Sermons on Friend At Midnight:

My Friend Jesus

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Dec 30, 2013

I've tried to describe the believers relationship with Jesus in testimony style. "Let me tell you about my fiend Jesus...Let me tell you what He has done for me..."

I started with Chris Jordan's sermon: i-Pray #3: What a Friend we Have in Jesus. Scripture is the same, maybe a phrase here and there, more so at the beginning. But this is a different sermon. TITLE: My Friend Jesus 12-30-2013 TEXT: Romans 5:8-11 8 But God showed his great love for us by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Friends Along The Way

Contributed by Russell Lackey on Sep 3, 2014

This sermon is about the importance of friendship. We are called to be friends. The greatest way to be a friend is to bring people to Jesus (who is our greatest friend)

Many years ago there was a man who wanted to meet Jesus. Everyone in that day wanted to meet Jesus. This man hoped Jesus would heal him. There was a problem. He could not walk. Even more, there were too many people blocking the way to Jesus. How would he get to there? The local government ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Ruth (Friend Or Companion)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 3, 2022

4 chapters with notes (NASB); perhaps written by Samuel; during Judges' time

Here is a quick video summary: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2907001996177489 Marilyn Hickey notes: written over 30 years; the location is Bethlehem and Moab(MODERN DAY JORDAN); Naomi widowed; disobedience; cursings & blessings; Naomi and her family start with the wrong motives. 1 Now it came ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Are You Friend Or Foe

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 22, 2019

Are you on the Lord's side or aiding and abetting the enemy?

Philippians 3:18 (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: 19 Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Rome fell from within before it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Friends And Family Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2019

In conjunction with our "Friends and Family Day" we will look at how we are both friends and family to Jesus.

1. Today is our “Friends and Family Day. Special worship and Fellowship 2. These are two biblical concepts of our relationship to Jesus – we are “Friends” and “Family.” 3. [What a Friend We Have in Jesus In the town of Port Hope, Canada there is a monument erected to Joseph Scriven. He was not a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus An Amazing Friend Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 10, 2020

The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life.

Jesus is Amazing: An Amazing Friend Mark 2:1-17 Introduction The word “Friend” is a powerful word, and we all need friends to help us make it through the struggles of life. The book of Proverbs has much to say about friends: A friend loves at all times ... there is a friend who stays closer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Paralyzed Friend Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019

Jesus touched the life of one paralyzed man & changed him forever.

“ONE PARALYZED FRIEND” Luke 5:17-26 CWBC – 1/13/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Driving down a street in downtown Jackson area. Saw these letters on side of building: WIT. Underneath them were the words, “Whatever It Takes.” Thought that would be a good name for a church. I believe that ought to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Best Friends Forever

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 8, 2018

The friendship of David and Joshua is one of the closest in the Bible. From it, we learn that true friends love as they love themselves, sacrifice for the good of the other, and protect one another. If you want a friend, be a friend!

1 Samuel 17:57-18:4 Best Friends Forever Have you ever had a BFF? A “best friend forever?” Or better yet, a BFFL? A “best friend for life?” Or in short form, a “bestie?” Someone who knows you better than you know yourself? I saw a quote this week: “We are going to be best friends forever... ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 19:1-3, 1 Samuel 20:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Chose The Right Friend

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2019

A study in the book of James 5: 1 – 20

James 5: 1 – 20 Chose the right friend 1 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"When Friends Fail” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 15, 2019

Job’s three friends talked too much and listened too little. We should resist interpreting God’s will for another person’s disaster. What people really need is compassionate listeners. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good Advice (2). Job's comforters (2:11-13): • Eliphaz will speak from a viewpoint of his experience. • Bildad will speak from the viewpoint of tradition • Zophar will speak from the viewpoint of his own assumptions • Elihu will speak from the viewpoint of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Brethren

Are You A Friend Of God?

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

Abraham's' faith on trial

What does GOD have to say about you? Can you imagine what it must feel like to have GOD reference you by name -- as HIS friend? What would it take to be known as a personal friend of GOD? Abraham is said to be a friend of GOD in two different passages, one of those spoken by GOD. Isaiah 41:8 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Friended Me

Contributed by Mark Wooley on Oct 9, 2018

How God has friended everyone many years ago

GOD FRIENDED ME JOHN 15:13 Once again Hollywood has tried to bring down God to our level with a new show coming on you TV soon, called GOD FRIENDED ME. This is the write up for this show God Friended Me is a humorous, uplifting drama about an outspoken atheist whose life is turned upside down when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

"To Be A Friend Of God”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 3, 2018

The sermon seeks to understand the words of Jesus who calls us "His friends". There is a difference between being an acquaintance of Jesus and being His Friend. some thoughts from "Cigna Insurance on loneliness in our culture, & "seasons of refreshing.

In Jesus Holy Name May 6, 2018 Text: John 15:12-14 Easter VI “To Be A Friend of God” Begin with a prayer this week. (read the text) One of the most popular TV shows from 1994 to 2004 was called “Friends”. It was about 3 young ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Our Friend Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

God is our Father, but that is not enough. The message is not complete until we know too that God is our Friend.

Martin Luther spent a major portion of his life looking for a God who liked him. He was devoutly religious from his childhood, but religion was more a burden than a blessing, for his God was not his friend. He knew God hated sin and demanded perfection and so he was obsessed with trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Friends - Sympathy To Empathy Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 7, 2020

How do we handle friends who are having troubles?

We continue our study of Job, a man described as blameless, upright, feared God and shunned evil. We noted God allowed satan to test Job. But even after losing just about everything, including all his children, and was given a disease with painful sores from head to toe, Job humbled himself before ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible