Sermons on Good Choises:

The Good Employer Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 13, 2021

The owner of a vinyard pays all of his workers the same amount. How can this be fair? The motivations of the employer are explored within the cultural context of the first century.

The Good Employer (Matt. 20:1-16) Harvest time. The morning sun burned just below the hillside and backlit the ancient vines rising up from the even more ancient earth. The ground was parched and packed. Only the grapes held the promise of moisture, the pulp near bursting through their skins. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Not Good To Be Alone.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2021

Acknowledging woman as the complement of man.

NOT GOOD TO BE ALONE. Genesis 2:18-24. Man is not just another animal. Both physically, and morally, ‘Man was made upright’ (Ecclesiastes 7:29). After all, man was made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). God ‘breathed into his nostrils the breath of life’ (Genesis 2:7). (‘Breath’, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2021

Just like a good shepherd who leads his sheep to rest, God will give us rest and provide for us.

INTRODUCTION • What picture comes to mind when you think of rest? • Maybe it's a beach, a hammock by a cabin in the woods, or lying in a meadow next to a bubbling brook. • No matter the scene, we have pictures and images that help us imagine what rest looks like. • People are desperate to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 16, 2021

'Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus', Paul tells Timothy. We look at the story of three men who did just that: Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer and ask why.

Last week we started a new series on 2 Timothy. We looked at chapter 1 and I suggested that Paul’s central message to Timothy was, ‘Don’t be ashamed of the gospel’. Today we’re moving on to chapter 2. But I’m going to approach the passage by a different route. I’m going to take a look at three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Good Grief

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 20, 2020

Grief is good when shared with others.

Good Grief Romans 9: 1 - 5 Intro: I ran across this prayer while I was preparing this sermon and I thought I would share it with you. “Dear God, So far today I’ve done all right. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper, I haven’t been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or over-indulgent. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Good Confession

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 1, 2020

What is the Good Confession? (Outline taken from: http://oakridgechurch.com/riggs/confess2.htm)

HoHum: It is rare to have a public figure come clean the way baseball great Pete Rose did after getting caught gambling on sports. He stood before a judge in 1990 and said, “Your honor, I’d like to say I’m very sorry, very shameful to be here today in front of you. I have no excuses, because it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16, Acts 8:37, Matthew 16:15-17, Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Grief

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 26, 2021

Most people aren’t good at expressing grief. Yet two-thirds of the Psalms are laments – grieving complaints against God. The Hebrew writers knew that the path of praise often went through the valley of mourning. So what happens when we grieve and mourn properly?

Good Grief May 30, 2021 John 11:32-35 NIV “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." 33 When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come along with her also weeping, he was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-35, Proverbs 14:13, Ecclesiastes 7:3-4, Isaiah 61:1-3, Psalm 137:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 28, 2021

1) the right attitude (1 Peter 3:8), 2) The right response (1 Peter 3:9), 3) The right standard (1 Peter 3:10-11), and 4) the right incentive (1 Peter 3:12).

1 Peter 3:8-12 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. 9 Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. 10 For “Whoever desires to love life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Other

God Is Good! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 25, 2020

God is good! And we know this because: 1. He has blessed us with the Bible (vs. 1-2). 2. He judges people with perfect justice (vs. 3-8). 3. He exposes our evil (vs. 9-20, 23). 4. He gives us His grace (21-24).

God Is Good! The Book of Romans Romans 3:1-24 (Reading vs. 1-10) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 10, 2016 (Revised September 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans chapter 3. Tonight's Scripture is like the closing argument in a trial where all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021

If I asked you, “What was a distinguish mark to a Christian?” Jesus shows us that real believers are distinguished not by a drink, or their clothing, or even their speech, but their actions toward others.

Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? is a series designed to introduce our fall focus of connecting with the people closest around you. Throughout all of our Bible Fellowship Groups, you’ll be hearing about this follow-up over the next weeks to come. We are asking many of you to read The Art of Neighboring ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Nov 6, 2020

The main purpose of this parable is to get us to ask a question. Do we have this unique Jesus-character of pity and compassion? A Jesus-character that is at the heart of being a neighbour.

Message Luke 10:25-37 The Good Samaritan Today we are going to look at a parable which – probably – is the most well-known of all of Jesus parables. Why do I say this? Well in Clarence Town, which is the Hunter Valley in New South Wales, there is an organisation which rescues donkeys from ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 18, 2024

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who truly cares.

John 10:11-18 The Good Shepherd 1. The shepherd of the 23 Psalm • He is responsible for giving water, food and protection to his flock. • But then he goes further than we would expect by saying, “The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep” (v. 11). • How many shepherds would ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

A Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Portion Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 5, 2025

What is the necessary, good thing in our relationship with Jesus?

I have a problem - a problem with serving food. I always want the bigger portion - if I’m pouring drinks for Danielle and me - I’ll take the one that’s a bit more. If I’m plating food, I’ll put a bit more on my plate. Now, I know she eats less than I do - basically everyone in my house eats less ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

All For The Good

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 20, 2020

God works for our good from beginning to end. Evangelistic and encouraging message including foreknowledge, predestination and calling.

ALL FOR THE GOOD—Romans 8:28-30 ***(Alternate opening: Ask the congregation for favorite Bible verses…)** Every year, BibleGateway.com releases a list of the most-searched Bible verses on their website. Romans 8:28 is always in the top 5. In the NIV, the verse is, “We know that in all things God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30, Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed