Sermons on Friend Vs Servant:

Prepared As A Faithful Servant Series

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jul 29, 2006

How can we be prepared for Jesus’ return? This message looks at the importance of being a Faithful and Fruitful servant for the Lord.

Being Prepared for Jesus’ Return as a Faithful Servant Matthew 25:14-30 Intro.: A. I can remember when I was about 17 and my parents were going away for the weekend and so they sat Darlene and I down and explained their expectations to us and reminded us that they would be coming Home soon. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Adventist

Outward -Vs- Inward

Contributed by Bryan Lassiter on Jan 22, 2021

A relationship with God through Jesus Christ leads us to become outward focused people ...and churches.

Outward -vs- inward Isaiah 6:1-10 I think it is important …for us to look at the majestic word pictures the prophet Isaiah gives us in his writing. I think it is necessary for us to be reminded from time to time that we worship the God …who is high and lifted up. …the God who is Holy Holy Holy! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-10, Philippians 2:1-4, John 13:35, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Methodist

Friends For Christ's Sake

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

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

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our Friend

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 30, 2024

1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND

JESUS OUR FRIEND OUTLINE 1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND THE MESSAGE JESUS OUR FRIEND John 15 : 14 - 15 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Manner Of Friends

Contributed by Tunde Owolabi on Aug 25, 2013

Relationship & Brotherhood

Text: Mark 2; 1-5 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. 2 Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. 3 Then they came to Him, bringing a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible Vs. Rome PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 24, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of faith, its biblical foundation, and how it liberates believers from the constraints of religious legalism.

Dear beloved, gather round, as we come together in fellowship, in unity, and in the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here today, not by chance, but by divine appointment, drawn together by the Spirit of God, to consider the profound power of faith. It is the golden thread that weaves through ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11

Topics: Rules, Faith

Benaiah Vs. The Lion Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Nov 3, 2008

Our greatest regret at the end of our lives will be the lions we didn’t chase.

FEARLESS is a five-part series based on Old Testament stories of people who faced great fears. It’s often said that humans are born with only two fears: the fear of falling and the fear of loud noises. It doesn’t take us long to learn many more fears. Phobias: • Arachnophobia – the fear of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Everybody Is Not Your Friend

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Mar 2, 2008

This sermon is to remind us that every person that we encounter in life is not always our firend. And by the way...smiling faces do tell lies.

Introduction: We as Christians have to be ever so careful who we associate ourselves with. We have to be careful who we allow to be in our space. We even have to be careful who we allow in our homes. My father would always say, Watch your friends and your enemies can’t hurt you. Sometimes your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Me" Vs. "Me"

Contributed by Zera Young on Dec 15, 2006

This sermon I trust will help us through our struggles in life. "ME" (in Christ) Vs. "me" in the world.

ME Vs. me.......Romans 7: 7-25 In life we have many struggles. There is the struggle of important decisions, making ends meet at the end of the month, struggles within the work place, etc. Then we have the struggle within our walk with God. Known as the “Christian Struggle.” Wow! What a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Trust Vs Envy

Contributed by Jeremy Congdon on Apr 30, 2011

We want want want and envy envy envy everything we see. Our society is all about having the next big item or the coolest little gadget. But this causes us to lose trust in God. We must put our trust in a God that provides.

Introduction Have you ever wanted something so bad that you were willing to do ANYTHING to get it? I mean you were to the point where you would sell a kidney to have this thing. When I was quite a bit younger I wanted a Playstation more than anything else in the world. A few of my friends had ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proud Vs. Humble Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013

Pride is very subtle and crafty and loves to work or weave its way through our lives, our hearts and our minds. It wants to convince us that all the blessings come from our work, our talent our pride tells us that God did not help or intervene – you did

Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Vs. God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2017

To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do rich people believed in GOD? No. They think they are gods. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rich people are nothing in this world because they are like idols, they forgot GOD that provides all things for our enjoyment. IV. TEXT: 1 ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Vs Religion

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 21, 2023

Religion cannot save, only Jesus can!

A wealthy business man died.At his funeral, many people came to his widow and the rest of his family to express their sympathies. Suddenly, a young man approached the widow with an unusual request. He said “Ma’am, I know you don’t know me, but I was wondering if I could get in on your husband’s ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon On A Huckleberry Friend

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2025

A "Huckleberry friend" is a term of endearment for someone who is carefree and the ideal companion for any activity or job.

Mark Twain, an American writer and humorist once wrote: “Pooty soon I’ll be a-shout’n’ for joy, en I’ll say, it’s all on accounts o’ Huck; I’s a free man, en I couldn’t ever ben free ef it hadn’ ben for Huck; Huck done it. Jim won’t ever forgit you, Huck; you’s de bes’ fren’ Jim’s ever had; en ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 15:13, Proverbs 27:9, Job 6:14

Lust Vs. Chastity Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jul 18, 2007

Continuation of our series on seven deadly sins. We must learn to overcome lust with virtuous living or chastity.

Me- Quick Review (Pride vs.Humility, Envy vs. Kindness, Gluttony vs. Abstinence) Survey(How many have ever been greedy, angry, lazy?) Everybody would have no problem admitting that they have done at least one of these sins. But I would bet that nobody here would raise their hands to admit lust. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Wesleyan