Sermons about Choosing Friends

A Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022

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Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

You Need This! Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 3, 2024

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The book of Philemon is the most personal of Paul's letters, a heartfelt note from one friend to another. Let's look deeper into this beautiful story of grace, forgiveness, and reconciliation, reflecting both the heart of the Apostle Paul and the heart of God.

PHILEMON: A STORY OF GRACE SUN AM AUGUST 25, 2024 CBCKING You Need This! [2] Philemon 1-3 Introduction: Look: v.3 – circle 2 words: “Grace and peace” - two treasures that only God has that everyone needs! v.3 – usual greeting you find in Paul’s epistles… yet it’s different. Note: “To” ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Find Hope In The Brokenness - Psalm 34:18 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025

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Have you ever had your heart broken? Perhaps it was the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a friend, the collapse of a dream, or the weight of guilt from past choices. In those moments, life can feel like it’s crumbling beneath us.

Go! And Find Hope in the Brokenness - Psalm 34:18 Psalm 34:18 — “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.” (NLT) Introduction: A Message for the Wounded Have you ever had your heart broken? Perhaps it was the loss of a loved one, the betrayal of a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 147:3, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, John 1:14, Philippians 2:7-8, Romans 10:9 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Cheer For The Right Thing

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 26, 2025

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When a paralytic’s friends brought him before Jesus, the savior’s first words to him were not “Rise and walk,” but “Be of good cheer, your sins are forgiven you.” Today we look at why forgiveness is the greatest miracle of all.

Good MORNING. Today, we saw one of the most fun miracles in the Gospels, one just about every Jesus movie likes to include, the healing of a paralyzed man who gets dramatically lowered by ropes into Peter’s house through his roof. For context, Jesus had just returned from Gadara, a Gentile town ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Thoughts And Memories Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 25, 2024

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I'm sure each of us have our own special memories. There is some special deed, word, and/or time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one.

I'm sure each have our own special memories of Tressa. Some special deed, word, time spent together. But I also know of the emptiness, sorrow, confusion that comes with the losing of a friend and loved one. Perhaps the greatest unasked question here this evening is the word why? She was so ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-5, Ecclesiastes 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Titus: Paul Writes To The Young Pastor In Crete

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Dec 28, 2021

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And that is what we’ll see in the book of Titus today, is that the Apostle Paul is writing to his young pastor friend Titus, giving him guidance, left and right, faith, obedience, and living out what we they believe on the corrupt little island of Crete.

“A television program preceding the 1988 Winter Olympics featured blind skiers being trained for slalom skiing, impossible as that sounds. Paired with sighted skiers, the blind skiers were taught on the flats how to make right and left turns. When that was mastered, they were taken to the slalom ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:6-9, Titus 1:12-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Time To Get Back To Work

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 2, 2023

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It appears like everybody needs something from us, family members, friends, bosses at work, the schools that we may attend, our churches, clubs, etc. We wind up racing through life, taking care of the necessary, the immediate, and the urgent.

Repeatedly the important is abandoned. Our problem is not the volume of requests or lack of organizational skills, but values - what is really important to us. Our values and our priorities are reflected in how we use our assets/resources. Frequently our activities give a false representation of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Proofs Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 15, 2022

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In the year 1770, the British were sent to Boston. A silversmith named Paul Revere, and a friend of his named William Dawes, found out about a mission the British troops had, to steal the guns and gun powder from the Americans living in Lexington and Concord.

They decided to act quickly. We are told by some historians that at 10:00 at night, Revere and his friend got their horses and started off to Lexington. They wanted to warn the people that the British were on their way. Paul Revere is credited for those famous words, “The British are Coming! The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Chat Gpt Helps Me Preach On Ezekiel's Bones Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 25, 2023

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So: my AI friend Chat GPT could not write a decent sermon. (She tried but it was as dry as Ezekiel's dry bones). But she did help me write this one, even if I still had to do most of the work.

Bones in desert land, God's breath revives, forms new life, Hope in resurrection. Once upon a time, there were three kings who ruled over three kingdoms. The first king, known for his wisdom and kindness, saw his people suffer from a terrible famine. He called upon his advisors, but no one ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-45, Romans 8:8-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Fear Of The Lord Is...

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 23, 2023

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Do we really understand what "The Fear of the LORD" truly means? JESUS was a “friend of sinners”, and HE told us to call upon the Almighty as "Abba, FATHER". So what is this "Fear of the LORD?"

2023.10.22.Sermon Notes. The Fear of the LORD is… (Vital to every believer) William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Psalms 19:9, 1 John 4:16, Proverbs 1:7, Job 28:23-28, Proverbs 3:5-7, 2 Samuel 12:13, Psalms 25:14, Psalms 27:1, Psalms 33:18, Psalms 36:1, Psalms 103:17-18, Psalms 111:10, Proverbs 8:13, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:9, 1 John 4:16, Proverbs 1:7, Job 28:23-28, Proverbs 3:5-7, 2 Samuel 12:13, Psalm 25:14, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 33:18, Psalm 36:1, Psalm 103:17-18, Psalm 111:10, Proverbs 8:13, Proverbs 14:26, Proverbs 14:27, Proverbs 15:16, Proverbs 15:33, Proverbs 16:6, Isaiah 33:5-6, Deuteronomy 31:12-13, Psalm 143:8-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saul: The King Who Fell From Grace Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 5, 2009

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Lent Mid-week 2: Message based on (but not adapted from) Concordia Publishing House mid-week lenten series. Saul was chosen to be the Leader of God’s people. By choosing to disobey God, he lost God’s blessing and his position as king. Our King of kings

Do you remember the last time that you decided to make a big change in your life? I’m not talking about doing something that is a part of daily life and living – like really wanting to go watch a movie or having an ice cream cone – I’m talking about something really huge – something that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Destiny By Choice!

Contributed by Charles Hughes on Jun 15, 2004

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As soon as you arise each day, you will have choices to make. The choices you make today, will take you toward or away from your divine destiny! Remember, choices are life-changing and everlasting! Will you choose to be on the Lord’s side?

Let me start this article out by saying that it’s not directed at everyone. There are so many who are doing a fine job following God and His plan for their lives. They are making choices that are in alignment with the Word of God and moving toward their divine destiny. They are also obedient and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Charismatic

Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004

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First in a series from Ephesians; and for the Day of Prayer for World Peace. Our lives and our world seem fragmented. But God brings order to our lives by choosing us; He redeems the messes we make; and He calls us to the work of restoration.

Do you experience life in pieces? Do you find that each day is a jumble of bits and pieces, fragments? That most of the time there isn’t any coherence, there isn’t any consistency? Do you feel that each day is a whole lot of things to be done, but they don’t always hold together? I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Characteristics Of Conquering Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 20, 2003

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We live in a world where we have to choose daily between being a victor or a victim. Fortunately the Lord gives us the power to overcome evil with good through the power of His conquering love. Here are nine essential characteristics of a love that helps

Nine Characteristics of Conquering Love (Rom 8:31-39) We live in a world where we have to choose daily between being a victor or a victim. Fortunately the Lord gives us the power to overcome evil with good through the power of His conquering love. Here are nine essential characteristics of a love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Five Giants David Had To Defeat Before He Took On Goliath!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Nov 24, 2003

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Before David went against Goliath, he choose five smooth stones. There were other giants that he had to face. No wonder many Christian never defeat Goliath. They are not prepared for the fight. This message takes a look at the five giants that David h

Text: (1 Sam 17:50) So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. 51 Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:50-51

Denomination: Baptist

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