Sermons on Friends:

Jesus: A Friend Many Seek

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 11, 2005

Fanny Crosby captured the essence of this sermon when she wrote, "What A Friend We Have in Jesus."

JESUS: A FRIEND MANY SEEK John 15:12-16 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. 13 Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are my friends if you do what I command. 15 I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Is The Sinner"S Friend

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 13, 2005

JESUS CAME TO SEEK AND TO SAVE SINNERS AMEN!!!!

LUKE 7:34KJV. THE SON OF MAN HAS COME EATING AND DRINKING AND YOU SAY LOOK A GLUTTON AND A WINEBIBBER A FRIEND OF TAX COLLECTORTORS AND SINNERS.TEXT. TITLE JESUS IS THE SINNER"S FRIEND. OUTLINE, 1.JESUS IS THE FRIEND OF THE SINNER IN THE CITY. WE READ IN THE GOSPEL OF JOHN 4,5-7 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:34

Dear Friends...test The Spirits

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 4, 2005

EASTER 6(B) - Dear friends, believers, are to test the spirits in order to recognize the Spirit of God and then listen to the Spirit of God.

DEAR FRIENDS…TEST THE SPIRITS (Outline) 1 JOHN 4:1-11 - May 1, 2005 - EASTER 6 INTRO: Today’s text talks about tests. As believers we are to put those entrusted with the message of salvation to the test. The message from God that men proclaim is to be just that – God’s message. The only way ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

True Friends: David & Jonathan Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 25, 2004

Part 5 of a series entitled "Insights from the Life of David"

Why is it such a compliment to tell a woman she looks like a breath of spring, but not to tell her she looks like the end of hard winter? Isn’t it the same thing? Why does it please a woman to say time stands still when you look into her face, but not to say her face would stop a clock? Why do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, 1 Samuel 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 13, 2004

For anyone who has ever felt lonely, Jesus offers His friendship; a friendship based on: Sacrifice, Submission, Salvation, and Service.

If this sermon is helpful to you look for my latest book, “The Greatest Commands: Learning To Love Like Jesus.” Each chapter is sermon length, alliterated, and focuses on the life and love of Jesus. You can find it here: www.amazon.com/gp/product/1606471120 Lonely? Find A Friend In Jesus! Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Be God's Good Friend

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003

God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Friends, The Deaf Man And Jesus

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon for the 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Healing the Deaf and Mute Man

 13th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 18 Mark 7:24-37 "Friends, the Deaf Man & Jesus"  24 ¶ And from there he arose and went away to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And he entered a house, and would not have any one know it; yet he could not be hid. 25 But immediately a woman, whose little daughter ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Four Faithful Friends"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 18, 2003

This story teaches us that we can make a difference in people’s lives ... and to overcome obstacles that keep us away from the power of God.

“The Four Faithful Friends” Luke 5:17-26 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on ‘Great Events In The Life Of Jesus’. TODAY, we want to look at a man whom Jesus healed. Luke 5:17-20 – all turn – READ 5:17 – Jesus was in a house, teaching a large group of people. The place was packed! Every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Friends Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 29, 2003

Jesus used the principle of understanding our weaknesses but trusting our possibilities in order to transform people-pleasers into persons of integrity, ambition into selfless commitment, and immaturity into responsibility.

History is full of stories of betrayal. Those who look like friends sometimes turn on you. Friendship means nothing to people who are bent on preserving privileges or feeding ambitions. Some of us have friends who would sell us for even less than Judas’ thirty pieces of silver if they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-42

Denomination: Baptist

Whining Friends--Faithful People

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003

David was receiving bad advice from so-called friends...and his foundations were shaken. But David was faithful; because he had taken refuge in God.

July 6, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Psalm 11: "Whining Friends and Faithful People" Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction As we continue our study of Psalms, we come to chapter 11. It is certainly appropriate to study this Psalm during our celebration of Independence Day this week. This Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

God Your Best Friend Series

Contributed by Jamey Stewart on Nov 6, 2002

"The Pathway To Fruitfulness," sermon series reveals several keys that will help you maintain a fruitful walk with the Lord

Part 2: God Your Best Friend B. Trust God With All Your Heart(vv. 5-6) i. We should trust God with our… 1. Health 2. Wealth 3. Future ii. We should try God... 1. He is our strength - Isaiah 26:4 - Psalm 27:1 - Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friends-- Who Needs Them

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 14, 2002

Principles for true friendships

Friends. Who needs them? by Randy Croft It’s one of the most popular TV programs on right now...has been for years. NBC--Thursday nights. Hey, you have to laundry at a laundromat, go on Thursday nights, because the place will be empty. 25 million households will be tuned into Seinfield, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Faith Filled Friends Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

small group series #3

Finding Faith Filled Friends #3 of the Core values of Christian community Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 20, 2002 Sophie and Shirley, two elderly widows in a Florida adult community, are curious about the latest arrival in their building -- a quiet, nice looking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Joy Of Being God's Friend

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 3, 2003

If we remain in Jesus love, we’ll experience joy and know what it means to be a friend of Jesus.

John 15:9-17 Feeling a little better now that we’ve slowed down a bit. Last week, went back and picked up how God prunes us, disciplines us, trains us to create his image in us. Tom Landry used to say, “The job of a football coach is to make men do what they don’t want to do, in order to achieve ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Brethren

If I Only Had A Friend

Contributed by Robbie Bankens on Apr 27, 2006

We as the church, the Body of Christ, have been commissioned to reach a lost, hurting and broken world and there has never been a greater opportunity to reach out to them than now; they’re needing the healing balm of the gospel!

I. Scripture Text Luke10:25-37 (Amplified) 25:And then a certain lawyer arose to test Him saying, “Teacher, what am I to do to inherit everlasting life? 26: Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” 27: And he replied, “You must love the Lord your God with all your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational