Good News from Good Sam

We are looking to the book of Philippians, that talks about learning to live in the freedoms made possible by Christ. We go deeper this week with a look at our next two commandments, Thou Shalt Not Downplay Disappointment and Thou Shalt Recognize… What can we learn from Paul about our disappointments and where to go with them? The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Philippians 4 & 2 Kings 4:1-7 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We are looking to the book of Philippians, that talks about learning to live in the freedoms made possible by Christ. We go deeper this week with a look at our next two commandments, Thou Shalt Release Resentment and Thou Shalt Appreciate the Season You're In. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Philippians 4:10-20; Galatians 5:1(NCV); Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We are looking to the book of Philippians, that talks about learning to live in the freedoms made possible by Christ. We can find contentment and joy in our lives because of those freedoms. Contentment can be a learned behavior and today we are looking at the first commandment of contentment: Thou Shalt Rejoice. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Philippians 4:10-11; Philippians 4:12; Philippians 4:4; Luke 1:46-48 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Jesus has been blazing this trail for us and leading us down his path, but to where? What is our role? We are going deeper into this message of Jesus giving us a mission. Are you living out the mission that he gives us or are you spending time in your comfort zone? The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Matthew 28:16-20 & John 3:16-17 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We've been following Jesus' journey to the cross and we saw Him show his love for us at the cross and the following resurrection. All of the disciples were having a hard time with Jesus's death and rumored resurrection, but Thomas seemed to be struggling more than the rest. Thomas wasn't with the rest of the disciples when Jesus showed up, so he missed the big moment. When everyone began to tell Thomas what had happened, he was still hesitant to believe. Have you experienced times in your life when you doubt God? We're going deeper into what these doubts may mean in our lives and in our faith. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: John 20: 19-31 & Proverbs 3:5-6 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Have you ever been so thirsty you feel out of sorts? Confused? Maybe even cranky? H2O is essential to our daily bodily function, but there is another essential water that we need for our souls… the Life Giving Water of Jesus. This living water can quench our spirits when we are thirsty and in need of replenishing. Today we're talking about how to hydrate the soul and the results that come from consuming the living water of Christ. The sermon outline from the message --> HERE. Bible verses: John 7:37-38; 1 Corinthians 12:13 (MSG); Revelations 22:17; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:8-9; Ephesians 2:4-6 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Easter is a time when believers are celebrating the day of Jesus' resurrection. But, before we get there, it's important to remember the pain that came first. In Matthew we see first hand the pain Jesus felt and experienced. Whether it's physical, emotional, or spiritual pain, you are not alone. Jesus blazed the trail for us and with that we have Him as our guide in life. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Hebrews 4:14-16; Psalm 34:18; Phil 4:6-7; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We're going deeper into our first message of a new series, Trailblazer. Pastor Scott's message helps us to remember that Jesus never gives up on us… even when others do or even when we give up on ourselves. Jesus blazed the trail for us and with that we have Him as our guide in life. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Luke 22; John 1:9; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 27: 3-5; Luke 15: 3-6; Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Tommi go deeper into the weekend message about Staying Focused and how that brings us resilience. There are many ways to stay focused that all lead us to stay focused by keeping our eyes on Jesus. No matter the day or the hour, we often find ourselves in situations that require resilience. These are big world issues and everyday life issues and either way, we draw on that resilience from God. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Hebrews 12:1b-2a; Philippians 4:8; Romans 10:17; Ephesians 4:29; Hebrews 12:2; Matthew 14:22-33 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Based on Luke 15:11-24, we are going deeper this week with the Parable of the Prodigal Son and sharing our care with others to build resilience not only in ourselves but in others. There are three simple ways we can do this and Pastors Don & Scott and Tommi go into the message from the weekend and what exactly that looks like for our day to day. No matter the day or the hour, we often find ourselves in situations that require resilience. These are big world issues and everyday life issues and either way, we draw on that resilience from God. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: John 13:34-35; I Corinthians 12:5 & 7; James 1:19; Proverbs 18:21; Ephesians 4:29; I John 3:18 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We are going deeper into the weekend message about resilience. Pastor Don's weekend message speaks to the resilience that is found in not giving up./ Sounds easier said than done, but we have Biblical truths that can help guide us to learn to face our difficulties head on and that God's grace is greater than any of our problems or failures. No matter the day or the hour, we often find ourselves in situations that require resilience. These are big world issues and everyday life issues and either way, we draw on that resilience from God. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Isaiah 41:10; Philippians 3:13-14; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott & Natalee are going deeper into the weekend message about resilience. Natalee brought us our weekend message about Resilience and used the story of David to help us understand that our resilience comes from knowing who God says we are vs who the world says we are. No matter the day or the hour, we often find ourselves in situations that require resilience. These are big world issues and everyday life issues and either way, we draw on that resilience from God. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: 1 Samuel 16:1-13; 1 Samuel 17: 32-37; John 8:34-36; 1 Peter 2:9-10; Ephesians 2:10; Galatians 3:26 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Don & Tommi are going deeper into the weekend message about resilience. What we heard this weekend is that the Christian key to resilience is… WAITING. A takeaway question from this message and today's deeper is, What might you learn by waiting for Jesus? No matter the day or the hour, we often find ourselves in situations that require resilience. These are big world issues and everyday life issues and either way, we draw on that resilience from God. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Isaiah 40:28-31; Psalm 27:13-14; 2 Peter 3:8-9; John 11:21-25

