Hijacked by Mercy: A Good Samaritan Story for Today
After a week of singing road trip songs and guiding kids through faith adventures as “Navigator Travis,” Pastor Travis brings us a sermon that flips the map. In this fresh and deeply relatable take on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we’re reminded that eternal life isn’t about staying on schedule—it’s about pulling over.
Jesus reroutes the question from “Who is my neighbor?” to “Will they survive without you?”—and suddenly, the path of faith leads us into the very places we’re tempted to avoid. Whether it’s a literal ditch or a spiritual detour, this message calls us to go and do likewise.
Expect honesty, challenge, and hope—as we’re invited to show up with compassion, interrupt our plans, and become the kind of neighbor who changes lives.
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