Sermons on Luke 10:10-37:

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

Shake Off The Dust

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

What does the shaking off the dust represent ? It speaks of being ready to share the gospel, not covered in the dust of the world.

(1) INTRODUCTION: Earlier the 12 were sent forth with a similar mission (Luke 9:1-6). 12 is the number of the 12 Tribes of Israel and the sending of the twelve is to Israel alone . 70 is the number of nations mentioned in Genesis 10 and so symbolically the sending of the 70 talks of reaching all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:51-52, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: *other

Opening The Hearts Of Men

Contributed by Tim Gibson on Nov 23, 2000

How do we open the heart of men ? By having open hearts ourselves and opening our hand to them to see an open heaven.

(1) INTRODUCTION: True worship includes reaching out to the needy (v27) Who is our neighbour ? Who does the robbed man represent (v30) ? (2) THREE STAGES OF OPENING MEN’S HEARTS... We must have open hearts ourselves and give an open hand to them to see an open heaven! (a) OPEN HEARTS : ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: *other

God Still Needs Heroes Of The Faith

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

What difference can one man’s life make in the kingdom of God?

" GOD STILL NEEDS HEROES " LUKE 10:30-37 WE CAN’T BE SURE OF TOO MANY THINGS IN THIS LIFE BUT I’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE THINGS I HAVE ASSURANCE IN… 1. I AM ASSURED OF MY SALVATION IN CHRIST JESUS ROMANS 8:35-39 2. I AM ASSURED OF MY CALLING TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

248 - 7 Secrets To Loving Our Neighbors Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 8, 2003

Discover seven secrets to "loving our neighbor".

Sermon Study #248 – SECRETS TO LOVING OUR NEIGHBORS Illustrate: Who is my neighbor? Luke 10:25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" Luke 10:26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

A man travels from Jerusalem to Jericho, a distance of about 20 miles and is beaten up. -Luke 10: 30 it is a dangerous road and is known as "The Way of Blood"

THE GOOD SAMARITAN—Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION The Good Samaritan’ is one of the better-known parables, (Luke 10:30-37) In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he fell into the hands of robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Methodist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Eric Carey-Holt on Feb 19, 2003

The first person to which we are introduced is the poor traveller. He had taken the road from Jerusalem to Jericho, which was notoriously dangerous. It descended nearly 3,300 feet in 17 miles, running through narrow passes at points.

SERMON—THE GOOD SAMARITAN—Luke 10: 25-37 The Good Samaritan. Familiar story. One researcher found in a survey that 49% of the people interviewed said they would be able to tell the story of the Good Samaritan if asked to do so, 45% said they would not be able to, and 6% were unsure whether they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25

Denomination: Methodist

I Want The Church To Grow-But Do I Want Any More People? , #6 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the Church to Grow because God wants it to, but do want people who are an inconvience?

I recieved this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? , #6 Luke 10:29-32 Chuck Swindoll tells about a man who went to see a psychiatrist because he was extremely depressed. After an hour together that the psychiatrist was struggling to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Welcome To The Neighborhood

Contributed by David Dewitt on Mar 6, 2003

This message answers the question who is my neighbor?

Welcome to the Neighborhood Luke 10:29-37 March 2, 2003 Introduction A plain sweater, white canvass sneakers, a warm smile and a simple song welcomed us every day to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and Fred Rogers became a PBS legend. This past week Fred Rogers passed away but his work will live on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Church Of God

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 10, 2003

The message encourages people to have compassion on the hurting people they come in contact with.

The Good Samaritan Having Compassion Dr. Marty Baker / March 2, 2003 / Luke 10:30-35 "What do I owe you for that?" I often heard my Dad say those words whenever someone helped us along the way. He said that one night to a stranger that helped us change a flat tire on Interstate 26; he said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Church Of God

What God Wants Us To Hear About Loving Our Neighbors

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 11, 2003

Who’s the real good Samaritan and what can we learn from him?

So often, people hear only what they want to hear. Take my father, for instance. He is actually deaf in one ear and hearing impaired in the other. However, he still hears only what he wants to hear. We call it “Selective Hearing Loss.” For instance, if you call for him, he often won’t hear you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Random Acts Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

Kindness and gentleness are fruits of the Spirit. If there were a trial today and being kind and gentle were a crime, would there be enough evidence to convict us?

Random Acts of Kindness Galatians 5:22-23, Luke 10:30-37 Illustration: The Courtroom drama. We all know the story, it’s the story of the good Samaritan and even those in the world who don’t know that Jesus originally told the story know what a good Samaritan is. Jesus used this story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 15, 2002

In the parable of the Good Samaritan we find some basic lessons on compassion.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 26 The Parable of the Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 Dr. John R. Hamby “The Murder of Kitty Genovese" “At approximately 3:20 on the morning of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

It's Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

Know the gifts which God has given you, these being three (purpose, prayer, and love) from a list of thousands, and go, do the work of God in your life, whatever God is calling you to do, always remaining humble in the presence of such extravagence.

HUMILITY: A pastor was asked to speak for a certain charitable organization. After the meeting the program chairperson handed the pastor a check. “Oh, I couldn’t take this,” the pastor said with some embarrassment. “I appreciate the honor of being asked to speak. You have better use for this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed