Sermons on Samaritans:

God's Idea Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 6, 2006

We all like to think of our selves as good, decent, and kind people. But, I was shocked to find out that the Bible tells us kindness doesn’t come naturally to us.

(this was a sermon centered on the “Fruit of the Spirit" in Galatians 5:22-23a) Open: A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan, in which a man was beaten, robbed and left for dead. She described the situation in vivid detail so her students would catch the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:25-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Privilege And Neighbourly Kindness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2024

He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

PRIVILEGE AND NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS. Luke 10:23-37. 1. Living in an age of Privilege (Luke 10:23-24). Jesus told His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.” We cannot imagine what the Old Testament saints might have given to share in the privileges of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

A Good Example

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Oct 31, 2009

THE GOOD SAMARITAN IS A VERY GOOD EXAMPLE AND ALSO A TYPE OF CHIRST 4 THINGS ABOUT HIS GOOD EXAMPLE.

TEXT LUKE 10:37 GO AND DO LIKEWISE. READ LUKE 10:25-37 TITLE A GOOD EXAMPLE. INTRO. IT IS SAD TO SAY BUT IN THE DAY WE ARE LIVING IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS VERY HARD TO FIND A GOOD EXAMPLE. WE HERE ALL THE TIME IN THE NEWS WHERE SOME ONE IS RUNNING AROUND ON THERE SPOUSE. ARE SOME ONE IS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Harvest For God 2 Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2016

Jesus was busy meeting people to reach them and bring them to God. Samaritan Woman did a great job.

John 4:35-39 Harvest is Plenty Context: Jesus spoke with the Samaritan woman and preached the Gospel. The woman went and brought many. 1. PREPARATION John 4: 35. “open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest” The eyes of Jesus saw the harvest of the souls, communities. His ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-39

Denomination: Methodist

Worship That's For Real PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores seeking sincere spirituality and sacredness through surrendering self, as exemplified by the Samaritan woman's transformative encounter with Jesus.

Good morning, dear friends! It's a joy to be here with you today, united in our shared love for our Saviour and in our ongoing quest to understand and live out His teachings. We are blessed to be able to gather, learn, and grow together, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share with you the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-26

Topics: Worship, Sincerity

The Character Of A Disciple: Compassion Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 13, 2018

I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three.

I love Jesus’ parables. Sometimes they’re like exploding birthday cakes. Sometimes they’re like a mirror. Sometimes they’re like an onion. And sometimes, like Jesus’ parable of “The Good Samaritan,” they can be all three. [Read Luke 10:25-37] Let’s begin to examine the different layers of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, 1 John 3:17-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Extent Of Love Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 21, 2025

We are call to love God with all that we are and to love others as ourselves, but how? This sermon looks at the extent of loving God and loving others and reflects on the vast extent of Jesus' love for us.

Luke 10:25–37 ESV And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Wells Are You Drinking From? (Updated Version)

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 19, 2025

A sermon about finding Real Life.

“What Wells are You Drinking From?” John 4:4-18, 25-30, 39-42 She has a history. Things done and some left undone, some good some not so good. Guilts and regrets. Fears. Wounds and sorrows. And secrets too. Most commentaries and interpretations down through the ages take it for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon # 31 - The Purpose Of The Church Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 26, 2025

The Parable of the Good Samaritan is familiar to all of us. However, if we study this from a deeper spiritual angle, we will understand God’s greater plan for us as individuals who believe in Him and His purpose for the church at large.

As we continue our study on the church, for today’s meditation we will study this portion of scripture found in the Gospel of Luke chapter 10. We read in Luke 10:30-35, “To answer this question, Jesus said, “A man was going down the road from Jerusalem to Jericho. Some robbers surrounded him, tore ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35, Luke 10:29, John 10:10

Denomination: Other

Loving God And Loving People

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2013

Our highest calling is to love God and love people. By doing this, we will fulfill God’s purposes of worship, fellowship, ministry, evangelism and discipleship.

LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE (Sept. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: What on Earth are we here for? A quote from a book called The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. He was on Piers Morgan with his wife this past week doing an interview about their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: *other

How To Love Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 20, 2021

No doubt there were many acts of helping and kindness, neighbors checking in on neighbors that we will never hear about. We call the people who do these kinds of things “Good Samaritans.” One writer said the parable of the Good Samaritan “is one of the most gripping that Jesus ever told...

How To Love Luke 10:25-37 Introduction This has been an incredible week across the US … and unfortunately with much destruction and many deaths. Over 70% of the United States were covered in snow. As we thaw out from the frozen weather experience we hear many stories of care and service. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Water

Contributed by Samuel M on Aug 12, 2024

Samaritan woman got a chance to drink this living water. This living water speaks and reveals numerous facets of Jesus. There was a deep desire or stronger urge to reveal or share about Jesus when the Samaritan drank this water. She could not hold back this stronger urge to share about Jesus

God in His mercy gave a young person a vision of Living Water. The young person was escorted to the bank of a glittering river in this vision. When viewed from various angles, the river appeared to be radiating many colours. Alongside the young individual, a visitor was present. The visitor told ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10

Loving Just Like Jesus

Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 30, 2018

Having a love for one another like Jesus does

How is your love life? I’m not talking about a courtship or marriage, love life, I’m talking about the way Jesus loves. The context of these verses gives us only a glimpse of this great parable that we call The Good Samaritan. But within these verses, we find the multiple truth of loving like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-37

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty-Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C-- The Perfect Thank You Has Four Parts

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 10, 2025

Start with “thank you;” Recognize the Gift; Why you’re grateful, Tell that person what they mean to you.

John Kralik, a lawyer, found his life at a terrible, frightening low at age 53. He was twice-divorced, out of shape, had money troubles, and he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter. But during his tough circumstances, an idea ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic