Sermons on Friend:

Breakthrough Prayer For My Friends

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014

As people of faith we need to be people of prayer but even more than that, people of breakthrough prayer, asking God to break through in situations where there is nothing else we can do. We need breakthrough prayer for our friends.

Author and LaSalle University professor, Grace Adolphsen Brame, Says some of her students claim heaven is of no concern to them. Life is precious. This world matters, and it is all we have for sure. So why concern ourselves with something for which we have no evidence? What a sad state of affairs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

You've Got A Friend

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2015

There are 4 situations that tell how true a friend is from Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 (Outline and material adapted from Sermon Central's Emil Boniog at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/do-you-have-a-true-friend-emil-boniog-sermon-on-character-89366.asp)

HoHum: Americans have a third fewer close friends and confidants than just two decades ago — a sign that people may be living lonelier, more isolated lives than in the past. In 1985, the average American had three people in whom to confide matters that were important to them, says a study in ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sinner’s Friend Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014

Jesus loves the lowly, broken, and sinful. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

I’d like to take a short quiz here today. Don’t worry, there are no wrong answers. I’d just like to poll this group to see who had childhoods like mine. For example, by a show of hands, how many of us here have actually cried over spilled milk? Some of us are too old to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Friends With Unrighteous Money Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 20, 2015

Jesus instructs through a parable how those who follow Him are to be stewards of all they possess.

“Jesus also said to the disciples, ‘There was a rich man who had a manager and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, “What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Stay Thirsty My Friends

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 21, 2014

Those who drink of the water that I will give them will never be thirsty. The world understands this need this thirst. There is an Ad that features Jonathan Goldsmith as "The world's most interesting man" He ends the ad by saying -Stay thirsty my friends. Updated February 2020.

For those that are not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the "Message" Today's appointed readings were: Exodus 17:1-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-11; and John 4:5-42 A small boy ... was sent to bed by his father...... Five minutes later... ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6, Psalm 63:1, Psalm 42:1, John 7:37, John 4:5-15, Isaiah 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Inviting Your Friends To The Fellowship

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2006

A sermon on witnessing preachied in conjunction with the observance of the Lord’s Supper.

Today we are celebrating the Lord’s Supper. One of the purposes of this observance is to remind us, as Christians, of that which makes possible our intimate fellowship with God and our shared fellowship with one another -the cross of Christ. As 1 John 1:7 (NIV) tells us, "we have fellowship with ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-42

Denomination: Baptist

4 Friends Of A Paralyzed Man

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Aug 20, 2010

Friends we all need to have in our lives to help us through troubling times

Four (4) Friends of a Paralyzed Man Mark 2:1-12 Introduction: Let us notice some things about the man with palsy. 1. He could go to Jesus himself….palsy kept him 2. He could not follow the crowd to Jesus…palsy kept him …what is it that keeps you from getting to where Jesus is? I want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling To Make New Friends

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 29, 2012

Putting new cloth unto old garments is not wise.

While Christ the Holy Ghost is with us, we are not supposed to be mourning. The Holy Ghost is with us and comforts us. If you are mourning about your situation, you don’t have perfect peace but you’re zapping the life of Christ out of yourself. To have perfect peace is evidence that the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With Stress - Church And Friends Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jun 5, 2013

A series on "Dealing With Stress." This sermon BRIEFLY explores two sources we have to assist us in stress - the Church and our Friends.

For the past three weeks we have been Dealing with Stress. Two weeks ago we started to Discover and attempt to use our resources. We learned that God is our primary resource for dealing with stress. To be anxious and stressed is a choice that we make because it is the opposite of trusting in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Friends

The Great Commission's Friends And Foes

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 7, 2013

The Great Commission flows out of the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, and it gives purpose and meaning to everything!

We’ve just come through the season of Lent, the season of preparation, preparation largely for Holy Week, with the high point being Good Friday and Easter Sunday. It is a process, a journey that the Church of Jesus Christ has gone through for the better part of 2000 years. I think the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Love Than Friends

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Oct 27, 2011

When you put God first, you will suffer. Over all your friends, you got to fight the good fight of faith

Joshua 24: 14-18 If I had a chance to speak individually to every American, I would say to them. “You have a right to be Christ like.” Instead of withdrawing from the presents of God, we should be trying to continue, in the things of God. Make a conscious effort to try to stay in the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Light To Family And Friends Series

Contributed by Everette Pafford on Apr 11, 2017

God has a plan and you and I are the plan. Rahab gives us a template for bring the light of the gospel to our family and friends.

Wired Series Being Light to Family and Friends – Part 4 March 26, 2017 This morning is the final message in the series “Wired.” We have been talking about how God has one plan, a plan that he has wired or designed us to be light. This morning’s message is “Being light ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is Your Best Friend?

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Aug 30, 2017

It is very important to ensure that our friendship with Jesus is our priority.  Psalm 46 :1 says” God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble”

Proverbs 18:24 says: “A man who has friends must himself be friendly but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother" . Best friends are those who found a way to be with you during tough times. They are friends who will drive hundreds of miles to be with you, jumped on an airplane to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

False Friends And Loving Enemies

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 10, 2016

Who is the Good Samaritan?

Intro After World War Two the Allies helped former enemies Germany and Japan rebuild. The hatred did not last forever. Thanks in large part to Allied aid, former enemies became close friends and two of the world’s strongest economies were given life. Purpose Let’s look at how even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

When Friends Turn Into Foes?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 26, 2014

We must exercise godly wisdom when a friend becomes a foe. This can be part of ministry? Stay calm, cool and collected. Align your attitudes and emotions with the Bible.

TURN FROM FRIEND TO FOE? ANGER FESTERS... GOD TEACH ME TO TAKE THE HEAT OUT OF MY PROBLEMS... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com DO YOU HAVE A PROGRESS REPORT SYSTEM? I. ANGER ALWAYS FESTERS: HOW DID I GET THIS WAY? MENTALITY EVALUATE AWAY THE BLESSING... HOW DO YOU CHANGE A MAN THAT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God