James - Wk 5: Compassion
In Week 5 of our series through the Book of James, Pastor Joby Martin teaches on "Pure Religion" from James 1:27. This message challenges us to move beyond being merely hearers of the word to being doers, specifically by caring for the most vulnerable among us. Pastor Joby is joined by special guest Maureen Kaderi, a former Compassion International child from Kenya who now leads [Mercy House Global](https://mercyhouseglobal.org). Her powerful testimony illustrates how one act of obedience—sponsoring a child—can change a life forever and create a ripple effect of hope across generations. *Scripture References:* James 1:27 Matthew 25:31-46 *Share Your Story:* How has God moved in your life through this message? Let us know in the comments! 🕒 Chapters [00:00]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) Welcome & Introduction [01:28]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) Series Context: James Week 5 [04:54]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) James 1:27: What is "Pure and Undefiled Religion"? [07:46]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) The Difference Between Worthless and Worthwhile Religion [13:50]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) The "Run Over By The Grace Tree" Analogy [18:09]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) Matthew 25: The Parable of the Sheep and Goats [26:52]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) The Call to Care for the "Least of These" [31:18]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) The Reality of Global Poverty & Child Suffering [40:00]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) Pastor Joby’s Family Sponsorship Story [43:57]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) Maureen’s Testimony: From Poverty to Purpose [48:35]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) Mercy House Global: A Full Circle Moment [52:20]( • James - Wk 5: Compassion ) A Gift to Mercy House Global & Closing Prayer 🔗 Resources & Next Steps *Sponsor a Child:* Change a life today through [Compassion International](https://www.compassion.com). *Support Mercy House Global:* Learn more about Maureen’s ministry at [Mercy House Global](https://mercyhouseglobal.org). *The Church of Eleven22:* Visit [coe22.com](https://coe22.com) to find a location, watch online, or discover more resources. To support The Church of Eleven22 and help us continue to reach people around the world, visit https://www.coe22.com/donate
