Sermons on Friends:

Living In Joy Sermon I: Joy Is What The Christian Life Is About Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we become partners in the grace of loving and caring for each other. Thus, we are encouraged and emboldened to continue life's journey in real joy.

LIVING IN REAL JOY IS WHAT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE IS ABOUT Anytime I complained about a task, mama reminded me that nobody ever said life was going to be easy . . . “Just be glad you’ve got something to complain about because some folks don’t have nothing.” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Living In Joy Sermon Iii: Joy Imitates Christ In One's Being, Thinking, Doing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by cultivating the mind of Christ - so that, in humility, we forego personal ambition to become Christlike in all that we do.

LIVING IN JOY IMITATES CHRIST IN ONE’S BEING, THINKING, AND DOING One of the joys of being a parent, grand-parent, or great-grandparent – of a toddler in particular - is to watch the little one try to imitate what you say and do. Much of our interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Living In Joy Sermon Vi: Discovering The Joy In Life's Situations Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by discovering the good in life's situations - as varied as they are - by trusting God to provide, then by giving God the glory for our contentment.

DISCOVERING THE JOY IN LIFE’S SITUATIONS In a certain third world country, a Jewish man complained to his rabbi, “Life is unbearable for me and my family. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

David And Jonathan: The Wisdom Of Investing In Deep Friendships - 1 Samuel 20:35-42, 23:16 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 10, 2025

Do you know how to strengthen someone's hand in the Lord? Having close, godly friends is a matter of wisdom. They are a means of grace, so find the time. Be attracted to, not intimidated by, superior faith.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 20:35 In the morning Jonathan went out to the field for his meeting with David. He had a small boy with him, 36 and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:35-42, 1 Samuel 23:16

Go! And Do Not Listen To Lies - Jeremiah 23:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 11, 2025

We are surrounded by voices—news channels, social media influencers, politicians, friends, and even preachers. But not every voice that speaks with authority is a voice of truth. Some voices soothe, some voices flatter, but some voices deceive.

Go! And Do Not Listen to Lies - Jeremiah 23:16 Introduction Church, I want to begin with a question: Whose voice are you listening to? In our world today, we are surrounded by voices—news channels, social media influencers, politicians, friends, and even preachers. But not every voice that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16, Matthew 7:15, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Acts 20:29-30, John 14:6, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Year’s Examination

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 10, 2024

With a new year comes a time for self-examination of your life and your relationship with Jesus Christ. Have you ghosted Him? Have you friend zoned Him? Or do you have a loving relationship with Him?

It is our tradition in this church, as well as many others, to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the month. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” Being that this is the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:27-32, Ephesians 5:8-16, Psalm 139:23-24, James 4:13-15, Philippians 3:13-14, Deuteronomy 11:11-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Transformative Power Of Divine Touch SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Divine touch is a heavenly touch, it is touch of power and a transforming touch. It a touch that produces change and it is different from an ordinary touch of a friend, a spouse or colleagues. A touch could be by laying of hand or through spoken words, deeds, or actions.

Divine touch is a heavenly touch, a touch of power that transforms. It is different from an ordinary touch from a friend or family member. This touch can be through laying on of hands or spoken words, deeds, or actions. Today, we will explore some distinct divine touches revealed in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Topics: Divine Touch, Transformation, Power Of God

I Have A Friend Who Thinks That Once You're Saved You Can Live How You Want

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2003

Salavtion is awesome, salavation is in Christ and the bible teaches that we can loose it.

I Have A Friend Who… Believes That Once You Are Saved You Can Do Whatever You Want… TODAY – we conclude our message series, I Have A Friend Who… The theme verse for this series is 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moments With Jesus

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 31, 2018

Theme: Jesus Walking on Water Looking at four moments that Mark shares with us in this story 1. Jesus goes to the Mountain to pray 2. Jesus sees the Disciples in Trouble 3. Jesus intends to by pass them 4. Jesus gets into their Life Boat

Scripture: Mark 6:45 - 52; John 6:14-15 Theme: Jesus Walking on Water Title: Moments with Jesus Looking at four moments that Mark shares with us in this story 1. Jesus goes to the Mountain to pray 2. Jesus sees the Disciples in Trouble 3. Jesus intends to by pass them 4. Jesus gets ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52, John 6:14-15

Denomination: Nazarene

Bearing Family Traits

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 19, 2001

"Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is"

Bearing Family Traits Text: "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is" (1 John 3:2 NIV). Scripture Reading( 1 John 3:1-10) In our text John is talking about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Almost A Christian

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Mar 30, 2002

Salvation is more than just saying yes. It’s more than just being baptized. It’s more than going to church. It’s a lifetime commitment to the most wonderful friend of them all.

I was listening to a sermon by R. C. Sproul and he quoted a theologian from some college somewhere. I didn’t catch the guys name but when I heard the quote it got my attention. “Religion is the Opiate of the people” (Explain) Kills pain Takes away our problems Temporary Fix There’s a slight ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-13, Hebrews 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing And Peace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 11, 2006

Paul is writing this to his Christian friends at Ephesus; he also tells them that he sees their loyalty unto the Lord! Paul also tells them, that they are God’s chosen through Jesus Christ, and that they are to become Jesus’ messenger!

Blessing and Peace Text: Ephesians 1:2-8 2May grace and peace be yours, sent to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. 3How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:2-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Is Over And The Victory Won!

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Sep 13, 2006

Dear family and friends. I would like to begin this message to you this morning with these words of victory. For the battle this life presents is over for Preston. The sickness and the pains of life is now swallowed up in what the church calls victory tha

Dear family and friends. I would like to begin this message to you this morning with these words of victory. For the battle this life presents is over for Preston. The sickness and the pains of life is now swallowed up in what the church calls victory that is through Christ. Therefore, Preston is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Sin, To Overcome: Skylight Installation Guide Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 30, 2007

Sometimes faith means moving through obstacles. We also see healing and forgiveness go hand in hand. The friends have enough faith to get the paralytic before Jesus - Then Jesus proves he has the authority to forgive.

Last week, as we ended chapter one, we saw that Jesus is the authority. This week, as we start chapter two, we see an intensification of this theme, Jesus is the divine authority, for not only does He have the authority to heal, as we saw in chapter one, but he also has the authority to forgive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The One Constant Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Sep 27, 2007

Too often in life, we are looking to so many things to be constant in our lives and support us. Money, family, friends, jobs, etc. The fact is, all of those things will fail us, only God remains.

Tonight, I wanted to start off our time together by talking about being let down. This is something that has really been on my mind the last week as I have been experiencing a big let down personally. A few months ago, I thought everything was all taken care of and it would be a breeze the rest of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational