Sermons about Choose Your Friends

‘friends, Romans, Countrymen’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 7, 2025

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'Friends, Romans, Countrymen' - Colossians chapter 4 verses 10-18 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: • Principle #1: We need people. • Principle #2: We need people to do things. • Principle #3: We need to serve people. SERMON BODY: ‘Friends, Romans, Countrymen’ • Our title for this talk is, ‘Friends, Romans, countrymen,’ • Question: Can anyone finish the quote? • Answer: “…lend ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Brethren

Wounds From A Friend

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 27, 2006

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Are you a trusted friend?

Friends and enemies. Are you a friend or enemy? How can we tell which from which? Some things are rather obvious. Some are not so obvious. ILL.- Pepper Rogers, coach of UCLA’s football team suffered through a poor season back in the 1970’s. He came under intense criticism and pressure from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6, Zechariah 13:5, Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Friend Of God

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Oct 11, 2001

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From the life of Abraham--an example of how he, and thus, we can be God’s friends.

How to Be a Friend of God James 2:21-26 21 Was not our ancestor Abraham considered righteous for what he did when he offered his son Isaac on the altar? 22 You see that his faith and his actions were working together, and his faith was made complete by what he did. 23 And the scripture was ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Onesiphorus: A Friend In Chains Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 26, 2007

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Friendship often means dealing with unpleasantries.

Who Are You? Best Supporting Roles in the Bible Series (Part 4 of 4) Onesiphorus: A Friend in Chains (Sermon ideas from Clarence Edward Noble Macartney {1879-1957}) 2 Tim. 1:16-18 Mar. 25, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Bear & two ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Profitable Friend

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

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The characteristics of a good friend

Introduction: Friendship is a need of us all. We call many our friend, but are our friendships profitable? In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul is lonely and says, Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. Mark had forsaken him earlier, but now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Your Destiny : Man’s Amazing Power Of Choice

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 16, 2003

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1.RELIGION VS RELATIONSHIP 2.REASON VS REVELATION 3.RESISTANCE VS REPENTANCE 4.REPROBATION VS REFORMATION 5.RENUNCIATION VS RESOLUTION 6.REGRET VS REJOICING 7.RETRIBUTION VS REWARD

CHOOSE YOUR DESTINY : MAN’S AMAZING POWER OF CHOICE ****************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.RELIGION VS RELATIONSHIP 2.REASON VS REVELATION 3.RESISTANCE VS REPENTANCE 4.REPROBATION VS REFORMATION 5.RENUNCIATION ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-68

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friends In High Places

Contributed by David Lansdown on Dec 1, 2002

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People are looking to the spiritual to find ‘friends in high places’. Elisha had ‘friends in high places’. I would like us to consider those that Elisha had as his ‘friends in high places’ – those known as angels.

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES 2 Kings 6:8-23 INTRODUCTION Just a week or two ago I was talking to some friends, who would not by any stretch of the imagination be considered people of high influence, and yet during that conversation I was told of a possible job prospect. They said, ‘Just mention that so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Friend Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 2, 2007

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How can we develop a friendship with Jesus rather than a mere acquaintanc relationship?

April, 2007 “How to Be a Friend of Jesus” John 15:9-17 Introduction: A middle school teacher asked her class to write imaginative definitions of a friend. One student said, “A friend is a pair of open arms in a society of armless people.” Another said, “A friend is a warm bedroll on a cold and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Methodist

Surrounded By Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 13, 2023

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Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7; Micah 5:2 Theme: The S of Christmas – THE STABLE Title: Surrounded by family and friends Stable – Barn – Cave – What did the place look like where Jesus was born and what were the conditions? Let’s see what we find in Luke 2:1-7 INTRO: Grace and peace in the name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7, Micah 5:2

Denomination: Nazarene

A Semper–fi Friend

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

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Jesus tells us that we are His friends if we do what He commands us (John 15:14). If we keep His commandments, then we abide in His love (John 15:9). Jesus wants us to be semper fi friends! This sermon is about how a dog taught me something about the Gospel.

A SEMPER–FI FRIEND (August 1, 2012) Text : John 15:14 John 15:14 You are my friends if you do what I command you. (NRSV). Although you might think the title refers to a marine, in this case, it is being used to refer to friendship. If you ever see a USMC bumper ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Parable Of The Three Friends Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 14, 2025

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Jesus answered a disciple's request (Lord, teach us to pray) with an example--and a story!

The Parable of the Three Friends (Full disclosure: Dr. Vance Havner wrote a sermon based on this text in his book, “Why Not Just Be Christians?”, published by Fleming Revell before 1977. This message is not a plagiary of his work. I preached a sermon based on this text on Sunday evening, June 1, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Friend Of Sinners Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

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Jesus is friend of sinners, and that is a good thing, for each of us is a sinner, and if we are to be like Jesus, we need to befriend sinners also.

Jesus, Friend of Sinners (Luke 5:27-31; 7:36-50) Series: “Portraits of Christ” – Steve Simala Grant February 16/17, 2002 Before getting into this morning’s sermon, I want to address two things. The first is that I want to publicly praise God for working in power in my family this week. Last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-31, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Friends

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 13, 2016

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Jesus offered a parable of a woman who had lost a coin of great value. Once it was found, through a diligent search, she called her friends to rejoice with her. We too should seek out the lost and rejoice in their salvation.

Calling all Friends Luke 15: 8-10 Our text today comes from a familiar chapter where our Lord shares three different parables – The Parable of the Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, and the Lost Son. These parables were given in response to the Pharisees criticism of His interaction with sinners. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Mar 28, 2009

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God is, without a doubt, our BEST friend. But what kind of friend are you to Him? Here are three qualities God looks for in a friend, all demonstrated by Abraham, who was called the "Friend of God."

ARE YOU A FRIEND OF GOD? Text: John 15:13 – 15 Introduction: • “What a Friend We Have In Jesus” o Loves you unconditionally o Tells you the truth o There when you need help o Encourages you to be a better person o Always keeps his promises • Jesus is your Best Friend, and He is also the God ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Friend Who Intercedes

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 8, 2011

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Jesus constantly intercedes to God on our behalf.

The Friend Who Intercedes August 7, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus constantly intercedes to God on our behalf. Focus Passage: I Samuel 19:1-7 Supplemental Passage: â€œMy little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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