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Saved People Serve People Speaker: Pastor Maurice Johnson Scripture: Luke 10:25–37 | Acts 10:1–8 What does a transformed life look like? In this message, Pastor Maurice Johnson teaches that genuine faith in Jesus naturally leads to a life of compassion, service, and generosity. Through the Parable of the Good Samaritan, discover three marks of those who have been saved: they see people in need with compassion, go to help those in need, and use their own resources to serve others. Following the example of Jesus, we're called to put others first and allow God to use us to make an eternal impact. Listen and be challenged to live out this simple truth: saved people serve people. Our current gathering location is:

Series: Galatians 5Main Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23a “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control"Synopsis: Love is the first and defining fruit of the Spirit, but according to Jesus, knowing that is only half the battle. Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan, we explore what biblical love actually looks like in practice and see that true, biblical love is actionable, impartial, and costly. July 19, 2026 • Tucker Parman• • • • • • • •.• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Join us for service in person and online every Sunday at 10am (MST) at the City Life Community Center in Missoula, MT. We believe that you matter. We would love to connect with you and hear your story! https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/contactIf you would like to engage financially with Anchor Church you can give by texting any amount to 84321 or by visiting https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.comNeed prayer or have a praise report? https://www.anchorchurchmissoula.com/needFor more information about Anchor Church or ways to get connected visit us at https://www.www.anchorchurchmissoula.com or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.instagram.com/anchorchurchmissoulaFacebook - @anchorchurchmissoula - https://www.facebook.com/anchorchurchmissoula

Disagreement doesn't require harm. The Good Samaritan showed us that loving our neighbor means caring for those we disagree with most. As Christians, we're called to be different, known by our love, not our arguments. Do no harm. Love your neighbor.

This week, Pastor Joshua Bullard continues our Insight series with Part 8, “The Good Samaritan.” Discover how this familiar parable reveals the heart of the gospel and challenges us to love our neighbors with compassion that crosses boundaries, embraces sacrifice, and reflects the love of Christ.

Sermon Text: Luke 10:25-37

Jul 19th - Who is Rescuing Who?, with Rev. Sharon Edwards. Series: More Than You Think: Discovering the Parables of Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Luke 10.25–37.Ever feel torn between wanting to help others and barely holding it together yourself? Or wonder why it can be so hard to let someone help you?This Sunday we are exploring what it means to give and receive care in real life. No perfect people, just honest stories about loneliness, purpose, and the quiet ways we rescue each other.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend.  Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:Love, loneliness, rescue, parable, Good Samaritan, compassion, neighbor, vulnerability, care sharing, mutual rescue, spiritual practice, face of God, caregivers connection, Marty Richards, Stephen Fine., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

Rev. John Bothof - Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Text: Luke 10:25-37

Every child protection reform in American history has a body count behind it. The laws get named after the kids they failed to save — passed in grief, funded briefly, and forgotten by the next budget cycle. The Siders case is about to generate its own round of them, and Tony and Robin open this conversation with the uncomfortable pattern: prevention never wins the funding fight until after it's already lost.The Vinton County numbers make the case better than any argument. A county too poor to jail a felony defendant. A state writing a million-dollar emergency check for aftermath it could have prevented for a fraction of the cost. A child welfare structure that resets at every county line because continuity costs money nobody wanted to spend. The hosts trace why that math — obvious, repeated, documented in case after case — never changes a legislature's behavior until the cameras arrive.Then the harder territory: what ordinary people owe. The Good Samaritan gap between protected-if-you-act and free-if-you-don't. The Dollar General thought experiment, played honestly. And the closing bets on which mechanism — prosecution, litigation, or legislation — actually stands between the next hidden family and another eighteen years of nobody looking.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SidersFamily #GarySiders #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #OhioHouseOfHorrors #16KidsOhio #PreventionCost #ChildProtectionReform #VintonCounty #GoodSamaritanLaw

Right now, in Ohio and almost everywhere else, you can watch a child deteriorate in front of you for years — notice everything, suspect everything — and owe nothing. No call. No report. No consequence. Good Samaritan laws protect you if you step up; nothing touches you if you don't. Tony and Robin go live on whether that free pass survives the Siders case.The live conversation runs the argument both directions with the chat weighing in. One side: attaching legal duty to ordinary citizens turns neighborhoods into informant networks, punishes people for judgment calls, and buries hotlines in noise. The other side: sixteen children spent eighteen years surrounded by people who noticed — the store clerk with years of detailed memories, the town that saw the family everywhere — and every one of them was legally entitled to do nothing, so they did.The Dollar General scenario goes to the audience directly: same line, same family, same off-looking kids, month after month. Real answer — do you call? The gap between what the chat says and what the research says people actually do becomes the whole point of the night.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#SidersFamily #GarySiders #HiddenKillersLive #TrueCrime #OhioHouseOfHorrors #16KidsOhio #DutyToReport #GoodSamaritanLaw #BystanderResponsibility #LiveDiscussion

Moving from Obligation to Compassion

Galatians 5:22-23. Luke 10:29-37. Kindness is more than being nice… it is the fruit of a life that is rooted in Christ. In this message, we explore how the kindness of Jesus transforms the way we see, approach, and impact the people around us, especially those who are difficult to love. Through the story of the Good Samaritan, we discover that kindness notices people, moves toward people, and puts the love of Jesus into action. When we abide in Christ, His kindness becomes visible through us and points others toward Him.For upcoming events and important announcements at Skyline, visit our Facebook page or the Church Center App for the latest details!If you'd like to check out more resources, get to know Skyline Church, or donate to our ministry and missions please visit www.skylineofallon.com. Don't forget to leave us a review and subscribe to have our Sunday message downloaded straight to your phone each week!

Jesus didn't just tell stories—He revealed truth that invites us to look deeper. In this summer series, Reading Between The Lines, we'll explore the parables of Jesus—simple on the surface, but rich with meaning about the Kingdom of God and our hearts. Each week, we'll go beyond the obvious to discover what Jesus is really saying—and how it changes the way we live. • Westbridge Church is people helping people FIND and FOLLOW JESUS! We believe that no matter where you are in your faith, there's always a next step you can take to grow in your relationship with God. As a church, we are committed to continually growing and encouraging others to grow in their faith, connect in community, share God's grace, serve others, live generously, and have serious fun along the way. Learn more: https://westbridgechurch.com/ Connect with us: https://linktr.ee/westbridgechurchmn Current worship: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhihttp://spotify.com/playlist/2lpxmpwwtzhkeebpp8frhi

This week, we celebrated UMCOR Sunday as we welcomed Kathy Bryson, the Co-Disaster Response Coordinator for the  Pacific Northwest Annual Conference, who invited us to experience the Parable of the Good Samaritan through the lens of disaster response and everyday life. May we be people who notice those unexpected opportunities to love our neighbors!

GOOD SAMARITANHey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week's lesson, Good Samaritan, with your child after they've watched the video service!Jesus told a story. Who was today's Bible story about?A Samaritan man.A Jewish man was hurt – he had lots of owies. A Samaritan man came. He helped the Jewish man. Let's say, Hooray for the Samaritan man. It is good to help people when they are hurt.God made people because he loves everyone. Can you point to someone God made?Help your child point to you and to themselves!Jesus is happy when we help someone and we can be happy, too. Show me your happiest happy face.Take some time to pray with your toddler. Encourage them to sit with you and fold their hands, saying something like:“God, thank you for making us. Thank you for loving us. Thank you for wanting to be our friend. Help us to help people just like the Good Samaritan. We love you! Amen.”Parent Encouragement - The Good SamaritanHey Parents! Here's something for you to be encouraged by and get ideas from this week to make the Good Samaritan lesson part of your everyday conversation with your toddler at home!DownloadToddler Coloring Page - The Good SamaritanAs your child colors this coloring page, they will be reminded of today's Bible story and that God made them! There are additional coloring pages with familiar faces from today's lesson, too.DownloadToddler Craft – The Good Samaritan BadgesThis week, your child will create a Good Samaritan badge to remind them they can help people just like the Good Samaritan helped in the Bible story.DownloadToddler Activity – Find the Hurt ManIn this activity, your child will find the hurt man hiding under a cup. They will remember they can be like the Good Samaritan. When they see someone who is hurt, they can help.DownloadNavigating Parenthood Hey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out this Two-Minute Tip, How to Help Your Children See Themselves Through God's Eyes Pt.1, all about solidifying the basis of your child's identity through three words.Download

