What is the difference between pity & compassion? Why does the Bible say that Jesus had “compassion” on the crowds, rather than he pitied them?
What does that mean for you or me?
Tag: Jesus
Just a carpenter
How many of you today have felt that you have just received a huge new learning, something that has truly transformed your life, and you share it at home — and no one is listening?
Or maybe you have started a new diet and it is really working for you… you are excited about it, and share it with those who know you best… and they just don’t get how important this discovery is for you?We all know from our reading in Mark how Jesus’ family and neighbours defined Jesus. We can rise or fall according to the definitions and expectations that others hold of us. If there is one thing I would like you to know today, it is that you have freedom to choose. You may choose to allow yourself to be defined by what you do. You may choose to be defined by the expectations others have of you.
For God so loved the world…
Readings: John 3: 16-21 Ephesians 2: 4-10 For God so loved the world… that over two thousand years ago, Jesus came to this earth in
Sermon: Accountable before God
Readings: Matthew 18: 21-35 Romans 14:1-12 This morning in Romans we read: Why do you pass judgment on your brother or sister? Or you, why
Sermon: Mindset
READINGS: Romans 8: 1-11 We read this morning: Romans 8: 5-6 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh,
Sermon: Abounding in steadfast love
READINGS: Psalm 145: 8-14 Romans 7: 15-25a Matthew 11: 25-30 SLOW TO ANGER AND ABOUNDING IN STEADFAST LOVE I titled this sermon “slow to anger