Today's episode we are looking at a new future. Pastor Scott's weekend message spoke of a new future in two parts. Our new future where we are now and a new future where we are going. We're going deeper into his message with a discussion about making room for the new and how we can take comfort in the new future in Heaven. We are diving deeper into our sermon series, Something New in '22. Most of the last couple of years have felt overwhelming, daunting, and a slew of other adjectives, but with the new year comes the feelings of a fresh start. Although it is great to utilize the new year to start fresh, when we have Jesus, we can experience each day as a new creation no matter if it's January or October. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17; Isaiah 43:16-19a; Leviticus 26:9-13; Revelation 21:3-5 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Today's episode we are looking at new opportunities to make a difference. God has designed us to make a difference and there is new life to be found in these opportunities. We are diving deeper into our sermon series, Something New in '22. Most of the last couple of years have felt overwhelming, daunting, and a slew of other adjectives, but with the new year comes the feelings of a fresh start. Although it is great to utilize the new year to start fresh, when we have Jesus, we can experience each day as a new creation no matter if it's January or October. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Matthew 25:25-28; I John 3:14; I Timothy 2:9-11; I Corinthians 12: 5 & 7; Romans 12:1 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Today's episode we are talking about how to discover your new purpose. Our purpose is found in God and from God. But what does that look like for our day to day lives and how are we able to live that out? We go deeper with these questions. We are diving deeper into a new sermon series, Something New in '22. Most of the last couple of years have felt overwhelming, daunting, and a slew of other adjectives, but with the new year comes the feelings of a fresh start. Although it is great to utilize the new year to start fresh, when we have Jesus, we can experience each day as a new creation no matter if it's January or October. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Jeremiah 29:11-14; Psalm 119:105; James 1:5; Proverbs 11:14; 1 Corinthians 12:4-7; Matthew 22:35-39 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Today's episode we are talking about a new power. This new power comes from God and the Holy Spirit. But, what exactly is the Holy Spirit? We're going deeper into the practical benefits of the Holy Spirit at work in your life and what that actually looks like. We are diving deeper into a new sermon series, Something New in '22. Most of the last couple of years have felt overwhelming, daunting, and a slew of other adjectives, but with the new year comes the feelings of a fresh start. Although it is great to utilize the new year to start fresh, when we have Jesus, we can experience each day as a new creation no matter if it's January or October. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Acts 1:8; Ephesians 1:13; Romans 8:26-27; Romans 15:13 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Today's episode we are talking about new relationships. Often the first thought that comes to mind when we hear “new relationships” is our relationships with others, but we're going deeper into how to see your relationship with God in a new way and how that relationship influences all of our relationships. We are diving deeper into a new sermon series, Something New in '22. Most of the last couple of years have felt overwhelming, daunting, and a slew of other adjectives, but with the new year comes the feelings of a fresh start. Although it is great to utilize the new year to start fresh, when we have Jesus, we can experience each day as a new creation no matter if it's January or October. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 15:16; Ephesians 1:5-6 (NLT & NCV); John 15:15 (NRSV) Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We are diving deeper into a new sermon series, Something New in '22. Most of the last couple of years have felt overwhelming, daunting, and a slew of other adjectives, but with the new year comes the feelings of a fresh start. Although it is great to utilize the new year to start fresh, when we have Jesus, we can experience each day as a new creation no matter if its January or October. Today's episode we are kicking off with a New Direction. In order to find a new direction we need a guide who possesses a good sense of direction and in Jesus we have both. We are going in depth about what this truly means for those difficulties we experience in life whether they're monumental or the smaller daily struggles. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: 2 Corinthians 5:17; John 10:3; Psalm 23: Isaiah 40:31; Colossians 3:2; Matthew 28:20; John 14:6; Psalm 121:1-7; John 8:12 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

