Sermons on The Good Samaritan:

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon encourages us to find joy and strength in seeking God's guidance, surrendering to His will, and securing His strength, rather than in material possessions.

Greetings, beloved! As we gather here today, we find ourselves nestled in the comforting embrace of our collective faith, a faith that is as enduring as the ancient hills and as steadfast as the ever-flowing streams. It is a faith that calls us to seek, surrender, and secure -- to seek the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Topics: Obeying, Shepherd

Good Friday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 25, 2024

Explores the significance of Christ's sacrifice, His role as our High Priest, and how suffering can lead to deeper faith and salvation.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering. Isn't it a blessing to be here together, united in faith, eager to hear the word of God, and ready to grow closer to Him? We are here to immerse ourselves in His teachings, to be comforted by His love, and to be inspired by His wisdom. Today, we will ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Topics: Passion, Death

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores the profound love of Jesus, our Good Shepherd, emphasizing His sacrificial service, selflessness, and the unity He fosters among His flock.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a flock under the tender care of our Shepherd. Each one of us, uniquely loved, uniquely called, and uniquely guided by our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we shall turn our hearts and minds to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Topics: One Flock, One Shepherd

Good Friday PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 18, 2024

This sermon explores the depth of God's love as demonstrated through His gift of Jesus, the grace of the cross, and the goodness derived from sacrifice.

Welcome, beloved, to this sacred gathering. It's truly a blessing to be here in the house of God, with each one of you, as we get ready to immerse ourselves in God's Word. Each time we come together, we are given this unique opportunity to grow, to learn, to be nourished by the holy scriptures, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Jesus, Cross

Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon encourages us to embrace the qualities of the Good Shepherd, guiding and protecting others in our modern society with love, courage, and faith.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We find ourselves once again in the embrace of our faith, seeking solace in the Word of God, and yearning for the nourishment of spiritual enlightenment. We are here, not as individuals, but as a flock, a community bound ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Topics: Lost Art

The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024

This sermon explores the constant, unchanging goodness of God, encouraging believers to experience and share this divine goodness in their daily lives.

Beloved friends, as we gather here today, let us turn our hearts and minds towards a familiar passage that has comforted countless souls and guided many a weary traveler. Psalm 23:6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Topics: God's Goodness

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2025

Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls us by name, offering true life, guidance, and security amid life’s noise and distractions.

Some weeks feel like standing in a crowded barn. So many voices. So much noise. Phones buzz. News churns. Deadlines demand. You find yourself wondering, Does anyone hear me? Does anyone know my name? The pages of John 10 open like a quiet pasture on a loud day. They whisper, Yes. The Shepherd does. ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, 1 Peter 2:25, 1 Peter 5:4

Topics: Shepherd's Voice, Guidance, Listening

The Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2025

Persistent prayer matters because God hears, cares, and responds in His perfect timing, inviting us to trust Him even when answers seem delayed.

Some prayers are born in bright rooms with balloons and birthday cake. Others are born at 2:13 a.m., when the house is quiet, the questions are loud, and the pillow is wet. Some prayers feel like sprinting—fast, full of faith. Others feel like limping—slow, sore, and short on strength. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Topics: Shepherd, Guidance

Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

The sermon proclaims that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls, protects, and provides abundant life for those who trust and surrender fully to Him.

Friends, some words settle us. Some words steady our steps and still our storms. John 10 is filled with those words. The scene is simple and strong: a Shepherd, His sheep, a door, a field, a wolf, and a promise. If your week has been loud, hear this: the Good Shepherd speaks in a voice that cuts ...read more

Topics: Identity, Divinity

Distant Relations

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 4, 2023

The Samaritan woman recognizes Jesus as the Messiah.

Good evening. My name is Adah, and I live in a place called Samaria, in Palestine, north of Jerusalem and south of Galilee. We Samaritans have lived there for over a thousand years, ever since our ancestor Jacob settled here and built the well our village gets its water from. Jacob was the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"If The Church Would Just Pray"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Aug 16, 2003

When Peter was in prison, awaiting what appeared to be a sure execution, the church prayed without ceasing for him and Peter was set free by an angel of the Lord. Powerful things happen the church prays.

In the text, we find something taking place that seems to be missing in many churches today – that is church folk praying for church folk. In this particular case, a church member in trouble. The Apostle Peter is on death roll and all petitions to commute his sentence have been exhausted. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5, Acts 12:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Barrier Breaker"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Jesus tears down barriers of all kinds

“Therefore when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus was making and baptizing more disciples than John 2 (although Jesus Himself was not baptizing, but His disciples were), 3 He left Judea and went away again into Galilee. 4 And He had to pass through Samaria. 5 So He ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Orthodox

Moved In The Gut To Write A Blank Check For An Enemy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 7, 2013

Our Understanding of God's Love moves us to repent of our sins, forgive as we are forgiven, and live a life of gift to convert others.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2013 For nine years I had the privilege, joy, and occasional discomfort of teaching moral theology to a class of tenth graders at a local Catholic high school. Right at the top of the proud moments was an incident that happened when Archbishop Gomez visited my class. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Catholic

Be Loving To All Minorities Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

Some pick and choose whom they feel is worthy of fellowship; basing their judgments on a person’s skin color, nationality, or gender. Jesus, however, was careful to give everyone a chance to believe in Him, no matter what their background.

The apostle Paul once said that “there is no partiality with God” (Romans 2:11); and he also declared, “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Gal 3:28). James admonished, “My brethren, do not hold ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-15, John 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

Talking To Those People

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 9, 2014

Lesson learned from Jesus at the well with the Samaritan women.

Talking to those People? John 4:39-4:42 Introduction- Last week we looked at the coming of the New Year, having a new beginning if you will. I asked you what you hoped for in 2014. I asked you if you had a plan in place for the New Year. I gave you lessons learned from Apostle ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-42

Denomination: Nazarene