The Hospitality of a Neighbor

A sermon by Michael Cheuk, Pastor, University Baptist Church, Charlottesville, Va., on July 14, 2013. Luke 10:25-37 The parable of the Good Samaritan is probably the most famous and familiar of Jesus’ parables.  We usually hear it as the story of a big-hearted person...

Immigration: An Opportunity to Truly Love Our Neighbor

The other day, some fellow Georgians and I were informally discussing the potential effects of the recent immigration legislation (H.B. 87) passed by the Georgia House and Senate. The sub-topic was constitutional rights. It was mentioned how we, as citizens, feared...

Personal Hospitality Not Enough to Aid Vulnerable

The other day we buried Mary O’Connor, a woman who lived her faith every day by living out the central teaching of the Bible: to love God and neighbor seamlessly. She lived with her eyes wide open and noticed every person. She spanned west and east Louisville,...

What Must I Do to Inherit Eternal Life?

A sermon delivered by, Joel Snider, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Rome, Ga., on March 27, 2011. Luke 10:25-37 Morning Prayer: Our Father, you have loved us with a love through Christ that we do not understand and love that we certainly do not deserve.  You know our...