Sermons on Choosing Friends:

"Friends Help Us To Maintain Joy.” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 25, 2004

Sixth in a series on "Restoring the Joy" a study on the book of Philippians. Paul reminds us the friends help in the difficulties of life, by telling of how Timothy and Epaphroditus were a blessing in his life.

Restoring the Joy Sermon # 6 “Friends Help Us to Maintain Joy.” Philippians 2:19-30 “A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics meet where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication and enthusiasm. One event ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Another Divine Friend

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

On the night before his death, Jesus reminds his distraught followers that though he is leaving, they have another divine friend to nurture them. The Holy Spirit is sent by Jesus and the Father, and he is the Christian’s constant, guiding companion.

Pentecost Sunday John 16:5-11 Dear fellow saints, who have been made perfect by the death of Christ: God only told us about the Creation once. There is only one Creation account in the entire Bible. For believers so great as Noah, Abraham, Elisha, and Daniel, God only told us about them once. All ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 4, 2012

Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. When he says two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor-the word reward can also be transl

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Be Friends?

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 6, 2012

Unfortunately one of the things people will sometimes share with you and me is this: I don't have very many friends. Perhaps you have said that before. Or we may say you know I'm hurt. I thought they were my friend and I can't believe they did that to

“Making Friends” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Friends song You have most likely heard those words before …, It's Making your way in the world today takes everything you've got. Taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn't you like to get away? Sometimes you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Can't We Be Friends? Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 7, 2012

Today I want us to talk about one specific area. I want to talk about friendship. At some point in life all of us find ourselves close to people, those we work with, those we go to school with, those we socialize with-we find that spending time with peo

Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled “You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Can't We Be Friends"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 23, 2013

Solomon and David both remind us that one of the best investments we will ever make in life is an investment in people…making friends. This message helps us learn how to do that.

“Why Can’t We Be Friends?” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 and Proverbs 13:20 One of the most popular topics in song writing today has been the subject of friendship. The Beatles sang I get by with a little help from my friends. James Taylor and Carole King sang a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Friends And Make Enemies Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

The book, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, was a best seller in the motivational market years ago. Today, people are using God's Word as a motivational marketing tool to win friends and influence people. However, Jesus lost frien

John 6:25-59 How to Lose Friends and Make Enemies Intro – With Friends Like That… Recently I had a dream. My friend Corey and I were hunting with a group of friends. We paired off in groups of two and went to our assigned location to hunt. Later that evening Corey returned alone, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-59

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray For Friends And Influence People

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers explaining the importance and efficacy of a "righteous man's prayer."

Now, turn to James chapter five and we begin now where we left off last Sunday night in verse sixteen. James chapter five and verse sixteen: “Confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Lose Friends And Anger People Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 10, 2010

God prepares his people for persecution so that we will not fall away when proving that there are things in life worth dying for.

Scripture Introduction Dale Carnegie pioneered work in public speaking and was famous for helping others become successful. In 1936 he published How to Win Friends and Influence People; since then it has sold more than 15 million copies. Two of his most famous maxims are, “Believe that you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Paul Theiss on Feb 7, 2011

Funeral Sermon

“What a friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear. What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.” What a friend indeed. A friend that reached out to Rosa when she was just a little girl, and called her by name in her Baptism. A friend that got to know her as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 4: Turning An "Enemy" Into A Friend

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011

Jesus commandments to us about how to pray for and deal with our enemies.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word “enemy” is in quotation marks to show they are not permanent enemies. 2. Beware of “enemies’ lists.” Only list them for prayer. 3. Looking through Jesus’ eyes will change everything. 4. Don’t be naive. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

When Following Jesus Separates Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 12, 2008

God calls us to decide for Jesus, even when doing so divides families and friends.

Scripture Introduction Two snowflakes drop softly from a dark cloud. The wind twists and twirls these “friends,” so that appear to play “Tag, you’re it!” One bumps the other, then jumps away; the second chases and almost reaches his “opponent.” They bounce up and down, giggling as they swing ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why God Lets Friends Die Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 1, 2008

God love his people through sorrow and death to eternal pleasure and everlasting joy.

Scripture Introduction John 11 contains the well-known story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and (for trivia fans) the shortest verse in the Bible is in this chapter. We also find here the last of the seven miracles (or “signs” as John calls them) which structure this book. Miracles (of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 24, 2012

"I'm the kind of friend you can depend on. I'm always around when I need you." That is the kind of friends that most people have, the one who are always putting themselves first!

Proverbs 17:17-A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

With A Little Help From My Friends Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jun 10, 2011

The value of friends who minister to you and with you for souls and for encouragement.

WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS Colossians 4:7-18 This part of the Colossian letter would be so easy to skip. It’s like reading a foreign tax roll. Each name represents an indispensable person to Paul. They were a few of the people who made his ministry possible. Jesus always placed great ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18