Characters of the Gospels

Summary

The sermon explores the diverse characters found in the Gospels, highlighting the contrast between the self-righteous Pharisees and the humble, repentant sinners who sought Jesus' mercy. It emphasizes that Jesus ministered primarily to the hungry—those spiritually needy and broken—while the proud and self-sufficient often went away empty. Through examples like Simeon, the sinful woman, the publican, Bartimaeus, and Zacchaeus, the message illustrates how faith and humility lead to being filled with God's grace and salvation. The preacher encourages believers to approach God with a heart of hunger and repentance to receive His compassion and healing.