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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
True friendship is based on love, because only love will endure the tests that friends experience as they go through life together. As we become friends with others, we recognize our need to develop our friendship with Christ because He’s the only one we
Becoming a True Friend As his UCLA football team suffered through a dismal season in the early 70s, head coach Pepper Rodgers came under intense criticism and pressure. Things got to be so bad that his friends even bailed on him. As he reflected on that tough year, Pepper said this, “My dog was ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 27:6-10
Denomination: Baptist
In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of false humility and false change of heart, and providing guidance on how to overcome these counterfeit spiritual experiences.
As believers, we are often encouraged to cultivate humility and to seek a change of heart. However, the Bible warns us about the dangers of false humility and false change of heart. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on this topic, examining the characteristics of false humility ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 23:5
Few things enrich life like a good friend. Hopefully through this study we will learn how to be a true friend as well as how to recognize a true friend.
PROVERBS 18: 24 A TRUE FRIEND [1 Sam. 18:1-4; 19:1-7; 20:1-42; 2 Sam. 1:25ff] Few things enrich life like a good friend. To have someone with whom you can share your deepest thoughts, feelings and longings –someone who can ask anything of you and of whom you can ask anything ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 18:24
A sermon on the value of soul friendship in the church.
"FRIENDS FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" I SAMUEL 18:1-5 (Focal Text: Verse 1) On March 11, 1991, eight-year-old Anthony Henderson upset the distinguished leader of our nation, President George Bush. President Bush was visiting Anthony’s school and had sat down beside Anthony to read him a book. ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5
an exposition of Philippians 3:17-4:1
Islington Baptist Church September 30, 2001 Philippians 3:17-4:1 Scripture reading: Hebrews 10:19-33 Please turn with me to Philippians 3:17-4:1 (read). A few weeks ago we talked about how important it is to have godly Christian examples to look up to and model ourselves after. Remember ...read more
Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.
Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 17:12-19
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
This sermon emphasizes the importance of choosing and nurturing friendships that align with Christian values and draw us closer to God.
Good morning, beloved. We are gathered here today, not as mere individuals, but as a family united under the banner of Christ's love. A love that binds us together, a love that transcends the boundaries of our human limitations, and a love that calls us to a higher standard of living. Today, we ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 12:26
Topics: Real Friends, Fake Friends
Today we are celebrating FRIEND’S DAY.
Friendship is a very special relationship that God has blessed us with, and I want to take this very special day and talk about OUR FRIENDS! I would like to do this by looking at the at the different kinds of FRIENDS that surround our life. First lets look at ... I. THE BAD FRIENDS I am sure ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 17:17
Fully following followers of God express God’s love like Jonathan did with David.
I begin this morning 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 ...read more
Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4
Denomination: Church Of God
A study in Psalm 55: 1 – 23
Psalm 55: 1 – 23 Treachery of Friends To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Contemplation of David. 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God, and do not hide Yourself from my supplication. 2 Attend to me and hear me; I am restless in my complaint, and moan noisily, 3 Because of the voice of ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 55:2
Denomination: Calvary Chapel
An exhortation to choose friends wisely.
Choosing Friends It could be said that we live in an age of strangers. Very few folks meet at the fence anymore for a friendly chat and most folks do not even know the names of their neighbors. With varying work schedules and so many things we need to do and want to do, there is very little ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33, Proverbs 27:17
Jesus’ taught His disciples then as He teaches His disciples today how to pray what has become the known as Lord’s Prayer. We are friends of God and we are also His adopted children. “A friend in need is a friend indeed”.
A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED Text: Luke 11:1-13 “A youngster in Connecticut, not understanding the words of the Lord’s Prayer was overheard saying, “Our Father who art in New Haven how did you know my name?” (Williams P. Barker ed. Tarbell’s Teaching Guide. 86th Annual Volume. ...read more
Scripture: Luke 11:1-13
Denomination: United Methodist
Look at Prov. 27:5, we read, “Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”
Also look at Prov. 27:9-10 “Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel. Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; neither go into thy brother's house in the day of thy calamity: for better is a neighbour that is near ...read more
Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-6
One of the most difficult decisions we will make is proclaiming our allegiance. We either follow Christ or the world.
Submitting to God James 4:1-10 Have you ever wondered how some wars began? Consider how some of the following wars got started — about 1,000 years ago, a war between two cities in France started as the result of a conflict over a water bucket. A Chinese emperor went to war because of a broken ...read more
Scripture: James 4:1-10
This message uses Paul’s friend, Onesiphorus, as an example of the kind of friend we should be to one another.
“THE PICTURE OF A FRIEND” 2 Tim. 1:16-18 INTRO – Are we a “friend”-ly church? Not talking about how we make guests feel when they come in, although that is important. - New members sharing some great insights as to what it is like to walk into MBC for the first time. - Room numbers, Wed. night ...read more
Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:16-18, 2 Timothy 1:16-18
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