Rev. Tom Hathaway - February 22, 2026
Behind the Headlines
In this sermon on Luke 10, the Parable of the Good Samaritan, we look past the headline moment on the side of the road and follow the story one step further. The Samaritan gets the man to safety, but the innkeeper is the one who keeps him alive through the night. Alongside the Wright brothers’ first flight and their sister Katharine’s unseen labor that made it possible, this message reframes what it means to make a difference. Change does not run on a few visible heroes. It runs on many people, each carrying a necessary part. The question is not whether you can be the hero. The question is what role is already yours to play.
Scripture References: Luke 10:25-2537
From Series: "The Gospel of Luke"
The Gospel of Luke tells the story of Jesus in a way that feels surprisingly modern. It’s researched, stitched together from real voices, and honest about its own process. It centers people usually left out of religious stories: women, immigrants, the poor, the doubters, the ones on the edges. This series explores how Luke’s gospel came to be and what it says about a God who works through imperfect people, contested decisions, and messy history to bring healing, justice, and hope. You don’t need to have faith figured out to belong here. This is an invitation to explore a story that has shaped the world and still has something to say about ours.
