Sermons on Choosing Friends:

Finding God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 13, 2007

This is a sermon that I delivered at a Church Picnic. It is about finding God in the love of a friend and letting others find God in you.

Finding God, Isaiah 55:6 Introduction I heard a story recently about a man who was playing hide and seek with his two year old daughter. They were upstairs in his house and the little girl had decided to hide into one of those closets with the folding doors. When he called, “Where’s Shelley?” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6

Denomination: Christian Church

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

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

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

God In The House Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 12, 2011

When God is in the house, things are different. Inspired by a message at the 2011 Evangelism Conference by my friend, Dr. Kevin Hamm.

A Word to the Church God in the House Luke 7:36-50 * (READ TEXT) A few weeks ago, I heard a preacher say these words (with which I concur); “As believers, we are told to tell other people about what Christ has done for us, in us, and through us. After we tell them and win them we bring them back ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Strong In The Face Of Devastation Series

Contributed by Michael Carbaugh on Apr 19, 2009

The sermon opens a study of Daniel and shows how Daniel and his friends stood strong in their faith through the worst of times.

Standing strong in difficult times Daniel Have you heard the story of the HMS Resolute? The HMS resolute was a vessel in Royal British vessel rigged for Arctic exploration. In August of 1853 the HMS Resolute got caught in the Arctic ice. After staying the Winter in the Arctic, the Captain of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Support: Giving Real Support Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 9, 2012

Give real support for friends in suffering by being present with them, providing them a listening ear and share the promises of God.

What can you do to a friend who is suffering? • Support him. 2 Cor 1:3-4 “… the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.” ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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

Relevant Friendship

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 9, 2015

Do you invite people into your circle of friends? What does real genuine friendship look like to you?

Relevant Friendship “… enjoy the companionship of those who love the Lord…” 2 Tim. 2:22 (LB) Intro: Sharon was like most lifelong members of First Church. At one time she knew every person by name. She and her husband had six children, eleven grandchildren and five ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

CHRISTMAS TIME IS A TIME OF GIVING IT`S A TIME WHERE FAM ILY AND FRIENDS EXCHANGE GIFTS IN THE SPRIT OF LOVE

John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. TOPIC- THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS CHRISTMAS TIME IS A TIME OF GIVING IT`S A TIME WHERE FAMILY AND FRIENDS EXCHANGE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And Enemies Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019

The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies.

The philosophy of the Jews can very well be said to be the philosophy of modern man. Love your friends and hate your enemies. On the surface, this would seem the logical thing to do. It is the main theme of most philosophy, religion and tradition. Only in Christianity do we find this original and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Dancing With The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Nov 14, 2020

By God's grace I want to present the incident that happened between Jonah and God as a dance of two friends.

Often, when we examine the story of Jonah's initial refusal to follow God's instruction to go and peach to the people of Nineveh, we see a disobedient and selfish servant of God. Yes, this is a fact but, be it as it may, I would like to suggest that we look deeper into the story and view it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14, Jonah 4:1-2, Psalm 25:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

I'm Not Good Enough

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Hve you ever thought you were not good enough for your spouse, friends, job, yourseld or even God?

I’m Not _____ Enough I’m Not Good Enough Pastor Tim Porter Introduction: Good morning! How are you guys doing? I want to welcome everybody to the bridge Church today. Let me begin with just a word of prayer. It has been said that we’re only as sick as our secrets. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:2, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Word Is______

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

What word do you follow today---the news---social media---your friends---or the Word of God?

3/22 – God’s Word is____ I'm pastor Greg I'm also Chaplain Greg at the 110th Wing in Battle Creek Michigan and I'd like to bring a teaching today to you which deals with God's Word. You know we live in a time right now with the pandemic going on that there's a lot of questions ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgive--Especially Your Enemies Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2020

Forgiveness not only gets you forgiven, it gives you psychological relief, and it can even make a friend out of an enemy.

24th Sunday in Course 2020 As I share some thoughts about the Sacred Scriptures given to us by the Church for this coming Sunday, it is Patriot Day, September 11, nineteen years into the new world bequeathed to us by four violent but related acts that unforgettable Tuesday. And every three years, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:7-9, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Catholic