Jesus’ Heart for the Hungry Sermon Notes

By Hermie Smit - Director of CityTeam in the Neighborhood & Church Engagement

Time-travel back to ask Jesus, “What do you do here?” 

Luke 4: 14-21 Jesus’ assignment from the Father

“I’m here to bring Good News to the ________________”

Matt 9: 35-38 Jesus’ heart of Compassion and Care for the Hungry

Jesus was compelled by His desire to ___________ His Father, and 

__________________ for people.

Matt 25: 31-46 Jesus' expectations of us towards the Hungry

Jesus doesn’t just care about the poor, He ________________ with them.

• What Fueled Jesus – Love for the Father & People (Great Commandment).

John 20: 21 Jesus said, “Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you.” 

If you want to see Jesus’ results, you have to _____ Jesus___________.

22 And with that he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” 

In other words, that same Spirit that anointed Jesus to bring Good News to the poor, now lives in ______.

You shouldn’t be alive but for Jesus, and by helping the poor is a great way to say  _______________.

Three Practical Next Steps

1. See People Like Jesus Does: This week, look for one person who’s struggling. Ask, “How can I serve you?” Then act on it.
2. Step Into the Harvest: Serve at the Pantry or any of the other volunteer opportunities this month, or invite someone new to come with you. Let compassion move from feeling to action.
3. Fuel Your Ministry With Love: Each morning this week, pray: “Father, fill me with Your Spirit. Help me love people the way Jesus does.”