It's a new year and we're kicking it off by going Deeper into the Faith basics. What are the faith basics anyway? Pastors Scott and Don along with Tommi take some time to look at these basics and what is beyond the baby in the manger. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: John 1:10-18 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We're going Deeper today into the weekend message from Pastor Don about the three wise men and the light that guided them. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Matthew 2:2; Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:20; Matthew 2:3-6; Romans 2:4; Matthew 2:11; John 1:4 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

We're going Deeper today into the weekend message which included a few devotions and some of our favorite Christmas Carols. We learn a little bit of meaning behind these songs and how the Christmas story shines through. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Don goes deeper into the weekend message with Tommi. Advent has begun and this is a season where we are focusing our hearts to the birth of Jesus. Today we're going back to the basics of Christmas, the birth story. Why is this story still important today and how can we use it to remind us of the importance of Christmas. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: John 1:14; Luke 2:10; John 3:16-17; Ephesians 3:19; Hebrews 4:14-16 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Pastor Don go deeper into the weekend message with Tommi. Advent has begun and this is a season where we are focusing our hearts to the birth of Jesus. Today we're talking about Emmanuel, the Light of Life and how Christmas Lights can help to point us back to Emmanuel. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: John 8:12; 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 (MSG); Philippians 4:6-7; John 1:1-4 Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Tommi are joined by Pastor Jim to go Deeper into the weekend message. Generosity has a lasting impact and for today, we're talking about four things about generosity: Generosity is about giving, sharing, and multiplication. Ultimately, God's generosity is extravagant. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Matthew 25:14-24; Acts 20:35; Proverbs 22:9; Luke 9:16-17; Romans 11:33-36 (The Message) Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Don is going deeper into the weekend message alongside Tommi. When the world feels heavy, it can be difficult to maintain our hope. Using God's word we will help you develop spiritual practices that will not only unleash hope but also bring healing into your life. Not many people talk about grief or even like to talk about grief. It can feel uncomfortable for most, but today's episode is about going deeper into grief and what God's word tells us about grieving and death. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: John 11:25-26; 1 Corinthians 15:54; John 11:33-35 & 43; Matthew 28:5-6; Luke 23:43; John 14:1-3; Revelations 21:1-4; 2 Peter 3:13 The book referenced as the inspiration for this series is The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston and can be found HERE. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Pastor Don are going deeper into the weekend message alongside Tommi. When the world feels heavy, it can be difficult to maintain our hope. Using God's word we will help you develop spiritual practices that will not only unleash hope but also bring healing into your life. The weekend message featured testimony from Miriam Dake who has had to face difficult times in her life where she found comfort in leaning into her faith and discovered the true meaning of a peace which passes all understanding. We're taking a look at the key takeaways from that testimony and how we can take that and apply it in our own lives to experience the hope that accompanies leaning into our faith. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Luke 18:16; Galatians 3:26 & 4: 6-7; Psalm 119:105; Luke 18:16-17; Jeremiah 29:11 The book referenced as the inspiration for this series is The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston and can be found HERE. