Sermons on Dying Friends:

The Spirit Of Judas

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Apr 5, 2020

Learn to recognize the Spirit of Judas when it comes for you or your ministry.

Does the Spirit of Judas have its Sights Set on You? Psalm 41:9 (KJV) 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me. Everyone knows Judas committed the ultimate betrayal, he betrayed Jesus, handing him over to his enemies and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 41:9, John 13:2, Luke 22:3, Mark 14:43, Matthew 26:14, John 12:6, Matthew 10:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Nursing Home - Loving Your Neighbor Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Billhimer on Jan 9, 2025

I’d like to Start with a few questions: ● Was it difficult for you to move into this care home? ● How difficult was it? A Little? Very difficult?

(These questions can be conversational if there is time. Many residents will want to share how their experience went. Listen closely and take note. Otherwise they are simply relational to inspire residents to act based on their compassion and empathy having been through the same process as new ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:9-10, 1 John 4:11-12

Persecution And Mission Of The Church Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 20, 2024

Acts 8:1-8 shows us four encouraging ways God guides the church in accomplishing its mission of making disciples.

Introduction On Sunday, January 8, 1956, on the shore of a lonely river deep in the Ecuadorian jungle, five missionaries were murdered by primitive Auca Indians, known today as the Waorani. News of the massacre shocked the world. To some, their deaths seemed a senseless tragedy. Many decried ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Top Four Ways People Cope Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 18, 2023

Top 4 ways people cope with a loved one's passing- need to get in touch with... (Given to bereaved group at a local hospice memorial service)

HoHum: Stacy, MSW, said that she sleeps well. Great, when I was a bereavement coordinator for a hospice in Cincinnati, OH, I did not sleep well. I would go to bed at night and get up the next morning feeling worse than when I laid down. Now, there can be physical complications to sleep. My wife ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Six Things To Learn About The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 7, 2025

This is a talk for a family service on Pentecost Sunday, reminding us of some of the most important things about the Holy Spirit, with lots of visual aids.

THIS IS A FAMILY SERVICE SO THIS ‘TALK’ IS MEANT TO BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN AND QUITE INTERACTIVE. The scripture quotations are from the International Children’s Bible. Today’s an important day in the Christian calendar. It’s day for celebrating! It isn’t Christmas. It isn’t Easter. So, what ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Twist: What Does The Resurrection Mean? Series

Contributed by Brad Crocker on Mar 2, 2004

Jesus’ resurrection means that we can live with Him now and forever. Third of four in the series "Dying was His Reason for Living."

Dying Was His Reason for Living The Twist: What Does the Resurrection Mean? Brad Crocker Landmark Christian Church, Chippewa Falls, WI 3/2/2004 In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:20-22, John 14:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Lessons About Christian Friendship Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 24, 2022

1. God wants us to receive new friends (vs. 1-2). 2. God wants us to be faithful friends (vs. 1-2). 3. God wants us to remember our old friends (vs. 3-16). 4. God wants us to rest in our best friend (vs. 2, 3, 7, 8-13).

Great Lessons About Christian Friendship The Book of Romans Romans 16:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared January 24, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 16. Here we are in the last chapter of this heaven-sent letter the Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write to the Christians in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

5 Grains Of Corn

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 21, 2002

Thanksgiving sermon. Thankful for: prosperity, family/friends, Church, Christ, and heaven.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: 5 Grains of Corn Text: Col 3:15-17 Introduction The Pilgrims who landed at Plymouth Rock over 375 years ago knew nothing of the prosperity, which we enjoy today. During that first winter, they dug 7 times as many graves for the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Signs Of A Dead Church And The Cure

Contributed by Mark Wooley on May 22, 2019

Churches are closing at a alarming rate in America.. Why are they dying? The Lord gives us a picture of a Dead church and gives us the solution

I like Murder Mystery’s. And before you get mad and leave the church because you are thinking that I am promoting violence. I like them because I want to solve the mystery or who did it before the show reveals it. And the key is the Autopsy – It usually reveals the cause of death which gets you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections Of A Biblical Friendship Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007

Best friends are very important. Best friends are our confidants. They are our counselors. They are our PR persons. They back us up when others are against us. No problem is ever as dark when you have a friend to face it with you. Especially when that pe

I begin tonight with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very important. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paranormal Activity Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 18, 2016

A study of the book of Job 4: 1 – 21

Job 4: 1 – 21 Paranormal Activity 1 Then Eliphaz the Temanite answered and said: 2“If one attempts a word with you, will you become weary? But who can withhold himself from speaking? 3Surely you have instructed many, and you have strengthened weak hands. 4Your words have upheld him ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Encouragement In A Dark Hour

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

David was encouraged by a friend in one of his darkest hours.

Encouragement in a Dark Hour II Samuel 15-17 In his fine little book Fully Human, Fully Alive, author John Powell relates a true story. It didn’t happen to him but to a friend of his while he was vacationing in the Bahamas. What attracted the friend’s attention was a large and restless crowd ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Irrefutable Truth About Demons Series

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

love your enemies, but choose your friends wisely

Halloween. So what is the problem with Halloween. Other than being all about demons nothing I guess, But what is wrong with Demons anyway It’s about demons and demons are cool – just look at Buffy and charmed, They don’t hurt anyone You can mess with this stuff because the slayer is always around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-26

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Friendship Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

We can have no other friend like Jesus

The Friendship of Christ John 15:9-17 October 24, 1999 Morning Service INTRODUCTION I. Life with Abigail A. Lots of supervision and clean up 1. Abigail seems to be able to get into anything and everything 2. Abigail seems to want to know everything 3. Abigail does sometimes make large messes – On ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Value Of Friendship

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 29, 2003

Sermon for Friendship Sunday. Four Characteristics of a Real Friend.

The Value of Friendship Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 I am so pleased that all of you could be with us on this day that we have set aside as “Friendship Sunday.” In honor of this occasion I would like to speak to you for a few moments on “The Value of Friendship.” If ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist