Podcasts about compassionate father

On this podcast, Steve and Hillary finish up their long discussion exploring biblical stories that indirectly reflect the principles of the MELT Process. We'll look at the bleeding woman in Mark 5, who was told she was unclean and how that label shaped her identity until she encountered Jesus. We'll consider the story often called The Prodigal Son, though it could be better named The Compassionate Father, highlighting the deep transformation that comes through being truly seen and embraced. Saul's radical encounter on the road to Damascus challenges us to examine our own moments of revelation and change. Finally, we'll reflect on Psalm 139, where David prays, "Search me, O God," a cry for deep healing and transformation. Through these stories, we'll see how personal reflection, emotional honesty, and God's truth intersect—often in ways we don't expect.CrossCounsel WebsiteCrossCounsel on Facebook

Pastor Stephen Harmon's message at Kingdom Life Community Church given on 1/19/2025. Music by scottholmesmusic.com

Sermon preached by Harry Fujiwara on Luke 15:11-32

Ask God to open your heart to those in need so you can imitate the Father's compassion for our broken world. Subscribe to daily devotions e-mails: https://wcm.link/ddsub

Join us today as Pastor John continues his series God's Family Plan with today's topic being Lessons From The Compassionate Father while giving us three points on why the role of a father is so important, four points on what if you had an absent or poor father experience, four characteristics of loving father, and leaving us with this quote "Your relationship with God is based on grace not merit". Key passages: Luke 17:17-19, Luke 15:25-27, John 6:28-29, and John 11:25-26. September 15th 2024

There's care because He's your Father, but judgment because of your rebellion, and mercy because of His compassion. Listen now to the message Our Compassionate Father from Hosea 11:1–9 in the final message of the series Thus Saith the Lord. This podcast is a production of Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago. Executive Producer: Flavius Herlo Speaker: Pastor Jeff Thompson Sound design, mixing, and editing: Nathaniel Dulski Graphic Design: Wesley Cassford Social Media: Bryan Spahr Producer: Nathaniel Dulski WE INVITE YOU TO CONNECT WITH US: • Website: www.harvestbible.org/ WE INVITE YOU TO FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: • Instagram: @harvestbiblechapel • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harvestbiblechapel/  

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Rev. Dr. Jacob Cherian

Mercy, Grace, and Compassion: The Compassionate Father - Luke 15 - Rev. Donnell T. Wyche - a2vc.org. Like us on fb.com/vineyardannarbor or watch our livestream Sundays @ 10:45am - vimeo.com/annarborvineyard Summary: In this thought-provoking sermon from the series "Mercy, Grace, Compassion," Pastor Donnell begins by defining these interconnected concepts before delving into the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son. He offers a fresh perspective that shifts our focus to the father's extraordinary display of mercy, challenging societal norms of the time. By comparing the father's actions to those typically associated with a mother's love, Pastor Donnell challenges our conventional understanding of God's character and invites us to reconsider our image of divine mercy.   Pastor Donnell expertly weaves together the story's narrative, highlighting the father's compassionate response to his wayward son's return and contrasting it with the older brother's struggle to accept such boundless forgiveness. This exploration of the elder brother's perspective mirrors our own potential hesitations when faced with extending mercy to those we deem less deserving. Through this, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own attitudes towards mercy and justice, and to recognize the transformative power of God's kindness in leading us to repentance.   The sermon concludes with a powerful reminder of the importance of our perception of God, emphasizing that a compassionate, merciful, and grace-filled image of the Divine can inspire us to live more courageous and kingdom-oriented lives. Pastor Donnell leaves the audience with a challenge to allow the Holy Spirit to renovate their hearts, enabling them to more fully embrace and embody the merciful nature of God in their own lives and relationships. This message reinforces that mercy is not just a theological concept, but a practical action that can profoundly affect how we interact with others in our community.

God's compassion motivates Him to show us His amazing grace. We must practice such compassion in all aspects of our lives and follow the example of Jesus so that we may come to fully grasp our compassionate God.

This Sunday, join us as we dive into one of Jesus' most beloved parables: the story of the prodigal son. But instead of focusing on the wayward son, we will explore the heart of the compassionate father—a heart overflowing with unconditional love and boundless forgiveness. Through this powerful story, we will see how the father's response to both his wayward and his faithful sons reveals the depth of God's love for us. Whether you identify with the prodigal son or the elder brother, this message will remind you of God's unwavering grace! -- Discussion Questions: What part of the parable of the prodigal son resonated most with you, and why? Have you ever experienced a time when you felt distant from God, similar to the prodigal son? What brought you back? In what ways do we sometimes act like the elder brother, and how can we overcome those attitudes?  

"A Compassionate Father" by Pastor Gary Espeseth.Follow along with today's sermon using the Bible App.http://bible.com/events/49269408Connect with us: crosslakechristian.com/connectGive online: crosslakechristian.com/giveWatch Live Sundays @ 10:45 - live.crosslakechristian.com

This week we zoom in on the father in the parable of the two lost sons. We see that the father has costly love, gracious love, and abundant love. 

