Sermons on Luke 10:12-25:

Behold I Send Forth

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us.

Thesis: We must go to them, for they will not come to us. Intro.: 1. Illust. In Northwest Ohio there is an incredibly rich section of land along the Scioto River called "The Scioto Marsh." Actually it used to be a marsh. About 100 years ago a series of ditches were dug to drain it and it became ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-16

Just Do It

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is action.

Thesis: Love is action. Intro.: 1. This AM we want to explore the parable of "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10). a. Along with "Prodigal Son" (Luke 15)--Jesus' most famous stories. b. Deceptively simple. Someone has described this story as "a highly scientific piece of instruction clothed in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

When Joy Is A Fruit

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

What is the fruit of joy and how can we get it?

Introductory Considerations 1. Today we look at the second fruit of the Holy Spirit. Of all the fruit this is the one that seems a little different - for the fruit represents the character of God. 2. While we may think of God as faithful etc. we seldom think of joy as a character of God. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Showed Appreciation To Whom It Was Due

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Everyone needs to feel appreciated. It does not take long before people become discouraged if they are not acknowledged for their fine efforts. Jesus made a habit out of showing appreciation to those who it was due. One day, Jesus commended a tax collec

Everyone needs to feel appreciated. It does not take long before people become discouraged if they are not acknowledged for their fine efforts. Jesus made a habit out of showing appreciation to those who it was due. One day, Jesus commended a tax collector who humbled himself before God and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Instructions To Protect Against Pride

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

TWO INSTRUCTIONS JESUS GAVE TO HIS VICTORIOUS DISCIPLES TO PROTECT THEM AGAINST PRIDE 1.

TWO INSTRUCTIONS JESUS GAVE TO HIS VICTORIOUS DISCIPLES TO PROTECT THEM AGAINST PRIDE 1. The First Instruction -- The Implications of Delegated Authority a. with respect to God's program 1) they had been commissioned to serve in God's program a) the bestowal of the commission b) the recipients ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Samaritan

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus told this parable in answer to a lawyer on how eternal life could be gained - perfect obedience to the law of love - and when obtained how it is demonstrated.

Jesus once told a story - the Good Samaritan - which has been a favourite ever since. It’s a charming, human-interest story, but at the same time it carries a sharp message. All of us are guilty of committing many types of sin. There are sins of omission - things we don’t do which we should, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Luke 10:10-37

Denomination: Baptist

Friends In Low Places Series

Contributed by Wayne Dean Sr. on Aug 21, 2002

As follows of Christ we are commanded to go "into all the world" making disciples, and that may include some mightly "low places."

“Friends in Low Places”* by the Reverend Bennett Wayne Dean Sr.(The RevChief) Luke 10: 1-15; Mark 2: 13-17; (See also Matt. 11:19; Luke 5:27-28; 10:1-2); John 4: 1-18; 28; 39-41 This is another in the series of sermons based on popular music. It has been a somewhat controversial series, I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17, Luke 10:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

A Man In A Hole

Contributed by Christopher Stanley on Sep 3, 2002

If can help someone solve a problem, then solve it!

I want to begin with the parable that I just read: The story of the Good Samaritan. I just want to point out some historical elements. This parable is only included in the book of Luke. Luke was a Gentile in the Jewish religion. See, Christians were not viewed as separate from the Jews until ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Who Cares?

Contributed by Mary Lewis on May 10, 2001

Real Christians display real love to those who need it most.

Introduction Kitty Genovese Story At about 3:20 a.m. on March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old manager of a bar in Queens, New York, returned to her quiet residential neighborhood, parked her car in a lot adjacent to her apartment building, and began to walk the 30 yards through the lot to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Am I My Brother's Keeper

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 26, 2001

A Sermon for the Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

Pentecost 5 Luke 10:1-12, 16-20 "Am I my Brother’s Keeper?   In the 4th chapter of Genesis Cain asks God, verse 10, "Am I my brother’s keeper?" as God asked Cain where Abel was. God’s answer to that specific question was answered loud and clear through Jesus with a resounding Yes. I am my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaping Is The Easy Part.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 30, 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Title: “Reaping is the easy part.”

Year C. Fifth Sunday after Pentecost. July 8th, 2001 Luke 10: 1-11, 16-20 Title: “Reaping is the easy part.” Heavenly Father, thank you for the opportunity, to bring our friends into your kingdom, by inviting them to church. Amen. Before sending them out on mission Jesus instructs an additional ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Workers Are Few Series

Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 6, 2001

A call to discipleship, service, and evangelism in the Kingdom of God.

Luke 10: 1-22 Eads and Haswell UMC July 8, 2001 “The Workers Are Few” There is true and old story told about a man by the name of Ali Facid. He had a small farm and a family. One day, the story goes, a Buddhist priest came by and said to Ali: You know, there are valuable stones called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

Rules In The Service Of Relationships.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jul 6, 2001

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.”

Year C Sixth Sunday after Pentecost July 15th, 2001 Luke 10: 25-37 Title: “Rules in the service of relationships.” Jesus tells the story of the Good Samaritan in response to a lawyer’s question regarding the meaning of “neighbor” in the great commandment “Love your neighbor.” THE LAWYER’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Making A Difference

Contributed by Robert Rust on Jul 11, 2001

The cost of discipleship.

Making a Difference Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 July 8, 2001 This morning we continue our journey with Luke’s account of Jesus and the disciples as they head to Jerusalem. Luke opens this chapter by saying, “After this, the Lord appointed seventy others.” The “after this” provides a bridge back to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-12, Luke 10:16-20, Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Is Very Near

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 14, 2001

"Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach...No the word is very near you: it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it."

Theme: The word is very near Text: Deut. 30:10-14; Col. 1:15-20; Lk. 10:25-37 Read Deut. 30:11, 14 “Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach… No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it.” This century has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Deuteronomy 30:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed