Sermons on Best Friends:

Part 2: Fasting & Prayer Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Fasting is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare: a type of Christ’s sacrifice. Through fasting, we lay down our life (needs, wants, desires) for a friends...

“The Weapons of Spiritual Warfare II: Fasting & Prayer” (Roll delicious food footage) When it comes to food, we humans can get pretty territorial, can’t we? Food is an all-consuming passion for people today, especially here in America! We love our food, don’t we? Some of us eat to stay alive, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Are You

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

This message is based on an article written by my good friend, Dr. Richard Sparling, and looks at several facets in the question God asked Adam and Eve; Where are you?

WHERE ARE YOU? GENESIS 3:1-24 INTRODUCTION: • The Story of Genesis 2:15-17 • Chapter 3 • 1-6 – The Temptation And Fall o There is a play on words here. The words for crafty and naked are very similar o Biblically speaking, nakedness could be defined as being oblivious to evil • 7-8 – The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Worst Thing That Can Happen To You!

Contributed by Bobby Ready on Jun 26, 2007

This was an evangelistic outline that I based on a message preached by my late friend Evangelist Bruce Gill. God really blessed it when he preached it at our church.

THE WORST THING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU! JOHN 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your ...read more

Scripture: John 8:23

Denomination: Baptist

Cling To God!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 24, 2014

Friend, the more you spend time with God in prayer and reading His Word, his qualities start growing in you, His patience starts operating in you.

Fevikwik stuck! 1 Corinthians 6”17”But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” Did you know the tremendous impact the person you move with brings on you? Today as I was serving lunch to my school kids, I watched one particular boy eating his food very neatly and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Our Priest And Peer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2016

Life’s problems may overwhelm us, but we have the ultimate Friend in high places, Jesus, who is both our High Priest and Peer.

Jesus, Our Priest and Peer (Hebrews 4:14-16) 1. There I was is sitting at the malt counter, looking at my malted shake when a large, trouble-making biker steps up next to me, grabs my malt and drinks it down "Well, whatcha gonna do about it?" he says, menacingly, as I burst into tears. "Come on, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Very Present Help In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 25, 2021

When grief comes yes we need the support of friends, family, and the family of God found in the church. But most of all we need God’s help.

Title: A Very Present Help in Trouble Text: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1 RSV). Scripture Reading: Psalm 46:1–7 Introduction The pathway of life is filled with difficult times, beginning with the difficult experience of birth. Starting school is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go Thy Way: Mark 2-When Jesus Healed A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2020

There were four men carrying a fifth friend, who was very sick. They couldn't get to Jesus directly, so what did they do instead?

Introduction: Jesus loved people. Many times in the Gospels we can read that He healed someone, performed a miracle, preached, taught, or in some way or another was involved with people. Certainly, He seldom went or stayed where He wasn’t wanted, or if the place didn’t accept Him. The events in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The End Is Near

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jan 24, 2015

Our work is to win lost souls for Christ. We are to do this by spreading the Good News of the Gospel. We can do this work just by talking to our friends.

Do you ever get the feeling that time is passing by quickly? Do you ever feel that you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? If so, then you can probably appreciate the sense of urgency that Paul has in the reading from 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, which we heard earlier in today’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Denomination: Anglican

Life Interrupted

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2020

The other day I saw a post by my friend Apostle Sammy Smith that said “God said He must Interrupt The Routine”!!!! By Any Means Necessary!”

Life Interrupted By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PREFACE: - The other day I saw a post by my friend Apostle Sammy Smith that said “God said He must Interrupt The Routine”!!!! By Any Means Necessary!” Apostle I felt that so much I just wanted to build upon it. Thank you and Glory to God for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14, Ezekiel 33:10-12

Denomination: Apostolic

Unconventional Wisdom

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Jul 5, 2021

Have you ever felt led of God to do something that other trusted friends and advisors were counseling you against? Such is the case with Paul in Acts 21.

Series: Acts: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Unconventional Wisdom Text: Acts 21:1-16 Date: July 4, 2021 Big Idea: Have you ever felt led of God to do something that other trusted friends and advisors are counseling you against? Such is the case with Paul in Acts 21. He’s feeling led to go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-16, Acts 20:22

Run To God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 11, 2025

Run after God not money. There are many out there who compromise prayer and intimacy with God and run after making wealth, eventually that is not going to save you friend.

Run to God 1 Samuel 19: 18 “When David had fled and made his escape, he went to Samuel at Ramah and told him all that Saul had done to him. Then he and Samuel went to Naioth and stayed there.” When Russia invaded Ukraine in the year 24 February 2022, Ukraine President Volodymyr Oleksandrovych ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"radical Love: The Mark Of A Disciple"

Contributed by Mark Zorn on Sep 16, 2025

Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another.

Introduction Beloved friends in Christ, today’s passage from John 13:33-35 calls us to a profound yet simple commandment: to love one another. Jesus, in His final hours with His disciples, shares these words: “Little children, I am with you only a little longer. You will look for me, and as I said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Love For Christ

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jul 28, 2025

There is a huge difference between enjoying a person who gives gifts and enjoying the gifts instead of the person. God is our all satisfying treasure and Father and Friend and Savior.

Our Love for Christ Grace to you peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Today I want to explain how we can deepen “Our Love for Christ.” A personal relationship with Christ is a transformative connection with Jesus Christ, characterized by faith, trust, intimacy, and a commitment to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey Of Faith: Abraham's Four Altars SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Every altar symbolizes a significant milestone in our Christian journey. These four altars are crucial for anyone aspiring to be a beacon of faith and a friend of God, just like Abraham!

Abraham, formerly known as Abram, was called by the Lord to leave his idolatrous ways in the Ur of the Chaldeans and embark on a journey of faith. Throughout his life, Abraham became a father of faith and a close friend of God. He built four altars along this journey, each representing a ...read more

Topics: Faith, Christian Journey

Cultivating Fruitful Relationships Series

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

7 Steps to Building Great Relationships, tackles the worldwide problem of loneliness, a beautiful portrait of Friendship in Bible, How to avoid damaging others & Make New Friends, Discerning Right & Wrong Relationships.

CULTIVATING FRUITFUL RELATIONSHIPS (or FRIENDSHIPS) (Part 2 of THE FRIENDSHIP FACTOR Series) Pastor Dan Harman INTRO - What will you learn about: Worldwide Problem of Loneliness, Definitions of Friendship, A Beautiful Portrait of Friendship in Bible, Counterfeit Church Fellowship, How to avoid ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational