{"id":6754,"date":"2026-07-31T08:29:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:29:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/?post_type=ctc_sermon&#038;p=6754"},"modified":"2026-07-31T08:29:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T13:29:07","slug":"built-on-values-2","status":"publish","type":"ctc_sermon","link":"https:\/\/www.annanaz.com\/wordpress\/sermons\/built-on-values-2\/","title":{"rendered":"BUILT ON VALUES"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Week Two Congregational Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Compassionate Outreach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Loving People the Way Jesus Loves<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Primary Text:<\/strong> Mark 16:15<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting Scriptures:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Matthew 9:35\u201338<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Luke 15:1\u20137<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">John 20:21<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Romans 5:8<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">2 Corinthians 5:17\u201320<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Theme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Prayer changes our hearts. Compassion moves our feet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;The Church does not exist merely to gather believers\u2014it exists to join God in His mission of seeking and saving the lost.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sermon Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Compassion Begins with the __________________ of God.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Luke 15:1\u20137<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Romans 5:8<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Compassion is not simply something God ____________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Compassion is who God ____________.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of seeing people as __________________,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">we must see them as __________________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Compassion Sees What Others __________________.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Matthew 9:35\u201338<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus saw people as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Sheep without a __________________.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interruptions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus sees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Inconvenience<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus sees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sinners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus sees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ask Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who needs Christ&#8217;s love around me this week?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Every Disciple Is a __________________.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark 16:15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus said,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Go into all the world&#8230;&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My Mission Field<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Home<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Workplace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 School<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Neighborhood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Other: __________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My mission is to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Introduce people to __________________.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Make __________________.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Relationships Build __________________ for the Gospel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People rarely care what we ____________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">until they know we ____________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Walked with people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ate with people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Listened to people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Loved people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>I can intentionally build relationships by:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Compassion Requires __________________.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Love without action is only __________________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Practical Ways to Serve<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Pray with someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Visit someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Share my testimony<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Invite someone to worship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Meet a practical need<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Encourage someone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Other: __________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. The Holy Spirit Is Already __________________.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My responsibility is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God&#8217;s responsibility is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some ____________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some ____________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God gives the __________________.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Holy Living Produces Compassionate __________________.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God&#8217;s grace offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Saving Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Sanctifying Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Transforming Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 Sustaining Grace<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entire Sanctification Produces:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>This Week&#8217;s Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pray daily for <strong>three<\/strong> people who need Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn the name of one neighbor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One act of kindness I will do this week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The person I will invite to worship or Bible study:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is God saying to me today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Memory Verse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mark 16:15<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.&#8221;<\/em> (NKJV)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Truths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Prayer is the <strong>Foundation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Compassion is the <strong>Movement<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">The Gospel is the <strong>Message<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Jesus is the <strong>Hope<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>My Commitment Today<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 I will pray for lost people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 I will intentionally love others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 I will share my testimony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 I will invite someone to worship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2610 I will follow wherever Jesus sends me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sermon in One Sentence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;A heart transformed by God&#8217;s holy love cannot help but reach others with the compassionate love of Jesus Christ.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>ANSWER KEY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Compassion Begins with the Heart of God.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Compassion is not simply something God <strong>does<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Compassion is who God <strong>is<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Application:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of seeing people as <strong>problems<\/strong>,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">we must see them as <strong>souls<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Compassion Sees What Others Ignore.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus saw people as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Sheep without a <strong>shepherd<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people see <strong>interruptions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus sees <strong>divine opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people see <strong>inconvenience<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus sees <strong>ministry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people see <strong>sinners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jesus sees <strong>future disciples<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Every Disciple Is a Missionary.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My mission is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Introduce people to <strong>Jesus Christ<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Make <strong>disciples<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Relationships Build Bridges for the Gospel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People rarely care what we <strong>know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">until they know we <strong>care<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5. Compassion Requires Action.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Love without action is only <strong>sentiment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Praying with someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Visiting someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Sharing your testimony<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Inviting someone to worship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Meeting practical needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Encouraging someone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Serving your community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6. The Holy Spirit Is Already Working.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My responsibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To faithfully obey, love people, and share the Gospel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God&#8217;s responsibility:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To transform hearts and bring people to Himself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some <strong>plant<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some <strong>water<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">God gives the <strong>increase<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">(1 Corinthians 3:6\u20137)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>7. Holy Living Produces Compassionate Outreach.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Entire sanctification produces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A heart filled with holy love that naturally overflows into compassion, service, and a passion for seeing others come to Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weekly Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Pray daily for three people who need Jesus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Learn the name of one neighbor you do not know.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Perform one act of kindness without expecting recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Share your testimony when God opens the door.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Invite one person to worship or Bible study.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Ask each morning, <strong>&#8220;Lord, who needs Your love through me today?&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Big Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A heart transformed by God&#8217;s holy love cannot help but reach others with the compassionate love of Jesus Christ.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discussion Question<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who has God placed in your life that needs to experience the compassion of Jesus through you this week?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Week Two Congregational Notes Compassionate Outreach Loving People the Way Jesus Loves Primary Text: Mark 16:15 Supporting Scriptures: Theme Prayer changes our hearts. 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