Sermons on Be Friendly:

Sermon On Divine Providence

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 29, 2025

Divine providence has been ascribed as the protective care of God or of nature as a spiritual power.

John Piper, an American theologian once remarked: “Divine providence is never frustrated by Satan in its plan for this world - for the everlasting good of God’s people in the all-satisfying praise of the glory of his grace.” Hebrews 1:3 reminds us: “He is the radiance of the glory of God and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:33, Colossians 1:17, Romans 13:1, Acts 2:23

Mordecai, The Powerful Preacher Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 3, 2024

Mordecai depicted as a simple slave waiting at the gate of Susan. But he was a powerful reformer, revolutionary and preacher. He turned the world upside down through his short sermon. How?

Theme: Mordecai, the Powerful Preacher Text: Esther 4:12-17 Introduction to Book of Esther: According to Jewish Library sources: Megillah Esther is the name of the Book of Esther in the Jewish TANAKH. Megillah means Ketuvim (“Writings”). It is one of the Diaspora stories of Jews. It provides an ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Fruits Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025

The fruits of the Holy Spirit are the characteristics and virtues that should be evident in the lives of believers who are walking in the Spirit. They represent the nature of Christ and are essential for a healthy spiritual life.

Title: THE FRUITS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." Supporting Texts: John 15:4-5, Ephesians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:4-5, Ephesians 5:9, Colossians 3:12-14, Romans 14:17, 2 Peter 1:5-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Genesis 32:1-2 – How To Handle The Greatest Conflict Of All Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 8, 2016

Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best diplomats of his time.

Genesis 32:1-2 – HOW TO HANDLE THE GREATEST CONFLICT OF ALL Instructions in Diplomatic Integrity – Part 1 Twenty years ago, he left the country as a fugitive, with a death sentence on his head. Now, if he is to return, he will either be public enemy number one or one of the best ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whose Side Are You On? - James 2:5-7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

The key to loving people and treating them the way God wants us to treat them lies in what we value.

James 2:1 My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2 Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3 If you show special attention to the man wearing fine clothes and say, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:5-7

Demetrius And The Riot In Ephesus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 15, 2017

Luke had one more story to tell of Paul’s time spent in Ephesus, before he could begin the narrative of Paul’s third missionary journey. He could not leave Ephesus without relating the story of the silversmiths’ riot. The fact that it was a good story..

September 27, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.3.h: Demetrius and the Riot in Ephesus (Acts 19:23-41) Acts 19:23-41 (KJV) 23 And the same time there arose no small stir about that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:23-41

Denomination: Baptist

Hasty Decisions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Hasty Decisions lead to regret

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 23 – Esau’s Choice – Genesis 25:19-34 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to avoid making impulsive decisions that they will later regret. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Hasty decisions often lead to regrets. In our lesson today we try to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Church

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message gives a new look at the parable of the Prodigal Son comparing the two sons to O.T. Israel & the New Testament Church.

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Prodigal Church” Introduction: The CHURCH is the most POWERFUL “tool” God has at His disposal.  The CHURCH is the “ONLY” tool God has to REPRESENT Him in this world.  In verse 11 Jesus said, “A Certain Man” had two sons.”  The father ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Philadelphia" Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 12, 2002

Can people recognize you as a disciple of Christ by how much you show your love for the brethren?

I Peter 1:22; Acts 2:41-47 “Philadelphia” Intro—Some of you may be wondering why this message is titled “Philadelphia”—what could pastor be thinking when he starts naming sermons after a city in Eastern Pennsylvania? Well, the answer is that Philadelphia is not just nicknamed “The City of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Is Hoss's Doing Our Job

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 29, 2002

The Restaraunt Hoss’s has a comercial were they say Hoss’s is Hospitality. We as a church a commanded to offer Hospitality. The question then is Hoss doing our job?

3 John 5-8 Is Hoss’s Doing Our Job? Introduction A. I am sure that most of you have seen the Commercial for Hoss’s right? a. In these commercials the Restaurant tells us they are working hard at trying to offer warm friendly service b. They want you to feel comfortable during your visit c. They ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

When Your Father Gets Home

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Those words scare any little kid. But what happens when we do something bad and Our Heavenly Father find out

Jude 1-11 When Your Father Gets Home Introduction 1. When your father Gets home. Those are five words that scare every little kid when they are growing up. My mom said that a bunch of times (mainly to Phil). You knew that your father would come home and well lets just say discipline you. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

The Red Carpet

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 9, 2003

The red carpet would shortly be stained blood red.

The Red Carpet It’s Palm Sunday. What does this day mean to you? Just one more week to chocolate heaven? The day we get the leaf at church and the kids parade through the sanctuary with them? Actually it’s the day they threw down the symbolic red carpet for Jesus’ triumphal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are We Investing In Someone Series

Contributed by Patrick Bissig on Oct 15, 2004

What are we doing to impact the lives of those around us?

ARE YOU INVESTING IN SOMEONE? Are you an investor? We all invest in something: Stocks, Bonds, CD’s, and Real Estate But, the only thing that you can invest in that will make it to heaven is people! What America needs and what churches need is more people who are investors in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Truest Friend Of All" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

Jesus is the truest friend of all.

"A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." - Proverbs 18:24 (NIV) There is an old story told about a little girl who had been passed from one orphanage to another. She was very shy and felt rather unattractive. The other children would not ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist