The Sympathizing Christ
Pastor Timothy P. Schmidt
Series: The Heart of Christ for Sinners & Sufferers

Text: Hebrews 4:14-16 (ESV)
Introduction Hebrews. 4:14-16
Jesus is a sympathetic Christ because….
I. He Knows What We Are Going Through – Hebrews 4:11-12 Proverbs 15:3 Genesis 16:13, NIV
II. He Understands Our Weaknesses & Struggles – Hebrews 4:15 Hebrews 2:14-15 NLT Hebrews 2:17-18, NLT Isaiah 53:2
III. He Offers the Help We Need – Hebrews 4:16 2 Corinthians 5:21, NIV Ephesians 2:8-9, NIV

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The Sufficient Christ
Pastor Jamie Booth Series: The Heart of Christ for Sinners & Sufferers
November 28, 2021
Text: John 6:35-40, 53 (NIV)
Introduction John 6:35-40 John 6:53
I. Only Jesus Can Sufficiently Meet Our Needs John 6:35
He Gives Us: Purpose – Jeremiah 29:11 Significance – Genesis 1:26
Value – Luke 15:4
II. But We Must Come to Jesus John 6:53
III. And Know He’ll Never Turn Us Away John 6:37b
Jesus Know Who You Are – John 10:14
He is Pursuing You – John 3:16
He Wants to Set you Free – John 8:32
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The Compassionate Christ
Pastor Timothy P. Schmidt
Series: The Heart of Christ for Sinners & Sufferers
Text: Mark 8:1-10 (NIV)
Introduction Matthew 11:28-30 Mark 8:1-10 Mark 6:30-44
I. The Compassionate Christ Mark 8:1 Mark 8:2 Mark 1:41; 6:34 Matthew 9:36; 14:14; 15:32; 20:34 Luke 7:13 Mark 8:2 Luke 1:78 2 Corinthians 1:3 John 14, 16 Psalm 103:1-5 Psalm103:8-1
II. The Compassion of Christ is Manifested as He…
A) Meets the needs of people Mark 8:2-3 Mark 6:30-44 Matthew 6:10
B) Invites His followers to share in acts/ministry of compassion Mark 8:4-8 Lam. 3:22-23 1 John 3:16-18 Colossians 3:12 Ephesians 4:32
C) Offers it to any and all – to everyone! Mark 7:24-30 Mark 7:31-37 Mark 8:1-10 John 8:1-11
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The Approachable Christ
Pastor Timothy P. Schmidt
Series: The Heart of Christ for Sinners & Sufferers
November 14, 2021
Text: Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Introduction: Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:14-16

1) He Invites Us to Come to Him – Matt. 11:28, Romans 10:13, Matthew 11:28, Isaiah 40:31, KJV 2 Corinthians 4:16
2) He Wants Us to Learn From Him – Matthew 11:29, Matthew 20:28, Matthew 11:29
3) He Has a Plan For Your Life – Matthew 11:28-30, Luke 9:23, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 10:10, Matthew 11:28

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