Sermons on Luke 10:27:

Not Far From The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 5, 2022

You've heard the phrase, "close but no cigar". It communicates that getting almost there is not good enough. Jesus had an encounter with a teacher of the law in Mark 12 where he tells him that he was not far from the kingdom of God.

NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM OF GOD Mark 12:28-34 You've heard phrases like, "close but no cigar" or “almost only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades”. These communicate that getting almost there is not good enough. Jesus had an encounter with a teacher of the law in Mark 12 where at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Luke 10:25-29, Philippians 3:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rescue From The Flames Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 10, 2025

In this sermon we will explore seven biblical examples of individuals who were called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, and the lessons we can learn from their experiences.

In the Bible, we are reminded of the importance of showing mercy and compassion to those around us. As followers of Christ, we are called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, just as God has rescued us from our own sins. However, this task is not without its challenges, as we must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Luke 10:25-37

Being A Good Neighbor Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 10, 2025

What does a good neighbor look like? What if you had the compassion of the Good Samaritan that could change the way that you engage with the people around you? Get ready to learn from the greatest Teacher (Jesus) we have!

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Being a Good Neighbor Luke 10:25-37 This morning we will be looking at the practice of being good neighbors. Our text comes from Luke chapter 10, versus 25 to 37, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: *other

Followers Of Christ Are Known By Their Actions Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

The Bible consistently highlights the importance of aligning one's actions with their beliefs, showcasing the transformative power of faith in the lives of believers.

In Matthew 7:15-20, Jesus warns against false prophets, emphasizing that true followers of God can be identified by their fruits, or actions. This teaching underscores a fundamental principle in Christianity: genuine faith is demonstrated through tangible deeds, not merely verbal professions. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, John 13:34-35

How Are We To Know Who Our Neighbor Is?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on May 4, 2025

Take a moment to think about who your neighbor is. It could be someone that may not live next door to you.

How Are We to Know Who Our Neighbor Is? Luke 10:25-37 During the conquest of the northern kingdom of Israel, the remnants of Jews that were left behind intermingled with their conquerors, the Assyrians. Being half Jew and half Gentile, they became known as the Samaritans. They were a mix of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

3 Perspectives Of The Good Samartian Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023

Introduction of the BLESS sermon series. Showing how to connect with our neighbors.

Title: Three Perspectives of the Good Samaritan Story Theme: Where do we find ourselves in the story of the Good Samaritan. Maybe we are the one who got robbed. Text: Luke 10:25 - 37 Introduction Read the Scriptures Luke 10:25-37 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Watchmen

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 15, 2023

We are watchmen. God told Ezekiel, "....I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore you shall hear a word from My mouth and warn them for Me.” We have a responsibility for others!

We Are Watchmen Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16; Luke 10:25-29; First Timothy 2:1-4 “(1) Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, (2) ‘Son of man, speak to the children of your people, and say to them: 'When I bring the sword upon a land, and the people of the land take a man from their ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-16, Luke 10:25-29, 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Loving Your Neighbor: A Broader Perspective (Exodus 21:28-36) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 12, 2022

Loving your neighbor includes: (1) watching over your goring ox (and mean dogs), (2) taking warnings about dangerous things seriously, (3) putting a fence around your pool. Take safety seriously.

Quite a few of us, if we were asked to name the ten words/commandments, wouldn't be able to come up with all ten. But for sure one of the ones we would name, is "Don't murder." At first glance, this command is straightforward. God doesn't want his people to kill someone ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:28-36, Mark 12:30-31, Leviticus 19:18, Matthew 19:19, Matthew 22:39, Luke 10:27, Galatians 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Who Is The Good Samaritan? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 8, 2025

"Moved with compassion" is a pretty weak translation of what the Samaritan felt when he saw the mugged man on the side of the road.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2025 Many humans, maybe even most of us, call God the Supreme Being. That stimulates the imagination. But we can imagine Zeus, who doesn’t exist, as a supreme, or at least very, very big being. But the true God is not the Supreme Being. God is not A Being at all. God is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:15-20, John 8:48, Psalm 19:8-11, Deuteronomy 30:10-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Fifteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Good Samaritan On "Uh-Oh” Street

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 8, 2025

The word I’ll use is faith, faith over fear

Dan Dailey, writing in the New York Daily News, tells about overhearing a woman in New York discussing her neighborhood. New Yorkers often divide Manhattan based on the location of Houston Street. If you live south of Houston Street, you live in SoHo; if you live north of Houston Street, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2025

The relationship between the law and the gospel.

“Who Is My Neighbor?” The Story of the Good Samaritan is arguably Jesus’ best known parable. It’s so well-known that it has become a cliché’. A Good Samaritan is pretty much universally recognized as anyone who comes to the aid of another person. And while the parable is about that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Go And Do Likewise.

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jul 10, 2025

"So which of these three do you think was neighbor to him who fell among the thieves?"

Introduction: Luke 10:25-37 contains the famous Parable of the Good Samaritan, set within a larger context of Jesus’ teaching about eternal life and love of neighbor. The passage begins with a question from a lawyer and unfolds into a story that challenges social boundaries and emphasizes active ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Samartian

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 10, 2025

In life like the Samaritan were up to bat at moments when we see needs and respond actively or inactively. The Levite and Priest responded inactively but the Samaritan responded by being active he was up to bat and hit a grand slam.

1. The Good Samaritan Story Luke 10:25-37 • An expert in the law Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” • Jesus said, 26 “What is written in the Law?” “How do you read it?” • The young lawyer said, “ Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

"The Law Should Be Enough?”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 12, 2025

I want to ask a question that the Spirit has been stirring in my soul: “The Law Should Be Enough… shouldn’t it?”

Sermon Title: “The Law Should Be Enough?” Scripture: Luke 10:25–28 Preacher: Rev. Amiri B. Hooker Introduction: Beloved, today’s message is a hard word wrapped in love, a sermon for a nation and a people standing at the crossroads of obedience and resistance, legality and morality, policy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Inherit Eternal Life

Contributed by Jedidiah Jedidiah on Jul 18, 2025

Our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37.

How To Inherit Eternal Life In this article, our sermon will focus on inheritance of eternal life as written in Luke 10:25-37. It is a straightforward two requirements how to inherit eternal life – love God and neighbor, but somehow complicated process in the sense that it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37