26.7.12 - The Good Samaritan - Chad Barlow by Windsor Community Church

The Good SamaritanA lawyer asks Jesus, "What shall I do to inherit eternal life?" — and Jesus answers with the parable of the Good Samaritan. In Part 1 of The Parables of Jesus, we discover that the Law is a mirror, not a ladder, and that the true Good Samaritan is Christ Himself, whose love is compassionate, caring, costly, and complete.

In this thoughtful and deeply encouraging message, guest preacher and Highland member Dr. Kevin Shelby explores God's design for the church through Galatians 6:1–10. Drawing from two decades of counseling experience, Kevin shares why healing so often begins when we choose to stop carrying our burdens alone. Through the example of the Good Samaritan, he reminds us that the church is called to be a community that sees people, stays present in their pain, and gently helps carry life's heaviest loads. Whether you're carrying a burden yourself or walking alongside someone who is, this message offers hope and a clear picture of what the body of Christ is meant to be.

Disagreement doesn't require harm. The Good Samaritan showed us that loving our neighbor means caring for those we disagree with most. As Christians, we're called to be different, known by our love, not our arguments. Do no harm. Love your neighbor.

When life falls completely apart, where do you go to heal? In this episode, Suzanne Sewell shares how the Good Samaritan Network is moving beyond the traditional concept of a temporary homeless shelter to provide structured, faith-based programs that guide individuals toward true independence. Discover how their men's reentry initiative achieves a remarkably low recidivism rate, why the crisis facing homeless women and children requires urgent community action, and how a local thrift store is funding a massive kingdom impact. -- The Good Samaritan Network is seeking to raise 100,000 dollars at their upcoming August 20th banquet at the Carriage House to fund a down payment for an expanded women's residential facility. -- While the men's program currently supports over 40 beds with an impressive 8 to 10 percent recidivism rate, the women's program faces a massive shortage, receiving over 500 crisis calls a year for only 7 available beds. -- The program emphasizes deep spiritual transformation, structured goal setting, accountability, and practical work-skill observation through their local thrift store rather than simply offering a short term shelter. This is episode 1284. ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

Mental health is one of the most misunderstood topics in the church, and it's time we start having honest conversations.In this deeply personal episode, I share my own journey through postpartum anxiety and panic disorder, the hurtful responses I received from well-meaning Christians, and the hope I found as God faithfully walked with me toward healing. We'll also look at Elijah's burnout, David's honest cries to God, and the Good Samaritan to discover God's heart for those who are hurting.Whether you're battling anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, grief, burnout, intrusive thoughts, postpartum struggles, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this message is for you.You are not a weak Christian because you're struggling.You are not alone.Healing is a journey, and Jesus walks every step with you.If this episode encourages you, please share it with someone who needs hope today. Together, let's break the silence and create a church culture marked by compassion, truth, and healing.–To connect with Lauren or to become a Supporter, visit gravetop.com and follow her @laurenahargrove on Instagram and Facebook

We all know the story of the Good Samaritan. Most of us learned it in Sunday school as a lesson about being kind, helping others, and doing the right thing.But Jesus wasn't just giving us another moral rule to follow.In this Sunday School Remix episode, I take a deeper look at Luke 10:25–37 and the moment that prompted Jesus to tell this parable in the first place. A lawyer—someone who knew all the religious rules—asked Jesus a familiar question: “Who is my neighbor?” Luke tells us he asked it hoping to justify himself.That detail matters.Because this story isn't about earning goodness or proving you're right. It's about how easily religious rules can distract us from mercy—and how God keeps placing opportunities for compassion directly in our path.In this episode, we explore:Why Jesus tells this story in response to self-justificationHow religious rules can become barriers to compassionWhy the priest and Levite walk by—and why that made sense religiouslyWhy making the Samaritan the hero was so shockingHow humility is the starting point for real compassionWhat it looks like to notice the needs God places right in front of usThe Good Samaritan isn't a story about being a better rule-follower. It's an invitation to live a life shaped by mercy—again and again.

Billy Graham (1918-2018) delivers a classic sermon from the New Testament Gospel of Luke, chapter 10, verses 25-37. Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! American Conservative University podcast at https://amzn.to/47qnwzx Billy Graham audiobooks at https://amzn.to/45JbxvB Billy Graham podcast https://amzn.to/3J6RZZn Billy Graham books at https://amzn.to/4ft5izk Gospel of Luke available at https://amzn.to/3M6sTId ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: American Conservative University-The Good Samaritan, Billy Graham Classic Sermon, ACU Sunday Series (10aug2025). Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compassion is more than feeling sorry for someone. It's a deep love that moves us to action. Through the Parable of the Good Samaritan and the example of Jesus, discover how God develops a heart that sees people, looks beyond their circumstances, and responds with intentional compassion.

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What if compassion is not just something we feel, but something we have been called to do? As we kick off Paint the Town Red, members of our Lifepoint staff team teach through the parable of the Good Samaritan and challenge us to see the needs around us, love beyond comfort or differences, and go and do what Jesus has called us to do.

The sermon explores the Beatitude "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy," emphasizing that true mercy flows from a transformed heart rooted in compassion rather than mere rule-following. It contrasts ethics (doing the right actions) with virtue (becoming a merciful person), using the Good Samaritan parable and the unmerciful servant story to illustrate forgiveness and heart attitude. God's immense mercy toward us—forgiving a debt we could never pay—calls us to extend the same to others. The core message is that mercy is both a response to God's character and a doorway to receiving more of His blessings, impacting generations through compassionate choices.

Luke 10:25-37 with Abby AmpilJesus rarely responded to questions with straightforward answers. Instead, he told stories—stories about farmers and feasts, lost coins and generous employers, unexpected neighbors and extravagant grace. In this series, we'll explore some of Jesus' most memorable parables and discover how these ancient stories continue to challenge, comfort, and transform us today. Together, we'll learn what the Kingdom of God is like and what it means to follow Jesus in the ordinary moments of everyday life.

Love is not a noun. It is a verb. This week, Pastor Femi Paul shifted the conversation from what we believe about love to what we actually do with it. Drawing from 1 John 3:18–19, we were reminded that love is more than words, emotions, or good intentions; it must be demonstrated through sincere and practical action. Building on the truth that love is the essence of God, Pastor Femi explained that kindness is the essence of love, making kindness the clearest expression of love in action. Through the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus shifted the conversation from "Who is my neighbour?" to "Go and do the same," teaching us that genuine love is revealed in compassion, kindness, and a willingness to meet the needs of others. The message challenged us to move beyond lip service and become people whose actions consistently reflect the love of Christ. Looking at the early church in Acts 2, we saw a community whose generosity, hospitality, and genuine care for one another caused them to be respected, admired, and attractive to those around them. Pastor reminded us that our actions either validate or contradict our profession of faith. The call was clear and deeply personal: now is the time to put God's love into action, as PFP concluded, "I know you can; I trust you will." Confession: Lord, thank You for loving me so completely and unconditionally. Let Your love move beyond my words and become evident in my actions every day. Fill my heart with kindness, compassion, and sincerity, so that my life points others to You and reflects the love of Christ wherever I go. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen.