Senior Pastor Jason Edwards finished his teaching on the parable of the prodigal son this week. 

Senior Pastor Jason Edwards continued our "Jesus Stories" sermon series with a message from Luke 15:11-24.

The Prodigal Son parable of Luke chapter 15 could more fully be titled, “The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons.” I have had the joy over the years of pointing people of all ages — disciples, seekers, and skeptics to Jesus in this parable, often with the aid of Rembrandt's last painting. Sunday, we will listen deeply to Jesus — as He shows us God's heart and poses questions that can bring us closer to “home” and to the heart of the Father.

Luke 15:11-32   English Standard Version     11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”' 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate. 25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.' 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!' 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'” Luke 15:11-32 English Standard Version 11 And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.' And he divided his property between them. 13 Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and there he squandered his property in reckless living. 14 And when he had spent everything, a severe famine arose in that country, and he began to be in need. 15 So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him into his fields to feed pigs. 16 And he was longing to be fed with the pods that the pigs ate, and no one gave him anything. 17 “But when he came to himself, he said, ‘How many of my father's hired servants have more than enough bread, but I perish here with hunger! 18 I will arise and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. 19 I am no longer worthy to be called your son. Treat me as one of your hired servants.”' 20 And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him. 21 And the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' 22 But the father said to his servants, ‘Bring quickly the best robe, and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet. 23 And bring the fattened calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate. 24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to celebrate. 25 “Now his older son was in the field, and as he came and drew near to the house, he heard music and dancing. 26 And he called one of the servants and asked what these things meant. 27 And he said to him, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fattened calf, because he has received him back safe and sound.' 28 But he was angry and refused to go in. His father came out and entreated him, 29 but he answered his father, ‘Look, these many years I have served you, and I never disobeyed your command, yet you never gave me a young goat, that I might celebrate with my friends. 30 But when this son of yours came, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him!' 31 And he said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. 32 It was fitting to celebrate and be glad, for this your brother was dead, and is alive; he was lost, and is found.'”

The Third Sunday after Pentecost. The Bible is filled with examples of fatherhood, both good and bad. Jesus' relationship with God as Father helps us understand what it means for us to know God in this way and how this relationship can form father figures today.#episcopal #episcopalchurch #episcopalian #church #jesusmovement #wayoflove #christian #anglican #allarewelcome #christianity #prayer #jesus #iglesiaepiscopal   #theology #anglicanchurch #holyspririt #faith #stmarksnewcanaaan  #ens #ecct #spirituality #bible #scriptures #joy #peace #grace #hope #johnkennedy #revjohnkennedy

Dr. Tom Davis preaches from Luke 15.

This message draws from the example of the compassionate father of two sons, one the prodigal and the other resentful, to see that God celebrates repentance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/church-of-christ/support

How do we see God's compassion? To think that He forsook His son, Jesus, on the cross, so that He never needs to forsake you! To those in Christ, God is not a strict judge, but rather a loving father.Thank you for listening to this episode of Declaring His Glory Among the Nations: Daily Scripture Meditations from Pastors Around the World.This show is from The Master's Academy International.If you like this podcast, please subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast app. The Master's Academy International is committed to fulfilling the Great Commission by training indigenous church leaders worldwide.For more information and to learn how to get involved, visit www.tmai.org.► CONNECT WITH US: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tmai.orgInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/tmai_orgTwitter - https://twitter.com/tmai_org► SEE OUR RESOURCES: Field Reports - https://www.tmai.org/updateMinistry Updates - https://www.tmai.org/subscribeOnline Giving - https://www.tmai.org/donateDevotional Book - https://www.tmai.org/devotionalFree Book - https://www.tmai.org/freebook► CONTACT US: Address - 13248 Roscoe Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352Phone - (818) 909-5570Email - info@tmai.org

Psalms 22

Chaplain Clayton Gregory

Chaplain Clayton Gregory

It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. — Ephesians 2:8-9 This passage helps us to under­stand some very important things about salvation. We are saved only by God's grace to us in the finished work of Christ, not through any works of our own. And we receive this wonderful salvation through faith. Also, we are not saved because of faith, but through faith. Three truths can be highlighted about salvation: first, its cause: grace. Second, its instrument: faith. Third, its consequence: good works. We are saved by grace through faith in order to do good works. We are not saved by any work we do for God, but by the work Christ did for us on the cross and through his resurrection. And we do good works not to be accepted by God but because we are saved through grace. Good works are not the cause of salvation; they are the result of salvation. We have been saved to do good works that God has prepared for us to do. And the Spirit of God empowers us to do them. Grace, faith, and good works are like a tripod that illustrates our salvation. All three are accomplished by God himself, for grace, faith, and good works are God's operations in us and for us. Compassionate Father, the greatness of our salvation in Christ is revealed in your grace to us, in your gift of faith to us, and in your good work through us in our everyday lives. Guide us to live faithfully for you, in Jesus' name. Amen.

