Summary
This sermon emphasizes the compassion of Jesus, illustrating how He was constantly moved by love and mercy toward those in need. The message draws from various gospel passages to show how Jesus interacted with sinners, the sick, and the outcasts, demonstrating the heart of the Father. The sermon challenges believers to not only understand God’s compassion but also to embody it, taking action to help those around them. The call to action is to see people through the eyes of Christ and respond with genuine compassion that leads to movement and change.
Key Points
- Jesus is the perfect representation of the Father, revealing God’s compassion through His words and actions.
- Jesus sought out sinners, outcasts, and the broken, showing them love rather than condemnation.
- True compassion requires action—Jesus healed, restored, and ministered because He was moved by love.
- Believers are called to see others through God’s eyes and be moved with compassion, leading them to serve, heal, and uplift.
- The harvest is plentiful, but laborers are few; Christians must respond to God’s call to be vessels of His compassion.
Bible Verses Referenced
- John 14:7 – Jesus declares that knowing Him is knowing the Father.
- Matthew 9:10-13 – Jesus dines with tax collectors and sinners, teaching that He came for the sick, not the righteous.
- Matthew 9:36 – Jesus is moved with compassion for the weary and scattered, like sheep without a shepherd.
- Matthew 14:14 – Jesus sees a great multitude, is moved with compassion, and heals the sick.
- Luke 15 – The parable of the prodigal son, illustrating the Father’s compassion in welcoming the lost.
- Matthew 9:37-38 – Jesus calls for laborers to be sent into the harvest, urging believers to take action.
This sermon challenges the listener to move beyond passive sympathy and take real steps toward showing the compassion of Christ in their daily lives.
Read the full sermon transcript here.
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