Sermons on Good Ground:

Who Is My Neighbor?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2025

The relationship between the law and the gospel.

“Who Is My Neighbor?” The Story of the Good Samaritan is arguably Jesus’ best known parable. It’s so well-known that it has become a cliché’. A Good Samaritan is pretty much universally recognized as anyone who comes to the aid of another person. And while the parable is about that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: United Methodist

I'm A Good Person Myth Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Nov 5, 2007

Our culture indoctrinates us so that we wind up believing some things about God, the Bible or Christianity that just aren’t true. This week we look at a popular idea, all good people go to heaven.

SE102807 MYTH BUSTERS 4. I’m a Good Person INTRO Andy Stanley tells the story of a church kids teacher who was trying to explain heaven to his class. So he asked the class a series of questions to see what they already thot about the subject: - if I had a garage sale and sold all my stuff and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can You Say That God Is Good? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 19, 2012

Reflections on the massacre at Sandy Hook, Newtown Connecticut

“How Can You Say that God is Good?” John 14:25-27; Rev. 1:4-8 Sandy Hook – Newton Connecticut. That’s all I need to say to get your attention. If I had said those words last Sunday, most, if not all, of you would have had no clue what I was talking about. But now you do. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Good Debt (Not What You Think!)

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 8, 2014

We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples... living decent lives for all to see.

Title: Good Debt (Not What You Think!) Text: Romans 13:8-14 Thesis: We are called to be good citizens, good neighbors and good examples… living decent lives for all to see. Introduction Debt has a number of categories… one is Government debt. The Urban Dictionary defines debt simply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

S. T. A. R. T

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 3, 2023

The Good Shepherd offers us a chance to have a new life in Christ

John 10:1-10 This Sunday is known as ‘The Good Shepherd’ Sunday – almost everyone knows some variation of this parable: the shepherd who knew all the sheep's names, the one who left 99 sheep to rescue one, and gathered them into the sheepfold to be safe. Here is another image of the shepherd ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Episcopal

Fruit Of The Spirit # 6

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022

Today we want to cover the next fruit of the Spirit. We have already covered love, joy, peace, longsuffering, and gentleness.

There are nine fruits of the Spirit and they can be divided into three categories. 1. INWARD FRUITS - love, joy, peace 2. OUTWARD FRUITS – longsuffering (patience) gentleness (kindness), goodness 3. GOD-WARD FRUITS - faith, meekness, temperance (self control). In this message, we want to look at ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

His ‘it Is Finished’ Was Just The Beginning For Me

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 12, 2017

I want us to reflect on Jesus’ words, “It is finished.” We’ll see that when Jesus said “It is finished,” His ‘finishing’ was just the ‘beginning’ for you and Me.

HIS ‘IT IS FINISHED’ WAS JUST THE BEGINNING FOR ME Jn. 19:28-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Have you ever been “put out” or exasperated that you weren’t treated better in a situation? You got the ‘raw’ end of the deal? 2. There was a kid who felt like that. 8 year-old Timmy misbehaved badly and was ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Thanksgiving Eve Sermon

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Nov 24, 2021

God wants our lives to be characterized by thankfulness, by a thankful spirit, tonight I want to share TWO LITTLE TIDBITS IF I MAY THAT WILL HELP YOU TO DEVELOP THIS KIND OF DISPOSTION AND CHARACTER. ONE CHARACTERIZED BY THANKSGIVING…(One is easy to apply, one perhaps not so easy, but doable.)

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, 17 Pray without ceasing.18 In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.. Perhaps this is one of the hardest commands the bible gives us… In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Followers Are Good Stewards Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011

Followers Are Good Stewards part 2 of 3

Followers Are Good Stewards Grady Henley Part 02 of Lesson 09 of the Follow Me Series Key Verses: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Darkest Of Days

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017

DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32-54

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Risen! Easter 2022

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2022

The resurrection should change our lives, has it?

He is Risen!! April 17, 2022 Have you ever wondered . . . . Why sandwich meat is round, when bread is square? Why is it that lemon juice has an artificial flavor while dishwashing liquid has real lemons? If man developed from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? Why can’t the professor on ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Preeminence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 7, 2023

Jesus’s resurrection is the promise that more will rise.

INTRODUCTION • Have you thought about what will happen at the end of your life? • Will you live your life and go into the ground, and it all be over, or is there more? • I have some good news for those who think you live, die, and it is over; you are forgotten. • We have a joyous occasion to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unified In Christ Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 16, 2006

In Christ there is no division of class,nationality or race. The ground is level at the foot of the cross and our identity is in Him.

Unified in Christ Ephesians 2:11-22 Ephesians 2:11 (NLT) Don’t forget that you Gentiles used to be outsiders by birth. You were called "the uncircumcised ones" by the Jews, who were proud of their circumcision, even though it affected only their bodies and not their hearts. Born an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Churches Collect Offerings A Biblical Perspective Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 30, 2025

Below is a biblically grounded sermon explaining why churches take up collections, supported by Scripture.

The practice of collecting offerings in church is rooted in biblical teaching and serves several important purposes. 1. Obedience to God’s Command The collection of offerings is not a human invention, but a practice established by God Himself. In the Old Testament, God commanded His people to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:16

Compassionate Giving

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 23, 2014

This message explains the necessity of giving to a compassionate ministry so others might be helped. The parable of the Good Samaritan in LUKE 10 is used as the example.

Open your bibles to the book of LUKE, chapter 10. Let us read verses 30-37. One day, as Jesus was teaching, a religious leader stood and, wanting to test Jesus, asked him, “Teacher, what should I do if I want to inherit eternal life?” Jesus responded by asking the religious leader ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: *other