-32. Our heavenly Father's heart goes out to us. What uncompromising compassion he shows! His compassion welcomes you. Parts: A. Beware of rejecting his compassion. B. Rejoice in his words of welcome.  Preached on March 17, 2013, for the Fifth Sunday in Lent, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN. Print copy at http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Your-Heavenly-Father_s-Uncompromising-Compassion-Welcomes-You-Luke15_11-32.html

Shout with the Stones -- Luke 19:37-40

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.