Sermons on Building Friendships:

Rebuild Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 15, 2015

The people of Israel return from exile and rebuild the temple.

Ezra 1:1-4, 3:1-4, 10-13 “Rebuilding” INTRODUCTION The self-improvement industry is a billion dollar business in the United States. Zig Ziegler is still selling thousands of books even though he has been dead for several years. Tony Robbins and a list of big hitters in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Revealing The Mystery Of Jesus's Divine Life Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 7, 2016

In the end, what we are seeking is the glory of the Father

Thursday in 7th Week of Easter 2016 Joy of the Gospel Saint Paul was a lot like me. When he tried to take matters into his own hands, and not just simply trust God, he got into trouble. Here we see St. Paul craftily proclaiming his faith in the Resurrection to a mixed gathering of Sadducees, who ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Will You Be My Spiritual Counselor? Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 16, 2021

The call to discipleship is a call to serve as a good neighbor. This call is more than a mere social event where pleasantries are commonly shared. In the call to discipleship, we are challenged to ascend to godliness and become a spiritual friend to people in our sphere of influence.

The call to discipleship is a call to serve as a good neighbor. This call is more than a mere social event where pleasantries are commonly shared. In the call to discipleship, we are challenged to ascend to godliness and become a spiritual friend to people in our sphere of influence. In John ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Survivor 10: How To Grow Your Tribe Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Nov 18, 2002

This is the tenth and final sermon in my SURVIVOR series, focusing upon a practical strategy for sharing one’s faith (11-07-02).

Topical / Instructional Message – Various Scriptures Introduction Did you know that a five-year-old can tell people about Jesus? There was a little girl named Lindsay. Her parents were amazed one day when they heard this five-year-old telling one of her little friends about Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Taming The Tongue: A Key To Harmonious Living SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

This sermon explores the power of the tongue and the importance of using it wisely. It emphasizes the need for self-control in speech to promote harmony and avoid destruction.

Lately, there has been a lot of negative news surrounding the Catholic church, particularly regarding allegations of sexual misconduct by priests. While I do not condone these actions, it saddens me because the world is watching and may view the church as hypocritical. However, there is another ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-10

Topics: Speech, Self-Control

Discipline That Is Consistent Series

Contributed by Dave Stone on Jun 19, 2013

The parent who balances love and discipline without compromising either produces well-adjusted kids who maintain a positive relationship with Mom and Dad.

We are looking at the building blocks of faithful families in our series; and this week we’re gonna look at the topic of discipline. About twenty some years ago when Beth and I were just starting on this journey called parenting, we hosted a family conference here at Southeast that was very ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 8 - Finding An Approach That Fits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 28, 2025

The key for evangelistic success is not only employing the most effective approaches, but employing the ones that best match our own personalities and gifts.

Introduction: A. For every task that we face, there are many approaches or methods that we might employ. 1. Some methods are certainly better than others. B. I like the story of the man who was injured on the job and had to provide further explanation of the cause of his injuries for the insurance ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Amat Fernandez on Jun 28, 2003

How do leaders think, speak, dream, and view their life. You should be the best Leader that God intended You to Be. "There is a giant asleep within everyone. When that giant awakens, miracles happen."

Let Your Light Shine. Pastor Amat Fernandez Matthew 5:14-16 14"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16In the same way, let your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church That Wins Its World Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Acts 2 describes the qualities that allowed the early church to reach its world for Christ.

1. Illus. of my grandson Michael • Not quite a year old. • Didn’t get to see him last weekend. • He has grown 6 inches and gained a hundred pounds! • Not really, but it seems like it! • But that is what you want! Babies are supposed to grow! 2. I want to talk to you today about growing churches. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 19, 2019

It is a good thing to have something in hand that may bring glory to God.

WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND? INTRODUCTION Exodus 4:2 Moses --- Rod Hand 3027 --- a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.]) Zodhiates Rod 4294 --- a branch, a rod, whether for chastising (correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff, fig. a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Judges 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Campfire Chat

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 24, 2016

Jesus charges Peter as they chat around the campfire

One of my favorite characters in the Bible is Peter. I guess it’s because I can relate to him so much. He tries to do the right things and say the right words but often stumbles along the way. He was just a simple fisherman that was handed the most important assignment any man could have. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Foursquare

Jesus An Amazing Friend Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 10, 2020

The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life.

Jesus is Amazing: An Amazing Friend Mark 2:1-17 Introduction The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life. The book of Proverbs has much to say about friends: A friend loves at all times ... there is a friend who stays closer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gates Of Hell Will Not Prevail PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To explore the profound mysteries of faith, the foundation of the church, and the divine power given to believers, as illustrated in Matthew 16:17-19. Scripture: "And Jesus answered him, 'Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.'" - Matthew 16:17-19 Quote: "Faith is never identical with piety." - Karl Barth ________________ Introduction Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength that can resist even the darkest forces. Let's check out the

Good morning family, friends, and fellow believers. We gather today to embrace the powerful teaching found within the Gospel according to Matthew, chapter 16, verses 17 through 19. This passage draws us into the profound mysteries of faith, the cornerstone of the church, and the incredible strength ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17-19

Topics: Heaven, On My Way

Whom Do You Please

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2021

Be careful of who is applauding your efforts. If it is not God the final review will not be favorable.

Gal 1:9-10 9 As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed. 10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men ? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. KJV I am a people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gate Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 26, 2021

When we confess the name of Jesus, the I am who is the Gate, we will always have a Saviour who will bring us to the pasture of life to the full, no matter which empty-promise pastures we have detoured to along the way.

Message John 10:7 I Am The Gate When seeking to understand what Jesus means when he says, “I am the Gate we need to know the context where this is spoken. John 10:1-13 So what we have, in this context, is two “I am” statements. Jesus is the Gate. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. For us to see how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist