Sermons on False Friends:

How Can We Be A Friend Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2023

One of the greatest challenges we face today is growing closer to God. Yes, it is possible to have a more intimate relationship with a holy God and it is possible to call upon Him as your Friend, your Provider, as your Strength!

Alpha and Omega, Part 21 How can we be a friend of God? Genesis 18:1-15 Introduction - 2023 has had one primary “purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last time we examined the roots of impatience and how it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winter: Darkness My Closest Friend? Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 29, 2022

In the season of winter, often called the dark night of the soul, one finds that despite its cold, harsh, and often painful reality there is much one can do to honor God: pray, prune, wait upon the Lord and reflect on all things unseen.

Spiritual Rhythm Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The following sermon series is based on Mark Buchanan’s book, Spiritual Rhythm: Being with Jesus Every Season of Your Soul. There are seasons or “cycles of the heart” that each of us either by our own choices or more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Friend Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 27, 2021

This passage mentions multiple times that we are Jesus' friends. What does that mean exactly?

- “Refrigerator rights.” The idea that you become good enough friends that when you’re at their house you don’t have to ask to get something out of the refrigerator. THE PROOFS OF THE FRIENDSHIP: 1. His proof of friendship is His sacrifice. - John 15:13. 2. Our proof of friendship is our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

'family & Friends'

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 24, 2025

'Family and friends' - Romans chapter 16 verses 1-23 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Romans chapter 1 verses 1-27. SERMON OUTLINE: Be welcoming (vs 1-2) Be honouring (vs 3-16&21-24) Be discerning (vs 17-20) SERMON BODY: Quote: You all know the saying, "You can choose your friends, but you are stuck with your family." • Friends are a choice: • You ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: Brethren

Loyal Friends (1 Samuel 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2025

How rare is it to find a true friend willing to die for you? Is Jesus such a friend? Let's begin in 1 Samuel 20.

Are loyal friends hard to find? Are we loyal to our friends even to death? Is Jesus a true friend? Let’s look at a special friendship in 1 Samuel 20. Did David ask Jonathan why Saul was determined to kill him? David fled from Naioth in Ramah. He came to Jonathan and said, “What have I done? What ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Waiter Or Sit Down Friend?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 29, 2025

How do you treat the Lord - Is He your Heavenly Waiter or Your Sit Down Friend? Let's take a moment and see what this all means.

Scripture: Dt. 6:5; Jeremiah 31:3; Matthew 22:37 Theme: Loving The LORD Title: Heavenly Waiter or Sit-Down Friend? Deuteronomy 6:5 -English Standard Version 5 You shall love the Lord your The LORD with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. Jeremiah 31:3 English Standard ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:5, Jeremiah 31:3, Matthew 22:27, Exodus 33:11

Denomination: Nazarene

The Danger Of Bad Friends And Their Corrupting Influence

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

The people we surround ourselves with shape our values, our attitudes, and our future. The Bible warns us clearly that bad company corrupts good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33).

THE DANGER OF BAD FRIENDS AND THEIR CORRUPTING INFLUENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:33 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 22:24-25, Psalm 1:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14 INTRODUCTION: Friendship is one of the most powerful influences in a person’s life. The people we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You've Got A Friend In Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 9, 2024

This sermon explores the importance of cultivating deep, intentional friendships as a crucial part of our spiritual journey and growth as Christians.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, not as mere individuals, but as a collective body of believers, united by the love of Christ and the fellowship we share in Him. It is a beautiful day to celebrate the bonds that tie us together, the friendships that sustain us on ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Topics: Intentional Friendship

Jesus Died For You And Me - True Or False

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Examining the question did Jesus die for you and me? Easter Series

Jesus died for you and me– True or False? Well, today is Good Friday, the day that we remember Christ’s death on the cross. Have you ever stopped to wonder about this contradiction in terms. You would normally only associate celebration or happiness with the death of someone bad or evil. But ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

True Or False - Discerning The Authentic From The Counterfeit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 10, 2008

5th in first John series

True or False - Discerning the Authentic from the Counterfeit 1 John 2:18-27 Recognizing Counterfeit Christianity They have Departed the Fellowship (2:19) Denied the Faith (2:22-23) Deceived the Faithful (2:26) Recognizing Authentic (genuine)Christianity They Acknowledgement of the Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 10, 2009

This message continues with the series on making sacrifices and what it truly means for our lives.

Sermon Pre-Test 1. Serving other gods can be defined as: A. Anything that I cherish so much that I place it before God. B. Those little figurines that people buy and place on their shelves and pray to. C. My car, my house, my spouse, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc. D. There are no other gods today – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing The Right Kind Of Friends. 1 Corinthians 15:33

Contributed by Larry White on Jan 6, 2016

How to discern if your friends are spiritually healthy for you.

1 Corinthians 15:33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. 33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals." (ESV) 33 Don't fool yourselves. Bad friends will destroy you. (CEV) One of the most important decisions a person will make is who his/her companions are. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is In The House

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 19, 2013

Jesus has come back to Capernaum and is in the house of Peter, where He is quickly surrounded by people desperate for His Word. One man had four friends who were desperate to get their friend to Jesus. How desperate are we?

Way back in the 90s, I had to preach the funeral of a man I never met. The funeral home called and asked if I would perform the service since I was the pastor of the church, where he was to be buried. I found out something very interesting about the man, as I spoke with the family members. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Not Good To Be Alone

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 16, 2008

A message about friendship.

It Is Not Good To Be Alone VIDEO SERMONSPICE – ‘My Friends And God” Socrates said; "there is no possession more valuable than a good and faithful friend." Francis Bacon said, "friendship doubles joys and halves grief’s..." Mark Twain said; "to get the full value out of joy, you must have someone ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beware The Wolves Series

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023

We still have false teachers and phony prophets who are infiltrating the Church.

A few weeks ago, a UPS driver came up to my door to drop off a package. As usual, my dog Napoleon started barking and going nuts. (He’s my mailman alarm system) So, when he started barking, I went into the front room and opened the door just enough to let myself out to receive the package, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Methodist