Sermons on Best Friends:

Whom Will He Teach?

Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003

My friend, if you don’t take charge of the changes taking place in your life, someone else will.

WHOM WILL HE TEACH? Text: Isaiah 28:8 thru 13 Following the Sunday morning service, the pastor stood at the back of the church, shaking hands with the worshipers as they left. As one man was leaving, he looked intensely at the pastor and said, "Powerful sermons, Pastor. Thoughtful, well ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:21-22, Isaiah 28:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Go Time Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on May 15, 2008

How do I reach my family and friends for Christ? This message gives a practical formula that everyone can follow.

TEXT: Matthew 28:19,20 TITLE: Intentional evangelism (vs. Accidental Evangelism) SERIES: The Growing Church part 2 (# 2 of 4) TOPIC: Evangelism OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 16, 2007 PROP.: In this message on evangelism, the GO TIME plan will be shared, and each person will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus For The If In Life

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 12, 2008

If you need a friend,If you heart is broken,If the doctor said I’m sorry. Jesus for the IF in life.

“IF” “Jesus for the IF in LIFe” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:13-14 “If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, or if I send pestilence among my people; If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

According To Jim - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 14, 2010

Advice from a friend . . . it can be extremely helpful and life changing if listened to and applied. Jim has a lot to teach us.

According to Jim Pt. 2 Introduction Practical advice for practical living! Wisdom that we often fail to apply or live out and therefore we pay the price. Let’s listen and learn! James 2:1-9 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Live Till The End Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 7, 2011

How am I personally impacting my relatives and friends in their decision for Jesus Christ as the end of the world comes near?

A few weeks ago there was much talk about the end of the world because some “Christians” were so sure that the rapture, the taking away of Christians to heaven, was going to happen on May 21, 2011. Now, we are seeing billboards saying that according to the Mayans, the world will end by the Year ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Healing & Wholeness - Signs & Wonders Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

Do you need to claim the promise of healing for yourself? For your family? For your friend? God is able to heal today.

Healing & Wholeness - Signs & Wonders Isaiah 35:6 Isaiah 53 This month In our series on Fresh Fire, we are looking at the work of the Spirit in the Writing of the Old Testament Prophets. And as this is a Healing and Wholeness Service it is a wonderful opportunity for us to consider a few verses ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Was Lord

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 27, 2014

Friend, never feel that God has abandoned you, He would come at the right moment! His timing is impeccable!

They knew it was the Lord! John 21:12”…Now none of the disciples dared ask him, "Who are you?" They knew it was the Lord.” I feel choked up with emotions already before I could type this message! Call me crazy if you will, but you would never know what it is to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let's Be A Church That Takes The Roof Off

Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 28, 2011

A group of friends took the roof off to bring someone in need to Jesus. Lets be a church that takes the roof off to bring others to Christ.

LET’S BE A CHURCH THAT TAKES THE ROOF OFF July 24, 2011 Jay Davis Robison MARK 2:1-12 ISAIAH 43:18-25 What is the greatest danger our church faces today? Heresy? No Financial collapse? Sure times are tough but no Conflict? We are full of human beings but not that either Greatest threat ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Function Of The Prophetic Intercesor Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 18, 2024

The function of the prophetic intercessor, or watchman, is best defined as taking place in the course of four stages: Revelation, Intercession, Proclamation, and Restoration.

Let us take up the topic of the ministry of the watchman with a text from Ezekiel 33:7: So thou, O son of man, I have set thee a watchman unto the house of Israel; therefore thou shalt hear the word at my mouth, and warn them from me. The watchman is a prophet and intercessor called to bring the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:17

Funeral - Sudden Heart Attack

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 16, 2021

My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.

In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose That Good Part

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 6, 2022

Martha opened her home to Jesus and did her best to be a good hostess. Mary, on the other hand, opened her heart to Jesus and tried her best just to love the Lord. While Martha labored, Mary listened and found a place of worship at the feet of Jesus.

Illus: Recently I received an important text in the early hours of Sunday Morning. It was information that I would most likely need for the coming weeks. It was from someone I love and have known for decades. So in the midst of my Sunday Morning Meditation, I figured it being 6am it was weighing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Provoked To Action

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 15, 2004

You have heard me say this before that TRIALS WILL BRING OUT THE BEST IN YOU OR THEY WILL BRING OUT THE WORST IN YOU. I want to say to you this morning that if you are going through a trial it is God’s purpose to use it to bring out the best in you, and t

Provoked to Action This Morning we will be preaching on this thought: of being "Provoked to Action." We have been discussing 40 day periods in the bible, some are reading Rick Warren’s book, "The Purpose Driven Life," which takes advantage of the 40 day principle in the Bible and provides a 40 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Troubling Truth Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 31, 2005

Walking according to the truth of the Gospel can be inconvenient and uncomfortable at times. It can happen to the best of us, just ask Peter.

Follow me in this extended reading from Galatians: Galatians 1:11 For I would have you know, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 13 For you have heard of my former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to persecute the church of God beyond measure, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Week 4: Be Series

Contributed by Timothy Eldred on Jul 25, 2007

Jesus doesn’t intend for us to be disciples forever. One day soon he will call us friends, and we will take on disciples.

A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: Dear Pastor, I want to thank you for taking the time to teach the Pray21 principles of Believe, Belong, Become, and Be from your pulpit during the next few weeks. As a pastor myself, I know how dedicated you are to accurately teaching God’s Word, so I have worked hard to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Honor

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 2, 2005

We give honor by expecting the best of each other, by not playing favorites, and by caring about each other’s well-being.

Give Honor I Timothy 5:17-23 INTRODUCTION: Today we are honoring several groups of people. We are honoring our Graduates from High School or College. We are honoring those who have served in the Military. And we will be honoring past elders who have served faithfully in our congregation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