’t…

The God of Big Surprises

A Big Surprise (Moses meets God) Exodus chapter 3 verse 1 to chapter 4 verse 17 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and came to Horeb, the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in flames of fire from within a bush. Moses saw that though the bush was on fire it did not burn…

A Clash of Kingdoms

A Clash of Kingdoms Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 12, verses 22 to 37 Kids’ Spot Bible Reading – Matthew 12:22-37 22 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, ‘Could this be the Son of David?’ Matthew 12:22-37 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.®…

Mercy, Not Sacrifice

Mercy, Not Sacrifice Matthew’s Gospel chapter 12 verses 1 to 21 Welcome and Prayer Bible Reading – Matthew 12:1-21 If you had known what these words mean, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice,” you would not have condemned the innocent. 8 For the Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath.’ 9 Going on from that place, he went into their synagogue, 10 and a man with a shrivelled hand was there. Looking for a reason to bring charges against Jesus, they asked him,…

Hard Hearts, Heavy Hearts and True Rest

Hard Hearts, Heavy Hearts and True Rest, Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 11, verses 20 to 30 Bible Reading, Matthew 11:28 20 Then he began to denounce the cities where most of his mighty works had been done, because they did not repent. 21 “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. 22 But I tell you, it will be…

Holding on to Hope

If you just want the audio Bible message, please click on the play button above. Otherwise scroll down to follow the songs, readings, prayers as well as the Bible message. Holding on to Hope Even in a time that seems hopeless, there is hope. Bible Reading Lamentations Chapter 3 verses 19 to 33 Holding on to Hope Looking back on significant events in our life time. 1 TRUTH IN THE MIDST OF DESPAIR, verses 19-21 2. HOPE IN THE MIDST…

Jesus is King: The King’s Healing Power.

The King’s Healing Power. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 9, verses 18-34. A desperate father, verses 18 and 19 A desperate woman, verses 20 to 22 A dead daughter, verses 23 to 26 A desperate cry for mercy, verses 27 to 31 A demon-possessed man, verses 33 to 34 The crowd is amazed – “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!” But the religious leaders sneer – “It is by the prince of demons that he drives out demons.” Pastor…

Come to Me.

Come to Me. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 11, verses 25-30. Come to me, all you who are tired and are carrying heavy loads. I will give you rest. Become my servants and learn from me. I am gentle and free of pride. You will find rest for your souls. Serving me is easy, and my load is light. Matthew 11:28-30 Not all of Jesus’ words were comfortable. But these ones are comfortable. Jesus spoke these for all people who will listen.…

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 10 – The Birth

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 10 – The Birth. Luke’s Gospel, chapter 2, verses 1 to 7. Macro and Micro, big and small. Macro: Luke 2:1-3 Caesar Augustus (they called him “Ruler of the World”) makes a decision, a census of all the Roman world. He decides and everyone must follow. Micro: Luke 2:4-5 Two of those “everyone”, micros, must go to Bethlehem. What’s so important about micro Bethlehem? Nothing much of itself, but it is David’s city, the…

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 6 – The Lord

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 6 – The Lord. Psalm 110. The Lord says to my lord,    “Sit at my right handuntil I put your enemies    under your control.” Psalm 110 verse 1, New International Reader’s Version (NIRV) Copyright © 1995, 1996, 1998, 2014 by Biblica, Inc.®. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. A King like no other – verses 1 to 3 A Priest like no other – verse 4 A Conqueror like no other – verses 5 to…