This week, Pastor John dives into the powerful parable of the Good Samaritan to explore what it truly means to love our neighbors as ourselves. He emphasizes that genuine, biblical love isn't just a feeling; it's a form of costly compassion that requires us to actively cross boundaries—both literal and figurative—to meet the needs of those around us, even when it's inconvenient or uncomfortable. Pastor John challenges us to shift our perspective from asking "Who is my neighbor?" to the more introspective question, "Am I acting like a neighbor?" He reminds us that because God has extended such reckless, sacrificial love to us, we are called to reject the "us versus them" mentalities that divide our world. Ultimately, he encourages us to move beyond indifference and embrace a life of active kindness and mercy, just as the Samaritan did, trusting that by doing so, we reflect the very heart of Jesus to everyone we encounter. Pastor John highlights that our love for neighbor is deeply tied to our love for God. By acknowledging that God created and loves every individual, we are called to see everyone we encounter as an opportunity to extend that same grace. He also reminds us that healthy, biblical self-care is a crucial part of this equation; when we honor the life and body God has given us, we are better equipped to serve and love others effectively. The message serves as an encouraging starting point for a series on what it truly means to be a good neighbor, challenging us to move beyond mere theory and into active, compassionate service.

Hey family, most of us know the Parable of the Good Samaritan, but what if we've missed Jesus's main point? This Sunday we'll look at Luke 10:25-37 and discover that this familiar story is about more than helping others. Through a conversation with a religious expert, Jesus reveals a powerful truth: What we see is often determined by who we are. Join us in air-conditioned comfort Sunday at 10 a.m. Kids' Church starts at 10 a.m. as well, so bring any visitors you may have ages 5-12! We meet at 360 Schermerhorn St. in downtown Brooklyn. --Edwin

The New Testament features Samaritans in a few notable instances, often highlighting themes of compassion, social boundaries, and the expansive nature of Jesus' ministry. The most prominent examples include the Good Samaritan in Luke's Gospel and the Samaritan woman at the well in John's Gospel. Samaritans also feature in the Book of Acts, particularly in the spread of the gospel to Samaria after Jesus's ascension. But who were the Samaritans? and where was Samaria? Enjoy this ENCORE Presentation! History of the Papacy podcast available at https://amzn.to/3TLqHv3 History in the Bible podcast at https://amzn.to/3ZuHAwO Garry Stevens books available at https://amzn.to/3ZAM19f ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/HistoricalJesu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: History of the Papacy with Steve Guerra and guest Garry Stevens of the History in the Bible podcast; Episode 120.22, 19jan2024. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Steve and Minister Michelle discuss the parable of the Good Samaritan - what it means to be and act like a neighbor, and how we are called to both give and receive help.

The Great CommandsJune 28, 2026 • Greg Pinkner • Luke 10:25–37This Sunday, Greg teaches from Luke 10:25–37. Jesus uses the parable of the Good Samaritan to show that the command to love God and love our neighbor is not merely a moral lesson, but a deeper picture of salvation, mercy, and true faith. When the lawyer asks what he must do to inherit eternal life, Jesus points him back to Scripture, revealing that no one can perfectly love God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength, which shows our desperate need for a Savior. The priest and Levite represent religious knowledge and position without mercy, while the Samaritan shows unexpected compassion by stopping, serving, and sacrificing for the wounded man. Jesus teaches that right belief and right living cannot be separated: true faith produces mercy, love, and action toward others.WEBSITE: https://fellowshipknox.org/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fellowshipknox/

