Sermons on Good Ground:

Good Grief

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 25, 2023

The Bible is full of grief and grieving people. 2/3 of the Psalms are laments – grieving complaints against God.

Good Grief May 28, 2023 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 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

The Goodness Of God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore and understand the unfailing, unparalleled, and unending goodness of God.

Good morning, Church Family! I hope you've all had a blessed week, and I'm thrilled to see you here today. We're going to dive into a gem of a passage from Psalms, one that shines a brilliant light on the goodness of our God. The unfailing, unparalleled, unending goodness of our God. Like Kirk ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4-8

Topics: Goodness

The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2026

This message reveals Jesus Christ as the Good Shepherd who loves, protects, guides, and sacrifices His life for His sheep.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 10:11-18 Key Verse: “I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1-4; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Hebrews 13:20; 1 Peter 5:4 INTRODUCTION In John chapter ten, Jesus used the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2025

The sermon proclaims that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, personally calls, protects, and provides abundant life for those who trust and surrender fully to Him.

Friends, some words settle us. Some words steady our steps and still our storms. John 10 is filled with those words. The scene is simple and strong: a Shepherd, His sheep, a door, a field, a wolf, and a promise. If your week has been loud, hear this: the Good Shepherd speaks in a voice that cuts ...read more

Topics: Identity, Divinity

Focus On The Good Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the power of our thoughts in shaping our emotional and spiritual well-being, urging us to focus on the positives for a healthier relationship with Christ.

Today, we are beginning a brand new sermon series revolving around this same concept: FOCUS. It is a word and idea we hear in more places than just school, and it is something God desires from us each day. However, here is the truth we should all recognize: the world around us loves to be a thief ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: Thought Process, Positive Focus, Emotional Health

Sermon Series: Focus

Focus On The Good Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Our thoughts can either bring us down or lift us up. Focusing on the negatives makes it hard to see the positives. We need to focus on what is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.

Today we're going to talk about focus. You know, like when your teacher tells you to stop daydreaming and pay attention in class. But we're not talking about algebra or history, we're talking about life and our relationship with God. Let's be real, there's a lot of stuff out there trying to grab ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Topics: Optimism, Mental Strength, Self-Belief, Happiness

The Promise Of Goodness Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

God promises to use everything in our lives for His plans. Nothing is wasted when God is involved, His goodness abounds.

See this puzzle? It's incomplete, right? But what if I told you that the missing piece is right here in my pocket? It's like our lives. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing something, but God's got that missing piece. He's working everything out for our good. Sometimes, we feel like we're missing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Genesis 50:19-20

Topics: Divine Goodness, Biblical Promises, Faithful God, Spiritual Blessings

Good Friday

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Mar 28, 2025

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MARK 9: 31 For He was teaching His disciples and telling them, "The Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He has been killed, He will rise three days later." MARK 10:34 "They will mock Him and spit on Him, and scourge Him and kill Him, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31

Denomination: Vineyard

Good Friday Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Apr 16, 2025

Good Friday

Good Friday There are three days in the New Testament that are the most important days in all Christianity and they are the birth of Jesus, the crucifixion of Jesus and the resurrection of Jesus. Each of these days are equally as important to the other and each deserve their own day of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6, John 19:1-6, John 19:28-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Good Trouble Series

Contributed by John L Jefferson on Jan 25, 2026

There is bad trouble and Good Trouble. And here is what the church must remember: we often define peace as the absence of conflict. But in the Kingdom of God, peace is not the absence of conflict—it is the presence of justice.

GOOD TROUBLE Text: Acts 17:1–9 (Key verses 6–7) Theme Refrain: God doesn’t need a crowd—He needs the committed! --- INTRODUCTION: THE CALL TO NECESSARY TROUBLE Church, I want to begin with the words of a modern prophet of justice—Congressman John Lewis. He carried courage in one hand and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Be A Good Steward PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to be faithful stewards of God's gifts by using them to serve others and share His grace, following Jesus' example of stewardship.

Good morning, church family! I hope you all are feeling the love and presence of God today. Today, we'll be diving into 1 Peter 4:10 and 1 Corinthians 4:2. Before we dive into the Scripture, let me share a quote from Charles Spurgeon, "Every Christian is either a missionary or an impostor." Now, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10, 1 Corinthians 4:2

Topics: Stewardship, Responsibility

The Lord Is Good PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

Understand and celebrate God's unchanging goodness and care for us, even in times of trouble, and to find our joy and happiness in Him rather than our circumstances.

Good morning, church family! Isn't it wonderful to gather here today to bask in the goodness of our mighty God? Today, we're going to delve deep into the book of Nahum, specifically Nahum 1:7, which states, "The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." This ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Topics: Celebrating God's Goodness

A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Explores the depth of Jesus Christ's love, guidance, and commitment as our Good Shepherd, urging us to trust and obey Him, even in challenges.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we seek to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and we are ready to receive the nourishment that only God's Word can provide. We are here today to celebrate ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11

Topics: Characteristics, Good Shepherd