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Pastor Don are going deeper into the weekend message alongside Tommi. When the world feels heavy, it can be difficult to maintain our hope. Using God's word we will help you develop spiritual practices that will not only unleash hope but also bring healing into your life. In Ecclesiastes 4, we read "Two are better than one..." and today Natalee is joining us and discussing what it means to not go it alone. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Genesis 2:18; Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Psalm 42:9-11; Philippians 4:7 The book referenced as the inspiration for this series is The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston and can be found HERE. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Pastor Don are going deeper into the weekend message alongside Tommi. Today we are talking about how to play to your strengths by recognizing your God given gifts. If you want to discover what you are uniquely good at, find answers to the following 5 questions: What do you love doing? What things come easy to you? What things do you look forward to doing? What things do others say you do well? What tasks make you feel good? The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Romans 12:4-7; 1 Corinthians 12-14; Ephesians 4:11-13; 1 Peter 4:8-11 The book referenced as the inspiration for this series is The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston and can be found HERE. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Pastor Don are going deeper into the weekend message alongside Tommi. Today we are talking about Focusing on The Future. Christians are a forward focused people, but it doesn't mean that it is always easy. Hear some steps that we can all take to finding Hope by focusing on the future. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Philippians 3:13; Jeremiah 29:11; Romans 8:28; Mark 1:17 The book referenced as the inspiration for this series is The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston and can be found HERE. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Scott and Pastor Don are going deeper into the weekend message. Pastor Scott drew parallels to a car battery and our own faith life and how we can recharge our own spiritual batteries. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: Isaiah 40:30-31; Ecclesiastes 4:10; Luke 5:16 The book referenced as the inspiration for this series is The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston and can be found HERE. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Pastor Don and Pastor Scott are going deeper into the weekend message where Pastor Don introduced a new sermon series on Hope and Healing. Most importantly, Hope is more than just a feeling you feel. Hope can actually be a state of being. The sermon outline from the message referenced HERE. Bible verses: 1 Corinthians 13:13; Hebrews 6:18-19; Psalm 31:24 The book referenced as the inspiration for this series is The Hope Quotient by Ray Johnston and can be found HERE. Deeper is a new series on our podcast where each week we will be looking deeper into the message from the weekend. Subscribe to this podcast and be updated when new episodes are recorded. Learn more about Good Samaritan Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

On today's episode, we are digging deeper into a message delivered by Bishop Deborah Hutterer from 1 Peter 2:4-6. In these verses we read about The Living Stone. Pastors Don and Scott and Tommi go through the message from The Bishop while using 1 Peter to help get a better understanding of what we are being told about The Living Stone. Subscribe to the podcast to be updated when new episodes are available. Learn more about Good Samaritan in Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

In John 4:1-25, we read a story of Jesus talking with a Samaritan woman at the well. This is a significant story in the Bible and Pastor Don, Pastor Scott, and Tommi are taking some time to look at this story a little deeper and discuss the impact of this situation at the time and how it relates to us in our lives now. Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Learn more about Good Samaritan Las Vegas at www.goodsamlv.com.

