5/21, SS, Fruits of Compassion
Bible Text: Matt. 9: 35-38 | Preacher: Associate Pastor Keith Thompson | Series: Fruit by the Bushel
Intro: What is the motivation for the greatest soulwinners and fruit producers? Compassion. Compassion moves us into action. We will also learn that this fruit-producing compassion is available to us.
Mark 10:45; Phil. 2:5-8; Matt. 9:35
I. The Compassion of Jesus. (v. 36)
Is. 53:4-5
A. He was engaged. (v 36a)
Lam. 3:51; Luke 19: 41-42
B. He was empathetic. (v. 36b)
Mark 2:16-1 7; Jude 22
II. The Conviction of Jesus. (v. 37)
A. There is an abundant need. (v. 37a)
Joel 3:11-14; Joel 1:11; Jer. 8:20; John 9:4