"Love Without Limits"

In this heartfelt sermon, The Rev. Billy Cerveny revisits the well-known parable of the Good Samaritan and invites us to see it through fresh eyes. While this story is familiar even outside the church, Jesus’s teaching goes far beyond a simple lesson in kindness — it’s a radical call to love in ways that disrupt our comfort, challenge our non-negotiables, and reflect the grace we’ve first received from Him.

Rev. Billy explores how true gospel love pushes us beyond loving only those who are easy to love. Drawing from the lawyer’s question, “Who is my neighbor?”, he shows how our tendency is to limit compassion to people who think, act, and look like us. But Jesus flips the question — calling us to extend grace, not just agreement, even when it’s inconvenient or costly.

Through real-life stories, Scripture, and honest reflection, this message asks: Where do you need to step beyond your non-negotiables? How can you love others the way Christ has loved you — without conditions, without limits, and fueled by His Spirit?

Scripture: Luke 10:25–37 (The Good Samaritan)

Key Themes: Unconditional love, grace over agreement, non-negotiables, loving beyond comfort zones, the gospel’s transforming power