More than a Feeling - Compassion like ChristThis message is from Lead Pastor Dan Painter in week four of the sermon series “More than a Feeling - Compassion like Christ” Grace Pointe is a church dedicated to seeing a world full of healthy churches by making as many people as much like Jesus in the shortest time possible. We are a multi-site church in Illinois with a campus in Naperville, IL and Plainfield, IL. If you would like to learn more about Grace Pointe Church, please visit www.gracepointe.us. Grace Pointe Naperville: Sunday services at 8 am, 9:30 am, and 11 amGrace Pointe Plainfield: Sunday services at 9 am and 11 amDiscover the transformative power of Christ-like compassion and learn how to move beyond sympathy into meaningful action. Explore the barriers that prevent us from showing true compassion and understand Jesus's perfect model of humble service. Learn practical steps for developing genuine compassion, from recognizing our own need for mercy to building meaningful relationships with those in need. This message examines how pride affects our ability to help others and provides concrete ways to demonstrate God's love through both actions and words. Keywords: compassion, Christian living, Jesus Christ, humble service, helping others, spiritual growth, Christian ministry, love in action, servant leadership, biblical teaching, Christian compassion, spiritual development, Christian community, faith in action, practical Christianity.Important VersesMatthew 20:34Philippians 2:3-41 Peter 2:21Matthew 20:26-28Think about it!What are some ways pride can prevent us from showing compassion to others?How does understanding Jesus's compassion toward us help shape our compassion toward others?What's the difference between sympathy, empathy, and true biblical compassion?Why is it important to address both physical and spiritual needs when showing compassion?How can we better identify needs in our community that we might be overlooking?What practical steps can we take to develop more humility in our daily lives?How can we balance meeting immediate needs while also addressing deeper spiritual needs?What barriers do you face in showing compassion to others, and how can you overcome them?Apply it!This week, intentionally look for opportunities to show Christ-like compassion to others. Choose one person in your life who has a specific need (physical, emotional, or spiritual) and make a concrete plan to serve them with humility, addressing both their immediate and deeper needs.Key TakeawaysTrue compassion starts with humility and moves beyond just feeling to actual actionWe must address both physical and spiritual needs to show complete Christ-like compassionPride in various forms prevents us from showing true compassionCompassion is a powerful tool for the church to impact the world