Today's episode we are looking at the Parable of The Lost Sheep, in Matthew 18:12-14, that illustrates that love and compassion that God has for every person. The shepherd and his sheep help us to understand the power of God's forgiveness, when 1 of the 100 sheep strays, he stops at nothing to find the lost sheep and welcome him back to the flock. Sermon outline linked HERE. Bible verses from today's episode: Matthew 18:12-13; Deuteronomy 31:6; Galatians 3:13; Colossians 1:14; 1 Corinthians 6:20a

Today's episode is looking at Matthew 13:31-34, where Jesus brings us the Parable of The Mustard Seed and The Yeast. Although this is a shorter parable, the message we can gain is not of less importance. A mustard seed is teeny tiny when placed into the ground, but grows into a large shrub. In this parable, Jesus helps to show how the growth of the mustard seed is like kingdom growth. Sermon outline linked HERE. Bible Verses from today's episode: Matthew 13:31-34; John 4:14; John 6:35 Subscribe to this podcast and never miss an episode. Learn more about Good Samaritan at goodsamlv.com.

Today's episode is a look at Matthew 25:31-46 that gives us The Parable Of The Sheep and Goats. At first glance, we may suspect that Jesus is teaching us of the salvation through good works, but at a deeper understanding we learn that salvation is by faith through grace not by our good works. When we worship and love God, we inherently love others. Sermon outline linked HERE. Bible verses from today's episode: Matthew 25:31-45; John 13:34; Ephesians 2:8-10

On this episode, we have the parable of The Good Shepherd. A good shepherd protects and leads their flock. Today we learn more about what Jesus is trying to teach us through this parable which is found in John 10:1-19. The sermon outline can be found here. Bible verses referenced in today's episode: John 10: 7-14; Romans 8:39 Subscribe to the podcast to be updated when we have new episodes. www.goodsamlv.com

We're looking at a less commonly known parable - The Parable of The Hidden treasure and The Pearl. From Matthew 13:44-46, we hear this parable where we dive deeper into what that treasure and pearl represents in our lives. Check out the sermon outline from this message here --> https://bit.ly/3yHTuTH

In this lesson from Jesus, we are presented with the importance of prayer. But what about when we feel like we're not seeing the immediate results from our prayer? Faithful, never-ceasing, persistent prayer is a calling of Christ. Today's episode helps to show us the ways in which our persistence can shine through in our prayer. You can read this parable in Luke 18:1-8 The outline from this sermon can be found here-> https://bit.ly/3yFxR6A "Always keep on praying and never give up" -Luke 18:1

We're diving into another parable. We're looking at The Parable of The Sower (or Farmer) and The Seed. You'll find this parable in Matthew 4:3-8. We're going to be assessing the different "soils" we see represented in this story. And what we've going from the parable is that the soil is representative of our hearts and the seed is the Word of God. We have these different scenarios in the parable where we see that the condition of our hearts at any given time can really determine the reception of God's Word. If you've enjoyed today's episode we invite you to subscribe to our podcast to be updated when new episodes are up. www.goodsamlv.com

We have a guest preacher, Pastor Fred Schaeffer, with us to share a message of The Rich Man and Lazarus. Pastor Fred helps us to take a look at an often difficult topic, which is death. But fortunately, we have life after death. We hope you enjoy this episode. Subscribe to our show to be updated with new episodes weekly (or close to it). You can find the note to this message here --> https://bit.ly/3Biyu7T.

We have a special message from Pastor Ray Reeder on today's episode. Pastor Ray knows what it means to be at a low and to overcome some pretty major struggles. He is able to share his experiences and how that have shaped who he is today and how is doing ministry to help others to live the abundant life - or as he likes to say "Live Heaven on Earth". A few key takeaways from Pastor Ray is that our prayers don't die and mercy triumphs over judgement. We hope you enjoy his message and know that the Good News is that He loves us in the midst of all our sins.