In the opening chapter of the Book of Isaiah, the LORD calls the heavens and earth to witness a remarkable but tragic thing. Planets and stars and all the heavenly hosts, which do not have ears, will listen and obey their Creator, but we who do have hears fail to hear or understand. Even oxen and pack animals have more sense than we do, according to what God says through the prophet. In order to circumvent our sinfulness, Jesus often used parables stories to get His audience's attention.  And to this day, Jesus's parallels are the most well-known stories in the world. From the Prodigal Son, to the Good Samaritan, Jesus tells us of the kingdom of God and of His mercy and grace toward sinners. C.S. Lewis likewise believed stories were perfectly suited to convey spiritual and theological truths. Lewis used stories to get past our analytical "watchful dragons" of bias, skepticism, and false beliefs we might harbor about God, lessons and truths we might miss if spoken directly to us as an object moral lesson. This week and next on the Profile, we have a delightful rambling chat about Lewis's science fiction with author, budding philologist, cosmologist and C.S. Lewis enthusiast, Dr. Luke Barnes. We hope the conversation will inspire you to have likewise enjoyable and meaningful conversations, too, as well as inspire you to use words wisely! Luke A. Barnes is a theoretical astrophysicist, cosmologist, and postdoctoral researcher at Western Sydney University. "He received his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Cambridge in 2009.   He is a John Templeton Fellow. He has published papers in the fields of galaxy formation and the fine-tuning of the Universe for life. He is the author, with Geraint Lewis, of A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos published by Cambridge University Press. He has also published papers on the philosophy of science, and regularly engages in public outreach through public speaking, articles in the popular press, and social media. He has modeled galaxy formation in a cosmological context with supercomputer simulations, and connected those simulations to observations with modeling of radiative transfer (particularly Lyman alpha emission and absorption) and realistic models of IFU observations.He has investigated the fine-tuning of the universe for intelligent life, modeling the effect of the cosmological constant on galaxy formation and the effect of alternative nuclear physics on stars. He has contributed to the philosophy of science by considering the challenges of testing multiverse theories using probability theory." Daniel and Luke's co-authored profile on Scientism. https://www.watchman.org/scientism/ProfileScientism.pdfAdditional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (around 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

The parable of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most familiar teachings, but its primary message reaches far deeper than simply encouraging kindness. In this sermon through Luke 10:25–37, we examine Jesus' encounter with the lawyer who asked, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?" and uncover how Christ exposes the danger of self-righteousness, self-deception, and trusting in our own goodness before God.As Jesus reveals the true demands of God's law—to love the Lord with all your heart and to love your neighbor as yourself—we are confronted with a standard none of us can meet on our own. Yet rather than leaving us in despair, the passage points us to the only One who perfectly fulfilled the law and offers forgiveness, mercy, and new life through His grace.Whether you've followed Christ for years or are still wrestling with life's biggest questions, this message is an invitation to examine your heart, abandon self-reliance, and rest in the finished work of Jesus Christ.

This Sunday, Rachel unpacked the Parable of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that Jesus calls us to love people beyond our comfort zones. Through this powerful story, we were challenged to ask ourselves: Who is my neighbor?—and to see others through the eyes of Christ. This message is a powerful reminder that following Jesus isn't just about what we know—it's about how we love. We hope this week's message encourages you to go and do likewise.

Pastor Kevin teaches Luke 10:25–37, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and what it really means to love your neighbor. A lawyer tests Jesus with a question about eternal life, and Jesus turns it back on him with a story: a man beaten and left for dead on the road to Jericho, passed over by a priest and a Levite, then helped by a Samaritan that no self-respecting Jew would have expected to be the hero. The point Jesus makes is quietly devastating. The question was never who qualifies as your neighbor. It was whether you are willing to be one.

