Sermons on Friends Of Jesus:

The Properties Of Prayer

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2009

This message details four properties of prayer that make it so important in the life of the Christian with reference to one’s relationship with God.

The Properties Of Prayer Text: I Thess.5: 17 Intro: Though the Christian practice of prayer is possessed of certain qualities and characteristics that make it an act of worship toward God, I don’t want us to be misled by the title of this message. When I refer to the properties of prayer, I do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Wrath Of Cain

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 8, 2009

Our heart attitude is what God seeks in whatever we offer to Him. When what we do is unacceptable, God will give us a chance to resubmit.

Cain hated his brother as long as he was Abel! Cain’s parents disobeyed God and introduced sin into the world, and Cain became the first murderer. Sin’s beginning in Genesis 3 appeared small; our first parents broke a seemingly insignificant command of God. But in so doing, they rebelled against ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-17

Denomination: Congregational

Casual Christianity

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 9, 2009

A Casual Christian can be described as lukewarm. Casual Christians present a mixed worship, live a mixed lifestyle, and send a mixed message.

CASUAL CHRISTIANITY Revelation 3:14-16 Introduction: George Barna has written a book entitled “The Seven Faith Tribes: Who They Are, What They Believe, and Why They Matter.” In that book Barna describes the seven tribes as Casual Christians, Captive Christians, Mormons, Jews, Pantheists, Muslims ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Stuck In The Mud

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Jun 15, 2009

Probably, each of us can relate to the fact that at one time or another we have been stuck in the mud. Every time we tried to move forward, like quicksand, we would find ourselves in the same place…sinking deeper and deeper. No matter how we tried to enco

STUCK IN THE MUD I. Stuck in the Past A. Childhood B. Mistakes C. Addictions D. Wrong choices II. Illustration: I’ve always heard that pigs loved to wallow in mud and even in their own feces. I’ve learned that this is a myth. Sometimes, when I’m traveling, I see pigs rolling around in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unique Kingdom Of God Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Aug 5, 2008

The second part of a two-part series on the kingdom of God and its presence in the world today. The unique thing of the kingdom is that it has a unique emperor who reigne for the salvation of His subjects!

A UNIQUE KINGDOM II Text: II Corinthians 6:16-18 INTRODUCTION 1. Last week we discussed how the church is a unique kingdom a. It has a unique emperor who was willing to give up everything in order to give his subjects what they needed b. And it has a unique edifice, built not with hands but by the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Know The Difference Between Right And Wrong"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 25, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that WISE Christians will ask God to help them to know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG.

24 August 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) Mission Readiness Exercise (MRX) Micro-WORD Service Fort Lewis, Washington BIG IDEA: WISE Christians will ask God to help them know the difference between RIGHT and WRONG. REFERENCES: 1 Kings ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs: Random Gems Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by C Jordan on May 29, 2011

Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do. This wisdom for daily living can be found in the Bible Book of Proverbs.

PROVERBS #4: RANDOM GEMS OF WISDOM OPENING SCRIPTURE: “Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!” (Proverbs 4:7a, NLT). • We are wrapping up a month long journey through the Book of Proverbs. • We have looked at wisdom for daily living, family relationships, and the power of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: *other

God At Work

Contributed by Jamie Lee on May 31, 2011

Start of Esther, we wonder how God moves and why He moves His people

God At Work Esther This morning I am sure you have wondered or questioned where is God? * Why did God put me in this position? * How did or is God going to do this? * How is this going to work out in the end? We look at the world round about us everyday and we wonder is there any hope? The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Conformity And Holiness

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

This passage of scripture helps us to see a view of how Christians are to live following the resurrection.

CONFORMITY AND HOLINESS Text: I Peter 1:13 – 25 “In a recent article on the suffering church, FaithWorks listed the degrees of persecution one could face for practice of religious faith: 1. Disapproval 2. Ridicule 3. Pressure to conform 4. Loss of educational opportunities 5. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Purpose Of The Creation Story

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 3, 2018

Is Genesis theistic evolution, day-age theory, a gap, literal 6 days, a polemic, an allegory, majestic prose, intelligent design or something else? If Christians can’t agree on the timing of creation, can we agree on the purposes of the creation story?

Prelude Berasheet bara' Elohim et hashamayim ve'et ha'aretz In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. What are the secrets behind the creation stories in Genesis? Is Genesis literal, allegory, or majestic prose? What are the forgotten purposes of the creation stories? Purpose: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Godly Men - Are They Extinct?

Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Jan 11, 2018

Where are the Godly Men? Are They Extinct? Being godly is not for the week. Being godly is a lifestyle for every manly man in Christ. Are you up to it?

1.- Where are the godly men? 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 - Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. There are many men today that are living godless lives and not even thinking about it. But why?  The reality is that for many men, although they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Firmament Made Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2018

This is the record of the second day of creation; the creation of the firmament.

May 7, 2013 Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe PART: I GENERAL HISTORY FROM ADAM TO ABRAHAM—Gen. 1:1-11:9. Topic #A: An Account of Creation. Gen. 1:1-2:7. Lesson I.A.2: A Firmament Made. Scripture: Gen. 1:6-8. Gen. 1:6-8. (KJV) 6 And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Disrupted

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 10, 2020

Our Faith Journey is always in danger of being disrupted. Be aware of the things that get in our way. They sometimes catch us by surprise.

FAITH DISRUPTED Exodus 32:1-14 Introduction Our Faith Journey is always in danger of being disrupted. Be aware of the things that get in our way. They sometimes catch us by surprise. When the children of Israel acted in faith and put the blood of the lamb on their doorpost, they escaped ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tenacity #2 Control Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 12, 2020

We all resemble the Israelites in this respect. Although we have experienced tremendous proof of God’s steadfast care and his blessings beyond our imagining in many cases, our ability to rest our will and control in God waivers.

Last week, we discussed the first aspect of developing the quality of Tenacity - Connection. Over the course of the next three weeks we will be discussing three other aspects of the tenacity. The definition of the word is: the quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; the quality or ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defending The Faith Sermon Ii: Christians Rest Their Case On The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times when the Christian Faith is attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians point to God's Works and Words to affirm God's Sovereignty, and to confirm our trust in Him as Lord of all.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- CHRISTIANS REST THEIR CASE ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Sydney Lanier, famous Georgia poet who spent much of his time in the coastal area, penned a poem, “The Marshes of Glynn”, in which he opined, “As the marsh-hen quietly builds on the watery sod, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 111:7-10