You've probably heard news stories about how a "Good Samaritan" stepped up to the plate to help someone in need. But, maybe you have never heart the original story. In this episode, Pastor Scott and Natalee Butler dig into the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Recorded in Luke's gospel, chapter 10 beginning at verse 25; Jesus tells a story in response to questions from an "expert in the law." Without question, this is one of the greatest stories ever told! Good Samaritan Church is located in the southwest part of the Las Vegas valley near the intersections of Durango Drive and Windmill Lane. Feel free to visit us in person or check out our website at: www.GoodSamLV.com Some words that people use to find us are: church Las Vegas, Lutheran church Las Vegas, Lutheran church near me, church Southwest Las Vegas

Today's episode is a conversation between Natalee Butler and Tommi Garza about the Parable of The Prodigal Son. While this parable is a more commonly recognized parable we are sitting down together to take a deep dive into the different perspectives of the older son, younger son, and even the father. We're asking questions about how this parable relates to us today? And can we relate to each of these characters at different times in our lives? And most importantly, what can we take from this parable as Christians to share God's love, mercy, and grace with others? _ Some of the verses referenced in today's episode are: Luke 15:1 & Luke 15:11-32 If you didn't get a chance to hear Natalee's message on Father's Day you can head here --> https://bit.ly/3zM9WTTto take a listen. You can find the sermon outline to accompany her message here.

Mustard. Maybe you put it on your burger; but, have you ever heard Jesus' talk about it? In this episode, Pastor Scott and Natalee Butler talk about the parable of the mustard seed and Jesus statement to this disciples about having faith as small as a mustard seed. If you think you just have a little bit of faith, this podcast episode is for you. (And, everyone else, too!) Good Samaritan Lutheran Church is located in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. You can visit our physical location at: 8425 W. Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, NV or visit our website at: www.GoodSamLV.com

Pastor Scott and Natalee Butler kickoff this new series by looking at the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders. Jesus told stories to convey the truths of God's Kingdom in a new and fresh way to his followers and listeners 2000 years ago; but, they are still relevant to us today. Listen in as Scott and Natalee talk about the importance of building your life on the right kind of foundation so that when troubles come you are left standing! Good Samaritan Church is located in Las Vegas, NV. You can learn more about us by visiting our website at: www.GoodSamLV.com

In this final episode of our series, "Reimagining Your Life," Pastor Don helps us look at our view of time and how we might reimagine it in our lives. We each only have 24 hours a day. It's one of the few things that is the same for everyone. How we use it and view it will make a huge impact in our lives and of those we love. Good Samaritan Church is located in Las Vegas, NV. Good Sam is a Lutheran church in Las Vegas that offers different styles of worship. Please feel free to visit our website to learn more: www.GoodSamLV.com Our mission statement is: "Love God. Love People. Make a Difference!"

In this episode, Pastor Scott and Natalee Butler won't discourage you as they dig into the topic of discouragement and how you might reimagine it's role in your life. We all deal with it. Let's see what God's Word says and talk about how that might change our view of this topic. Good Samaritan Church and School are located in the southwest part of the Las Vegas Valley. Our school is for preschoolers through 5th grade. If you would like more information about it visit our website at: www.GoodSamCan.com Our church's website is: www.GoodSamLV.com and we want you to know you are always welcome whether it's joining us online at our YouTube channel or joining us in person. Our physical address is: 8425 W. Windmill Lane, Las Vegas, NV 89113

In this episode, Pastor Don digs deeper into his message about how you might reimagine your view of Jesus. When you do, it will have a big impact on how you view others and yourself too! Good Samaritan Church and School are located in Las Vegas, NV. You are always invited to visit us in person whether you live in Las Vegas or are visiting here. And, you can always join us online by going to our website: www.GoodSamLV.com

In this episode of Good News from Good Sam, Pastor Scott and Natalee Butler dig into the topic of love. Specifically they discuss God's love, our call to love others and why love is the "greatest!" It is our prayer that your view of love (especially God's love for you) will be enhanced and deepened by this podcast. Good Samaritan Church and School are located in the southwest part of Las Vegas, NV. We would love to have you visit us in person or join us online for worship. You can learn more by visiting our website at: www.GoodSamLV.com