The Descent To Compassion

Learn to live a life full of inspiration and true fulfillment as you follow Christ beyond the four walls of the church.

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Created byRev. Steve Wright

Last updated 3/2016

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What you'll learn

How to recognise when God is at work in others and join him in the work
How to live a life of radical compassion beyond the four walls of the church
How to live a life of service instead of being served
How to live a life of compassion verses condemnation
How to truly see the harvest field that is ready to be harvested
How to embrace the interruptions of God with excitement

Course content

9 sections • 43 lectures • 5h 23m total length

Welcome To The Descent2:38
The Descent to Compassion speaks of how to live a life full of inspiration and true fulfillment as the beliver follows Christ into the sea of humanity. Jesus touched the untouchables, and He is asking His people to descend to the place of humility and compassion and touch those whom he would touch.

Intro To Shopping Cart Lecture1:33
In today's lecture, we will come to see that when things seem to be falling apart, it might just be the beginning of God building you into a servant that looks more like him.
The Shopping Cart14:45
In today's lecture, we will come to see that when things seem to be falling apart, it might just be the beginning of God building you into a servant that looks more like him.
Reflection 14:40
The Power of Love Message (Meditation 1)4:30
We are not called to the love of power but to the power of love. Mediate on the message and ask God to give you a God centered love that can change the world. Love is the root of compassion.
Intro To The Descent Lecture1:32
Attend this lecture to witness a descent into compassion sparked by a homeless man's entrance. Reflect on personal responses, pray for openness, and embrace a life-changing encounter with grace.
The Descent15:57
One hug and one God moment can change your life
Reflection 24:08
The lower you descend to serve the greater you become in the kingdom and the more glory you give God. Check the resource tab and download a sermon transcript on "Becoming Less"
The Power of Love Message (Meditation2)4:12
Man's love has boundaries but God's love is boundless. Meditate today on breaking the boundaries out of your life when it comes to loving the world the way Christ loved the world demonstrated through dying on the cross while we were yet sinners.

Intro To The Exposed Man1:41
God's unconditional love has room for an exposed man in church.
The Exposed Man Audio Lecture19:45
What happens when a man walks into a church dressed in a ladies' mesh skirt transparent enough to leave nothing to the imagination? He meets a God of love who resuces him.
Reflection 34:39
The Power of Love Message (Meditation 3)4:59
True greatness is not found in power but rather in operation in God's love. Jesus loved greatly therefore he had great compassion that flowed through his life. He loved the disciples when they were unlovable. He loved the disciples even when they withheld love from others.
The Exposed Man Article1:00
Are we rejecting the ones Christ is leading into our churches?
Intro To The Plane Lecture1:26
How one emergency landing change the way I view the crowd of humanity.
The Plane16:19
Everything looks fine from a distance; it's when you get up close that you see the real problems
Reflection 42:03
The Power of Love Message (Meditation 4)5:31
Christ loved us when we did not deserve his love. Since he loved us in that condition we must mimic that kind of love to the world.
Intro To The Food Box Lecture1:07
It is amazing what God can teach you by simply using ten food boxes. There is always room to go deeper with God in the pursuit of his heart of compassion.
Food Boxes12:05
Time has a way of making us forget lessons learned.
Reflection 52:27
The Power of Love Message (Meditation 5)5:27
Pray this week for those you don't agree with and watch the Lord change your attitude and take you deeper into The Descent to Compassion.

Intro to Can God Interrupt you?1:17
Can God break into your world at anytime and you obey? Does he have all of your heart? This are vital question to settle once and for all.
Can God Interrupt You?19:57
A hurried life is unquestionably an unproductive way of life when it comes to living a life of compassion. Note: There is a downloadable paper for further reflection in the resource section of this lecture.
Reflection 61:23
Can God break into your world and get your attention? Ask God to give you ears to hear this week and a heart to obey when you hear him asking you to join him.
The Power of Love Message (Meditation 6)7:36
The greatest miracle of Pentecost was the fact that they came out of the upper room and loved and reshaped the world. Will you do the same? Pray and ask God this week to give you eyes for the harvest.
Intro to The Fields Are White1:09
In John 4 Jesus takes the time to go out of his way to minister to a woman who other avoided. The disciples stayed behind and enjoyed food for their stomachs but Jesus had food of the kingdom to consume. He meet and changed a woman's life forever.
The Fields Are White17:30
It is important not to miss what is right in front of your eyes.
Reflection 71:18
God will call you to people you may not like but still there is a way to love them. You can't love them in your own power but in and through the love of God you can. Pray this week and ask God to help you in this area.
Are you a difference maker? (Meditation 7)18:55
Anyone can make a point but can you make a difference?

Intro to The Water Basin and Towel1:23
Even in the upper room Jesus loved his disciples to the end and set the example that he didn't come to be served but to serve and give his life for humanity.
The Water Basin and Towel19:41
Reflection 81:45
Don't miss your water basin and towel moment. Ask God to give you eyes to see water basin and towel moments. Ask him to give you the heart to obey and follow him.
Are you a difference maker?(Meditation 8)14:06
We can't make up a different love language and think we are loving the way Christ loved. Compassion must be shown in order to love like Christ.
Intro to Condemnation or Compassion?1:04
The Gay community deserves not a hateful sign or hateful speech, but rather, true compassion and love that embraces them right where they are in life.
Condemnation or Compassion?16:17
Reflection 92:04
We are not called to condemn the world. The world is already condemn outside of Christ. We are called to love the world like Jesus and draw the lost to him with compassion.

Are you ready to go all in? (Meditation 11)14:31
The Gospel is for everyone. Therefore, we should be for everyone also. To be a disciple of Christ is costly. Salvation is free but to become a disciple you must be all in. Only disciples change the world. We you select Jesus as Lord you must deselect all other Lord's. God's narrow road is a road of grace that shows the sinner home. His narrow road is the only way. Are you ready to live The Descent to Compassion? I believe you are and if so, you must go all in. God bless your journey.
Are you ready to put him above all? (Meditation 12)15:38
The kingdom of God must be elevated above all other relationships. Pray this week for God to reveal any weakness in your walk.

Requirements

A heart that is soft and ready to hear the whispers of God calling them into the sea of humanity
A spirit ready to respond with humility towards God's calling for their life
A willingness to be stretched in your faith to obey God in uncomfortable situations
A desire to have your character beautifully transformed to more fully reflect the image of God to the world as you engage humanity in compassion

Description

In the profound journey of the disciples with Jesus, they transcended the confines of the temple's four walls and gained a profound understanding of what it truly meant to share the message of the Kingdom. Beyond the confines of Sunday morning services and evangelism projects, the Descent to Compassion Course beckons us to venture into the highways and hedges, where life unfolds uninterrupted by the constraints of a 30-minute sermon. Here, we align ourselves with the path that Jesus treads daily, inviting His people to actively participate in His ongoing work.

This course isn't just about the extraordinary; it's about recognizing the divine moments that unfold in the ordinary rhythms of our daily lives, for God is continually at work. Each day presents an opportunity to witness His presence, provided we open our eyes and hearts to perceive, rather than blindly walking away. By immersing ourselves in these encounters with the divine, our lives acquire newfound significance. Embracing a compassionate lifestyle redirects our focus from self-centeredness to others, unveiling the good works preordained for us. Guided by the hand of the Lord, we embark on a journey to unearth these works and live a life of purpose and impact. Blessings.

Who this course is for:

Any Christ-follower who is hungry to make a difference in the world by showing the compassion of God
Any Christ-follower who has a desire to do more for God but are not sure what that looks like
Any Christ-follower who is ready to take their faith into the market places though acts of compassion
Any Christ-follower wanting God to work not just in them but through them
Any Christ-follower who know there is more to following Christ than just attending church on a weekly basis

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In The Beginning1 lecture • 3min

The Breaking8 lectures • 51min

Take Me Deeper Lord13 lectures • 1hr 18min

The Song of Interruption8 lectures • 1hr 9min

Compassion Is A Long Suffering Love7 lectures • 56min

God's love is relentless2 lectures • 25min

Are you all in?2 lectures • 30min

Two final stories1 lecture • 10min

Leave the four walls behind1 lecture • 2min

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