Recorded on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Other scripture cited: Leviticus 19:18, Romans 13:8-10.Support the show

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsYour calendar can be full of good things and still leave you spiritually empty. We open Luke 10:21–42 and watch Jesus redirect the spotlight from impressive results to the deeper reason for joy: salvation, humility, and God's gracious revelation to the childlike heart. Along the way, we notice the Trinity at work as Jesus rejoices in the Holy Spirit and praises the Father, reminding us that faith is received before it is performed. Then we slow down for the Good Samaritan, because this parable refuses to stay abstract. A lawyer tries to test Jesus and justify himself, and Jesus answers in a way that exposes pride, prejudice, and our urge to draw tight boundaries around “neighbor.” The Samaritan's mercy is specific and costly: he stops, he draws near, he takes a risk, and he pays. We talk about being interruptible, opening our eyes to the needs right in front of us, and asking a better question than “Who counts?” Finally, Mary and Martha bring it home for anyone who serves at church, leads a team, or carries a heavy load. Martha's problem isn't service, it's distraction and anxiety that push Jesus to the edge. Mary models the “good portion,” listening at Jesus' feet, and we unpack what that can look like today through Scripture, worship, and a life shaped by what is central. If you want practical Christian discipleship from Luke 10, thoughtful Bible teaching, and a challenge to love your neighbor with real mercy, press play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find it.New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

