Sermons on Lucas 10:31:

Expanding Your Circle

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 14, 2004

The parable of "The Good Samaritan" teaches us that we should love despite the circumstances and despite our feelings.

Expanding Your Circle Based, in part, on a sermon by Mark Scott Scripture Ref: Luke 10:25-37 Additional References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. The text for today is one of the many parables Jesus used in His ministry. A parable is a story with a lesson in it, although the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Ministering To People

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 5, 2004

Challenge to the church to be ready to minister to any and all who need.

DATE HOW DO WE MINISTER TO THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE? Luke 10:29-37 (Luke 10:29) "But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?" (Luke 10:30 KJV) "And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Rubber Meets The Road - Love

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

THE MOST IMPORTANT SUBJECT EVER PREACHED was the Cross of Christ, But Today, we are going to discuss THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION EVER ASKED, under the title "Where the Rubber Meets The Road."

WHERE THE RUBBER MEETS THE ROAD: LOVE TEXT: Luke 10:25-37; I Cor. 13 INTRODUCTION: 1. Read Poem, "Just Next To Me." Just Next To Me Our preacher sure did pour it on, But he just let me be. He took the starch all out of them That sat just next to me. You should have heard the things he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Christian Love Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 4, 2004

This sermon defines Christian love as caring, helping, paying the price and expecting no reward.

cThe Christian Life Week 2 (A) The Foundation of Love Luke 10:25-37 1 Cor. 13:1f WHAT IS CHRISTIAN LOVE? The Parable of the Good Samaritan “A man from Samaria then came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Love Your Neighbor? Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

An examination into our attitude toward Christian service toward those around us, including outside the church.

“Do You Love Your Neighbor” Luke 10:(25-29) 30-37 Introduction · The word ‘neighbour’ is used 157 times in the Bible. Many of these references are there to give us instruction into how to deal with our neighbors. Consider these: o Mt. 22: 36-40 Master, which is the great commandment in the law? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Down The Jericho Road Again Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 17, 2003

Sermon for Martin Luther King Day: we must go "down the road" of compassion, understanding that human hurts are both physical and spiritual, that we must see hurting people as our neighbors, and that we must devote substantial resources to caring for them

There’s something we say every time we find ourselves repeating an unpleasant experience. Whenever you see yourself about to get into the same trouble you’ve already been in, you say, “I don’t want to go down that road again.” For example: Some fellow comes to your door and says, “We’ve been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

How To Reach People With The Gospel

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Jan 18, 2003

Using the "Good Samaritan" as an example, we have a three step evangelism process.

"How to reach People with the Gospel" Luke 10:25-37 DBC 1/19/03 <(((((>< Leighton Ford tells this story of himself and Billy Graham. He says; I was speaking at an open-air crusade in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Billy Graham was to speak the next night and had arrived a day early. He came incognito ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Views On Life

Contributed by Miles Anderson on Jan 25, 2003

When there are so many views on life, why not look at the illustration that Jesus used?

VIEWS ON LIFE/ADAPTED FROM AN OUTLINE BY BRO. RON BLANKENSHIP Introduction: There is one daunting question asked by men and woman, boys and girls alike. It is a question that has been asked throughout time and continues to be asked. What is my purpose in life. What is the meaning of all there is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Travel With One Eye On The Ditch Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2003

Sermon 5 of 10 on Jesus Stories. The main points were taken from a sermon titled "Getting our Hands Dirty" by John Stensrud. An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and

1/26/2003 – Traveling with One Eye on the Ditch An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and crisp. You couldn’t miss the point of the message. In response to the man’s question Jesus told a story we call “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

With all the laws and requirements in the Bible, Jesus boiled it all down to just two.

October 8, 2000 Luke 10:25-37 "Pass me not, O gentle Savior" INTRODUCTION For the last several months, as you are well aware, we have been studying the Ten Commandments. Now that we have spent so much time on this part of the Bible, I’m going to give you a chance to re-take the test ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

We Exist To Serve

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This is the third in a five-part series on why we exist as a church.

May 20, 2001 Luke 10:30-35 ¡§We exist to serve¡¨ INTRODUCTION A boy stopped before a large marble plaque in the church. "What are all those names for?" he asked the minister. ¡§Sonny," said the minister, "those are in memory of all the people who died in the service." The boy replied: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

Have Mercy Series

Contributed by Richard White on Oct 4, 2002

Mercy is not just you scratch my back I scratch yours. It is doing everything we can and expecting nothing in return

Have Mercy Matt. 5:7 Illustration: Millions of people were gathered before the Throne of God. Some of the groups near the front talked heatedly and were belligerent. “How can God judge us, they asked?” God is in heaven where all is beauty and light, what does He know about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving Our Neighbor

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Nov 3, 2002

Loving neighbor isn’t easy. So, Jesus gives us four ways we show love for our neighbor in his story of the Good Samaritan.

25One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what must I do to receive eternal life?” 26Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” 27The man answered, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

Attack On America

Contributed by Robert Travis on Sep 15, 2001

Our hearts may be heavy, but we still have hope.

ATTACK ON AMERICA STRIPPED, WOUNDED, AND LEFT FOR DEAD (Luke 10:30-35) And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and wounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead. And by chance there came down a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 8, 2001

Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican