“Compassion”  St Petri Sermon  – 22nd July, 2018  – Pastor Robert Voigt

Jesus was moved with compassion  – Matthew 9:36

Mark 6:34 (NIV)

34 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them, because they were like sheep without a shepherd. So he began teaching them many things.

Matthew 9:36 (NIV)

36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.

Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.

Psalm 51:1 NIV

 

But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness.                                                                          Psalm 86:15 NIV

 

When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick.  Matthew 14:14 NIV

 

Jesus called his disciples to him and said, “I have compassion for these people; they have already been with me three days and have nothing to eat.”  Matthew 15:32 NIV

 

Jesus had compassion on them and touched their eyes,  Matthew 20:34 NIV

 

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.  Ephesians 4:32 NIV

 

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble.  1 Peter 3:8 NIV

 

“People do not care how much you know until they know how much you care.”

 

“We hear again and again, from the unchurched and from local churches who are deeply engaged with the unchurched in their communities, that loving genuine relationships are the only remaining currency readily exchanged between the churched and the churchless.”  –       George Barna.