Partial sermon, technical difficulties, Matthew 25:35-46, October 4th
from Rev. Dr. Dan Turis Hosted by Rev. Dr. Dan Turis
This episode explores Jesus' call to serve the "least of these"—feeding, clothing, sheltering, visiting prisoners, and caring for those in need—as the basic acts of true humanity and a foretaste of heaven. Through Scripture, sacramental life, and practical advice, the speaker urges listeners to walk alongside people in need, learn their names, and offer sustained compassion rather than quick fixes, emphasizing that these acts flow from gratitude and the Holy Spirit. The message closes with a reminder that serving others is not about earning salvation but living into the kingdom now and encountering Christ in everyday acts of love and mercy.
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Chapters
- 0:00 The Call to Care: Feed, Drink, Clothe, Visit
- 0:29 Maslow and Basic Human Needs
- 0:49 Prisoners & Why We Visit
- 1:37 Making Life Easier — Examples and Foretaste of Heaven
- 1:49 The Kingdom of Heaven: Absence of Need
- 2:31 Intent of Jesus’ Words: Not Threat but Promise
- 3:41 Meeting Jesus in the Least of These
- 4:28 Encountering Jesus: Sacraments, Scripture, Prayer
- 5:48 Scripture, Prayer and Gathering: He Makes Himself Known
- 7:10 Practical Sheephood: Walk With People, Don’t Just Give Money
- 8:41 Motivation: Don’t Serve to Earn Heaven
- 9:53 Predestined for Good Works (Ephesians)
- 10:22 Know Their Stories — Individualized Care
- 11:16 Christ’s Return and the Fullness of the Kingdom
- 12:04 Serve One Another: Compounding Blessings
- 12:35 Compassion from the Gut (splanchnizomai) — Call to Pray
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