This week in The Way of Jesus series, we are focusing on The Way of Love. The parable for this week is The Lost Son from Luke 15:11-32. Reading by Tori Day. Music: Making Sense of Things, by Be Still the Earth

As remorse and compassion collide, healing begins. Keywords: Contrition: reconcile; homecoming; Jesus stories. Scripture: Luke 15:20

This week, guest preacher Josh Patterson is in Luke 15. The Parable of the Prodigal Son is a story of two sons, one near and one far away, with the same compassionate father. As believers, regardless of life's circumstances, God is our compassionate father. This story is an invitation to those near and far from God to come home.

Welcome to this week's episode of The AUSA Podcast! Today, we're bringing our series on "hospitality" to a close in a bit of a different way than usual. In our last episode of this series, Luke recaps the series and talks about the source of our hospitality, our home, God. He looks at the Story of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15, and ends out the episode by reading "A Liturgy for an Inconsolable Homesickness" for those of you who are missing home or feel without one. Thanks for listening to this series, it's been a ton of fun! We'll see you next week. If you enjoyed this episode or anything we talked about peaked your interest, we'd love to start a conversation! Do us a favor and share it with your friends, and if you have thoughts or questions you can DM us on Instagram @au411. Now that we think of it, to keep up with all things AU Student Activities, visit our Instagram @au411. The books that were mentioned in this episode are "The Return of The Prodigal Son" by Henri Nouwen, and "Every Moment Holy, Volume 1."

The Pharisees and Scribes grumbled as Jesus dined with the unwelcome and uninvited. In a series of three parables, Jesus responds to their complaints with the message that the Kingdom is for all people. It is for the saint and the sinner. The banquet table is set by a compassionate Father. For th...

Pastor Terry A. Smith

Sunday morning sermon given by Rev. Cory Sexton on October 02, 2022 The Compassionate Father Luke 15:11-32 I. The Rebellious Son vs. 12-16 II. The Repentant Son vs. 17-20a III. The Restored Son vs. 20b-22 IV. The Resentful Son vs. 25-28a, 29-10 V. The Receptive Father vs. 20, 22-24, 28, 31

Today Pastor Jeff shares from Psalm 103:13-14, and teaches us how our Good God is a Caring and Compassionate Father!

After eight-year-old Gabriel underwent surgery to remove a tumor from his brain, it left a noticeable scar on the side of his head. When the boy said he felt like a monster, his dad, Josh, had an idea: demonstrate how much he loved his son by getting a tattoo on the side of his head with the same shape as Gabriel’s scar. According to the psalmist, this is the kind of empathic and compassionate love God has for “his children” (Psalms 103:13). Using a metaphor drawn from human life, David illustrated God’s love. He said it’s as tender as a good father’s care for his children (v. 17). Just as a human father shows compassion to his children, so God, our heavenly Father, shows love and care toward those who fear Him. He’s a compassionate father, who empathizes with His people. When we’re weak and feel like we’re unlovable because of the scars of life, may we receive, by faith, our heavenly Father’s love toward us. He demonstrated His compassion by sending his Son to lay “down his life for us” (1 John 3:16)—for our salvation. With this one act, not only can we experience God’s love for us, but we can look to the cross and see it. Aren’t you glad that we have a High Priest who can “empathize with our weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15)? He has the scars to prove it.

Part 3 of the series: Summer in the Psalms

Various Scriptures

5/15 • Luke 15:11-32 • Brandon Gilbert

Pastor April leads us through the passage of scripture known as “The Prodigal Son Returns” The post Sermon – 3/27/2022 – A Compassionate Father and His Two Sons – April Karli appeared first on Austin Mustard Seed.

Rev. Sam Wirgau, pastor at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ossian, IN, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Luke 15:11-32. Jesus' third parable in response to the Pharisees' grumbling brings His teaching on the grace of God to a grand climax. Jesus speaks of a father and his two sons. The younger son asks for his inheritance ahead of time. The father responds to this terrible insult by agreeing to his son's demand. The son liquidates his property and goes to a foreign land, providing a picture of the distance from God inherent in our sin and idolatry. The younger son hits rock bottom and comes to his senses, though he still thinks he will work his way back until he sees the love of his father. The father sees his son at a distance and runs to him; he forgives him, receives him back as a son, and throws a party. At this point, the older son shows that he too is lost. He refuses to go into his dad's celebration, another terrible insult to the father. Yet the father goes to him as well, calling him into the same joy of being a son rather than a servant. The parable is left open-ended as a call to the Pharisees and scribes to join in the joy of being a part of Jesus' kingdom with all repentant sinners. “The Beloved Physician's Orderly Account” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the Gospel according to St. Luke. The Evangelist wrote his well-researched account of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection so that Theophilus would have certainty concerning the things he had been taught. As we still read the Word of God recorded by St. Luke, our gracious Lord gives us that same certainty that Jesus is our Savior.