We're used to hostile online encounters with total strangers. It fuels the digital economy. But what if there were a way to experiment with radical emotional honesty with an anonymous other—much the same as you'd experience at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting? The anonymous founder of This Life, an audio-only app built on anonymity, joins For the Life of the World to argue that emotional and spiritual progress is still possible at scale. "What's really kind is to care about somebody else. And then even more kind than that is to allow somebody else to care about you." In this episode with Evan Rosa, Justin Smith (a pseudonym) reflects on what he learned in Alcoholics Anonymous, the genius of Bill Wilson, and why our voices carry so much emotional weight, and how sharing them—even (and perhaps especially) anonymously—can be a transformative experience of growth. Together they discuss anonymity as a path to honesty, the "spiritual hitchhiker," negative emotion as a force that wants to win, design as destiny, and becoming a neighbor. They also weigh technology's limits and whether spiritual and emotional progress can scale. Episode Highlights "What's really kind is to care about somebody else. And then even more kind than that is to allow somebody else to care about you." "I believe we live in a society that has given up on the idea of emotional or spiritual progress at scale." "Honesty with yourself is a skill." "If you begin to look at unhelpful negative emotion as a force that wants to win, what you'll notice is that we're in a fight that we're not well equipped for." "Meaningful spiritual development is impossible without honesty with other people." About Justin Smith "Justin Smith" is a pseudonym. The guest is the founder of This Life, an audio-only iOS app he describes as an experiment in emotional and spiritual progress, built around anonymity, self-reflection, and what he calls the "spiritual hitchhiker." A Christian shaped by his time in Alcoholics Anonymous and the writing of AA co-founder Bill Wilson, he draws on figures from Martin Luther King Jr. to E.O. Wilson and Fred Rogers to argue that honesty with others is the foundation of spiritual growth. By his request, and in keeping with the episode's premise, his real name, biography, and social accounts are withheld. Learn more about the This Life app on the iOS App Store. Helpful Links and Resources This Life: An Experiment (App Store) https://apps.apple.com/us/app/this-life-an-experiment/id6746807306 Alcoholics Anonymous (the "Big Book"), by Bill Wilson: https://www.aa.org/the-big-book The Twelve Traditions of AA (Tradition Twelve, on anonymity): https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions "On Being a Good Neighbor," Martin Luther King Jr.: https://kinginstitute.stanford.edu/king-papers/documents/draft-chapter-iii-being-good-neighbor Show Notes Anonymous guest, identity withheld "Justin Smith"—not his real name The neighbor can be anonymous Startup founders and self-help gurus—equally annoying How the app works: an audio-only experiment Spoken note—talk to yourself, your God, or both "Spiritual hitchhiker"—paired daily with a stranger One rule: no politics "A much more intimate and powerful sort of access to a human consciousness." The voice as the best vehicle for the spiritual Looks always color how we treat each other Design is destiny "We live in a Star Wars civilization with stone age emotions" (E.O. Wilson) Bill Wilson refused Yale's honorary doctorate "Anonymity is the spiritual foundation of all our traditions, ever reminding us to place principles before personalities." https://www.aa.org/the-twelve-traditions Negative emotion as a force that wants to win "Honesty with yourself is a skill." Mandela, Mother Teresa, Mr. Rogers—all struggled "Meaningful spiritual development is impossible without honesty with other people." No longer "people in my way at the Starbucks line"—strangers with inner lives Personal responsibility and the courage to become a neighbor #Anonymity #SpiritualGrowth #AlcoholicsAnonymous #BillWilson #Loneliness #DigitalWellbeing #Neighbor #EmotionalHealth #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #Honesty Production Notes This podcast featured Justin Smith (Pseudonym) Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Noah Senthil A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Read OnlineAt the sight of the crowds, his heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Matthew 9:36As Jesus went “to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and curing every disease and illness” (Matthew 9:35), He was moved with deep compassion for the crowds. The Greek verb splagchnizomai is often translated as “moved with pity” or “moved with compassion.” It appears twelve times in the Gospels—eight times describing Jesus' own compassion and four times illustrating divine mercy in parables or related contexts (the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, the Unforgiving Servant, and the plea of a father for his demon-possessed son). This verb conveys not just an emotional response but a profound stirring of His entire being, compelling Him to act with divine mercy—engaging His mind, will, body, and emotions.Understanding this verb is essential because it unveils the very heart of Christ's mission, where His divine mercy is fully manifest in His humanity. Though His mercy originates in His divinity, He fully lived and expressed it in His human nature, allowing it to consume Him entirely and drive Him to shepherd His people.Jesus' all-consuming compassion should profoundly console us. God does not love us out of mere divine obligation; His love is deeply personal, intimate, and relentless. He is not distant or impersonal, aloof in His perfection. In Christ, God's mercy is made visible—His human heart is stirred to action, doing everything He can to draw us closer to Himself. This is why His compassion is such a source of reassurance: He is not a distant or angry God, standing far off to condemn. Rather, He is the God who, in Christ, allows Himself to be consumed with mercy, driven by compassion, and moved to act for the salvation of each one of us.That same profound mercy continues to flow from the Sacred Heart today. In Heaven, Christ's human heart remains inseparably united to His divinity, pouring forth the love of the Father and the Holy Spirit upon the world. His compassion is made present to us through His Church, especially in the Sacraments and in the lives of saintly men and women. This same compassion must become the driving force behind all we do for the Kingdom. We are called to be His living instruments of mercy, reflecting His Sacred Heart in our actions, words, and love for others—so that each of us might be reassured of God's unfailing love.We see in today's Gospel that Jesus' compassion moved Him to send out twelve of His disciples as His Apostles, entrusting them with His divine authority to proclaim the Kingdom of God, cure the sick, raise the dead, cleanse lepers, and drive out demons. They were to be His chosen instruments of mercy, reaching out to the lost sheep of the house of Israel—those in dire need of God's truth and healing grace.Today, Jesus sends each of us forth in a unique way to be a beacon of light and mercy to others. He first calls us to love those closest to us—our family and friends—not in an ordinary way, but in a radical self-giving that mirrors His own love. We must allow our whole beings to be moved with divine compassion for them, reassuring them of both our love and God's love. But our mission cannot end there. After loving our families, we must extend that same compassion to all whom God places in our lives, offering the same depth of mercy that filled Jesus' Sacred Heart long ago.Reflect today on Jesus' divine compassion from two perspectives. First, gaze at His overflowing love for you. There is no way to overestimate that love. Second, allow that love to transform you so that His mercy flows through you into the lives of others. Do not hold back the love of God—let it pour forth freely and abundantly. Let His divine compassion move your entire being so that you become a true instrument of His mercy, drawing souls to Him through the power of love and all-consuming compassion. Most loving Lord, when You gazed upon the people of Israel's troubles and abandonment, Your Sacred Heart was stirred with deep compassion. Pour forth that same compassion upon me, O Lord, and make me an instrument of Your mercy in the lives of others. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: The mosiac of Sermon on the mount in churchSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.