Sermons on Compassion (Page 3)

Sermons on Compassion (Page 3)

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…

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 5 – The Servant

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room 5 – The Servant. Isaiah chapter 42, verse 1 to 16. If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world. “Mere Christianity”, Chapter 10 on Hope, page 75 – C.S.Lewis The silent gods, Isa. 41:6,21-26 Isaiah challenges the futility of idols, that do nothing, say nothing, just confusion. The speaking God, Isa. 42:8-16 He identifies Himself,…

Jesus, There Is No One Like You.

Jesus, There Is No One Like You. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 4, verses 1 to 11, Hebrews chapter 4, verses 12 to 16. How does Jesus’ temptation help is? Matthew 4:1-11, Hebrews 4:12-15. How should we respond? Hebrews 4:15-16. What can we expect? Hebrews 4:16. Image from unsplash.com – Nik Shuliahin

The Good Life 7 – Relationships 101

The Good Life 7 – Relationships 101 Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 7, verses 1 to 12 Relationships occupy our lives, make the biggest part. How are we to relate to…? Christian brothers and sisters Matt. 7:1-5 ‘Dogs’ and ‘Pigs’ Matt. 7:6 Our Heavenly Father Matt. 7:7-11 All people everywhere Matt. 7:12 The golden rule. Treat others as we want to be treated. Simple, but hard. In everything, do to others what you would want them to do to you. Words of…