Sermons on Fake Friends:

Kingdom Of Heaven (Part 9) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

Are you ready to meet your Lord of lords and King of kings? If you aren’t, will you be challenged today to pursue to get right and ready to meet your Savior, Lord and King whenever He turns up?

Opening illustration: Articulate my early arrival for my marriage ceremony and the people from the bride’s side were not ready and waiting at the church gate for welcoming the guests from the bridegroom’s family. On a similar note my youngest brother-in-law arrived 3 hours late during ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wearing Or Bearing The Cross

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God’s love should lead us to serve Him. Or are we just faking it?

Wearing or Bearing The Cross January 25, 2009 Mark 1:14-20 14After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15He said, “The time has come, the kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!” 16As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rotten Figs Part Deux

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

Do you have a faith in the unseen or just believe it exists? Is your believe real or fake?

In today’s scripture there’s a problem under the surface that still exists to today. In reading the words of Jeremiah in verse 3, we hear it as: “There are ripe figs and rotten figs.” The Lord goes on to explain that there are some in the community of faith who He knows are frauds. They are posing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 24:1-10, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A True Steward Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2025

Paul's life and ministry is marked by integrity and authenticity, nothing false, nothing fake.

ES 1 Thess 2:1-6 - Marks of a True Steward of God Paul’s mission to Thessalonica was brought to a sudden end when the Judaizers – enemies of the Gospel - stirred a public riot and brought charges against them. • It became so intense that Paul and Silas had to take flight out of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-6, 1 Peter 3:15-16, Acts 17:2-3, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Generous With Your Greetings!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 15, 2001

There are people who seem to say, “Well, here I am. Everybody notice me!” And there are others who say, “There you are. I’ve noticed you.”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. I came across a little ditty that went something like this: Some go to church to laugh & talk, & some go there to walk the walk. Some go to church to meet a friend, & some go there an hour to spend. Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 Benefits Of Home Cell Groups

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 20, 2001

Why are home cell groups important

HOME EXPLOSION TEN BENEFITS OF HOME CELLS Part-1 Act 2:46 - 5:42 Pastor Jeff Seaman Acts 2:46 “And they, continued daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart…” Acts 5:42 “Day after day, in the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-48, Acts 2:16-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

"We Are Family…” Series

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 14, 2002

#4 “The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…”

“The Six Pillars of a Powerful Church” “We Are Family…” Ephesians 2:19-22 As we look at the Six Pillars of a Powerful Church - we have looked at Pillar 1 - is the pillar of STEWARDSHIP - Pillar 2 - is the pillar of WORSHIP Pillar 3 - is the pillar of DISCIPLESHIP And today we look at Pillar 4 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Good And The Not Good

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 22, 2002

We all have relational needs that can only be fully met through relationships with each other.

The Good and the Not Good Two weeks ago, Diana, the Princess of Wales, was tragically killed in a high-speed car accident in Paris. Just over a week ago, millions from around the world watched her funeral, one of the most emotional and memorable spectacles of this century. There are many things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18, Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Work Together In Ministry

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jan 12, 2009

Message looks at quality friends and how Paul coveted his ministry with Timothy and Ephraditus

How to work together in ministry We have been studying the book of Philippians the last two months. The theme of Philippians is a joy filled life. The word joy is mentioned 17 times in this book. In Philippians Paul gives examples of what it means to be a humble joy filled servant. First he gives ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

9 Biblical Principles To Friendships

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Aug 26, 2008

We all need friends, but few understand the basics about forming quality friendships.

9 Biblical Principles to Friendships: John 15:13-15 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. You are My friends if you do what I command you. No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Baptist

On To Corinth

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

On to Corinth. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 18 verses 1-17. • Last Sunday you looked at chapter 17 when the apostle Paul was in Athens • This week in chapter 18 he has left Athens; • And made a 90-mile journey west to Corinth. • And unlike Athens, when he is with Christian friends (chapter 17 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Remembering Covenant Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

It's one thing to make a membership covenant as a church and another to actually walk in covenant with one another. This is a message to remind the church about covenant and challenge them to walk faithfully with one another.

Learning to Live in Covenant Relationships REMEMBERING COVENANT Do two calk together unless they have agreed to do so? Amos 3:3 What is Covenant? Covenant is an agreement to an unbreakable lifetime relationship. What are the elements or key parts of a covenant? Covenant is based in ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Section 5) Pastor Appreciation -Pastor Winston Mcclurg Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 12, 2018

Pastors should be appreciated daily as they do their work. There should be especially one day when they are recognized.

PASTORS –Pastor Winston McClurg I. GOD A. His Plan 1. Salvation Is God’s Will II Peter 3:9 “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:2, Romans 5:8, Jeremiah 3:15, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Resurrection And The Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 30, 2017

Jesus wants to be in relationship with us.

“The Resurrection and The Life” John 11:1-45 People need friends. We are social beings. It’s an innate trait, undeniable and inescapable. We crave human companionship. As much as our inner cowboy might like the idea of riding off alone into the sunset, real people cannot ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: United Methodist

I Don't Need God!

Contributed by Steve Woods (Pastor Woody) on Jun 24, 2019

There are too many people today that don't understand, they truly need God! God needs to be the biggest part of our lives in whatever we may do. For ourselves, our families, our friends, our work... we need to make God a part of all these things. Put God back into your Life!

The other day I was sitting and speaking with a stranger and, as it always seems to do, the topic of God came up. I guess it’s probably because most people I know, know me. They know my beliefs; they know what I do; and they know of my passion for God. This gentleman, a little older than myself, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Colossians 3:23-24, Exodus 23:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational